$205.00
1918-S Standing Liberty Quarter – PCGS AU50 – Early Type Coin with Strong Detail
This 1918-S Standing Liberty Quarter, graded AU50 by PCGS, offers strong remaining detail with light wear and original surfaces. As a product of the San Francisco Mint during the heart of World War I, this coin represents a key moment in early 20th-century American coinage.
Designed by Hermon A. MacNeil, the Standing Liberty quarter features Lady Liberty boldly holding a shield and olive branch — symbolizing both defense and peace. This mid-series Type 2 version shows Liberty with a chainmail-covered torso, a design change made to address public concerns about modesty.
With a mintage of 11,072,000, surviving examples in this condition are increasingly scarce and highly collectible. The AU50 grade offers a perfect balance between affordability and detail, making this an excellent coin for type collectors or those building a full Standing Liberty set.
The 1918-S is scarce in circulated grades and rare in mint state. Strike is definitely an issue with this date and Gem MS65 or better full head specimens are very rare. In this ultimate condition, the 1918-S is one of the rarest coins in the Standing Liberty quarter series.
