Lot 770
1917-D Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Head. Lovely original toning. Wonderful lustrous surfaces are flourishing with rich gold and silver brilliance. Well struck for the 1917-D date, as well, with all reverse eagle details present. Fully struck coins of this date are rare, as you can imagine if you've tried procuring one. Pop 82; 16 in 67 FH.
The standing Liberty quarter was "intended to typify in a measure the awakening interest of the country to its own protection," Mint Director von Engelken said at the time the coins first appeared early in 1917. "In the new design Liberty is shown a full-length figure, front view, with head turned toward the left, stepping forward to the gateway of the country #The left arm of the figure of Liberty is upraised, bearing the shield in the attitude of protection, from which the covering is being drawn. The right hand bears the olive branch of peace." (PCGS # 5709) .
Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,700.
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