1917 Standing Liberty Quarter — No Star Below Eagle
A historic 1917 Standing Liberty Quarter, featuring the iconic Standing Liberty design by sculptor Hermon A. MacNeil. Liberty is shown standing on the obverse, holding a shield and olive branch, symbolizing America's readiness for peace and defense. The reverse features a soaring eagle.
This is a 1917 Type 1 Standing Liberty Quarter, identifiable by the three stars below the eagle on the reverse. The Type 1 design was used in 1916 and 1917 before the reverse was modified later in 1917.
This example is graded Good (G), showing significant circulation wear while retaining the recognizable overall design.
Details:
- Year: 1917
- Denomination: Quarter Dollar
- Type: Standing Liberty Quarter, Type 1
- Designer: Hermon A. MacNeil
- Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Weight: 6.25 grams
- Diameter: 24.3 mm
- Mint: Philadelphia, Denver (D), or San Francisco (S)
- Condition: Good (G)
