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Starting in 1916, following the Barber Series, came the Standing Liberty Quarters with the designer's initial (M) placed on the obverse. The most popular and distinct attribute of the Type 1 (which lasted from 1916-1917) was Liberty's exposed breast. This was changed (covered with armor) just a year later as many Americans found it quite offensive at the time. Another diagnostic of the type is the lack of three stars depicted below the Eagle on the reverse. All mintmarks are located on the obverse. This type also possesses the famous and rare 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter.
Obverse Description
MacNeil's Liberty stands, breast exposed, with one hand holding an olive branch, the other bearing a shield. A ribbon connects the branch to the shield. The world LIBERTY appears across the top periphery and the date is centered at the bottom. 13 stars appear to the side of Liberty. Mint mark, if any, is positioned above the date to the left of Liberty.
Reverse Description
An eagle in full flight, facing right, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above the great raptor. Stars flank the left and right peripheries with the words QUARTER DOLLAR at the bottom.
Book Reference
Designer: Hermon A. MacNeil. Weight: 6.25 grams. Composition: .900 silver, .100 copper (net weight .18084 oz. pure silver). Diameter: 24.3 mm. Edge: Reeded. Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco.
Key to Collecting: This is the coin that everybody loves—an absolutely gorgeous design that usually comes well struck and, if in Mint State, deeply lustrous.
Although quarters of this design were produced in limited quantity in 1916, just to the extent of 52,000 pieces, most of this type are dated 1917, although a close examination of the 1917 issues will reveal slight differences. Enough were saved that examples are fairly plentiful in all grades, through and including gem Mint State. However, the demand for them is so great that at any given time a dealer is not apt to have more than one, two, or a few in stock. Among the issues needed for a type set of 20th-century copper, nickel, and silver coins, this is one of the top several scarcest, perhaps exceeded only by the Mint State Barber quarter and half dollar in terms of elusive nature. Most Mint State pieces are beautiful to behold. However, there are some exceptions.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: This design is generally well struck, although the rare 1916 is not as sharp as the issues of 1917. Places to check for sharpness include the head of Liberty, the rivets in the shield, and the central part of her gown. On the reverse, the details of the eagle can be checked. The luster is typically satiny and beautiful.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72440
Designer:
Herman A. MacNeil
Obverse Designer:
Herman A. MacNeil
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, [Date]
Reverse Designer:
Herman A. MacNeil
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUARTER DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
6.25 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2009 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1808 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Type 1 Obverse
Variety 2:
1916-1917
Coin Date:
Standing Liberty Quarter
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Standing Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1916-1917
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5703
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Coin Value History
Standing Liberty Quarter 25c Type 1 Obverse, 1916-1917 MS FH [Type]
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Standing Liberty Quarter 25c Type 1 Obverse, 1916-1917 MS FH [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$48,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $38,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Standing Liberty Quarter 25c Type 1 Obverse, 1916-1917 MS [Type]
![Standing Liberty Quarter 25c Type 1 Obverse, 1916-1917 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1916.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $16 – $2,500
1916 25c Standing Liberty MS
Worth: $1,400 – $50,400
1916 25c Standing Liberty MS FH
Worth: $11,000 – $225,000
1917 25c Type 1 MS
Worth: $16 – $2,500
1917 25c Type 1 MS FH
Worth: $250 – $40,000
1917-D 25c Type 1 MS
Worth: $22 – $3,300
1917-D 25c Type 1 MS FH
Worth: $265 – $47,500
1917-S 25c Type 1 MS
Worth: $22 – $4,800
1917-S 25c Type 1 MS FH
Worth: $280 – $8,000
Standing Liberty Quarter 25c Type 2, 1917-1930 MS [Type]
![Standing Liberty Quarter 25c Type 2, 1917-1930 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/160xxx/f33c2dd8-4a73-4947-a4ac-201991697c2c.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $11 – $6,000
Standing Liberty Quarter 25c Type 2, 1917-1930 MS FH [Type]
![Standing Liberty Quarter 25c Type 2, 1917-1930 MS FH [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1930.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $140 – $72,000
1917 25c Type 2 MS
Worth: $16 – $4,000
1917 25c Type 2 MS FH
Worth: $200 – $72,000
1917-D 25c Type 2 MS
Worth: $24 – $6,000
1917-D 25c Type 2 MS FH
Worth: $375 – $51,600
1917 25C Type One MS64 Full Head PCGS. CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 8,740,000....
$763
1917 25C Type One MS63 Full Head PCGS. CDN: $445 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 8,740,000. ...
$525
1917 25C Type One, MS65 Full Head NGC. CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 8,740,000. ...
$1,159
1917-D 25C Type One MS66 Full Head PCGS. CDN: $2,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 1,509,200. ...
$2,928
1917-D 25C Type One MS67 Full Head PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,710
1917-D 25C Type One, AU58 Full Head PCGS. CDN: $335 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,509,200. ...
$444
1917 25C Type One, AU53 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population: 56 in 53, 8417 finer (12/25). Mintage 8,740,000. ...
$252
1917 25C Type One, MS62 Full Head PCGS. CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 8,740,000....
$432
1917 25C Type One AU55 Full Head NGC. Mintage 8,740,000. ...
$264
1917-D 25C Type One MS61 Full Head ANACS. Mintage 1,509,200. ...
$432
1917 25C Type One AU50 Full Head ANACS. Mintage 8,740,000. ...
$164
1917-S 25C Type One MS60 Full Head ANACS. Mintage 1,952,000. ...
$300
1917-D 25C Type One MS68 ★ Full Head NGC. CAC. ...
$35,250
$10,350
1917 25C Type One XF45 Full Head NGC. ...
$126
1917 25C Type One, MS64 Full Head NGC. CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 8,740,000. ...
$684
1916 25C MS63 Full Head NGC. ...
$17,690
1917 25C Type One, MS65 Full Head PCGS. CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 8,740,000. ...
$1,464
1917-S 25C Type One MS66 Full Head PCGS. ...
$4,636
1917 25C Type One MS67 Full Head NGC. ...
$4,148
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