Based on the eagles breast, which appears to have some wear, I would give it an AU-55. The Type I SLQ were generally struck with a Full Head and Shield.
Nice one!
Here are the Full Head Diagnostics according to PCGS;
"1917 Type I Style Head
The head detail is slightly modified and strengthened considerably for the 1917 Type I issues. Instead of hair strands, cords are now present and the mushiness associated with the majority of the 1916 issues is absent. If these hair cords are well-defined and distinct, the FH designation is warranted.
There should be a distinct separation between these hair cords and the cap of Miss Liberty, with any blending being extremely minor. This date is the best-struck Standing Liberty quarter, including not only the head area, but also the entire coin, which often is 100 percent fully struck.
Note: Almost all Philadelphia Mint 1917 Type I quarters have Full Heads, and many Denver Mint coins are Full Head; only the San Francisco Mint 1917 Type I quarters are not often seen with Full Heads.
The photo at left illustrates a totally Full Head for a 1917 issue. The hair behind the eye and cheek is very sharply defined, forming a very clear border between the facial area as well as the helmet behind. The middle photo shows the complete hairline, but it is considerably flatter and less detailed than the photo at far left. This illustrates the minimum qualifications for a Full Head designation on a 1917 Type I Quarter.
Note that over two thirds of 1917 Type I Quarters qualify for Full Head status. The photo at far right shows a coin that just misses a Full Head call. Note that the hairline is indistinct, and merges with the area just behind the eye."
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07/31/2014 8:03 pm
Posted 07/31/2014 5:24 pm
