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Obtained from Coast to Coast Coins PCGS MS66+. Upgraded to PCGS MS67 Pop 6/1 (12/23).
Per cataloger, " In his series reference work, Standing Liberty Quarters, fourth edition, J.H. Cline recalls several rolls of 1916 quarters having been broken up in the 1950s from a Northeastern estate, with coin dealer Lester Merkin dispersing at least some of the pieces. Rare caches such as that are likely the source of most high-grade 1916 Standing Liberty quarters known today, although some have been passed down through collectors from the early years after the coins were struck -- the Eliasberg piece is an example. Regardless of the origin of the present piece, its eye appeal and technical quality are undeniably excellent for the issue, which is most often seen bagmarked or lackluster. The surfaces are devoid of bothersome abrasions and offer particularly frosty mint luster. The obverse is toned in warm gold and russet hues with tiny specks of violet and green seen under a loupe. The reverse displays ice-blue and champagne in well-balanced proportions. The strike is sharp around the borders (including on Liberty's head) and about average on the central high points. A pleasant cartwheel effect illuminates both sides. Population: 80 in 65 (4 in 65+) Full Head, 23 finer (3/17)." Obtained from Heritage Auction 4/27/17, PCGS #82993900 MS65+FH, lot number 4034.
CAC. Ex. Simpson, Simper Fi. Per cataloger, "The San Francisco issue is the scarcest 1917 Type One Standing Liberty quarter in high grade Full Head. This Superb Gem example is conditionally rare, and no higher-grade pieces are listed. It is beautifully preserved and sharply struck with rich satin luster. Vivid multicolor toning is every bit as spectacular as the grade, covering each side in concentric rings of color. A loupe fails to reveal distracting abrasions. Population: 21 in 67 (3 in 67+) Full Head, 0 finer. CAC: 4 in 67, 0 finer (8/20)." Obtained from GreatCollections Auction of the Simper Fi Collection on July 31, 2022, Lot 1166909.
CAC. Per cataloger, "This is sole finest non-Full Head 1917-S Type Two quarter at PCGS; NGC reports two pieces in this grade, also with none finer (1/17). Vibrant luster rolls over unabraded surfaces. Each side shows primarily yellow-gold toning, although the obverse has pale lavender across the upper-left margin. Liberty's head is predictably weak, but the remainder of the design is well-defined." Obtained from Heritage Auctions 2/16/2017, Lot number 3737. POP 3/1.
CAC. Per cataloger, "the 1918-D Standing Liberty quarter is conditionally rare in Premium Gem condition and a major rarity in MS67. There are only six Superb Gems certified, all at PCGS, including four non-Full Head MS67s and two MS67 Full Head pieces (5/18). Only two of the non-Full Head coins are CAC approved, one being offered here. This magnificent coin yields vibrant, glistening mint luster that is untoned across the interiors. Tinges of russet color appear around the borders. Liberty's temple and the shield rivets are a trifle soft, but no other imperfections are mentionable." Obtained from Heritage Auction 6/14/18, Lot number 3925 graded PCGS/CAC MS67 #30849921; upgraded to PCGS/CAC MS67+ Pop 1/0 (12/23).
Per cataloger, "The 1918/7-S Standing Liberty quarter is a key issue and a major Guide Book variety, and for specialists of Standing Liberty quarters it is one of the most important acquisitions in the series. A single obverse die produced the variety and was apparently in use for an extended period of time, likely reflecting coinage demands in San Francisco in 1918. Examples of the variety flowed from the press to a hopper to circulation, where they subsequently went unnoticed by numismatic circles for nearly two decades. The first published account of the variety occurred in December 1937, when a Mint State example was described in Barney Bluestone's 36th auction catalog. Bluestone called the coin "excessively rare" and suggested that there may have been only "one or two other specimens known." That sentiment spoke to the alien nature of the overdate in the numismatic community at the time. As is the case with most 20th century overdates, the 1918/7-S quarter overdate feature was caused by the use of two different-dated working obverse hubs during the manufacture of the obverse working die. Presumably, the die was made in late 1917 or early 1918, during the transition between the 1917 and 1918 dates within the Engraving Department at Philadelphia. The first hubbing on the 1918/7-S obverse was with a 1917-dated hub; the hub was then coincidentally replaced with a 1918-dated one prior to the second hubbing. The same method of die preparation was responsible for the 1918/7-D nickel, the 1909/8 double eagle, the 1942/1 and 1942/1-D dimes, and the 1943/2 nickel. Most of these mint errors happened during wartime, perhaps because key Mint employees were sent off to war, or perhaps because the emergencies of war streamlined Mint procedures. In any case, there is no doubt how the overdate die was manufactured, even while some specialists debate the more nuanced discussion of whether or not the overdating was intentional or accidental. Regardless, the 1918/7-S quarter is today well established in the numismatic story, and it is especially sought after in Mint State, where it is a major rarity. The overdate is often compared to the 1916 Standing Liberty quarter -- the other top key date -- but in reality the two issues have no comparison in terms of Mint State rarity. Hundreds of Uncirculated 1916 pieces are known, compared to a few dozen Mint State 1918/7-S quarters." Obtained from Heritage Auction on 2/20/20 as a PCGS #38573787 MS63. Upgraded to a PCGS MS64 Pop 37/9 (12/23).
CAC; Ex: Just Having Fun. Per cataloger, "Historic Superb Gem MS-68+ 1919 Quarter of Exceptional Eye Appeal 1919 Standing Liberty Quarter. MS-68+ (PCGS). CAC. Secure Holder. Unbelievable eye appeal for a Standing Liberty quarter of any date, this glorious jewel has it all--dazzling luster, radiant pastel toning and diamond quality throughout. The centers display blazing mint luster with each device captured in the sea of creamy white-silver. Toned around the rims with delicate pastel hues which fade into golden-russet, which serve to frame the centers in an attractive manner. Scrolling over the surfaces with a strong loupe fails to find more than trivial signs of contact, and the fields and devices are virtually perfect, unheard of quality for this era and series. Obviously PCGS agreed and awarded this exact coin their highest grade of any Standing Liberty quarter of any date or mint they have certified, MS-68+. In a remarkable achievement, all three currently (11/2012) PCGS certified MS-68+ coins were included in the Just Having Fun collection. A prize that will astound any numismatist who takes the time to study its many charms." Purchased from Witter Coin, 1/11/2019.
CAC. Per the cataloger, The Philadelphia coin boasts the highest mintage of the three 1919-dated Standing Liberty quarters (more than 11 million coins), and it is proportionately more plentiful overall. Among pre-1925 Type Two issues, this date is one of the most often seen at auction, and it is occasionally available in high grade for the patient student of the series. However, this does not make the date common, nor does it erase the reality that in Superb Gem condition the 1919 Standing Liberty quarter remains a formidable acquisition. Its availability in the context of the 1917-1924 Type Two era ultimately amounts to one chief point: the 1919 Philadelphia quarter can be collected in condition as fine as MS68, while so many other issues cannot. This piece is one of just four non-Full Head MS68 coins at PCGS (two of which are Plus designated), with none finer. It is joined in the non-Full Head Condition Census by a lone MS68 coin at NGC, where a single MS69 non-Full Head piece is finer (10/23). The luster is full and vibrant, with a swirling, softly frosty sheen. Both sides are peripherally toned in vivid, original orange-red hues. With nary a distracting bag mark, and a strike that is sharp except on a few isolated highpoints, this coin would grace the finest collection with its presence. Certified in a green label holder with the coveted CAC green label. Population: 4 in 68 (2 in 68+), 0 finer. CAC: 4 in 68, 0 finer (10/23). From The Pizza Collection. Obtained from Heritage FUN Auction, January 11, 2024, as a PCGS MS68CAC. Upgraded to a PCGS MS68+CAC. Pop 3/0 (6/24)
CAC. Obtained from David Lawrence as PCGS/CAC MS66+ 8/7/2017. Upgraded to PCGS/CAC MS67 Pop 3/0 (12/23).
Per cataloger, "A remarkably well-preserved and conditionally rare 1919-S quarter with glowing luster. The obverse displays light golden toning while the reverse is brilliant. The date and eagle's feathers are uncommonly bold, although Liberty's head is a trifle shy of full. The availability of this issue in such high of a grade is so small that this Plus-graded CAC coin readily stands out against its peers. Population: 13 in 66 (2 in 66+), 1 finer. CAC: 4 in 66, 1 finer (4/16)." Obtained from Heritage Auction 6/9/2016, Lot number 4467. Pop 5/3. Heritage Auction 1/16: 1919-S 25C MS67 NGC. Ex: J.H. Cline. Outstanding overall quality and striking sharpness are hallmarks of this lovely Superb Gem 1919-S quarter, although its superb preservation will likely be the chief attraction. The 1919-S is a semikey date in all grades, but its conditional rarity at the Superb Gem level is on par with the most sought-after dates in the series. This piece is among the finest certified -- their are two other non-Full Head Superb Gems at NGC, but none this fine at PCGS (11/15). Approximately two-thirds of the head detail is present on Liberty and the surfaces are immaculate overall. The mint luster is thick and frosted with a light accent of golden-olive toning seen on each side (more is on the obverse than the reverse). Technically unimprovable and very close to that almost unattainable Full Head classification. Ex: Pittsburgh Signature (Heritage, 8/2004), lot 6045. From The Jay Cline Collection of Standing Liberty Quarters. Upgraded to PCGS MS67. Pop 3/0 (6/24)
Per cataloger, "Wonderful rainbow toning on this piece begins with silver-white centers, working outward in concentric rings of gold, pink, jade, and lilac. The head details appear to be a "just-miss" Full Head, nonetheless well-impressed if a trifle short. All but two of the shield rivets are bold. The reverse offers a similar palette, with a dollop more each of cinnamon and burgundy. Another stunner for the color collectors, and one of only three so certified at PCGS with none finer (9/09)." This coin sold in Heritage Auction 10/22/2009 as a PCGS MS67 #14948195. Obtained in Legend Auction 3/26/20 as a PCGS MS67+ #25239321. Upgraded to PCGS MS68. Pop 1/0 (12/23)
CAC. Per cataloger, "Ex: J.H. Cline. Almost belying its mintage of more than 3.5 million pieces, the 1920-D Standing Liberty quarter is a better date in all grades and becomes a distinct rarity in Superb Gem condition where it is without a doubt underrated. PCGS and NGC list a combined five MS67 non-Full Head coins (three and two pieces, respectively) and none finer (11/15). The rate of auction appearances in this grade is comparably low. In more than two decades, we have offered an MS67 non-Full Head example on only four occasions, two of which were earlier appearances of this same coin. The last example garnered $10,575 in the Long Beach Signature sale (Heritage, 6/2015), lot 3931. Full Head Superb Gems appear at auction even less frequently. This piece represents a rare and important opportunity for the Standing Liberty quarter connoisseur. It is one of the most visually impressive examples the cataloger has examined, showing surfaces rich in frosty silver-gray luster with scattered freckles of russet color toward the peripheries. There is not a single bothersome bag mark, and the only area of mentionable strike weakness occurs on Liberty's head, which is about 50% complete. Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2002), lot 6649; Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2003), lot 6757. From The Jay Cline Collection of Standing Liberty Quarters." Obtained from Heritage Auction 1/7/2016, Lot number 5011 graded PCGS MS67 #467757. Upgraded to PCGS MS67+. Pop 1/1 (12/23).
CAC. This coin was cataloged as a NGC #3519533-004 MS67 coin as follows, "The 1921 Standing Liberty quarter is one that is a conditional rarity even at the Gem level, and the present MS67 NGC example is the sole finest certified non-Full Head coin at either NGC or PCGS. PCGS has seen 18 submissions at the MS66 level but has never graded a Superb Gem. The present piece displays a bold strike over surfaces that are virtually immaculate. All of the shield rivets are bold, but there is insufficient detail on the head for a Full Head designation. Light tinges of pinkish-gold and ice-blue appear, but the coin presents as basically untoned. An incredible piece for a fine Registry Set. Census: 1 in 67, 0 finer (6/13)." The coin was crossed to PCGS/CAC MS67 and was obtained from LCR Coin Pop 1/0 (1/18). The coin was upgraded to PCGS/CAC MS67+ and is currently the finest known 1921 Pop 1/0 (12/23).
Per the cataloger, " Ex: J.H. Cline. The 1923-S Standing Liberty quarter is a condition rarity that is infrequently encountered in Superb Gem quality. Scintillating mint luster is accented by gold and iridescent toning at the borders of this delightful Superb Gem, and the frosty surfaces are virtually pristine. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 6 in 67 (1 in 67+), 0 finer (1/16). From The Jay Cline Collection of Standing Liberty Quarters." Obtained from Heritage Auction 2/5/2016, Lot number 3897. PCGS Graded MS67. Upgraded to PCGS MS67+ Pop 1/0 (12/23)
CAC. per cataloger, "The year 1924 was the last before a design modification placed the date in a recessed panel to prevent the digits from wearing away in circulation. Some collectors consider the 1924 the last of the Type Two design and call those pieces from 1925 to 1930 Type Three. This issue is an extreme rarity in MS68, and the fact that so few dates in the series are even known this fine encourages strong collector demand from many different collecting pursuits. Peripheral crescents of deep gold and dark green toning accent the ice-blue centers of this magnificent Standing Liberty quarter, with pale lavender along the lower obverse border. The design elements are well-detailed but fall just short of Full Head definition. A single short mark is noted over the ER of QUARTER and will serve as a pedigree characteristic on otherwise flawless surfaces. Blazing mint luster adds to the tremendous eye appeal. Population: 2 in 68 (1 in 68+), 0 finer. CAC: 2 in 68, 0 finer (10/16). Ex: ANA Signature (Heritage, 10/2012), lot 3627. From The James Swan Collection of Standing Liberty Quarters. The #1 PCGS Major Varieties Registry Set of Full Head Standing Liberty Quarters." Sold in Central States (Heritage Auction, 4/2012), lot 4223, as NGC #583257-004 MS68. Crossed to PCGS/CAC #25393890 MS68. Sold at GreatCollections Auction 1/28/18, lot 532263. Obtained from GreatCollections Auction 3/10/2019, lot 678023. Upgraded to PCGS/CAC MS68+ Pop 2/0 (12/23).
CAC. Per cataloger, "A superb Gem with peripheral toning on both sides and lustrous surfaces. The strike is bold with Liberty well defined and displaying a sharp full relief. A fine representative of the date for a quality-conscious collector." Obtained from Stacks & Bowers Auction, 8/13/2019, Lot number 1287.
CAC. Obtained from U S Coins as PCGS/CAC MS67. Upgraded to PCGS/CAC MS67+ Pop 1/0 (12/23)
CAC. Per cataloger, "Without a doubt, this Superb Gem stands above almost every other known survivor of the conditionally elusive 1926 quarter. PCGS has seen only three non-Full Head coins in MS67 and none finer; the finest non-Full Head pieces at NGC are two coins each in MS67 and MS68 (2/16). This lovely piece exhibits satiny golden and sky-blue luster with small hints of olive, amber, and russet around the extreme outer peripheries. The strike is above-average for a non-Full Head coin, and the preservation is excellent." Obtained from Heritage Auction 3/4/2016, Lot number 4879.
Per cataloger, "Remarkably, this is the fourth time that your cataloger (JLA) has had the privilege of handling this 1926-D quarter, a coin that is a significant condition rarity due to its overall excellent quality. Indeed, we see no detracting blemishes, and the bit of light granularity on the reverse is an as-made feature that is indicative of a worn die. The detail on that side softens a bit here and there at the border, again due to the worn die, but the balance of the features on both sides are sharply to fully struck. Lightly toned about the rims, and essentially brilliant in the centers, this coin numbered among the highlights among the Standing Liberty quarters in the Pogue Collection and will serve as such in the next cabinet in which it is included. The mint marked issues from 1926 are among the rarest Standing Liberty quarters with Full Head striking detail. Both have fewer than 1% of their mintages sharply struck (per J. H. Cline, 2007), and both are typically offered with very poor definition that usually includes a completely flat head on Liberty's portrait. Precious few Denver Mint examples can match the present Gem. Provenance: From the David Lorenzo Collection. Earlier from Heritage's Long Beach Sale of September 1998, lot 6732; Heritage's sale of the Chicagoland Collection, January 2003 FUN Signature Sale, lot 6918 PCGS #04984725 MS66FH; our (Bowers and Merena's) sale of the Malibu Collection of Standing Liberty Quarters, November 2010 Baltimore Auction, lot 1772; D. Brent Pogue Collection; our sale of the D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part VII, March 2020, lot 7170." Obtained from the Summer 2022 Global Showcase Stacks and Bowers Auction - Session 8 - Rarities Night.
Per cataloger, "This is the sole and finest known 1926-S quarter graded by PCGS in either designation. Exceptionally original with gleaming luster and incredible iridescent toning primarily on the obverse. The strike is a hair’s breadth, or perhaps we should say a leaf, from the Full Head designation as the top two leaves are sharp but the lower third leaf is not quite defined. The surfaces are satin smooth and free of all but a few trivial nicks. Scarce at this lofty grade level and highly appealing for the date specialist." Legend Auction, 12/17/15, Lot number 208.
Obtained from GreatCollections Auction 1/23/22 as PCGS #42847880 MS67 Pop 3/0 (1/22). Upgraded to PCGS #47726029 MS67+ Pop 1/0 (12/23).
CAC. Per cataloger, "One of the 10 finest-certified examples at both services combined (3/17), this Superb Gem 1927-S quarter is well-preserved and visually spectacular, particularly in comparison to the often dull and lifeless merits of lower-end Mint State pieces. The pristine, mark-free surfaces offer booming luster and a soft cartwheel effect. Each side is delicately toned in champagne hues with original shades of golden-brown that mix with splashes of iridescence at the rims. Although the strike does not merit the Full Head designation, it is slightly above average overall, with only localized areas of weakness that are common to this issue -- on the shield rivets, head and central gown lines. This is a remarkable quarter that will certainly become a favorite of its new owner, and a piece that can be admired by all collectors for its remarkable technical quality and aesthetic beauty. . Population: 6 in 67 (1 in 67+), 0 finer (3/17)." Sold by Heritage on 1/3/2007 as an NGC #1805761-001 MS67, Lot number 943. Obtained from Heritage Auction as a PCGS #25656266 MS67 Pop 6/2 (4/17) 4/27/2017, Lot number 4037. Upgraded to PCGS/CAC MS67+ Pop 2/0 (12/23).
Per cataloger, "Extremely lustrous, this example displays blushes of golden-violet toning primarily across the center of the obverse. The strike is especially well executed for a '28-D, being temptingly close to a Full Head designation. This impressive Superb Gem exhibits virtually unmarked surfaces. Population: 2 in 67, 0 finer (1/13)." Sold in Heritage Auction 8/11/2011, lot 3887 as PCGS #50079068 MS67. Sold in Heritage Auction 2/8/2013, lot 4203 as PCGS #50079068 MS67. Obtained from GreatCollections Auction 11/18/18 lot 643012 in PCGS #50079068 MS67 Pop 7/2 (12/23).
CAC. Sold in GreatCollections Auction 7/24/22 as PCGS/CAC #18481196 MS67+FH. Obtained from GreatCollections Auction 1/29/23 as PCGS/CAC #18481196 MS67+FH Pop 9/0 (12/23).
CAC. Obtained from David Lawrence on 12/16/19 as a PCGS/CAC MS67+FH Pop 4/0 (12/23).
Per cataloger, "A mostly untoned to light gold-toned piece, this Superb Gem cedes at the upper and lower obverse rims to sunset-orange and deep burgundy in thin crescents. A touch of pale pastel patina appears in the central reverse. The strike is decent if not quite there for a Full Head designation, but the preservation and eye appeal are top-notch. Population: 2 in 67, 0 finer (1/16)." Obtained from Heritage Auction 2/4/2016, Lot number 3210.
CAC. Per cataloger, "The significance of this specific coin requires an understanding of just how rare Standing Liberty quarters are in MS68. Most issues in the series are not known finer than MS67+. PCGS reports grading events for a grand total of only 16 coins in MS68 or MS68+ across the entire series, Full Head and non-Full Head coins included (12/19). None are finer at that service. Moreover, CAC has placed a sticker on only four MS68 coins, including three non-Full Head pieces and one Full Head coin. These figures are for the entire series. This coin is the sole finest 1929-S quarter at PCGS, outranking even the finest Full Head coins at that service. It is also the only 1929-S quarter in MS68 with CAC endorsement. The importance of this coin for Registry collectors is simply incredible. The coin displays satiny mint luster that appears flawless even under magnification. Delicate pastel toning casts each side in lovely rainbow hues, and Liberty's hairline is nearly complete. A finer 1929-S quarter simply does not exist, and there are only a few other Standing Liberty quarters of any date or mint that compare with this piece in terms of quality. Population: 1 in 68, 0 finer. CAC: 1 in 68, 0 finer (12/19)." Sold in GreatCollections Auction 9/22/19 as a PCGS/Gold CAC MS66 #7024585. Obtained from Heritage Auction 1/9/20 as a PCGS/CAC MS68 #38022735. Upgraded to a PCGS MS68+ and recertified by CAC.
Obtained from GreatCollections Auction on 8/27/23 as PCGS #47458324 MS67+FH Pop 10/1 (12/23).
CAC. Per cataloger, "Rich amber and green-gold toning accents frosty mint luster on the obverse, while the reverse displays finely stippled russet toning over a faint golden hue. This high-end Superb Gem is well-struck with nearly full head detail. The preservation is practically perfect, and the visual appeal is exceptional. Population: 30 in 67 (3 in 67+), 0 finer. CAC: 19 in 67, 0 finer (9/19). Ex: New York Signature (Heritage, 2/2014), lot 3717; Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2014), lot 3502; Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2017), lot 3543." Obtained from Heritage Auction 12/5/19 as PCGS/CAC # MS67+. Upgraded to PCGS/CAC #42608717 MS68 Pop 3/0 (12/23).
