


Pleasing Design: A very distinctive portrayal of Liberty fills the obverse. However, these quarters also possess many factors providing additional qualities strengthening their place in the coin collecting hobby. Standing Liberty quarters are a series of U.S. Video, Images and Descriptions | Grading Standing Liberty Quarters Step 3: | Special Qualities Enhancing Value 1926 A Collectible Quarter with Strong Value

Added images and descriptions point to subtle factors to reach this condition of quality. How to Video: Grading Standing Liberty Quartersġ926 quarters increase quickly in value when approaching the Fine grade. Very little, if any separation of the shield remains as it crosses Liberty.ĭate and lettering remain strong indicating a solid for the grade coin.

This flatness continues across her mid-section, neck and head. Her hip, knee, and extending to the foot is all connected into a wide flat outline. No contours remain on either side of Liberty's right leg. The figure of Liberty is mostly an outline with just a few details. Good Grade: Heavy wear smoothing fine and major details defines a quarter in Good grade. Complete fine and major detail is visible on these top condition coins. Starting with the mint state grade gives the opportunity to see the complete design as it was when first minted. Heavy wear is measured by the condition of major elements of the design. Different amounts of wear are evident by inspecting remaining detail, starting with fine design elements for light wear. Grading a quarter is a process of inspection the surface and determining stages of wear. Step 2: | Judge Condition to Identify Grade Grading Condition Confirms 1926 Quarter Value Looking at the left of the date, if the space between the bottom star and date is empty, Philadelphia struck the quarter. Philadelphia did not use a mintmark during the minting of the Standing Liberty quarter series. These Philadelphia coins are an excellent choice for a young collector available and affordable. 11.3 million 1926 quarters entered circulation, a greater number than the two branch mints combined. Typical of the entire series, Philadelphia produced the majority of quarters for the year.
