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Considered to be in fine condition, the 1918 Standing Liberty Quarter displays heavy wear on its main image details. Before 1925, the Standing Liberty Quarters were weakly struck, causing their dates to wear down quickly once in circulation. After 1925, that issue was corrected in the die, resulting in stronger struck coins. The date, on the 1918 Standing Liberty Quarter, may be a bit worn since it was minted before the die correction. The Philadelphia Mint has been producing famous coin collections since 1792 and had its hand in the production of the Standing Liberty Quarter series. The first mint in the US released over 14 million coins in 1918, making this date an easy one to find in most conditions.
Succeeded by the Washington Quarter, the Standing Liberty Quarter was minted for 15 years before being replaced. The design of the Standing Liberty came as a breath of fresh air at a time when Roosevelt desired to bring back art on currency. After several revisions, the Standing Liberty depicts a warrior-like Lady Liberty, wearing chain mail on her chest and is holding a shield with one hand. The other hand is holding an olive branch, signifying peace. The date of mintage is inscribed underneath Liberty's sandaled feet. The reverse features a large eagle in flight, with the coin's monetary denomination of a quarter dollar. From a very militaristic theme to dolphins to a more peaceful Liberty, the Standing Liberty Quarter has come a long way during its production.