Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 14

Coins, Collectibles and Memorabilia Auction

Quarter Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2201		1807 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. . B-2. NGC graded MS-65. One of the most outstanding examples of this date known, this satiny gray gem will entice all collectors with its delicate greenish gold peripheral toning, and lovely silver gray centers. Fully struck by the dies, the obverse without clash marks while the reverse die is heavily clashed. We note a few very minor adjustment marks, a couple on the obverse rim above ERT of LIBERTY, and diagonally through the reverse, located behind and near the eagle's head, again these are very light and not distracting. Early bust coinage is very rare in mint state grades, and extremely rare in certified gem grades as seen here. NGC has graded only 2 coins of this date as such, with 2 graded higher, while PCGS has graded only 1 1807 quarter as high as MS-65, with none higher. Thus, it is reasonable to assume that this coin is tied for the third finest known with two others of the date. If you demand gem coins for your type or date set, then here is an opportunity to purchase the Draped Bust quarter, Large Eagle reverse design in full gem. In NGC holder #1656597-003. Estimated Value $25,000-UP. Ex: Heritage's Andre Dawson's Collection Sale, September 1998, lot 6646. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $29,325
Lot 2202		1818 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. Normal date. MS-65. Toned on the obverse with dark blue around the periphery and reddish gold elsewhere, evenly matched on the reverse. Luster glows up from the fields, and we note that the devices are well struck. This one must be from an old collection, as such coins are rarely seen these days no certified. Most collectors can quickly appreciate the quality of this coin as the surfaces are pristine. Estimated Value $7,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2203		1838 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. MS-64. The first year of issue of the new Seated design, this one shows a good strike on the devices, but we note the rim is irregular beyond the dentils, and this is probably as made. Irregular gold toning on the obverse, more white on the reverse than toned. A few minor hairlines account for the grade, but strong luster and well preserved. An important coin for the specialist. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 2204		1843 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-64. A really pretty toned coin that has elements of royal blue near the devices with steel gray elsewhere over luster. Boldly struck throughout and certainly more eye appealing than most of these early dates we see. Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2205		1846 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 65. This is part of an 1846 proof set which is being offered by individual pieces, and elsewhere in this catalog you will find the 1846 half dime and the 1846 dime in Proof as well as this rare proof quarter. PCGS estimates that only a dozen were struck of this denomination back in 1846 in Proof. Toned with lilac gray and gold on both sides, the mirror fields remain in excellent shape, and the devices are frosted. The proof characteristics noted in the Breen Encyclopedia are present, and of course, the strike is exceptionally bold. As nice as this date is found, NGC has graded 4 this high, with none higher, and PCGS has graded 7 as PR-64, but none higher. All early proof coinage (prior to 1858) is rare, enough so that precious little research has been done as so few coins are available for study. This particular coin is identifiable by a small tick in the field right of the date below Liberty's heel, and resides in NGC holder #916541-002. Estimated Value $12,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $16,675
Lot 2206		1849 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. One of the finest known of this date, this particular one boasts mottled green, blue and gold toning on the obverse, while the reverse remains satiny and white. Boldly struck by the dies, and very well preserved. The reverse shows the diagnostic compass point on the first shield stripe. PCGS has graded only 3 this high, and importantly, none are graded higher by that service. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. From the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,795
Lot 2207		1853 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. 3 over 4. Arrows and rays. NGC graded MS-61. What a strange concoction! Here's a backwards "overdate", or perhaps we should call this a "predate" as the primary date 1853 obviously comes before 1854, which is the underdate. As noted in Breen's Encyclopedia, this variety is very rare, and also he notes "prohibitively rare in mint state". This is borne out in the NGC Population Report which notes only 5 coins graded in Mint State, all between MS-61 and 63. This particular one has satiny gray surfaces with intact luster in the fields. Fully struck from an early die state, with the characteristic repunching on the 853 present, and the recut arrow shaft very plain above the right arrow shaft. The undertype 4 is primarily visible within the upper loop of the 3, with the peak just over the top of that digit as well. There is a light die crack connecting the outer points of stars ten and eleven down towards star twelve at the rim. Minor handling marks peppered over the surfaces. A rare and seldom offered coin. In NGC holder #919851-002. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2208		1854 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Arrows. NGC graded MS-64. Steel gray in color with hints of yellow gold in the fields. Sharply struck from clashed and cracked dies, as are most of this issue. Apparently, the arrows caused the dies to crack more rapidly, and most specimens show a variety of cracks. An important one year type coin, and worth a good bid as this one is nearly a gem. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 2209		1855 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63. A rare proof issue with an estimated number coined of just 20 pieces. Of these, several were lost, and few have been found today residing in collections., unlike the more common dates after 1859 where several hundred or even a thousand or more were coined for collectors. Further, this is the with arrows variety, which for a specialist forming a proof type collection, is certainly a rare coin to find in Proof grades. The color is a deep steel gray tone, with areas of blue and rose gold toning intermixed. We note faint planchet roller lines running in a vertical direction on both sides, and these were part of the planchet preparation process. Sharp on all the central devices, with clearly reflective fields around, but we note minor weakness on the peripheral stars and dentils of both sides. PCGS in their years of grading note in the Population Report that 4 have been graded this high, with 1 in PR-64 above and 2 at the top as PR-65 of the 8 total that service has graded. While we don't know of any pedigree, it should be easy to trace as there is a small planchet flaw in the field extending to the left out of the right wing of the eagle. Worthy of the finest collection and seldom offered in proof. Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $13,225
Lot 2210		1856-O Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. A gorgeous example of this sought-after date, this one boasts the lovely gold, blue and green toning on both sides referred to in the Larry Briggs reference on the series. Further, note that the strike is exceptional, all but a couple of the top stars on the obverse are full and complete, and Liberty and the eagle show no signs of weakness. While this is not the Eliasberg coin, it is certainly one of the very finest known of the date, PCGS has graded just 3 this high, with none graded higher! A simply lovely coin that will be the centerpiece of an advanced date and mint collection. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. From the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,290
Lot 2211		1858 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64 Premium Quality. One of perhaps 100 struck of this date in Proof, and certainly one of the best to survive. The obverse is toned a rich gold color, with reddish hues in the right obverse field, while the reverse is toned a dark blue color. As to the surfaces, they are very clean and show no problems whatsoever. We do note several minor lint marks, including one that connects the last two stars, and Breen notes this is typical of the date on these proofs. PCGS has graded just 8 this high, with 3 coins graded higher, all PR-65. An impressive example for the specialist. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. From the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,565
Lot 2212		1861-S Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. VG-8. Steel gray in color, but we note a minor edge nick on the upper reverse. Estimated Value $50 - 60. View details	Realized $81
Lot 2213		1863 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. Rich gold toning with a few flecks of blue on the upper obverse and well frosted on the devices. The reverse is also gold in color. An impressive example of this mid Civil War date. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Desirable in every way. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750. From the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 2214		1864 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. Blazing white in color with a light trace of gold on the reverse rim. Gorgeous luster and spin on this one when examined under a light. Fully struck by the dies, and we note faint die cracks around the peripheral devices and lightly clashed dies on the reverse. Only 93,600 were struck for circulation and business strike coins are rare in high grades. NGC has graded only 2 this high, and PCGS one coin as MS-67 and one as MS-68 at the top of the date. Certainly one of the very finest known of the date, and worthy of the finest collection. In NGC holder #369801-003. Estimated Value $9,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,925
Lot 2215		1871 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64 Deep Cameo. This is the only Deep Cameo of the date graded by PCGS, and was likely one of the very first (if not the first) coin struck by the proof dies. With each successive strike, more of the frosty cameo finish wears off the dies from when they are first prepared, and the contrast is reduced coin by coin. The true Deep Cameo proofs are very rare, on some dates they are unknown, or perhaps with just a single coin seen. The premiums for these remain low, but their potential is very great as more and more collectors desire to own one of these spectacular early proof strikes. Clean surfaces and with just a hint of gold toning, and mile deep frost on the devices. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 2216		1873 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Arrows. NGC graded Proof 66. Here is a rare coin for the type collector, the with arrows obverse was used only for part of 1873 and 1874, and very limited numbers of coins were produced. The surfaces are very clean as expected for the grade, and further, this one is toned with stunning blues and golds on both sides. Well mirrored on the fields, and reflective even with the toning. NGC has graded 9 this high, with just 3 graded higher in proof. Collectors of toned coins would be hard pressed to ever part with the beauty. Estimated Value $7,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,900
