Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 13

The Benson Collection of U.S. Coins, Part 2

Standing Liberty Quarters

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 809		1916 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63 Full Head. Here is a classic rarity in choice grade, with a full head no less! Mint records show 52,000 were struck, most of which promptly entered circulation. Some were saved as the first of their issue, as is probably the case here. Well struck for this issue, about a third of which show a full head, the majority weaker on the head and shield than seen here. This one is toned with mottled gold and smoke hues on both sides under which lies abundant luster. Examination notes a couple of faint marks on the lower left obverse. Always in high demand as the rarity of the series, aside from the overdate. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. From the Benson collection and purchased from Dr. Mann on April 28, 1945 for $40.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,050
Lot 810		1916 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. This one has a typical strike with softness on Liberty's head and shield, but is bathed in luster. Essentially untoned and a lovely example of this low 52,000 minted date. About 800 have been graded in mint state by PCGS in all grades, this one at the middle of the bell curve. All in all, not many survive in mint state of this important first year of issue coin. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,338
Lot 811		1916 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. MS-60 Full Head. Late in 1916 the design of the quarter was changed from Charles Barber's to that of Hermon A. MacNeil. MacNeil's design incorporated a full view of a draped Liberty, with a shield in her dexter left arm, and olive branch in her right (alluding to America's preference of peace over war). The reverse depicts an eagle in full flight, surrounded by stars. As 1916 drew to a close, the designs were hurriedly approved, and coinage began at the Philadelphia Mint on December 16, 1916 and 52,000 were coined in the next two weeks as the year ended. These 1916 quarters were released in January 1917, along with 1917 quarters, and were quickly snatched up by an adoring public. Most of the 1916 quarters were not well struck, showing only partial heads and shield details. Here is a an exception, this coin is well struck with full details on Liberty's head. Cleaned and retoned, we note a few faint hairlines on the surfaces, but some luster still remains. The coin is now a faded gold color with steel gray hues. Minor handling marks expected for the grade. This one is perfect for placing in an album for display. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 812		1917 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. Type 1. NGC graded MS-64 Full Head. An intensely lustrous example, fully struck up, with light russet toning about the borders. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $575
Lot 813		1917 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-63. Sharp, but not quite full on Liberty's head as usual. Good luster and free of toning. Problem free surfaces for the grade, and an excellent example of this short-lived type coin. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details	Realized $253
Lot 814		1917 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. Type 1. EF-40. Dark original toning throughout. There are some minor marks on the reverse below ED of UNITED. Estimated Value $40 - 50. From the Dr. Benson collection and probably taken from circulation in the 1940s. View details	Realized $81
Lot 815		1917 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. Type 1. Both grade MS-64 Full Head. The Type 1 has pretty gold toning with colorful iridescence while the Type 2 is generally untoned but retains its full mint bloom and luster. Perfect for the type collector. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $920
Lot 816		1917-D Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-63. Bold and lustrous with a good strike on the high points, and without signs of toning. One small area of residue on the upper reverse, which could probably be removed. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $276
Lot 817		1917-D. Type I. MS-60+. Full Head. Somber gray and dark gold in color, the obverse lighter, and the reverse darker and somewhat mottled. Nice luster under the toning, and sharp throughout. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $299
Lot 818		1917 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. Type 2. NGC graded MS-66. A well struck example with the head about 90% full and all of the rivets on the shield complete. Beautifully toned with hues of light violet and bluish-grey deepening about the borders on both sides. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 819		1917 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. Type 2. PCGS graded MS-63 Full Head. Mint fresh luster on both sides and lightly toned with a haze of rose gold over satiny 1917 frost. Well struck, and downright pleasing. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details	Realized $299
Lot 820		1917-S Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. Type 2. PCGS graded AU-58. Nice luster and with a typical strike from the dies, with just a touch of rub on the high points. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $80 - 100. View details	Realized $138
Lot 821		1918 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. MS-65. 90% full head. Here is a stunning, original coin that boasts satiny luster with delicate gold and green toning on the obverse, the reverse with much deeper gold color, with the devices enhanced by deeper gold flecks over luster. Not rare, but downright magnificent for its toning. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 822		1918 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 Full Head. Beautifully toned with delicate golden hues on the obverse, less so on the reverse. Well struck, with full leaves on Liberty's head, but weakness over her temple area. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details	Realized $483
Lot 823		1918-D Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded AU-55. A well made example of this date, as the central stars and devices are all crisply struck, and we note full leaves on Liberty's head. With a touch of wear from mint, and untoned. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $90 - 110. View details	Realized $265
Lot 824		1918-S Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. Normal date. PCGS graded MS-63. Satiny with a haze of gold toning on both sides. Curiously, we note a strongly clashed "E" just left of Liberty's knee cap from the motto on the reverse. A typical strike for the date. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $403
