The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
Beginning 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 distinctive attribute of the Type 2 (which lasted from 1916-1917) was Liberty's exposed breast being covered with armor. Another diagnostic of the type is the addition of three stars depicted below the Eagle on the reverse. All mintmarks are located on the obverse. This type also possesses scarcer dates like the 1918/7-S, 1921, 1923-S and 1927-S.
Obverse Description
MacNeil's Liberty stands 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: In 1917 the motif was significantly modified. Liberty appears sheathed in a jacket of armor, further suggesting military preparedness in view of the World War then raging in Europe, to which America was busily supplying munitions to the Allies (England, France and others). On the reverse, the position of the eagle was modified and the stars rearranged. In 1925 a further modification was made, and the date was placed in a slightly recessed position, to help with the effects of wear. By this time, the dates were becoming difficult to discern on the earlier dates. The Standing Liberty quarter was discontinued after 1930, not having endured for the 25 years that, per law, a basic design was supposed to be in effect. Circulated examples abound. For type-set purposes, you may wish to opt for a high grade EF or AU, carefully selected. Mint State coins are also plentiful, the 1926-D (one of the lower mintage issues) being the most common of all due to old-time holdings.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: Luster is usually fairly good. However, striking can range from poor to miserable. Careful selection is strongly recommended! While the collecting fraternity loves shortcuts and nicknames, and the term “Full Head” is used by certification services and others to indicate pieces on which the hair and face details of Liberty are quite sharp (not always full), in reality, this is just part of the equation. Also check the rivets on the left side of the shield, which can be weak or even missing even if the head details are sharp! Moreover, check the date area. Sometimes this can be weak, particularly toward the left side. The reverse details should be checked as well. While coins of the years 1917 to 1924 were sometimes weakly struck at the date, after 1925 the dates were generally sharp.
Catalog Information
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Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$86,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $72,000 | $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 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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