1929-S Standing Liberty Quarter

The 1929-S Standing Liberty Quarter had a total mintage of just over 1.7 million coins struck at the San Francisco Mint. The 1929-S Standing Liberty Quarter is possible to find in both circulated and uncirculated grades, and can be found in higher Mint State grades. This coin can be a little more difficult to find with a Full Head strike in the highest grades, but is worth the effort to find. The coin will command higher prices when found in the higher Mint State grades. 

 

History of the 1929-S Standing Liberty Quarter

The 1929-S Standing Liberty Quarter is a valuable coin that is worth the effort to find with a sharp strike, nice luster, and attractive details. The lowest mintage of this coin adds to the value of it, and the scarcity in certain grades. The Standing Liberty Quarter was designed by Herman MacNeil. 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.

 

1929-S Standing Liberty Quarter Value

The 1929-S Standing Liberty Quarter value ranges from about $14,000 to upwards of $31,000 for some of the highest Mint State grades available. The 1929-S Standing Liberty Quarter would make a great addition to any Standing Liberty Quarter series collection. The Standing Liberty Quarter series is a popular one among collectors due to the lower mintages, the attractive designs, and the controversial history of the designs with the “naked” Lady Liberty in the first two years.

 

Type of coin: Quarter

Year: 1929-S Standing Liberty Quarter

Standing Liberty Quarter Mint Mark: San Francisco

Total mintage: 1,764,000

Metal content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Face value: 25 cents

Weight: 6.30 grams

Edge: Reeded

Designer: Herman A. MacNeil

Diameter: 24.30 millimeters