Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 47

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

$2.50 Capped Bust

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 4540		1796 $2.50 Capped Bust. No stars. . BD-2, Breen-6113. NGC graded MS-62. In NGC holder 3163612-017. Well struck with light gold toning. Popular first year type. It is with great pleasure that we present you with one of the finest known 1796 No Stars early Quarter Eagles. There are a number of desirable features we want to get to. The grade is the first one, for few of these were saved in Mint condition by the populace of the day. One or two may have gone into collections. The rest of the Uncirculated survivors could only have remained in their Mint condition by mere luck. The lords of creation rarely explain how they do it. We follow up by saying that this type was used for only a short while in 1796; with an estimated mintage of 963 pieces the coin's rarity was set in stone almost at once. Next, a word about the strike: the design is bold in the main areas of the hair and cap, the eagle and shield. Some minor adjustment marks are present in the center obverse, thereby affecting to some extent the detail in the hair at that area. Elsewhere, Liberty's hair cascades in full-formed waves. The fields are medium yellow gold and primarily frost-covered, not prooflike. What's more, meaningful luster remains, while the fields as well as the devices have avoided contact with sharp instruments, other coins, dropping on hard surfaces and the wayward male offspring of its former owners. In short, magnificent surface condition added to the high level of mint luster. This set of circumstances is rarely seen. As an aside, the 1796 quarter eagle represents the first appearance of the large-eagle with shield motif on our federal coinage. Most gold coin collections have a space available for the 1796 No Stars quarter eagle. While lesser grade coins are offered with regularity, Mint States are not. Once this coin sells, it may have set a record. Surely it deserves one. Those in the live auction room who haven't the wherewithal to bid will at least all feel better and be more able to enjoy themselves now that the trained critical mind of the auctioneer has recorded a price level on this key numismatic masterpiece. Pop 3; 3 finer; 2 in 63; 1 in 65. (PCGS # 7645) . Estimated Value $290,000 - 320,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 4541		1805 $2.50 Capped Bust. NGC graded MS-61. Only 1,781 minted. Frosty and untoned. This series of Capped Bust Right quarter eagles comprised only a few issues from 1796 to 1807. Mintage was always low, with 1805 being typical. The rarity of 1805 is largely overlooked and unappreciated. This choice Mint State example displays smooth yellow-gold surfaces with accents of luster everywhere on the obverse and reverse. Under magnification, or for that matter, using the naked eye, there are no overt marks discernible, plus the rims are full and choice without bruises. Liberty's profile is well defined, including most of the central hair waves and all of the cap design. The 13-arrow reverse for this year was the only one used for the rest of the type until it ended in 1807. It has minor weakness on the eagle, but a better display of the die work in the wings and on much of the shield, tail, arrows, and branch. The authors of the Breen-Dannreuther die variety guide describe it as "a workhorse one, not only used for all quarter eagles dated 1805 through 1807, but also was used to strike all the 1807 dimes!" A notable coin for the numismatist looking for an elite gold specimen to acquire for his set! Pop 7; 4 finer in 62 (PCGS # 7653) . Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000. Ex: Ashland City Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $26,450
Lot 4542		1832 $2.50 Capped Head. . BD-1, Breen-6135. NGC graded MS-64. NGC holder 596102-001. BD-1. Only variety of the year. Only 4,400 pieces struck. A nice deep impression with excellent detail throughout. The glittering surfaces are semi prooflike on both sides. Some scattered light marks, none of which are worthy of mention. Rich golden-orange with a hint of greenish color. An impressive coin and one of the finest in existence. An amazing example of this extremely important date, among the rarest of all gold coinage Types. Both obverse and reverse have yellow reflective luster, as mentioned with soft frosty devices exhibiting strong details including full stars. Only a trace of light toning is present. The slightest weakness is noted at left side of the shield, though other than this the strike is full. Magnification reveals a pair of small chattermarks in the field below the left wing. These and the NGC serial number maybe of service when tracking the coin's provenance. Pop 1; none finer at NGC (PCGS # 7672) . Estimated Value $40,000 - 45,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 4543		1833 $2.50 Capped