1927-S Standing Liberty Quarter. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. A thoroughly PQ example whose brilliant-white surfaces border on full Gem quality. Lustrous and impressively smooth, this coin presents better than many certified MS-65s for the issue that we have handled in recent years. The strike is superior, as well, being sharply to fully executed in most areas with Libertys head not all that far from a coveted FH designation.<p>With the second lowest mintage of any Standing Liberty quarter -- only the 1916 has a lower mintage -- the 396,000 pieces that were struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1927 make this issue one of the classic rarities in its series. Little attention appears to have been paid to the 1927-S at the time of issue and as a consequence, the vast majority of examples entered circulation and remained in commerce until worn out or lost. Today it is estimated that about 95% of surviving specimens are no finer than Good-6. 1927-S quarters are especially difficult to locate in Mint State, and the acquisition of a premium Choice Uncirculated example such as this is a significant achievement. PCGS# 5764. NGC ID: 243W. CAC Population: 2; 15.
