1925 Standing Liberty Quarter. MS-67 FH (PCGS). The frosty surfaces of this smooth and appealing Superb Gem offer radiant ice-white brilliance, razor sharp striking detail and a virtually pristine appearance. It is sure to see spirited bidding competition among advanced Standing Liberty quarter enthusiasts.<p>As 1925 began, the Philadelphia Mint adjusted the design of the Standing Liberty quarter for the third time. The dates were placed too high on early dies by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber, and thus the digits could wear away long before the coin was worn out. By 1924 this had come to the attention of mint officials, when coins were returned to the Mint with this specific problem. The design was changed the following year to recess the date deeper into the die surface so the digits would not easily wear away. Coinage of this revised design commenced 12,280,000 quarters struck for circulation at the Philadelphia Mint. The branch mints strike quarters in 1925, for reasons unknown. The present example is one of the finest certified by PCGS and a condition rarity par excellence this impressive collection. PCGS# 5753. NGC ID: 243P. PCGS Population: 15; 3 finer in this category (all MS-67+ FH). From the George Schwenk Collection.
