1926-D 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS....

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1926-D Quarter, MS65 Full Head
Stunning Sharpness Throughout
Unparalleled Strike Quality

1926-D 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. The Standing Liberty quarter series is incredibly difficult to collect in its completeness in Gem Full Head condition. Several dates contribute to this difficulty, not least among them the 1927-S (a profound rarity in this grade) and the 1918/7-S (actually unknown this fine). However, there are other "stoppers" as well. The 1926-D is of particular significance. The late J.H. Cline called this date the "classic flat head" coin of the series. Despite being a readily available date in low and middle Mint State grades, the vast majority of known examples not only lack Full Head detail, they show Liberty's head with an almost dished, concave appearance. Anything approaching a convex strike on the head is rare, and a tiny fraction of known coins qualify for Full Head classification.

This Gem Full Head coin not only showcases unquestionably sharp head detail, but the shield rivets are also boldly defined -- a hallmark lacking on virtually all other examples of the date, even among the Full Head population. Satiny luster reveals few marks under a loupe, and each side displays lovely peach-gold and pale rose toning. Further completing the strike are well-defined toes on Liberty, a sharp leading edge on the eagle's left (facing) wing, and boldly brought up right-hand reverse border stars. The strike is so sharp that this coin is arguably in a class by itself, and in our opinion, deserves a bid far beyond an ordinary Full Head 1926-D. Population: 21 in 65 Full Head, 15 finer (11/23).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 243S, PCGS# 5757, Greysheet# 5592)

Weight: 6.25 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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