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1916 Standing Liberty Quarter
Shimmering MS65 Full Head

1916 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. The 1916 Standing Liberty quarter depicts the figure of Liberty in a similar fashion to the design on MacNeil's original plaster models, albeit, with softer detailing and a less well defined head. This version of the design was put into production in late December 1916 by order of the Mint Director, but was almost immediately superseded by design changes to the 1917-dated hubs. Thus, the Standing Liberty quarter design as seen on the 1916 is a one-year subtype.

This issue differs from the 1917 design in several respects, but one of the most apparent differences on high-grade pieces is the hairstyle on Liberty's head. In fact, no 1916 quarter shows the three-dimensional curls that are a hallmark of the 1917 date. Full Head status for a 1916 coin is instead determined by the presence of thin hair strands across the temple. This makes grading Full Head 1916s a little more ambiguous than 1917 coins, and some pieces slabbed as Full Head are questionably so. In this regard, the current coin is magnificent. The hair detail on Liberty's temple and cheek is the sharpest ever seen on the date. The coin also displays a bold date and broad rims, all complemented by ivory-white luster that shimmers without any notable abrasions. A few daubs and flecks of olive-gold toning attest to the originality of the surfaces. Population: 93 in 65 (7 in 65+) Full Head, 33 finer (6/23).(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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