1917 25C Type 1, FH AU58 FH PCGS #5707

CACG green sticker. CAC data (6/20/2024: 743 total, 60 on grade, 673 higher). Comments from David Kahn: CACG is dead-on here, but I would suggest that a 58+ is really the right call. The coin is as original as you can imagine...and I imagine this was put aside in a desk drawer or silk change purse early in 1917. There is a truly tiny bit of friction, but the coin could not have actually entered general commerce. The strike is medallic, with not only a real full head, but a virtually full shield (and central shield within the shield). Full luster underlies the rich, antique patina, and the whole is nearly mesmerizing to look at. Not a lot of money, but definitely a lot of coin! Comment from CACG website: The 1917 Type 1 Quarter is one of the notable type coins from the era, especially with a Full Head. This is due to the fact that the only other year of the type is the rare 1916; making both coins extremely desirable. Very common issue to find with the Full Head designation even as low as the AU range. In Mint State this issue is plentiful in MS60 through MS65. MS66 and finer is the point at which the date is considered scarce.