Lot 454
1924-S. PCGS graded MS-67. CAC Approved. Frosty with a hint of tone. Mostly white. The head is almost full. A wonderful coin. With perhaps no more than 2% of the original mintage delivered with Full Head definition, the 1924-S is clearly where the sophisticated buyer will accept a non-full head without any qualms in this challenging Standing Liberty Quarter series. The Superb Gem specimen in this lot is also a condition rarity with only two in its PCGS category. The surfaces mute as to grade-restrictive abrasions: nothing but Pristine mint-fresh surfaces and luster. There is also no toning to speak of -- a feature that allows full play upon the vision of the frosty-white luster. The strike is impressive for not only the issue, but the Type. Liberty's being the only aspect that is less than full, and all four digits in the date are crisply defined. There is strong detail across obverse where only one or two shield rivets and the eagle's breast feathers on the reverse are the only points where we mention weakness, solely for the sake of accuracy. A worthy addition to the finest collection.
The year 1924 is the last time the Mint struck Standing Liberty Quarters with the date on a raised cartouche. Beginning in 1925, and continuing through the rest of this series in 1930, the date is in a recessed area to better protect against defacing in circulation. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 5750) .
Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000.
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