The obverse and reverse of a Standing Liberty quarter.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Value | $0.25 |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Obverse Design | Lady Liberty with a shield |
| Reverse Design | An eagle in flight and stars around the rim |
| Coin Mass | 6.25 grams |
| Composition | 90% silver; 10% copper |
| Silver Mass | 5.625 grams |
| Designer | Hermon MacNeil |
| Mint Marks | D-Denver; S-San Francisco; none - Philadelphia. Located near lowest star on left hand of obverse. |
| Notes | There are four main types of this coin. One was minted only in 1916. The second was minted in 1917. The third was minted from 1917 to 1924. The last was minted from 1925 - 1930. They all had slight variations in font, and sculptural features. Read more about this fascinating coin here. |