Lot 2217		1877-S Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. S over horizontal S. PCGS graded MS-66. Yes folks, this is the finest graded by both PCGS and NGC of this important Red Book variety. Both PCGS and NGC have only graded 1 coin as MS-65, making this MS-66 a standout for the date and variety. The surfaces are toned with dark gold flecks around the periphery and the devices are especially frosty. Blazing luster in the fields, and this would be an amazing coin if it were a common date, but when one considers that this is the S over horizontal S variety, and that it is the finest graded by either service, then the gravity of this offering begins to be realized. The curious mintmark blunder was apparently the result of a die engraver not paying attention, and tapping the mintmark punch in sideways, then realized the error and then punched in the mintmark correctly. The tail of the sideways S is very evident left of the regular mintmark. Identifiable by a tiny tick nestled in between the eagle's neck and the left wing of the eagle, and in PCGS holder #4975117. Estimated Value $6,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,475
Lot 2218		1878 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Proof 63. Light gold, blue and russet toning on this piece, with a bold strike expected for a proof issue. Handling marks and hairlines are at a minimum. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 2219		1881 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66. Gorgeous deep blue and green at the rims, with rose hues to the centers on both the obverse and reverse. A rare coin in this grade, PCGS has seen 20 this high, with just 8 graded higher, all PR-67. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 2220		1882 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65. Magnificent toning on both sides, with deep peripheral blues and reddish gold towards the centers. Boldly struck and well preserved, and without any significant flaws keeping this one solidly in the gem class. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 2221		1886 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 66. A toning delight, with deep blue at the obverse rim and dark gold in the fields, while Liberty remains bright and well frosted, the reverse with a more even layer of reddish gold colors and some blue at the lower rim. Superb surfaces and highly appealing. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 2222		1886 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. This one has exceptional eye appeal for the grade. Note the rich burgandy red and gold toning, with some blue at the rims, and this continues over both sides. Further, the devices are well frosted. Fully struck and one you won't ever want to part with, regardless of the grade. Estimated Value $600 - 700. From the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 2223		1896 Barber Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. Lovely blue and gold mottled toning on both sides of this one, and excellent surfaces too. A few trivial hairlines account for the grade, but this one certainly has "gem" appeal. Fully struck and scarce this nice. Estimated Value $600 - 700. From the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 2224		1897 Barber Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. A superb example of this date, the coin is stark white in color, no toning whatsoever, and the cameo contrast is very bold. We note some trivial lines on the face, but these are seen on most Barber coins, being the high points of the design. NGC has graded only 4 this high (one is UC) with 2 graded higher in the Cameo designation. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 2225		1903 Barber Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65. A glowing white example of this date, with excellent fields and surfaces. We note one small flaw in the right obverse field, likely some sort of planchet flake. Nice contrast and quality for a gem grade. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 2226		1905 Barber Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. As appealing as one could hope for in the color category, with deep blue and rose over the entire surface! Trivial hairlines account for the grade, but this one has the eye appeal of a much higher grade. We expect this one to sell for a premium because of the gorgeous toning, and well it should. Estimated Value $600 - 700. From the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 2227		1906 Barber Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 67. One of the finest graded of this date, the obverse devices are well frosted and the mirror fields are very clean, with just a hint of gray gold toning starting to form, similar on the reverse, where we see just a whisper of color in the fields, otherwise all is bright. As a date, PCGS has graded 15 this high, and importantly just 2 higher! Hence, this is one of the finest known of date. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,393
Lot 2228		1907-D Barber Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Traces of gold toning on both sides, but mostly white. Sharply impressed save for the eagle's claw which show minor weakness. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $460
