1916 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS....

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Bold, Lustrous 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter, MS66 Full Head

1916 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. Even neophyte numismatists can quote the memorably low mintage of the 1916 Standing Liberty quarter--52,500 pieces--from memory, so unassailable is this early-20th century rarity that, as the old saw goes, "slipped quietly into circulation unnoticed."
Cline's Standing Liberty quarter reference notes that 1916 quarters are not comparable to the later issues in the series, as they were simply not as detailed: "The detail was never put on the die to the same degree. 1916s are characteristically softly struck in the shield as well--just overall softness altogether." In his latest (2007) fourth edition of Standing Liberty Quarters, Cline puts forth an estimate that only 3% of 1916 quarters present a Full Head.
This piece is well detailed on the head, with virtually complete separation of the hair and brow, and all of the shield rivets are at least visible, even if none of them are bold. Much of the coin is still silvery, but on the obverse lovely saffron-yellow coloration predominates, with glints of deeper cherry and magenta. The reverse offers a more-subdued palette, with a touch of charcoal. Both sides still show bold luster and enormous eye appeal. As of (3/08) this piece is one of only 10 pieces certified MS66 Full Head, with four coins finer.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 242Y, PCGS# 5705, GSID# 5534)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 6.25 grams
ASW: 0.18085oz
Mintage: 52,000

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