1916 25C MS64 Full Head PCGS. CAC....

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1916 Standing Liberty Quarter
MS64 Full Head
CAC Approved and Sharply Struck

1916 25C MS64 Full Head PCGS. CAC. Due to the famously "mushy" engraving of the obverse design, the 1916 Standing Liberty quarter can be difficult to identify as well struck or not. The Full Head designation, while often an indicator of sharpness on 1917 Type One pieces, means something slightly different for the 1916. On this first-year issue, Liberty's hair detail is defined by a series of shallow curls along the ear line rather than the rounded and elevated curls on the 1917. The current coin displays this area to its fullest sharpness. However, many coins that qualify for the Full Head designation are not as sharp as others in the other design high points. For example, many Full Head 1916s will be weak along the leading edge of the eagle's left (facing) wing, or will have poorly formed rims. The present coin illustrates what the sharpness should be for a coin to be considered a full strike: the rims are broad and squared, Liberty's head is complete, and the leading edge of the wing is bold as well. The date is also sharply defined. Weakness on the stars, shield rivets, and gown folds exists on all 1916s and is not a characteristic of the strike either way.

While many 1916 quarters survive in Choice Full Head condition, eye appeal varies within the grade. This piece displays lovely mint luster and warm golden toning, with only a few small marks that prevent Gem classification. The CAC green label is well deserved. Among the 100 Greatest U.S. Coins. CAC: 25 in 64, 28 finer (11/25).(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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