1921 Standing Liberty Quarter

The 1921 Standing Liberty Quarter had a total mintage of just under 2 million from the Philadelphia Mint. This is a relatively small mintage for Philadelphia. The 1921 Standing Liberty Quarter can be difficult to find in the highest Mint State grades, and if found, would command a higher price than it already is. This coin can be found in both circulated and uncirculated grades.

History of the 1921 Standing Liberty Quarter

The 1921 Standing Liberty Quarter is a valuable coin that is worth the effort to find with a sharp strike and attractive surfaces. The Standing Liberty series is a popular one among collectors. The obverse of the coin features Lady Liberty holding a shield in one hand and an olive branch in the other while wearing chain mail armor on her body. She stands in some form of gateway that features 13 stars and the words “In God We Trust” dividing the walls. The reverse of the coin features an American Bald Eagle in flight with 13 stars surrounding it.