Standing Liberty Quarter Dollars – Two-Coin Lot – Historic U.S. Silver Coinage
United States Standing Liberty Quarter Design | 1916–1930 Series | Two Undated Examples | Historical American Coinage
Offered for sale is a two-piece collection of United States Standing Liberty Quarter Dollars, featuring one of the most distinctive designs in early twentieth-century American coinage.
Designed by sculptor Hermon A. MacNeil, the Standing Liberty quarter was produced from 1916 through 1930, replacing the Barber quarter.
The obverse depicts Liberty standing between two architectural structures, holding a shield and an olive branch. The reverse features an eagle in flight, surrounded by the inscriptions identifying the United States and the quarter-dollar denomination.
Both coins exhibit extensive circulation wear, with significant loss of original design detail. The dates are not legible in the supplied photographs.
The coins display warm golden-brown coloration, darker surface deposits, scratches, and numerous contact marks.
Both coins pictured are included in this offering and will be sold together as one lot.
Historical Background
The Standing Liberty quarter was introduced in 1916 as part of a broader transformation in American coin design.
Its imagery reflected themes of national defense, peace, and American independence during a period marked by World War I.
Liberty holds a shield symbolizing protection and an olive branch representing peace.
The reverse depicts an eagle in flight, representing freedom and national strength.
Early examples of the series experienced considerable date wear because the date was positioned on a raised portion of the design.
In 1925, the United States Mint modified the design by recessing the date to improve its durability.
Consequently, heavily circulated Standing Liberty quarters frequently survive with partially visible or completely worn dates.
The series was discontinued after 1930 and replaced by the Washington quarter in 1932.
Specifications
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Coin type | Standing Liberty Quarter |
| Denomination | 25 cents each |
| Quantity | 2 coins |
| Series dates | 1916–1930 |
| Individual dates | Not identifiable |
| Designer | Hermon A. MacNeil |
| Original composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Standard weight | 6.25 grams each |
| Original silver content | 0.18084 troy oz each |
| Combined original silver | 0.36169 troy oz |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Condition | Heavily circulated |
| Professional grade | Ungraded |
| Authentication | Not independently certified |
