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Entry Details
PCGS Number: 5734 Coin Date: 1920 Denomination (Short): 25c Denomination (Long): 25 Cents Desg: MS Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Mintage: 27,860,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Standing Liberty quarter Coinage Years: 1917-1930 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 24.3 Fineness: 0.9 Weight (Grams): 6.25 Weight (Ounces): 0.2009 Designer: Herman A. MacNeil Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: MacNeil's Liberty stands with one hand holding an olive branch, the other bearing a shield. A ribbon connects the branch to the shield. The world LIBERTY appears across the top periphery and the date is centered at the bottom. 13 stars appear to the side of Liberty. Mint mark, if any, is positioned above the date to the left of Liberty. Reverse Description: An eagle in full flight, facing right, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above the great raptor. Stars flank the left and right peripheries with the words QUARTER DOLLAR at the bottom. General Notes: The 1920 Standing Liberty Quarter out of Philadelphia is a fantastic type coin for the series. Collectability begins in the XF range and continues up until MS66. MS66 and MS67 are considered scarce with anything finer being a truly great rarity. This issue comes with a strong strike, quality luster and, in some cases, beautiful toning.
PCGS #: 5734 NGC ID: 243E
