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1916 Liberty Standing 25C NGC MS66 FH

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:12,000.00 USD Estimated At:24,000.00 - 26,000.00 USD
1916 Liberty Standing 25C NGC MS66 FH
<Our item number 127359><B>1916 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-66 Full Head.</B> Popular key dae. Well struck with a hint of light reverse toning. A one-in-a-thousand example of this popular first-year issue, with explosive yet satiny luster that gleams over pristine surfaces. There are no spots. There is a full display of natural silvery sheen in the underlying patina. Having covered the mint bloom, we take stock of the coin&#39;s detail. Clockwork precision seen in the head and drapery folds of Liberty, as well as in the complete rivets visible on the shield. The low-flying eagle &#40;which would be more centrally located in the Type 2 pieces&#41; displays razor-sharp plumage on its body and wings. Put a glass to this coin anywhere and the viewer will come away breathless from its beauty. There is no escape for the bidder; forget about posting a flabby bid; anyone who does should forget about winning it. This coin will definitely go up to a strong price in today&#39;s marketplace for strictl y graded, high-end rarities! <B> Pop 17; 3 finer in 67.</B> <B>&#40;PCGS # 5704&#41;</B>. <BR><BR>Hermon &#40;with an &#39;O&#39;&#41; MacNeil made the designs for a quarter dollar which was &#34;intended to typify in a measure the awakening interest of the country to its own protection.&#34; Liberty is shown &#34;stepping forward to the gateway of the country.&#34; The shield is raised &#34;in the attitude of protection.&#34; &#34;The right hand bears the olive branch of peace.&#34; <BR>Estimated Value &#36;24,000 - 26,000. <BR><BR>Our item number 127359<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/44jpegs/127359.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/44jpegs/127359N2.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/44jpegs/127359N3.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/44jpegs/127359N4.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>