1927 Standing Liberty Quarter
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About This Coin
The 1927 Standing Liberty Quarter is a United States quarter from the Standing Liberty Quarters 1916-1930 series — 11th of 14 years in the series. In 1927, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 13.3 million. This ranks 7th of 14 years by total mintage, below the series median of 13.8 million. The obverse features Liberty standing in a gateway between two walls, holding an olive branch and a shield and the reverse displays an eagle in flight. The 1927-S is a semi-key date, especially in higher grades. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have identified 2 known die varieties for this date, including doubled die obverse, repunched mint mark. Across its variants, estimated values range from $20 to $9.3K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $55K in MS66 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Hermon A. Mac Neil.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