Per cataloger, "Ex: Simpson. There is a long standing school of thought among many students of the Standing Liberty quarter that the 1916 patterns are more a part of the quarter series itself than the broader pattern lineage. The story of the design competition between Hermon MacNeil, Adolph Weinman, and Albin Polasek in early 1916, and then the evolution of MacNeil's quarter designs throughout the ensuing months, are so intertwined with the history of this series that they are arguably inseparable. Thus, the pattern quarters of 1916, depicting distinct stages in the progression of the working models for the new coin in June (Judd-1988) and October (Judd-1989), are not merely rare installments in the pattern paradigm, they are the Holy Grails of Standing Liberty quarters. Among them, the present Judd-1989 coin is by far the most famous. This piece first appeared at public auction in Stack's October 1985 offering of the Jimmy Hayes Collection." "At the time of the this coin's appearance in the Hayes sale, it was believed to be the only surviving example of the Judd-1989 pattern. The #3 coin referenced in the Mint Director's letter to Joyce was thought lost or destroyed until June 2018, when a second example of the Judd-1989 pattern was discovered, by this cataloger. The newly discovered piece is from the same dies as the Hayes coin and is believed to be the long lost #3 pattern from von Engelken's letter. While Judd-1989 is no longer uniquely represented by the Hayes specimen, the Hayes coin remains unique in the existence of the scratch marks that it shows at the olive branch, which are recognized by both the numismatic community and NGC as the remnants of von Engelken's attempt to remove two olive leaves in October 1916. There are arguably no other single coins or patterns in 20th century numismatics with so distinctive a connection to a specific Mint Director, official correspondence letters, and numismatic lore. Much of the original brilliance remains in the luster, but about 40-50% of each side shows mottled, deep golden, olive, and russet toning that is scattered about in a seemingly random manner. The balance of the coin has a champagne tinge. The only identifying marks on either side are the above-mentioned leaves that were scratched off by Mint Director von Engelken. For the advanced Standing Liberty quarter collector, this specific Judd-1989 pattern will be the single most important acquisition of a lifetime." Provenance: Possibly William McAdoo; memo'ed by Lester Merkin to a part-time dealer in Michigan for $5,000 in the early 1970s; dealer offered the coin to Jay Cline at that time, Cline declined; sold to Jimmy Hayes; Jimmy Hayes Collection (Stack's, 10/1985), lot 48, to Jay Cline; Jay Cline Collection (Superior, 10/1990), lot 3560; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2004), lot 2066; a southern collection; Simpson. Obtained from Heritage Bob R. Simpson, Part VI Auction on 8/18/21 as a NGC PF65. Crossed to PCGS PR65 Pop 1/0.
Per cataloger, "The Judd-1988 pattern represents the earliest form of Hermon MacNeil's Standing Liberty quarter design struck in coin form at the Mint. The obverse depicts Liberty in a similar fashion to the final design, with the exception of a few notable differences. These include a greater number of leaves on the olive branch in Liberty's outstretched hand, which were later ordered trimmed down by Mint Director F.H. von Engelken. The designer's initial M is also absent from its residence to the right of the date, and Liberty's hair detail is in much higher relief than is seen on the production 1916 quarter. On the reverse, the eagle is flanked by two branches of olive instead of the stars that were ultimately adopted. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. Three examples of this pattern are known, two of which are permanently housed in the National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian. That offered here is the only representative known in private hands." "The coin displays glossy surfaces, possibly due at least in part to the die preparation at the Mint, but with slight wear evident. The Stack's Bowers cataloger described the wear as "evidence of casual handling, as opposed to circulation," which is accurate. The softness of the obverse details is similar to that seen on production 1916 quarters, although slightly more pronounced here, as this pattern represents a design that had not yet been fine-tuned. Lilac-gray and pale champagne toning makes up the patina on each side, and a few small marks are seen with a loupe." Provenance: Waldo C. Newcomer; King Farouk (Sotheby's, 2-3/1954), in lot 2018; Abe Kosoff Estate (Bowers and Merena, 11/1985), lot 1131; Jay Cline Collection (Superior, 10/1990), lot 3561; private treaty via Heritage Auctions (2002); Philadelphia ANA (Stack's Bowers, 8/2012), lot 11364. This coin was obtained from Heritage Auction on 8/24/22 as PCGS #90046583 PR50 Pop 1/0.
