Lot 1443
1917-D. Type 2. NGC graded MS-66. CAC Approved. A gorgeous gem. Shimmering with intense luster and enhanced by natural golden and electric blue toning about the borders on both sides. Clearly, a stunning example! Housed in an Old Style Holder. Pop 16; 3 finer, 2 in 66 Star, 1 in 67.
Historic note: According to researches done by Stack’s, "whether or not there really was any public criticism of the bare-breasted first type, no mention was made of it either in the letters of Treasury Secretary McAdoo to Representative Ashbrook (chairman of the House committee on coinage), nor in the bill introduced by Ashbrook and actually passed by the House on July 1917. That bill was quite specific as to the allowable changes in the design: 'No changes shall be made in the emblems or devices used. The modifications shall consist of the changing of the position of the eagle, the re-arrangement of the stars and lettering, and a slight concavity given to the surface.' Under these provisions, the addition of the armor on Liberty was in straight violation of the enabling law." Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000
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