Lot 2174
1916. NGC graded MS-65 Full Head. The key date in the Standing Liberty Quarter Series and the first year of issue. This Gem is pure, frosty white, without a trace of toning on either side. Uncirculated examples of this date are very rare because virtually the entire mintage entered circulation before the public was even made aware of their existence! Technically (and legally), this type should not even have been introduced until 1917, since Barber's design type didn't officially expire until the end of 1916. In fact, the Barber Quarter enjoyed a full run in 1916, ending with a total mintage for the year of over eight million coins (Philadelphia and Denver combined), compared to only 52,000 examples of the 1916 Standing Liberty type. PCGS reports 52 at this grade level, 2 in MS-66FH, and only 3 in MS-67FH. Estimated Value $19,000 - 21,000
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| Realized $27,600 |
