1916 Standing Liberty Quarter

The 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter is the lowest mintage coin of the series, making it the key date. It actually ranks as one of the lowest mintage circulating coins of the twentieth century with a mere 52,000 pieces produced. These coins were struck during the final weeks of 1916 and not released until 1917.

Only a very small number of 1916 Standing Liberty Quarters survive in uncirculated grades. The finest are a handful pieces which have been graded MS-67FH by PCGS or NGC. In circulated grades, the coins also tend to be scarce, although the high prices have made the coins popular offerings at auction in grades up to the gem level.