Lot 825		1918-S. AU-53. Silvery white in color and well preserved. An average strike. Estimated Value $50 - 60. View details	Realized $104
Lot 826		1919 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. A delightful gem coin that boasts radiant luster and nearly a full head on Liberty. Excellent surfaces that show few signs of contact anywhere. One of the rare dates that is seldom offered in full certified gem grades. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 827		1919-D Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Mostly untoned on the obverse, with a few traces of color starting to form, the reverse has more extensive and colorful toning splashed on. Scarce as a date in this grade, and worth a strong bid. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 828		1919-S Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. A choice example of this date which shows some details on Liberty's head but not enough to be full. Mottled gold toning starting to form, and enough luster to dazzle the eye. Clean surfaces for the grade, and this one is in an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 829		1920 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Scarce any better, and difficult enough in this grade. White luster and well struck save for Liberty's head. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $325 - 400. View details	Realized $403
Lot 830		1920-S Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Here is a tough date to find near gem condition. The strike is weak on the upper parts of Liberty's head, but full enough elsewhere. Lightly toned around the rims, with some minor staining on the reverse. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $850 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 831		1921 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Snow white luster and sharp, with Liberty's head not quite full. Flecks of gold near the rims. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 832		1923-S Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. A low mintage date that is scarce in full mint state grades, and really rare in near gem condition as seen here. Bright and without toning, and well struck for this date, with full leaves on Liberty's head, but weakness just below. Sharp on the date and other devices save for a couple of bosses on the shield. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 833		1924 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded AU-58. Nearly new. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details	Realized $81
Lot 834		1924-S Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Streaky gold toning on the reverse, more even on the obverse. Sharp, but not quite enough for a full head. Another rare date in mint state. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $700 - 850. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 835		1925 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded AU-55 Premium Quality. This coin is very nice for the grade, with full luster and a decent strike. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $50 - 70. View details	Realized $138
Lot 836		1926 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63 Full Head. Bright and with just a whisper of toning. Good luster. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $150 - 170. View details	Realized $328
Lot 837		1926-D Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Strong luster but some weakness in the strike on the high points of the design, as usual. One of the most difficult dates to locate with a full head of the entire series. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Realized $173
Lot 838		1926-S Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Mottled gold and gray toning on this better date. Nice luster under the gold hues, and with a partial head on Liberty. Estimated Value $750 - 850. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 839		1927 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-60. A few minor chatter marks, but MS-60? Anyway, this one is in an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $70 - 85. View details	Realized $115
Lot 840		1927-D Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. White luster and without toning. Sharp, but not quite a full head. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $633
Lot 841		1927-S Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. One of the key dates to this series, the 1927-S is downright rare in all grades, especially so in mint state. Satiny white luster with a touch of gold starting to form. We note weakness on Liberty's head and shield, as nearly always seen on this issue. An opportunity to put away this rare date in mint state. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,025
Lot 842		1928 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Bright luster and well struck, with nearly a full head on Liberty. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Realized $161
Lot 843		1928-D Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Minor weakness on the head, but good luster on both sides. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Realized $219
Lot 844		1928-S Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. Creamy white luster with a touch of color starting to form. Nice surfaces for the grade. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details	Realized $196
Lot 845		1929 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62 Full Head. Satiny luster and well struck for the date. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details	Realized $138
Lot 846		1929-D Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Light gold toning on the obverse, and good luster throughout. This one is in an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Realized $184
Lot 847		1929-S Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Creamy white luster and well struck, this one just missed having a full head as the leaves all show complete separation. Excellent surfaces, and this one is in an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $552
Lot 848		1930 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Head. Excellent surfaces that retain most of the original mint luster which blazes forth from around the golden toned rims. Sharp and well preserved. Estimated Value $500 - 550. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on February 26, 1944 for $1.00. View details	Realized $575
Lot 849		1930 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-61. Subdued luster on the high points, but clean surfaces. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $70 - 80. View details	Realized $115
Lot 850		1930-S Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Widely scattered tiny ticks and nearly a grade higher. Excellent luster and surfaces, and still white and untoned. Sharp, but not quite a full head. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $403