1917-S Standing Liberty Quarter Type-II VG
Numismatic
1917-S Standing Liberty Quarter Type-II VG
The 1917-S Standing Liberty Quarter represents a fascinating moment of transition in United States coinage. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this specific coin belongs to the Type II variety, which introduced notable adjustments to the original design. Composed of 90 percent silver, the coin contains approximately 0.1808 troy ounces of precious metal. Created by sculptor Hermon MacNeil, the obverse features a powerful depiction of Liberty stepping forward through an opening in a wall. She is outfitted in protective chainmail while grasping an olive branch in one hand and a shield in the other. Inscriptions on this side include the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST", though spelled with a classical "V" in "TRUST". The reverse displays a majestic eagle soaring through the air, surrounded by the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "QUARTER DOLLAR", and the traditional Latin motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM". The "S" mint mark on this piece identifies its origin from the West Coast minting facility during a historic era of American currency.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1917 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Very Good |
| Legal-tender face value | 25 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.1788 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
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