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Standing Liberty Quarters (1916–1930)

The Standing Liberty Quarter, designed by sculptor Hermon Atkins MacNeil, was introduced in 1916 as part of a major redesign of American silver coinage. Replacing the Barber Quarter, the new design reflected the artistic reforms championed by President Theodore Roosevelt and the influence of classical Greek and Roman sculpture.

Produced from 1916 through 1930, Standing Liberty Quarters are among the most recognizable twentieth-century U.S. silver coins. The series includes two major design types, a later modification to protect the date from wear, and the collectible Full Head (FH) designation.

History of the Standing Liberty Quarter

During the early twentieth century, President Theodore Roosevelt encouraged improvements to the artistic quality of United States coinage. By 1916, the Barber Dime, Quarter, and Half Dollar were eligible for redesign under the law permitting changes to coin designs after 25 years.

Following a design competition, Adolph A. Weinman's designs were selected for the Mercury Dime and Walking Liberty Half Dollar, while Hermon Atkins MacNeil's design was chosen for the quarter.

MacNeil depicted Liberty standing within a gateway, holding an olive branch in her right hand and a shield in her left. The composition symbolized America's desire for peace while remaining prepared to defend itself.

The reverse features an eagle in flight, surrounded by stars, with the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and QUARTER DOLLAR.

Type 1 Standing Liberty Quarters (1916–1917)

The original Type 1 Standing Liberty Quarter was introduced in December 1916, with a mintage of just 52,000 coins, all struck at the Philadelphia Mint.

The Type 1 design depicts Liberty with an exposed right breast, holding an olive branch and shield. On the reverse, the eagle flies beneath thirteen stars.

Type 1 quarters were produced in 1916 and during the early part of 1917 at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints.

The low-mintage 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter is a major key date and one of the most important coins in the series.

Type 2 Standing Liberty Quarters (1917–1930)

In 1917, MacNeil's design was modified. Liberty's upper body was covered with chain mail, and the shield received additional design adjustments.

The reverse was also changed, with the eagle positioned higher and three of the thirteen stars moved beneath it.

These modifications created the Type 2 Standing Liberty Quarter, which continued through the remainder of the series.

Although the design changes have sometimes been attributed to public objections over Liberty's exposed breast, the historical record does not conclusively establish that explanation. The redesign also occurred during the period when the United States entered World War I.

The Recessed Date Modification (1925–1930)

One of the principal weaknesses of the original Standing Liberty Quarter design was the placement of the date on a raised pedestal beneath Liberty.

Because the date was exposed to circulation wear, it frequently became difficult to read on heavily circulated examples.

In 1925, the Mint modified the design by recessing the date below the surrounding surface to improve its durability.

Standing Liberty Quarters were struck in every year from 1916 through 1930 except 1922. The series ended in 1930 and was replaced by the Washington Quarter in 1932.

Full Head (FH) Standing Liberty Quarters

The Full Head (FH) designation identifies Standing Liberty Quarters with particularly strong detail in Liberty's head.

On Type 1 coins, collectors examine the definition of Liberty's hair and facial features. On Type 2 coins, the designation emphasizes the details of Liberty's helmet, including its separation and completeness.

Full Head examples can command significant premiums over coins of the same numerical grade without the designation, particularly for dates where sharply struck examples are scarce.

Professional grading services such as PCGS and NGC evaluate Full Head characteristics according to their respective designation standards.

Collecting Certified Standing Liberty Quarters

Collectors pursue Standing Liberty Quarters by date, mintmark, design type, condition, and Full Head designation.

Important issues include the low-mintage 1916, the 1918/7-S overdate, and the 1923-S and 1927-S, which can be challenging in higher grades or with strong strike detail.

Certified Standing Liberty Quarters offer collectors an opportunity to study the artistry, historical significance, and numerous collecting challenges of this classic American silver coin series.