1916 25C MS63 Full Head PCGS....

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1916 Standing Liberty Quarter, MS63 Full Head
An Unusually Attractive Example

1916 25C MS63 Full Head PCGS. Both the Walking Liberty half dollar and the Standing Liberty quarter underwent design alterations in 1917, but that imparted upon the half dollar (the moving of the mintmark from the right obverse field to the lower-left reverse border), was insignificant compared to the changes that took place on the quarter design. The bare-breasted, full-length Liberty on the quarters of 1916 was more martial in appearance than that on the half dollar, holding a shield in one hand, an olive branch in the other. On the redesign of 1917, Liberty's chest was covered with a more-military chain-mail coat (World War I was raging at the time); the redesigned reverse shows three of the 13 stars formerly at the sides moved beneath the eagle, which was consequently shifted upward in the field. Other more subtle design changes were imparted, as well.

Although the 1916 Standing Liberty quarter is a member of a two-year type alongside the 1917-PDS Type One issues, the low-mintage 1916 is much in demand from series completists as well as collectors of key coins in general. This remarkably well-preserved example appears much finer than one might expect from the grade. The surfaces are bright and nearly brilliant with just a hint of golden at the margins. The strike details are strong throughout, unusual for this issue which is almost always "mushy" in appearance, and the mattelike surfaces show no obvious or detracting abrasions.
Ex: Houston Signature (Heritage, 11-12/2012), lot 3959; Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2014), lot 3142.(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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