Head. . BD-1, Breen-6136. NGC graded MS-61. Nice golden toning. Semi reflective surfaces. A satiny and primarily lustrous Mint State with a nuance of faint champagne on both sides. The strike is virtually complete, although perhaps a hint of weakness is seen at the left edge of the shield where it overlaps the eagle's wing. Regarding the strike, dates in the 1830s are pretty consistent and agreeable to the eye, with only now and then a softer impression noted. Most of this type, as well as all of the other old tenor gold issues, were melted after the weight reduction of July 31, 1834 or had already been melted after being exported. This year provides the best shot for a collector to own an attractive Mint State example. The low mintage of all early quarter eagles dictates that there will be few die states recorded. The present example shows no die clash marks, no cracks; curiously, or perhaps not so curiously in a time of frugality, the reverse was used for 1833 dimes. Only 4,160 minted. Pop 8; 18 finer, 7 in 62, 3 in 63, 6 in 64, 1 in 66, 1 in 67 (PCGS # 7673) . Estimated Value $13,000 - 14,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $14,375
Lot 4544		1834 $2.50 Classic Head. ANACS graded AU-55 Details, cleaned. Has a very nice look with traces of reflectiveness around the stars. First year of the William Kneass design which uses a reduced-size head of Liberty whose head, instead of wearing a cap, displays six large curls on top. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 4545		1836 $2.50 Classic Head. Sharpness of AU. Cleaned years ago, but as this was done with a light touch, the coin retains its attractiveness far better than many more heavily circulated examples. Luster remains in and around the main devices. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 4546		1837 $2.50 Classic Head. NGC graded MS-60. Frosty and untoned. Several design changes occurred throughout the brief production of Classic Head, No Motto on Reverse quarter eagles. The issue struck in 1837 is a further design modification by Christian Gobrecht. The head style is identified by having just five curls with the hair swept back from above the front edge of the coronet. Opinions differ regarding artistic merits of this design but it goes without saying, the coin offered in this lot leaves an indelible impression on the numismatist. Both sides are elevated to the upper ranks by soft-gold brilliance that accentuates the ample remaining luster Mathematically exact standards weren't quite met, as seen in a few flat stars and somewhat rounded hair curl above Liberty's ear. But the noted absence of marks or rim breaks puts it in a much better light than its few competitors in this grade. Only 45,080 minted. Pop 8; 35 finer, 13 in 61, 19 in 62, 4 in 63 (PCGS # 7695) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 4547		1839-C $2.50 Classic Head. NGC graded MS-61. Frosty and untoned. NGC holder 1293449-018. This handsome Mint State '39-C quarter eagle appeared a few years ago in a Heritage Florida sale (January 2003) where it was described thusly "Extensive die cracks are seen on each side, indicating this is probably the terminal state for this die. The surfaces are bright and satiny with just a hint of semi-reflectiveness in the fields, a result of die striations that can be seen with magnification. Sharply defined in the centers, the peripheral stars are also better defined than usual. Numerous light abrasions are scattered over each side and account for the grade, but the light green-gold color of the coin shows little of the reddish patina so often encountered." The coin, as the photos plainly show, has the weight of history behind it and numismatic virtues supporting it that seem endless. It should prove an enjoyable addition to any specialist's coin collection! Pop 9; 3 finer; 2 in 62; 1 in 63. Pop 9; 3 finer, 2 in 62, 1 in 63 (PCGS # 7699) . The story of the Charlotte, North Carolina Mint begins with the discovery of gold in that part of the country. As the area grew in both wealth and prestige, there was soon agitation on the part of North Carolina's congressional delegation to establish a branch of the United States Mint at Charlotte, the seat of Mecklenburg County. Though not specifically stated, it was expected that such a mint would put the Bechtlers out of business. Legislation creating the Charlotte branch of the U. S. Mint was signed into law by President Andrew Jackson on March 3, 1835. Coinage at the new mint was limited to gold, since that metal provided the sole reason for its creation. Production of coins did not begin until 1838 (half eagles) and 1839 (quarter eagles). The mint was closed at the outbreak of the War of the Rebellion (1861-65). Estimated Value $27,000 - 29,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 4548		1839-C $2.50 Classic Head. PCGS graded AU-55. Lovely rich golden toning. A die break from the rim through star 2 into the hair. A bright and gleaming gold quarter eagle whose ample luster seems destined to give pleasure to anyone possessing it; plus we find a touch of faint champagne toning adding to the allure. Demonstrably well struck with nearly full details on both sides, the hair curls are complete, the date and mintmark sharp. As in most 1839 quarter eagles, there is clear recutting at the date. Definitely earns points where beauty is concerned.Pop 24; 9 finer; 6 in 58; 1 in 61; 2 in 62. (PCGS # 7699) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 4549		1839-D $2.50 Classic Head. . Breen-6151. NGC graded MS-61. This date is prohibitively rare in Mint State (see census below). Well struck with subdue frosty mint luster. The surfaces are golden-honey in color. There is a jumble of recutting at the 9 in the date. The placement of the D mintmark between date and neck truncation is unique on the quarter eagle to the 1839 vintage. Beginning in 1840 with the new Gobrecht design, the mintmark was moved to the reverse. Always popular, and a coin that surpasses many other survivors in terms of its beauty and sharp devices. Only 13,674 minted. Pop 7; 7 finer, 2 in 62, 3 in 63, 2 in 64 (PCGS # 7700) . Note: two pairs of dies were shipped January 10, 1839, but only one obverse was used, that having the 9 cut over an 8. Each year between 1834 and 1839 saw minor design modifications to Liberty. According to Breen, "In 1838, Gobrecht replaced this head by a still cruder one imitating the 'Booby Head,' but larger with tiny stars; nor was his new version of 1839 any improvement." Estimated Value $24,000 - 26,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 4550		1840-O $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. Only 33,580 minted. Nice even toning. A softly lustrous coin soaking up mint glow on warm gold surfaces with nothing in the way of marks or spots to censor it from its solid MS60 designated grade. The only weak spot in the strike seems to be the central part of the eagle and the left leg, traditional areas of incompleteness more due to the placement of the highest points of the design than anything else. A choice, early New Orleans Mint issue. Pop 4; 12 finer, 6 in 61, 5 in 62, 1 in 63 (PCGS # 7720) . Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 4551		1842 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-55. Only 2,823 minted. Mostly untoned with light to moderate bag marks. The key component of this little beauty is the way its strong relief interacts with the light falling on it. An attractive specimen, and one that date collectors soon realize is abjectly low mintage (though coming off the Proof-only 1841 P-mint "Little Princess" it tends to get lost in the shadows). No undue marks except those alluded to above, plus excellent rims, full dentils, and overall choice appearance. Pop 3; 6 finer, 5 in 58, 1 in 60 (PCGS # 7723) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,900
Lot 4552		1842-O $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Only 19,800 pieces struck. Well struck and bold throughout. The lustrous surfaces are a delicate golden-orange in color. Fits high within the condition census as this lovely example is one of the finest in existence. Pop 5; 1 finer in 63 (PCGS # 7726) . One of the rarest dates from the New Orleans Mint, and MS62 is very high grade for the issue. Date logotype deeply punched into the die and well centered. Under low magnification some incipient die cracks can be seen near stars 7 and 8. At the same time, some die finish lines are evident. On the reverse the O mintmark is high with its upper right embedded in the arrow feather. There are also some extensive die breaks on this side, primarily through AMERICA and the rim along this portion of the coin. Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $12,075
Lot 4553		1843-C $2.50 Liberty. Small date, crosslet 4. NGC graded MS-61. Encased in NGC holder 1874139-006. Untoned with some mint luster still visable. Above average strike for this key variety and date. Low mintage of 2,988 struck. A splendid specimen of one of the more elusive and also most distinctive quarter eagles in the Liberty series. There is a noticeable die bulge at the point of the bust of Miss Liberty, as struck, as always seen, and no doubt this bulge was responsible for the early demise and replacement of this die, seemingly after only 2,988 were struck. So rare is this issue that the Harry Bass sale offered only an AU58 example. On this variety, the date in small numerals, all in the same size font. The logotype was punched into the die quite high, about three times closer to the neck truncation than to the dentils. The aforementioned bulge is very distinct, and likely was caused during die preparation. Walter Breen writes that the 1843-C Small Date, Crosslet 4 quarter eagles were delivered on April 28, 1843, struck from a pair of dies shipped from Philadelphia on December 23, 1842. The small date numerals are consistent with those used 