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1917-S Type 2 Quarter MS FH Values
Details
The Type 2 1917-S Quarter is a scarcer date in its series and one of the most rare among circulated grades. Scarcity begins at the gem level and examples become truly rare in MS66. MS67 and finer are Full Head rarities. This issue comes with quality luster and, in some cases, attractive toning but striking can be a issue, making it an even better date in Full Head.
Obverse: MacNeil's Liberty stands 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: 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.
Basic Information
GSID:
5570
Coin Date:
1917-S
Denomination:
25c / 25 Cents
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
5,552,000
Coinage Type:
Standing Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1917-1930
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
S
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Type 2
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
6.25 gr
Weight:
0.2009 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1808 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Herman A. MacNeil
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1917, S
Obverse Designer:
Herman A. MacNeil
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUARTER DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Reverse Designer:
Herman A. MacNeil
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