Lot 1572
1917 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. Type 1. NGC graded MS-66 Full Head. A sparkling white gem. Bright silver color bursts from original surfaces unmarred by tarnish or spotting. A strong strike as well, makes this a desirable specimen. Pop 256; 55 finer.
United States silver coins struck in 1916 and early 1917 have a "textured" luster, almost velvety, unlike anything before or since except for a few Commemorative coins. The velvety texture is most notable on sharp Mint State specimens of the new designs: Mercury Dime, Standing Liberty Quarter, Walking Liberty Half Dollar. The closest one can come in comparison is on the very rare Matte Proofs and Satin Finish Proofs also struck in the teens. The present Standing Liberty Type 1 Quarter shows this textured luster to its fullest (and, we might add, quite alluring) effect. We encourage all collectors to examine such coins for their beauty and artistry, since this was American coin art at its zenith.
Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400.
The Greenhill Collection.
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| Realized $1,553 |
