1916 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS....

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Amazing 1916 Gem Full Head Standing Liberty Quarter

1916 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. We are pleased to present a most amazing Gem Full Head 1916 Standing Liberty quarter. This issue is without doubt the most sought-after coin in the entire series, resulting from it being the first year of issue and its low mintage of 52,000 pieces. Moreover, it is unusual to find a 1916 example with a full head, as only 3% or less come with such detail, according to J.H. Cline (Standing Liberty Quarters, fourth edition, 2007).
In addition to Liberty's head, the dies for the most part were kind to this particular coin, as the remaining design detail is better than typically seen on most 1916 specimens. For example, Liberty's toes are all well delineated, as are the gown lines, all four date digits, the rivets, and the eagle's plumage. Radiant luster exudes from silver surfaces visited by whispers of peripheral reddish-brown patina, slightly deeper in hue on the reverse. A few light obverse ticks likely preclude an even higher grade. Indeed, this magnificent coin possesses fewer marks than one would expect for the MS65 grade designation. Population: 69 in 65 Full Head, 13 finer (11/07).
From The New York Eye Appeal Collection, Part Three.(Registry values: N4719)

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

Weight: 6.25 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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