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1917 MS64FH SLQ

dsessomdsessom Posts: 2,435 ✭✭✭✭✭
I was browsing the PCGS Set Registry, and came across this coin. I had to stare at it for about ten minutes because I have never seen an SLQ with that kind of detail! WOW!

It belongs to Doug B. I just wanted to post in here because it deserves admiration! image

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Originally posted in the BST by mistake! Oops! No, I'm not trying to sell this coin. It doesn't belong to me. image
Best regards,
Dwayne F. Sessom
Ebay ID: V-Nickel-Coins

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  • PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 6,028 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have to agree so many coins are overlook, and when one like that is found, I also like to view them!
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  • HighReliefHighRelief Posts: 3,720 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice one.
  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,893 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very pretty indeed. I recently picked up a similar one. I love the series.
    Lance.

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  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The 1917-P Type One Standing Liberty Quarters generally come well struck... here's a PCGS AU58 I used to own.

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  • metalmeistermetalmeister Posts: 4,596 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Agree, the 17's come very nice.
    In my top 5 favorite series.
    Very nice coin.
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  • The sight of all those type 1 SLQ obverses has me panting and my wife won't be home til 5 PM!

    JT
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  • etexmikeetexmike Posts: 6,852 ✭✭✭


    << <i>The sight of all those type 1 SLQ obverses has me panting and my wife won't be home til 5 PM!

    JT >>



    Slow down there JT, let's see if we can't keep your blood pressure up and running until 5 PM.image

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    Mike


  • << <i>Agree, the 17's come very nice.
    In my top 5 favorite series.
    Very nice coin. >>

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    Exactly my thoughts and sentiment!
  • guitarwesguitarwes Posts: 9,290 ✭✭✭


    just look at that sheild near the body......WOW! Probably the best one I've ever seen, even compared to the other one's posted.

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  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,843 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It is a shame that Herman MacNeil (the designer) found it necessary to modify the Standing Liberty Quarter design after many of the problems associated with striking these coins were mostly solved. According to Roger Burdette in his master work, Renaissance of American Coinage 1916-1921, MacNeil changed the design because of America's involvement in World War I. MacNeil wanted Ms. Liberty to look like she was armed for war and covered her chest with chain mail. It had nothing to do with prudery, which has long been the excuse given for the change.

    The metal flow was never right for the coin after MacNeil changed it. There was in improvement in 1925 when the date was recessed which resulted in stronger strikes in the date area and protected the date more from wear, but other features of the coin remained difficult to strike.

    The 1917 Type I Standing Liberty Quarter is a wonderful piece because it is the only issue in which this beautiful design was consistently executed properly. Still collectors should bear in mind that these coins do come nice, and should not be drawn into paying huge premiums for them.
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  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • Mine is a 65FH.
    I am afraid that I like the 64 better!
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  • BUFFNIXXBUFFNIXX Posts: 2,727 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Some Early strikes from fresh dies almost seem like special or specimen strikings in some cases. What a beautiful coin -- buffnixx
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  • metalmeistermetalmeister Posts: 4,596 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Agree, thats a MS65FH all day long.
    And add a Shooting Starimage
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  • mkman123mkman123 Posts: 6,849 ✭✭✭✭
    Every pic in here has been amazing! I love SLQs but am too poor to get them!
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  • Excellent details. I especially like the knees.
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  • bestdaybestday Posts: 4,242 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Nice one. >>


    Look at the shield detail
  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Found some better images of the AU58FH

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  • JMWJMW Posts: 497
    That toned coin is sweet
  • gonzergonzer Posts: 3,053 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>The sight of all those type 1 SLQ obverses has me panting and my wife won't be home til 5 PM!

    JT >>



    Slow down there JT, let's see if we can't keep your blood pressure up and running until 5 PM.image

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    Mike >>



    I'd swear I can see varicose veins on her right...uh...thingy-bob.
    Exquisite coin!

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