1916 25C Standing Liberty, FH MS65+ FH Certification #36607445, PCGS #5705

Per cataloger, " In his series reference work, Standing Liberty Quarters, fourth edition, J.H. Cline recalls several rolls of 1916 quarters having been broken up in the 1950s from a Northeastern estate, with coin dealer Lester Merkin dispersing at least some of the pieces. Rare caches such as that are likely the source of most high-grade 1916 Standing Liberty quarters known today, although some have been passed down through collectors from the early years after the coins were struck -- the Eliasberg piece is an example. Regardless of the origin of the present piece, its eye appeal and technical quality are undeniably excellent for the issue, which is most often seen bagmarked or lackluster. The surfaces are devoid of bothersome abrasions and offer particularly frosty mint luster. The obverse is toned in warm gold and russet hues with tiny specks of violet and green seen under a loupe. The reverse displays ice-blue and champagne in well-balanced proportions. The strike is sharp around the borders (including on Liberty's head) and about average on the central high points. A pleasant cartwheel effect illuminates both sides. Population: 80 in 65 (4 in 65+) Full Head, 23 finer (3/17)." Obtained from Heritage Auction 4/27/17, PCGS #82993900 MS65+FH, lot number 4034.