USA 1918-D 25c Standing Liberty Silver Quarter Dollar Cents coin
Quarter Dollar (Standing Liberty), United States of America, 1918–D
Obverse:
A standing figure of Liberty is shown facing forward, holding a shield in her
left hand and an olive branch in her right, symbolizing national readiness
combined with peace. Liberty is framed by the date 1918 at lower right.
The surrounding inscription reads “LIBERTY”. This issue belongs to Type II
of the Standing Liberty series, distinguished by the chain-mail covering
Liberty’s torso.
Reverse:
An eagle in full flight dominates the reverse, with the denomination “QUARTER DOLLAR”
below. The inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM”
appear above and to the right of the eagle. The mintmark D, indicating the
Denver Mint, is located below the eagle on the reverse.
Edge:
Reeded.
Technical details:
Struck at the Denver Mint. Silver (.900) with a copper alloy; weight 6.25 g;
diameter 24.3 mm; round; reeded edge; coin alignment. Issued in 1918 and now
withdrawn from circulation, though it remains legal tender.
Artist:
Designed by sculptor Hermon A. MacNeil.
Notes:
The Standing Liberty quarter is widely regarded as one of the most artistic
designs in United States coinage. The 1918–D issue is notable within the series
for its relatively low mintage and for marking the transition to the modified
obverse design.
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