Standing Liberty Quarters
The Standing Liberty Quarter series only ran for a short duration from 1916 to 1930. The coin's classic depiction of Liberty makes it popular with collectors. A complete set can be a challenge to complete because of one rare key date.
The coin was designed by Hermon MacNeil and features an image of Liberty standing within the opening of a gate decorated with thirteen stars. She holds a shield in one hand and an olive branch in the other. The reverse features an eagle in flight with stars surrounding, and in later years, with stars also below.
The key date coin of the series is the 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter, which had a scant mintage of only 52,000 pieces. This small number of coins was produced in the final weeks of 1916, but not released into circulation until the following year.
Standing Liberty Quarters were minted each year between 1916 to 1930, except for 1922. Coins were produced at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints, although production did not take place at certain facilities for certain years.
This site will provide some additional basic information about the coin series, including mintages and specifications of the coins. A selection of certified Standing Liberty Quarters available for sale is also included.