Coin details
About this coin
A premium, uncirculated 1927 Standing Liberty Quarter that instantly commands attention. This piece boasts an exceptional cartwheel luster that dances across incredibly clean, original fields. The strike features a deeply engraved, razor-sharp date and beautiful feather definition on the reverse eagle.
Free from the typical distracting contact marks or artificial surfaces often found on raw early silver, this coin is a prime candidate for professional grading. A standout addition for any advanced collection or registry set tracking high-end 20th-century American silver.
Obverse Observations
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Surface Quality: The coin possesses dynamic cartwheel luster under direct light, with highly reflective, proof-like fields that contrast against the frostier design elements. The surfaces display deep, original mint luster with no evidence of cleaning or artificial manipulation.
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Strike Performance: Type 2 design features a recessing of the date to prevent premature wear. On this strike:
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The Date ("1927"): Crisply defined, deeply struck, and square.
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The Shield: Exceptional separation on the rivets along the outer border, though the central shield boss shows typical minor strike softness.
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The Head: Liberty's hair lines are visible, but the ear hole and helmet transitions blend slightly, missing the ultra-sharp detail needed for the strict "Full Head" designation.
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Wear Status: Zero high-point friction is present across the knee, breast, or right arm drapery, solidifying its status as an uncirculated Mint State specimen.
Reverse Observations
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Design Integrity: The flying eagle exhibits highly detailed individual feathers across both wings. The breast feathers show exceptional rounded volume, and the talons are cleanly distinguished.
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Fields: Pristine, unbroken luster sweeps across both expansive open fields. The lettering in UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and QUARTER DOLLAR is square and razor-sharp against the rims.