Type Collecting by President
Thomas Woodrow Wilson 1913-1921

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: QUARTER DOLLARS - STANDING LIBERTY
Item Description: 25C 1917 TYPE 1
Full Grade: NGC MS 67 FH
Owner: BlakeEik

Set Details

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Research: NGC Coin Explorer NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC US Coin Census for Standing Liberty Quarters (1916-1930)

Owner Comments:

The Standing Liberty quarter signified to the world that the US would not “sit” and stand by during the Great War. Other countries started fighting in 1914, but the US did not officially enter the war until April of 1917. The quarter was well received, but like its nickel contemporary, the high relief design was problematic in production and did not wear well.
Based on mintage numbers, the type 1 Standing Liberty quarter is the 5th rarest non-gold type coin of 20th century, and second only to the 1921 Peace dollar when ignoring the 1976 silver issues.

This fully struck example has flowing luster under natural light. It looks bright white, yet the light reflects hints of gold, blue, and rose. Disclaimer: I am an amateur photographer, and I cannot seem to capture the beauty of these Standing Liberty quarters!

NGC graded about 100 Type 1 quarters in MS67 or better.

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