Lot 2229		1908 Barber Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 64. This coin has lovely gold and blue toning on both sides, mostly on the mirror fields, while the centers remain frosty and bright. No real signs of contact, and only faint hairlines can be seen under close examination. In an old NGC holder. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 2230		1908-O Barber Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Exceptional toning on this one, the fields show areas of gold mixed in with blue and green hues, well matched on both sides. A few trace hairlines on Liberty, and a touch of what appears to be acetate on her ear probably account for the grade. Highly appealing for the grade. Estimated Value $300 - 425. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 2231		1912 Barber Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 67 Cameo. Blast white in color and exceptional quality for this date. Few cameo coins are seen of these later issues, in the case of 1912, NGC has graded only 8 in Cameo, with this particular coin tied with one other as the finest they've seen! Well frosted and preserved, with just a hint of haze on the reverse. A coin for the connoisseur who demands the very best. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2232		1916 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. AU-50 but expertly cleaned and retoned. 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 with the balance of the collection. 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. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details	Realized $5,060
Lot 2233		1917-S Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. Type 2. NGC graded MS-65. Completely white in color, with abundant luster and clean fields and devices. The head is not quite full, but most of it's there. A scarce date that will satisfy most collectors. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2234		1918-S Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. Normal date. NGC graded MS-63. Flecks of dark gold toning on both sides, and a typical strike with minor weakness on the eagle's breast. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $213
Lot 2235		1920-S Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCI graded MS-64 90% Full Head. A far above average strike for the date, with most of the details on Liberty's head strong and all but a few of the bosses on the shield sharp. Toned with light coppery shades on the obverse, the reverse with light greenish yellow streaks over luster. Worth a look, as few of this date are found with most of Liberty's head complete. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2236		1932 Washington Quarter Dollar. These each grade MS-60 or better. Each is deeply toned. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $70 - 90. View details	Realized $52
Lot 2237		1932-S Washington Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. One of the key dates to the Washington quarter series, this one boasts coppery gold toning with rainbow flecks of color on the obverse and reverse, somewhat mottled, and mostly near the periphery of each side. Clean surfaces expected for the grade, and these are seldom found any better technically, and often a lot worse. For the date specialist. Estimated Value $800 - 950. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 2238		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 2239		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 2240		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 2241		1968-S. PCGS graded Proof 67. Toned with iridescent green, gold and magenta on the obverse, the reverse white. Problem free surfaces and one for the specialist who loves toned proofs. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $173
Lot 2242		1998-P. Mint Error, 3 Strikes, 2nd and 3rd are 40 percent off center. PCGS graded MS-65. Here's a spectacular error coin. Washington has two complete profiles, with two complete dates as well (actually there are three strikes, but the second and third show just a slight shift), and the same striking error is present on the reverse with the eagle boldly doubled. This is the final year of the regular issue Washington quarter series, before the State Quarter program began in 1999. An error coin which anyone can appreciate! Estimated Value $250-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 2243		No Date, Washington Quarter Error. Mint Error, PCGS graded MS-63. Double Struck, Second Strike 80% Off Center. The second strike is way off center, right through where the date was, but enough remains that we're pretty certain this was a 1998-P quarter. A spectacular error and one that anyone can understand. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 2244		Blank 90% silver planchet, Type II, Washington quarter. Mint Error. Slabbed by NGC. This blank planchet is ready for striking, but somehow missed the process entirely. Problem free and about as issued, but with no grade, there being nothing to grade, of course. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details	Realized $144
Lot 2245		A Washington quarter bonanza. This lot contains 1146 Washington quarters, or $286.50 in face, all silver from 1932 to 1964, grades from AG to BU. A great lot for the date hoarder and local dealer who can parcel them out. Lot of 1146 pieces. Estimated Value $860 - 925. View details	Realized $891
Lot 2246		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 2247		A partial set of Washington quarters, 1992-1998-S, including proof only issues. This set grades from uncirculated to proof. The set is nearly complete from 1992 through 1998-S and lacks only the 1998-S silver proof issue. 27 different dates and mints are included from 1992 to 1998, and an additional group of 11 coins are included from 1954 to 1964 inclusive in proof condition. Lot of 38 coins. Estimated Value $50-UP. View details	Realized $29