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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
GSID:
72441
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 2
Variety 2:
1917-1930
Coin Date:
Standing Liberty Quarter
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Standing Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1917-1930
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5712
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Coin Value History
Standing Liberty Quarter 25c Type 2, 1917-1930 MS [Type]
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Standing Liberty Quarter 25c Type 2, 1917-1930 MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$7,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $5,500 | $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 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $1,400 – $50,400
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Worth: $11,000 – $225,000
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Worth: $16 – $2,500
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Worth: $250 – $40,000
1917-D 25c Type 1 MS
Worth: $22 – $3,300
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Worth: $265 – $47,500
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Worth: $22 – $4,800
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Worth: $140 – $72,000
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Worth: $16 – $4,000
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Worth: $200 – $72,000
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Worth: $24 – $6,000
1917-D 25c Type 2 MS FH
Worth: $375 – $51,600
1919-D Standing Liberty Quarter. F-15 (PCGS).
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1929 25C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 11,140,000. ...
$159
1927 25C MS62 PCGS. CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 11,912,000. ...
$189
1924-D 25C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 3,112,000. ...
$366
1927-S 25C XF45 PCGS. CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 396,000. ...
$1,403
1918-S 25C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU50 Details. Mintage 11,072,000. ...
$129
1917-D 25C Type Two -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF40 Details. Mintage 6,224,400. ...
$99
1921 25C VF35 PCGS. CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 1,916,000. ...
$641
1927-S 25C VF20 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 396,000....
$281
1927-S 25C VF25 ANACS. Mintage 396,000. ...
$256
1920 25C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 27,860,000....
$366
1928 25C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (12/0). Mintage 6,336,000. ...
$1,342
1923-S 25C AU53 PCGS. Housed in a 35th Anniversary retro green label holder. PCGS Population: 61 in 53, 660 finer (11/25). ...
$1,952
1923-S 25C MS65+ NGC. ...
$4,027
1920-D 25C MS66+ NGC. ...
$4,392
1921 25C VF30 PCGS. CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 1,916,000. ...
$537
1930-S 25C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 97 in 55, 1432 finer (12/25). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 1,556,0...
$104
1927-S 25C VG10 PCGS. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 396,000. ...
$79
1929 25C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. MS60 Details. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 11,140,000....
$149
1923-S 25C Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: 49 in 12, 770 finer (10/25). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 1,360,0...
$480
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