The J. Perry Collection of Numismatic Eagle Designs
Standing Liberty Quarter Design (Type II)

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: QUARTER DOLLARS - STANDING LIBERTY
Item Description: 25C 1917 TYPE 2
Full Grade: NGC MS 63 FH
Owner: Siah

Owner Comments:

Type 2 - Choice Uncirculated — Full-Head Example: All Details In Hair Are Well Defined; Hair Line Along Face Is Raised & Complete; Eyebrow Is Visible; Cheek Is Rounded; The 3 Leaves Of The Wreath Visible
*Stunning Blast White Specimen w/ Phenomenal Luster & Absolutely Gorgeous Eye-Appeal*

TYPE 2: Obverse features Liberty wearing chain mail instead of an exposed bare-breast - Reverse features 5 stars on each side of the eagle and 3 stars below the eagle; making the eagle aligned higher up on the coin.

"The Type 2 design was introduced as a result of an urban legend that a public outcry arose over Liberty's bare-breast which prompted it to be covered in a coat of chain mail. However, it is likely the revised design was a response to WWI and America's military posturing."

(NGC Pop = 170; 454 Finer - NGC Total Pop = 885 - PCGS Pop = 252; 674 Finer - PCGS Total Pop = 1229 - Combined Pop = 422; 1128 Finer - Total Combined Pop = 2114)
Rarity Level 4.7 = ~1501-1750 Known Survivors in MS-60 or Better — Designated "Very Scarce"

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