Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 36

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Standing Lib. Quarters

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1823		1916 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-64. Just about a full head with all the rivits visible. Lightly toned. We note one tiny mark between the wings. The 1916 quarter, struck in the first year of issue, marks a change from the usual aspect of first-year coinage. True, it is famous, enviably so. It is one of the most famous 20th century silver rarities, in fact. The reason for this is the unusual low mintage, with only 52,000 pieces struck. Other denominations that were introduced to the public in the early part of the 20th century had much higher initial mintage: 1909 VDB cent, 1913 Type 1 nickel, 1916 Mercury dime, 1916 walking Liberty half dollar, and the 1921 Peace dollar. Only the 1916 quarter stands out as a stellar rarity. The fact that it is the first year of a two-year type also adds to the demand for this legendary rarity, as we said. This is a well toned, lustrous example that shows matte-like, fine-grain luster on the reverse, with lovely, variegated patina on each side that includes russet and gray among other tints, beautiful coloration in that it is completely original. Much better struck on the highpoints of the obverse than is usual, the reverse elements also are stronger, as typical seen. This outstanding Mint State 64 seems destined for a high-quality set of standing Liberty quarters. Pop 60; 31 finer. Estimated Value $17,000 - 19,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1824		1916 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. ANACS graded MS-61. Intensely lustrous with delicate golden toning. A trifle soft at the head ad upper shield. In a new anacs holder. A glistening first year of issue rarity with satin luster that nicely merges with the original light toning on choice surfaces. Subtle hints of brown and champagne with natural shade bring out the expansiveness of the strike while it enhances the unexpectedly beautiful eye appeal of this coin. Only 52,000 minted. The design of this new quarter dollar series was well accepted by an appreciative public bored with the stereotyped Barber coins. This sometimes controversial issue, even if artistically superior to most of the American coinage designs that preceded it caused a bit of a stir in some circles because Liberty's left breast was left exposed, in the Type One design. Modifications were done in haste and the breast was tastefully covered by stylish chain mail armor on the Type Two version that appeared partway through 1917 (PCGS # 5704) . Estimated Value $12,000 - 14,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1825		1916 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded VG-8. Cleaned long ago. Now with nice antique toning, so called "album toning" since it must have resided in an old Whitman style almost for many years. Nice full rims and clean surfaces for grade. Only 52,000 made of this key standing Liberty quarter (PCGS # 5704) . Estimated Value $4,250 - 4,750. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,888
Lot 1826		1917 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. Type 1. ANACS graded MS-65 Full Head. Russet toning around the borders. In a new style holder. Almost unrivaled in terms of exterior preservation, both sides are well frosted and for all intents and purposes free of marks. The color deepens as it moves outward from the "spotlight" white center on the obverse, with warm amber and russet the primary hues. A diminished impression is again the usual outlook for many coins struck this year, although those made at Philadelphia are usually sharp. For this reason, we are happy to report that this piece was left very boldly detailed by the recoil of the sharp dies; a fortunate occurrence. Nice square rims on both sides (PCGS # 5707) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1827		1917-D Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. Type 1. NGC graded MS-65 Full Head. Well struck and richly toned. A highly lustrous Gem that has immaculately preserved surfaces. Extremely well struck, without even a suggestion of weakness at the key high points. A riveting example from the Denver mint that has, now that we mention it, full sharp rivets on the shield with equally crisp inner shield. Bold head on Liberty as well. An important two-year Type with the 1916 much more expensive than the 1917 issue. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 1828		Withdrawn Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1829		1918/7-S Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. NCS graded Sharpness of VF-20 Damaged. Although cleaned long ago, not an unpleasant coin since it has regained its more traditional "old silver" look by acquiring reddish brown and lovely amber color. Deepest toning now around the borders. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 1830		1923-S Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-67 Full Head. Satiny mint luster, violet that deepens a bit about the borders. A major rarity for the quarter specialist in this grade. The surfaces are showy with smooth luster, great color, and show none of the muting often seen on 1923-S quarters. A rare date in any quality, this superb coin excels most others in showing that devices were struck with such force and determination by the dies that elements show with razor-edge detail. A beautifully toned specimen. Watch as the bidding action on this piece gets underway. We expect to see it ascend with such a rare burst of speed that you'll be made dizzy by the bidding. Pop 4; 1 better in MS67 FH Star. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $13,225
Lot 1831		1927-S Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded EF-40. Mottled antique toning. Semi-key date. Only 396,000 minted. The toning is quite lovely (PCGS # 5764) . Estimated Value $675 - 725. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 1832		1929-S Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Head. Light golden brown to steel toning. Excellent detail from a strong strike, the surfaces show sharp silver color below the original toning. Need we remind bidders that a weak impression was left by the rebound of the (often dilapidated) dies that usually struck this series; however, in the present case, the opposite is true, the head on shows outstanding detail and a clear, bold strike as do other areas of the design including all the rivets in the shield (PCGS # 5777) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 1833		1930 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Head. A superb gem glistening with light golden mint luster. An solid gem in all regards, refreshingly pristine, swirling with originality. The satiny surfaces are almost alight with sizzling luster, as it were, with the added bonus that the strike is clear-cut. Combined, the eye appeal is nothing short of exceptional. Pop 28; none finer. (PCGS # 5779) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,830