Standing Liberty Quarter

The Standing Liberty quarter is a 25-cent coin that was minted by the United States from 1916 to 1930. The coin was designed by sculptor Hermon Atkins MacNeil and features a depiction of Liberty standing with one hand holding a shield and the other hand holding an olive branch. The obverse side also includes the word "LIBERTY" and the date of minting. The reverse side features an eagle in flight, along with the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "QUARTER DOLLAR," and the denomination "25 CENTS." The coin was made of 90% silver and 10% copper, with a weight of 6.25 grams and a diameter of 24.3 millimeters. The Standing Liberty quarter was introduced as part of a redesign of American coinage under President Woodrow Wilson, and was intended to replace the Barber quarter, which had been in use since 1892. The coin was highly praised for its artistry and beauty, but also faced criticism for its perceived lack of clothing on Liberty, which led to changes in the design over the years. Despite these changes, the Standing Liberty quarter remains a highly sought after coin among collectors, prized for its historical significance and unique design.