1930-S 25C MS64 认证号49029284, PCGS号5780

This example of the last issue of the Standing Liberty Quarter (SLQ) series is a good representation of a mid-tier uncirculated grade. The key feature is the beginning of toning on the edges, with a bright orange color starting to emerge. Although the overall eye appeal seems strong, closer inspection reveals some issues. Under magnification, the reverse shows more contact marks than the obverse, and its toning is less attractive. Both sides have slightly weaker strikes, with softer details on the high points, including the absence of a full head designation. Despite its lower mintage, this issue is relatively common compared to other SLQs, with an estimated 5,000 surviving in uncirculated grades. Interestingly, a Numismatist article mentions that freshly minted examples were still available for purchase from the Mint as late as 1934, leading to more being available in higher grades.

Ron Guth

According to the June 1934 issue of The Numismatist (p. 416), collectors could still purchase Uncirculated 1930-S Quarter Dollars for "the face value of the coins and an amount sufficient to cover the mail charrges by first-class mail."