Steem Silver Gold //1916 Standing Liberty, Golden State Mint Replica //Testing Out The New Macro Lens!!

After my very hectic summer and moving countless times waiting to see where I would end up, at least for a year, it's been a little while since I posted some of my silver. As many of you know who stack this is when you move, keeping our babies safe is top priority so I had these tucked away and then I had to remember what I posted previously ... well I finally got it all figured out.

Before the initial move I caught a sweet sale and bought up a short stack, but since I'm not yet back to stacking at my normal rate I will be posting one at a time. Here is one of my beauties, a 1916 replica but no less lovely.

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When I go into SSG it becomes quite a bit of who is gambling, who is stackin', what games are we playing (usually made for pirates), and what's new with crypto or Steemit. If you are a stacker, there is an open enrollment, although some of the requirements aren't as strict there is still some sort of contribution necessary to join. I've noticed many groups gearing up for HF21 and according to @SirCork we all should take the time to read the Blue Paper found on SteemitInc.com, this will get us prepared for what is to come. Be prepared.

On to explaining some info on the coin I'm featuring ...

^{Photo taken by @eaglespirit}

^{Photo taken by @eaglespirit}

^{Photo taken by @eaglespirit}

^{Photo taken by @eaglespirit}

According to the maker of this coin, Golden State Mint on their website, this is how they describe the construction of this coin:

The Standing Liberty round by Golden State Mint is a replica based on the 25-cent coin struck by the United States Mint from 1916 to 1930. It succeeded the Barber quarter, which had been minted since 1892. The obverse features the goddess of Liberty on one side and an eagle in flight on the other, the original coin was designed by sculptor Hermon Atkins MacNeil.

^{Photo taken by @eaglespirit}

^{Photo taken by @eaglespirit}

^{Photo taken by @eaglespirit}

According to PCGS website the original coin history included the following:

The Standing Liberty Quarter Dollar was designed by Hermon A. MacNeil. The initial design included a bare-breasted Liberty, which was redesigned quickly. Instead of covering Liberty's breast with the same flowing material of the rest of her dress, the designer clothed her in a coat of mail. The reverse design was also re-worked in 1917; the eagle was moved more to the center of the coin and three of the thirteen stars that used to be on the sides of the reverse were now placed beneath the majestic bird. Beginning in 1925, the dates on the coins were recessed, giving them more protection from wear. Well struck examples are the most desirable and much attention is focused on Liberty's head. So-called "Full Head" examples (those with complete details) often bring considerable premiums over poorly struck examples, but attention should also be paid to the rivets on the shield. Any coin with a Full Head and full rivets is a true prize. Mintmarks on this type ("D" for Denver or "S" for San Francisco) appear on the obverse just to the left of, and slightly above, the date. The small M that appears to the right of the date is the designer's initial.

Even though I purchased a replica, that is okay by me. There are some real die hards and huge silver investors in my group that purchase everything, only the real thing, or like me who purchases whatever we can, when we can. So, this purchase was simply because I thought this coin was pretty and shiny. Sometimes, that's all it comes down too. If you are a stacker and wish to be in the group, think about @steemsilvergold and join in the fun!

As always, I am huge on community engagement and would love to hear from you so leave a comment and I will be sure to respond. Oh, and what do you think about my macro shots? Word!

Yours,

Thank you for stopping by to read my blog. I’m a Certified Indian Blood member of the Hopi & Apache Native American tribes, Reiki Master-Teacher, Medicine woman in-training, paralegal, researcher, and writer based in the mountains of Colorado, USA. I work closely with fellow planktons and minnows in a few groups by helping them adjust to Steemit and curate quality content. I’m especially interested in finding others who love natural medicine originating from ancient practices, gold and silver, and energy work. Additionally, I'm the creator of #MedicineCardMonday and #FreedomFriday, so if you are interested in receiving Native American Medicine stop by my blog every Monday to say hello!

A'OO, Eagle Spirit