1840-1842. Pop 3; 2 finer in 62 (PCGS # 7729) . Estimated Value $24,000 - 28,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 4554		1844 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. Only 6,784 minted. A hint of light golden toning on both sides. With the 1844 Philadelphia Mint, it is plain to see that among early quarter eagles in the series this has outstanding definition on most of the high points. The typical coin is poorly struck with numerous nicks and scratches. When viewing this Mint State, one would not know that is the case. The obverse is well struck, but the reverse displays a little striking softness on the eagle's leg feathers; however, this is not inconsistent with the quality seen on other coins from the home mint at Philadelphia. The lightly toned surfaces show very few marks, the most obvious being a scratch between below the branch end on the reverse. The low population suggest there are few peers at this level. This piece should be considered by any serious buyer of early United States gold coins. Pop 1; 3 finer, 2 in 61, 1 in 62 (PCGS # 7734) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,038
Lot 4555		1846-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck with a mixture of frosty and satiny mint luster. Some scattered light handling marks. All delicately toned. Warm yellow gold color with traces of orange patina. Only about a dozen are known in mint state. Only 19,303 minted. Pop 4; 5 finer, 3 in 62, 1 in 63, 1 in 64 (PCGS # 7742) . A note regarding the variance in the color of Dahlonega gold coins. It should be understood that the color was more a function of the minting methodology employed at the facility, than of the raw material from which they were produced, according to one researcher. The Dahlonega Mint produced gold coins from a variety of gold sources: naturally-occurring gold (from Georgia, as well as other states) in the early days, foreign gold coins, gold bullion, scrap gold, etc. Counter-intuitively, the Dahlonega Mint even produced coins from gold that was shipped from California gold during 1851-1854! It was brought back by local miners returning from the California gold fields. There is no fool-proof way to know whether or not a particular Dahlonega gold coin was produced from locally mined metal. There is historical evidence, however, as well as modern scientific evidence, that the gold coins produced at Dahlonega had a high silver concentration (when compared with gold coins produced at the parent mint in Philadelphia). Estimated Value $8,500 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 4556		1846-O $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Mostly well struck. A trifle soft on the forehead curls and on the eagles legs as usual. The lustrous surfaces are frosty and light golden-orange in color. A very high grade example for this elusive issue. Fits well within the condition census. Only 62,000 pieces struck. 1846-O has a deeply punched logotype, with repunching within the last digit, seemingly Breen's "overdate," Breen-6186, described as "Repunched 4, microscopic traces of 4 within 6." Regarding this characteristic, Douglas Winter in New Orleans Mint Gold Coins: 1839-1909, commented: "It has long been claimed that an 1846/44-O overdate exists. In my opinion, such pieces are not overdates…" What, then, is under the final 6? Upon examination it appears that the logotype was shifted, and a repunching occurred. Reverse with O mintmark high. Pop 3; 2 finer, 1 in 63, 1in 64 (PCGS # 7743) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $10,638
Lot 4557		1847-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Well struck with plenty of luster still intact. Some faint hairlines in the area behind the hair bun (close to the rim dentils and therefore half-hidden by the stars). Excellent satiny texture covers Liberty while the main devices are well made, including the major portion of the eagle. Only the shield border seems to lack strength. Brilliant and attractive for the grade. Mintage of only 15,784. Pop 40; 17 finer (PCGS # 7746) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 4558		1848-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. Very well struck in natural pale yellow gold. Subdue mint luster with very clean surfaces for the grade. The sharpness is immediately evident in the hair waves, the coronet, all stars (not just some stars), and a vastly improved eagle. Compare with other D-mint strikes where often the eagle is poorly defined. With choice surfaces and medium to bright gold color the coin presents a showy elegance. Curiously, 1848-D is one issue that tends to come with comparatively fine eye appeal. That makes it an excellent nominee for a type set. Only 13,771 struck. Pop 4; 20 finer, 7 in 61, 8 in 62, 5 in 63 (PCGS # 7751) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 4559		1850-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Only 9,148 struck. Lightly toned. It is a fact that the 1850-C is generally regarded as the second most common C-mint quarter eagle from the 1850s. However, what is also true is that the issue becomes increasingly scarce in the higher grades with precious few Mint States known. The peripheral details on this handsome coin are much sharper than average, which makes it an example that is strongly struck. Some of the interior devices show characteristic softness, noticeable at the eagle's feathers and talons, but it is important not to overlook the fact that the reverse die used here was only activated for a portion of the '50-C production and was its first and only usage. A slight green-gold patina cover the very lightly abraded surface luster for an acceptably high grade. Pop 14; 3 finer, 2 in 62, 1 in 63 (PCGS # 7756) . Estimated Value $13,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 4560		1850-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Nice golden toning. Only 12,148 struck. NGC holder 294920-003. The reverse die was used to strike all Dahlonega quarter eagles produced from 1850 through the end of the denomination in 1859. This is one of the more available Dahlonega quarter eagle from the 1850s with perhaps 125-150 pieces known. Mint States are necessarily extremely rare due to the distance in time from when it was current. On the obverse, there is minor weakness above the ear, while the reverse displays a dash of soft detail on the eagle's legs. Both sides include some minor weakness on the denticles, as typically found on this date. A number of shallow ticks can be seen in the obverse fields, but the reverse is cleaner and approaches Choice condition. It does not appear that this coin has ever been cleaned nor does it have any of the mint-made defects often found on 1850-D quarter eagles. Frosty luster expresses itself boldly on both sides, but is obscured by the saturated toning on the obverse. (Most 1850-D quarter eagles have poor luster.) To sum things up, the coin is nicely struck coin with acceptable luster and surfaces. Originally purchased from Robert L. Hughes, no prior pedigree information is available. This is the plate coin in the second edition of Doug Winter's book and is listed in the current Condition Census as tied with a small number of other coins as the third finest known.Pop 14; 2 finer, 1 in 62, 1 in 63 (PCGS # 7757) . Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 4561		1851-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. NGC holder 5912750-004. A hint of light orange toning. A crisp strike. Slightly Prooflike obverse. One of the very few Mint States reported. In the overall landscape of Charlotte and Dahlonega Mint gold rarities, par for the course is apt to be Very Fine or the occasional Extremely Fine piece. When truly great collections are formed, then About Uncirculated examples come onto the market, plus the very occasional Mint State. With this sale we are pleased to observe that all conventional "standards" are thrown out the window since pieces representing several decades of connoisseurship are being brought to the market. This lovely 1851-C is a prime example. A connoisseur's dream come true! Walter Breen, an authority on the series, reported that of three pairs of dies made available for the coinage this year, just one pair is known to have been used. The date logotype is lightly impressed into die and placed far left, with tip of 1 overlapping the neck truncation. The reverse has the C mintmark high and overlapping the claw (mintmarks were added to the dies after the main device was completed). A feather vein touches lower right of C, below the opening, indicating a particularly high position. Only 14,923 coins minted. Pop 8; 2 finer in 62. (PCGS # 7760) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 4562		1852-O $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. A nice full strike for this issue with a mintage of 140,000. Pop 103; 30 finer (PCGS # 7766) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 4563		1853 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. A lustrous golden-orange beauty whose surface originality is plainly evident. Pop 95; 77 finer (PCGS # 7767) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,121
Lot 4564		1854-D $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Mostly well struck and ablaze with lovely sunset golden-orange luster. A rare coin, more so in this lofty grade. Most examples of this extremely low mintage issue were poorly produced. This beauty is the exception. Only 1,760 minted. Pop 7; 4 finer, 2 in 61, 2 in 62 (PCGS # 7771) . Die finishing marks below the date and elsewhere. Date deeply sunk into working die. Positioned high and into the truncation. On the reverse the upper part of the mintmark is occupied by part of the tailfeather. This same die was employed earlier in 1852 and 1853. Estimated Value $16,000 - 17,000. Ex: Ashland City Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 4565		1856 $2.50 Liberty. ANACS graded AU-55. Nice light golden toning associated with a great deal of original luster (PCGS # 7777) . Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $230
Lot 4566		1856-O $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58 CAC approved. A nice full struck with mint luster still evident, untoned. Small mark by 11th star. Choice and desirable. A total of 21,100 were struck. Pop 44; 14 finer (PCGS # 7780) . Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,875
Lot 4567		1856-S $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Light golden toning on both sides. A difficult proposition in this very pleasing grade, and this is certainly one of the top AU58s in existence. The strike is clear and complete. Some remaining satiny luster can be found on both sides and attractive shades of color. Few Mint States exist of the 1856-S and are priced a multiples of what this specimen will bring. An outstanding value. Pop 46; 27 finer, 8 in 60, 9 in 61, 9 in 62, 1 in 63 (PCGS # 7781) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,725
Lot 4568		1859-S $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Only 15,200 minted. Mostly untoned. Many areas of luster around the devices shining with a satiny afterglow; the largely mark-free surfaces of this coin give it two thumbs up. A flicker of warm golden color highlights both sides. Pop 29; 10 finer, 4 in 61, 4 in 62, 1 in 63, 1 in 65 (PCGS # 7790) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,990
Lot 4569		1860 $2.50 Liberty. Old reverse. PCGS graded MS-61. Well struck with lovely toning on both sides. Very respectable surfaces that are thoroughly frosted with keen-edged, gold luster spiraling outward from the centers. The 1860 Old Reverse Quarter Eagle lay undiscovered until the 1990s. As such, is the newest addition to the trio of rare Old Reverse issues from the 1859-1861 era. Pop 1; 7 finer, 3 in 62, 4 in 64 (PCGS # 97791) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,830
Lot 4570		A Pair of Liberty Quarter Eagles. Both Sharpness of VF-20. Consists of: 1861 and 1878. Cleaned. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $220 - 230. View details	Realized $299
Lot 4571		1868 $2.50 Liberty. VF-20. Only 3,600 pieces minted. Scarce P-mint issue (PCGS # 7807) . Estimated Value $140 - 150. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $288
Lot 4572		1875 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded Proof 63 Cameo PQ. CAC Approved, Old holder. A nice fresh golden example. Should be sent in for regrade of 1 to 2 points. Only 20 Proofs struck. The glorious brilliant surfaces gleam with mirror reflectivity while the devices are cameo frosted. There is a single area of toning below the 8th star that can be used to identify this unique individual. A what a splendid specimen, one of only 20 coined (probably more than this number include certified resubmissions)! In liberal terms, possibly as many as 12 to 15 Proofs exist in collections. The opportunity to acquire a coin of this rarity, importance, and stellar good looks can not be overemphasized, and we suggest a broadminded bid. Such classics never go out of style. Pop 1; 6 finer (PCGS # 7901) . Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $43,700
Lot 4573		1876 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Only 4,176 minted. Untoned and frosty. Centennial year, and a celebration of choice preservation in one of these low mintage issues. The devices are softly enveloped in luster from carefully struck dies. A few shallow marks occur on the reverse below S-OF in the upper right-hand quadrant (PCGS # 7824) . Estimated Value $2,600 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,485
Lot 4574		1881 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ. Lovely golden toning with prooflike surfaces. A few old hairlines on the surface including a couple by Liberty's nose. Old green holder. Key date. The 1881 (along with the low-mintage 1885) is one of the most fascinating dates in the series. Why so few made? What was the purpose, why not just save time and money and not strike any? Some point to the likelihood that the mint, in an effort to discourage speculators buying up all the Proofs each year and elbowing out genuine collectors, made a few hundred business strikes to pad the total mintage. As it is, only 640 business strike pieces were made in 1881. Pop 10; 27 finer (PCGS # 7833) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 4575		1895 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded Proof 66 Ultra Cameo. A blazing golden gem. Downright gorgeous field-to-device contrast is perhaps the first attribute that a viewer sees when gazing admiringly over both sides of this razor-sharp Gem. It is not the only feature. It is only one among many. E pluribus unum. Bright, rich, resonating golden color is also a commendable trait, as are needle sharp stars and hair curls. There is not a single tarnish spot or injury that would call into question the assigned grade, instead we find many positive qualities. We hope the next owner will include it in a landmark collection of rare Proofs. The mintage of Proof quarter eagles this year is 119 pieces -- a figure that is near the average for Proofs in the Liberty series in the 1890s to 1900s. Pop 8; 10 finer, 3 in 66 star, 4 in 67, 2 in 67 star, 1 in 68 star (PCGS # 7921) . Estimated Value $17,000 - 19,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $25,875
