1919 Standing Liberty Quarter. MS-68 (PCGS). CAC. Exceptional rainbow toning encircles the peripheries on both sides of this extraordinary Superb Gem. The centers are more lightly toned in iridescent pastel shades that enhance the outstanding eye appeal. This is a fully frosted, virtually pristine coin worthy of the strongest bids.In 1919 the nation was in high spirits with the conclusion of World War I and the continuation of the roaring wartime economy. The need for small change was high, prompting ever greater quantities of coins from the Mint, including a substantial 11,324,000 Standing Liberty quarters. The issue is generally well struck and numismatists managed to sock away many in Mint State. The number of circulated examples still extant is often thought to be low, but the placement of the date on a raised panel exposed it to premature wear, leading to many thousands of dateless quarters that may forever remain unassigned as to date. This design deficiency was not corrected until 1925 when the panel was recessed. Uncirculated coins are not scarce and even in Gem suitable examples can usually be found. At the very top end of the grading scale are a very select few pieces that reach for numismatic perfection. The MS-68 Pogue 1919 quarter is one of those coins and this will be an important opportunity for those building high end or Registry Sets of Standing Liberty quarters. From the D. Brent Pogue Collection.
