Lot 836
1924. PCGS graded MS-68. CAC Approved. PQ. A lovely well struck frosty gem. In an effort to improve the longevity of the date area in circulation which wore away quickly, the Mint began to tinker with this feature of the Standing Liberty Quarter in 1924. Beginning with the 1924, 1924-D, and 1924-S deliveries, coins of this type would display thinner, markedly tapered digits in the date. This is the same date logotype that would be employed on the Recessed Date deliveries of 1925-1930, so sort of a transition year.
The 1924 has long been compared to the 1925, 1926, 1927, and 1928 in terms of overall availability. Cline (1997), however, opines that the '24-P is much rarer than those deliveries and more closely related to the 1923 when one considers the total number of coins known. While the 1924 is more easily located with good striking detail than the 1923, such examples become progressively rarer the higher one progresses up the grading scale. At the MS68, the 1924 is definitely noteworthy
A true condition rarity among Standing Liberty Quarters, this beautiful Superb Gem is awash in full, shimmering, softly frosted luster. Both sides present as lightly to moderately toned with an overall sharp strike that is impressively complete except over Liberty's head on the obverse. Bothersome abrasions entirely missing, and a few tiny curves of russet tinting here and there over the rims on each side are noted for accuracy. Easily among the most important P-mint Standing Liberty Quarters of any issue that we have offered, this coin belongs in the finest set of this popular 20th century series Pop 1; 1 finer in 68+. (PCGS # 5746) .
Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000.
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