The US 1913 Quarter, part of the Barber series by Charles E. Barber, featured Liberty in classical form, reflecting conservative design values of the era. Struck in 90% silver, the US 1913 Quarter embodied economic stability before World War I. Its traditional design matched the cautious political climate under President Woodrow Wilson.
In 1913, the Federal Reserve was established, reshaping U.S. monetary policy. The US 1913 Quarter, with its silver content and established imagery, represented trust in physical currency during major financial reform. The coin’s design and metal reflected national confidence amid growing economic centralization and modernization.