Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 116

June 1-3, 2020 Pre Long Beach Auction

Barber Quarter Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 245		1898. PCGS graded Proof 68 Deep Cameo. Fully white and a near perfect coin. The strike is needle sharp and contrast is incredible, with frost piled high on the devices completely offset by the surrounding mirror fields. Add to this the absolute perfection of the surfaces adn you have a highly appealing example of Barber's workmanship. Only 735 struck. Pop 8; 4 finer for Deep Cameo, 3 in 68+, 1 in 69. (PCGS # 95684) Estimated Value $12,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 246		1898. NGC graded Proof 68. Lovely toning on both sides which includes royal blue and russet over the frosted and reflective surfaces, the reverse with fiery yellow and teal shades--simply magnificent! It would be hard to imagine a more attractive coin, and one which is also incredibly well preserved to earn the PF-68 grade! This coin is simply fantastic in every regard. Only 735 struck. Pop 18; 1 finer in 69. Estimated Value $6,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,900
Lot 247		1898-O. PCGS graded MS-66. Lovely obverse golden toning or russet gold with deeper tinges of pastel blue and red around the rims. The strike is bold and the surfaces are pristine. Rarely found this well preserved and seldom appreciably finer. Scarce! Pop 5; 6 finer, 4 in 66+, 1 in 68, 1 in 68+. (PCGS # 5620) Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 248		1906. NGC graded Proof 68. Fully white gem proof with a crisp and full strike, gorgeous original mint surfaces and exceptional surface quality. This coin is virtually as nice as the moment is was struck at the Mint so long ago. Recall that in 1906, the area of San Francisco suffered from a terrible earthquake and subsequent fire which wiped out much of that city. That earthquake had major ramifications on the east coast as well, and a financial crises was soon boiling over in 1907. And this lovely quarter lived to see it all happen, perfectly unscathed and pristine. Only 675 struck. Pop 10; 3 finer, 2 in 68 Star, 1 in 68+. Estimated Value $5,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,000
Lot 249		1908-S. NGC graded MS-67. Lovely toning on both sides with orange-russet with tingers of blue. The abundant luster is obvious when examined under a light. The surfaces are amazing, completely fresh and untouched. Boldly struck. One of the best we have seen for this date. Pop 3; none finer at NGC. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 250		1914. NGC graded MS-67. Lightly toned with fresh russet gold over luster on both sides. The devices are boldly struck. However; what really stands tall here is the quality of the surfaces, for this coin is tied with just one other as the finest example of this date and mint seen by NGC. An historic offering for the specialist who demands the very best! Pop 2; none finer at NGC. Estimated Value $5,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 251		1914. NGC graded Proof 68. Boldly struck with vivid mirror fields and well frosted devices. The surfaces are virtually perfect, notably on Liberty's cheek and neck there are no signs of handling whatsoever. The toning is headlight bright at the center of the obverse, then fades off to rich russet gold and finally over to deep blue at the periphery, not quite as toned on the reverse, but still attractive with deeper shades are the rims, bright center. Lovely obverse rainbow toning. Only 380 struck. Pop 6; 2 finer in 68 Star. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,312
Lot 252		1916-D. NGC graded MS-68. Well struck with beautiful toning on both sides. This is simply a towering coin in terms of its outstanding originality and superb surfaces. This is the finest graded 1916-D quarter at either grading service and the fields and devices are as close to perfect as one could hope to find. A memorable offering for the advanced specialist.Pop 1; the finest example graded at both services. Estimated Value $9,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold