1906-D Barber Quarter was First of the “D” Quarters
April 27, 2026
When the Denver Mint struck its first coins on February 1, 1906, it marked the culmination of decades of planning and anticipation. Before the “D” Mint in Colorado became a reality, there was a private venture known as Clark, Gruber and Company that transformed ore from the Pikes Peak Gold Rush into coins at a Denver facility beginning in 1860.
From PCGS