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1916 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. Standing Liberty quarter 1916[25C] MS65 Full Head PCGS.

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1916 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. Standing Liberty quarter 1916[25C] MS65 Full Head PCGS.
<B>1916<25C> MS65 Full Head PCGS.</B></I> Standing Liberty quarters with the Full Head designation are few and far between. J.H. Cline, in his book <I>Standing Liberty Quarters,</B></I> estimates that 3% or less were struck with full heads. About 480 pieces have currently been given this designation by PCGS and NGC (3/06), but Cline feels that the population figures are off by at least 10% to 15%, and perhaps as much as 50%, due to many dealers breaking out encapsulated coins and not returning the inserts.<BR> The 1916 is not only weakly defined in the head area, but tends to exhibit soft definition throughout. Cline suggests that this resulted because: "The dies were completed in July, 1916 and set until December 16 before any striking took place. Rust knocked off all high points or they were polished off in removing the rust. Striking dies are made of high speed steel, and it is difficult to rustproof them."<BR> The present specimen exhibits not only an exceptionally well delineated head, but above-average impressions in other areas as well. All of the rivets show, albeit softly; some are usually missing on most specimens. Likewise, all of the obverse stars are clear, as are the horizontal shield lines, and some of the vertical stripes. The date and motto are bold, and most of the eagle's torso feathers are strong. Both sides display bright luster and are essentially untoned. A few minute marks on Liberty's legs and the inner shield do not distract. Overall, this is a truly exceptional Standing Liberty quarter. Population: 67 in 65 Full Head, 12 finer (3/06).