Lot 4576		1904 $2.50 Liberty. MS-63. We note a moderate reverse scratch to the left of the eagle's wing (PCGS # 7856) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $300
Lot 4577		1905 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-64. Mostly untoned and well struck, dancing with frosty allure. There is a small copper alloy spot at the 4th star and a few others (though faint) on the reverse (PCGS # 7857) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,050. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,265
Lot 4578		1905 $2.50 Liberty. Sharpness of MS-60. Lightly cleaned, leaving behind some light hairlines (PCGS # 7857) . Estimated Value $190 - 200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $196
Lot 4579		1906 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. With a limited Proof offering, the 1906 is an understandably scarce when carefully preserved. The Proofs this year may or may not have light satin devices. This is just such an example, gently cameo and thereby proclaiming the Proof status. The fields are deep and reflective. There is a lovely orange-peel glow to them. The devices are sharper than anything found on a business strike coin. Best of all, neither side shows anything other than needle-point striking detail. A lovely example that would serve as a centerpiece in any collection of 19th century Proof gold. Only 160 proofs struck. Pop 10; 35 finer, 14 in 66, 15 in 67, 4 in 67 star, 2 in 68 (PCGS # 7932) . Estimated Value $13,000 - 14,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $13,800
Lot 4580		1906 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. A very choice example that displays lovely natural golden toning with hints of olive (PCGS # 7858) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,050. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208
Lot 4581		1906 $2.50 Liberty. MS-60 Plus. Lustrous (PCGS # 7858) . Estimated Value $270 - 290. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $253
Lot 4582		1907 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. A nice bright example.A thrilling coin, indeed, of this always-popular Liberty Head Type. This exceptional coin is untoned and very nicely struck, including the key features like the stars, the hair and coronet, and the eagle's feathers. One would be hard put to find a more truly beautiful gem specimen of a popular quarter eagle with not even a smidgen coppery stains. Pop 319: 103 finer; 2 in 66 Star; 86 in 67; 11 in 67 Star; 4 in 68. (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,530
Lot 4583		1908 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. Housed in an old green holder. Lovely golden toning. A choice example of this first-year date, the fields being matte and lustrous, the designs boldly struck and well detailed (PCGS # 7939) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208
Lot 4584		1908 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. Lovely golden toning. Full frosty allure from both sides, with sharp detail in the bonnet and eagle feathers (PCGS # 7939) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,064
Lot 4585		1908 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Rich golden toning. A frosty coin. Old green holder (PCGS # 7939) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 4586		1909 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Well struck with nice even toning. Housed in an old green holder. Untamed golden luster on a nice example free of any tarnish. Sharp detail definition, especially to the all-important area at the bonnet feathers and ruffled band (PCGS # 7940) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,530
Lot 4587		1909 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. CAC Approved. Golden toning. Both sides are choice with luster (PCGS # 7940) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,013
Lot 4588		1909 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Lovely orange and golden toning with only a slight graze in the frost on the two lowest headdress feathers (PCGS # 7940) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,725
Lot 4589		1910 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-63. Nice golden toning. Bright with canary-gold color and some warm peach-orange toning, both sides exhibit ample frosty luster with an almost total absence of marks (PCGS # 7941) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold

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