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The 1916 Standing Liberty quarter is not only a first-year type, but it's also one of the scarcest regular-issue quarters since the year 1900. With a production run of only 52,000 pieces, the 1916 Standing Liberty is the second-lowest mintage quarter of the 20th century, ahead of only the rare 1913-S Barber quarter, with a mintage of 40,000. Of course, mintage figures alone don't tell the whole story behind the rarity and value of the 1916 Standing Liberty quarter. Professional Coin Grading Service estimates there are just 10,000 surviving 1916 Standing Liberty quarters across all grades, and among these only 500 exist in grades of MS60 or better.
Why were the numbers for these coins so low' They were struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the last two weeks of 1916, the year when the last of the Barber quarters were being produced by the millions. The first 1916 Standing Liberty quarters were released shortly later in January 1917, with many folks in the public taking offense at the appearance of Miss Liberty's exposed right breast on the obverse of the coin. The design, by Hermon A. MacNeil, was modified partway through 1917, with the addition of a chain mail over Miss Liberty's chest. There were also some changes made to the reverse in the arrangement of the stars surrounding the flying eagle motif. These changes are well recognized by numismatists and resulted in the creation two distinct subtypes for the Standing Liberty series. Type I, in production from 1916 to early 1917, shows Miss Liberty's exposed breast; Type II, in production from 1917 on through the end of the series in 1930, depicts Miss Liberty adorned in the chain mail, along with three stars under the eagle on the reverse.
1916 Standing Liberty quarters are scarce in all grades, with even well-worn examples trading well above $1,000. Mint State examples are also scarce, but not necessarily rare as many examples were saved of this first-year Philadelphia Mint issue. Many 1916 Standing Liberty quarters exhibit soft strikes, but Full Heads are not necessarily rare among the surviving uncirculated specimens and can be encountered with some frequency among Gem specimens.
Obverse Description
MacNeil's Liberty stands, breast exposed, with one hand holding an olive branch, the other bearing a shield. A ribbon connects the branch to the shield. The world LIBERTY appears across the top periphery and the date is centered at the bottom. 13 stars appear to the side of Liberty. Mint mark, if any, is positioned above the date to the left of Liberty.
Reverse Description
An eagle in full flight, facing right, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above the great raptor. Stars flank the left and right peripheries with the words QUARTER DOLLAR at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
5533
Designer:
Herman A. MacNeil
Obverse Designer:
Herman A. MacNeil
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1916
Reverse Designer:
Herman A. MacNeil
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUARTER DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
6.25 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2009 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1808 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Standing Liberty
Coin Date:
1916
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
52,000
Coinage Type:
Standing Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1916-1917
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5704
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Coin Value History
1916 25c Standing Liberty MS
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1916 25c Standing Liberty MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$60,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $50,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Standing Liberty Quarter 25c Type 1 Obverse, 1916-1917 MS [Type]
![Standing Liberty Quarter 25c Type 1 Obverse, 1916-1917 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1916.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $24 – $2,880
Standing Liberty Quarter 25c Type 1 Obverse, 1916-1917 MS FH [Type]
![Standing Liberty Quarter 25c Type 1 Obverse, 1916-1917 MS FH [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/143xxx/1c505806-7371-41e2-b466-a1fd1f76c117.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $210 – $42,000
1916 25c Standing Liberty MS FH
Worth: $11,000 – $250,000
1917 25c Type 1 MS
Worth: $24 – $2,880
1917 25c Type 1 MS FH
Worth: $210 – $42,000
1917-D 25c Type 1 MS
Worth: $36 – $3,300
1917-D 25c Type 1 MS FH
Worth: $330 – $48,000
1917-S 25c Type 1 MS
Worth: $34 – $4,800
1917-S 25c Type 1 MS FH
Worth: $280 – $8,000
Standing Liberty Quarter 25c Type 2, 1917-1930 MS [Type]
![Standing Liberty Quarter 25c Type 2, 1917-1930 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/160xxx/f33c2dd8-4a73-4947-a4ac-201991697c2c.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $12 – $6,000
Standing Liberty Quarter 25c Type 2, 1917-1930 MS FH [Type]
![Standing Liberty Quarter 25c Type 2, 1917-1930 MS FH [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1930.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $160 – $72,000
1917 25c Type 2 MS
Worth: $17 – $4,200
1917 25c Type 2 MS FH
Worth: $200 – $120,000
1917-D 25c Type 2 MS
Worth: $24 – $6,000
1917-D 25c Type 2 MS FH
Worth: $210 – $156,000
1916 25C MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$26,840
Preliminary Reverse Sketch for the Standing Liberty Quarter. NGC. ...
$6,100
1916 25C VG10 PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,235
1916 25C VF20 PCGS. ...
$8,540
1916 25C VG8 PCGS. ...
$5,490
1916 25C AU58 NGC. ...
$14,640
1916 Standing Liberty Quarter. VF-25 (PCGS).
$8,845
1916 Standing Liberty Quarter. EF-40 (PCGS).
$9,760
1916 25C MS63 PCGS. ...
$18,300
1916 Standing Liberty Quarter. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
$13,800
1916 25C MS62 PCGS. ...
$17,690
1916 25C MS65 PCGS....
$18,600
1916 25C MS67 NGC. CAC....
$50,400
1916 25C Good 6 PCGS....
$4,560
1916 Standing Liberty Quarter. Fair-2 (ANACS).
$1,980
1916 25C Good 4 PCGS....
$4,680
1916 25C MS66 PCGS....
$28,879
1916 25C -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Unc Details....
$13,200
1916 25C Fine 12 NGC. CAC....
$6,300
1916 25C VF30 PCGS....
$7,800
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