1916 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS....

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1916 Standing Liberty Quarter, MS66
Brilliant Full Head Registry Coin

1916 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. The 1916 Standing Liberty has long been the key date the in the series in all grades, even from the time of its release. Within a year of being struck dealers were selling Uncirculated examples of the date for as much as four times face value, and many contemporary "numismatic chasers" scoured circulation in a widespread effort to locate examples of the low-mintage issue. Many collectors eventually found 1916 Standing Liberty coins in circulation, but a far greater number resorted to purchasing the coins from dealers. A small number of coins escaped discovery in commerce to the point of becoming part of the "dateless Standing Liberty quarter pandemic" that prompted a design change in 1925 to a recessed date.

Today, advanced collectors have a supply of Mint State 1916 Standing Liberty quarters to choose from, but a minority of these coins occupy the Premium Gem Full Head grade level. This example is brilliant and highly lustrous, with no major abrasions. Liberty's hair curls are well defined, and overall definition is above average for the issue. Population: 28 in 66 (4 in 66+) Full Head, 6 finer (12/23).(Registry values: N7079)

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

Weight: 6.25 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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