Hi everyone, I'm actually new to this forum and coin collecting in general. I picked up on some old coins I was given as a child and have recently started looking into them and found interest in the standing liberty quarters. I came across this particular one for 5 dollars but I need help figuring out which one it is. From what I can tell it is a type 1, no stars or space for stars under the flying eagle. My issue however is I cannot tell whether it is 1916 or 1917. Obviously I am hoping for 1916 but I want an unbiased view on the coin. So if I could get some opinions on the coin and whether or not it was a good buy, or any other specifics you notice about the coin that I may not know, I'd appreciate it! Thanks so much for your help! -Jay
It's really hard to decipher much except what you already know about this coin, so I personally would carry it around as a pocket piece.
It's a '17. The inset squares on the bulkheads are distinct and the shield's riveting is strong. These are two definitive die characteristics of the '17 as opposed to the '16 below.
