1917 Type 2 Quarter MS FH Values

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Melt: $14.66 (0.1808 oz Silver)

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1917 Type 2 Quarter MS FH Values

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Of the early dates in the Standing Liberty Quarter Series, this issue is one of the most common. Examples are quite easy to find leading up to the gem level. In Full Head the finest gems are all extremely rare starting at MS67. Along with the accessibility and affordability, this date also comes with a strong strike, notable luster and even some attractive toning making it a great FH type coin.

up This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $14.66

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:

5538

Coin Date:

1917

Denomination:

25c / 25 Cents

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

13,880,000

Coinage Type:

Standing Liberty quarter

Coinage Years:

1917-1930

Composition:

90% silver; 10% copper

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

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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