Collectors building sets around the 1917 Standing Liberty Quarter Type 1 recognize its distinct place in the series. This example carries the initial design elements that define the variety, with Hermon MacNeil’s Standing Liberty obverse paired to the flying eagle reverse. Struck in silver with a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper, the coin weighs 0.18084 troy ounces.
The artistic early 20th-century quarter is admired for its bold Liberty figure, giving the issue a presence that stands apart from later type coins in the series. As a favorite type coin, this 1917 piece draws interest from collectors assembling sets that include popular keys such as the 1916 and 1918/7-S. Professionally graded PO1, the holder and label document the assigned grade for clear reference.
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