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Lot 414 - 1916 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar NGC MS61

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Lot 414 - 1916 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar NGC MS61
1916 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar NGC MS61. The key date and first year of issue of this important quarter series. We note the head on Liberty is slightly weak, but the entire shield rivets or "bosses" are present. Further, Liberty shows fine details on her dress folds, while the eagle has a decent crop of feathers too. Mintage of a mere 52,000 will always keep this date in high demand, as many collectors desire a Mint State grade example for their date sets. As to the surfaces, they were unevenly toned with gray and russet shades on both sides. During 1916 and into 1917, the mints experimented with a curious surface quality on the dies, and many of the new coinage designs have a more satiny and grainy appearance than prior issues. Few signs of handling on this Mint State 61 example. (#5704)