1917 Standing Liberty Quarter

About This Coin

The 1917 Standing Liberty Quarter is a United States quarter from the Standing Liberty Quarters 1916-1930 series — the second year of the series. In 1917, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Denver, and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 37.9 million. This represents the second-highest annual mintage in the series, above the series median of 13.8 million. The obverse features Liberty standing in a gateway between two walls, holding an olive branch and a shield and the reverse displays an eagle in flight. Two major types exist: Type I (bare breast) and Type II (chain mail armor), both struck at all three mints. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have identified 2 known die varieties for this date, including doubled die reverse, shattered die. Struck one year after the 1916 key date, the lowest-mintage regular issue in the series. Across its variants, estimated values range from $36 to $418 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $19K in MS67 grade at Stack's Bowers. Designed by Hermon A. Mac Neil.