Standing Liberty Quarters

Sylvestius

Hi, i'm new around these parts (well new to this side of the forum, although I have been known to post on the darkside on and off for a few years now).

I've been slowly acquiring some SLQs, I've always really liked the design and I thought one day it'd be nice to put together a date set of them in MS grades. Admittedly i've narrowed the focus down a little (okay a lot) just to the P mint coins from 1917-1930 (which negates having to deal with 1916 which I can't afford).

So with the exception of 1921 you might think it not a major obstacle to completing a full set, afterall the coins are generally available, but it should prove a nice challenge for me living in England as I do! ;-)

Here's my latest acquisition;





This brings my total to five P mint SLQs so far.

DorkGirl

very pretty.

veryfine

Sylvestius,
A beautiful addition for sure. Very smooth and lustrous.
Although I like toning, brilliant examples like yours are incredibly eye-catching.

Justacommeman

Sweet!

SamByrd

love that reverse, the halo look around the eagle very nice.

MisterBungle

Looks like pretty thick luster on that one.

Nice!!

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Walkerguy21D

Very nice!

MFH

Very nice SLQ you've posted.

As you're doing a date set and have decided to only include Phila
coins [ smart and economic move on your part ] you'll have the
luxury of only purchasing coins with as much Full Head as possible.

Your 1930 [ above ] has a decent head and should be a template
of what you're collecting. There is hardly any premium for this
quality [ don't listen to anyone saying its a 90% FH and charge 90%
of the FH price. ]

Good luck with the collection - its one of my favorite designs.

ricko

That is a superb coin... and thankfully not degraded with tarnish...... what a beautiful specimen. Thanks for sharing.. Cheers, RickO

JMW

I'm with Mike, stay away from those flat heads and you will never be disappointed.

TorinoCobra71

That coin is booming with luster, excellent pickup!

Sylvestius

Thanks for the kind comments guys!

Yeah the 1930 is the only one i've purchased so far that isn't a FH! But i just really liked it, and to be honest that's how I tend to make a lot of my purchases (even if it doesn't always make sense ). I don't mind so much if they're not FHs, as long as the coin has eye appeal and most of the intended design is struck up. But yeah I would concur that i'd avoid the weak strike ones. The 1921 might prove more a case of taking the best I can afford, flat head or no, but as they say I'll deal with that one when I come to it.

yellowkid

I usually don't like "white" coins but that is very nice!!!

eggbone

SLQ...
IMHO, the most striking U.S series.
Nice addition

stinkinlincoln

The more I see coins from this series posted here, the more I want one. Just one.


The op's coin, while 'white'... Is amazing! I love the reverse!

Great coin, and welcome to the other side!

yellowkid

<< <i>The more I see coins from this series posted here, the more I want one. Just one.


The op's coin, while 'white'... Is amazing! I love the reverse!

Great coin, and welcome to the other side! >>




I gave in this week, and bought "just one"

Sylvestius

That's how I started with just ONE


Then I caught the bug...

Ed1840

<< <i>Thanks for the kind comments guys!

Yeah the 1930 is the only one i've purchased so far that isn't a FH! But i just really liked it, and to be honest that's how I tend to make a lot of my purchases (even if it doesn't always make sense ). I don't mind so much if they're not FHs, as long as the coin has eye appeal and most of the intended design is struck up. But yeah I would concur that i'd avoid the weak strike ones. The 1921 might prove more a case of taking the best I can afford, flat head or no, but as they say I'll deal with that one when I come to it. >>





That's the great thing about collecting, noone but yourself has to approve. If you are happy with it that is when the enjoyment of collecting begins.