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Indiana Barber Quarter metal detecting find
Coins1892-1916Updated March 2026

Indiana Barber Quarter

1892-1916

About Indiana Barber Quarter

The Indiana Barber Quarter is a coins find from the 1892-1916 era, commonly discovered by metal detectorists across the Interior Northeast regions. Barber Quarter is a realistic Indiana detector target tied to cellar holes, fairgrounds, and old park strips. Rather than pretending every state has the same history, this profile frames the signal around the kinds of sites that actually produce it in Indiana: beaches, town greens, camps, farmsteads, transport corridors, or old recreation grounds.

“According to TroveRadar, the Indiana Barber Quarter (1892-1916) is valued at $8-1,500+ depending on date and mint and typically found at 4-10 inches depth. TroveRadar catalogs 1,016+ metal detecting finds across North America.

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Indiana state guide

Metal detecting in Indiana is usually governed by who manages the ground rather than by one blanket statute. Municipal beaches and local parks may allow it, while archaeological sites, battlefields, historic structures, and many state park units are restricted or off limits. That matters in farmsteads, schoolyards, and Ohio River recreation sites.

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Signal Pattern

loud high-conductor quarter signal

Typical Depth

4-10 inches

Estimated Value

$8-1,500+ depending on date and mint

Common Regions

Interior Northeast

Cleaning & Preservation Tips

  • do not clean and inspect mintmark before any conservation

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What signal does a Indiana Barber Quarter give on a metal detector?
Indiana Barber Quarter typically produces: loud high-conductor quarter signal. It is usually found at 4-10 inches depth. Experienced detectorists in the Interior Northeast regions report consistent signals when hunting appropriate sites.
How much is a Indiana Barber Quarter worth?
The estimated value of a Indiana Barber Quarter is $8-1,500+ depending on date and mint. Value depends on condition, rarity, and historical significance. Always clean conservatively to preserve maximum value.
How do I clean a Indiana Barber Quarter?
Proper cleaning for Indiana Barber Quarter: do not clean and inspect mintmark before any conservation. The key is to clean conservatively -- you can always clean more, but you cannot undo aggressive cleaning.
Where are Indiana Barber Quarter finds most common?
Indiana Barber Quarter finds are most commonly reported in the Interior Northeast regions. This Coins item from the 1892-1916 era is typically found near old homesteads, parks, fairgrounds, and historical sites.