Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 8

Coin and Currency Auction

Quarters

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1615		1796 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. . B-2. Sharpness of AU-50 but buffed, cleaned and not original. The surfaces of this have been stripped, buffed and not yet retoned. We note a small area in the right obverse field where something has been buffed out, and the coin was harshly cleaned leaving the surfaces rough and hairlined. Nevertheless, this coin retains most of its original device detail and could certainly be improved by an expert in toning. Clearly this is not a coin you want to experiment on, someone has already done that, and not that successfully we note. An important and rare type coin in any grade, especially this nice, and certain to be improved before it is resold. The head on the eagle is weak as nearly always seen. Minor adjustment marks on the rims, hidden by the cleaning. A couple of shallow rim marks are noted on both sides. Far better than we make it sound, but leave this one to the experts. Estimated Value $7,500-UP. View details	Unsold
Lot 1616		1804 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. . B-1. NGC graded Good-4. With full rims on the obverse, and most of the reverse, with the lower rims worn into the tops of the lettering. A tough date to find. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details	Realized $1,323
Lot 1617		1806/5 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. . B-1. NGC graded VG-8. Steel gray in color and there are some minor surface scratches. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details	Realized $230
Lot 1618		1819 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. Small 9. . B-3. AU-55. Antique gray toning ranging from light at the centers to dark at the edges. A few dull scrapes in the left obverse field. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 1619		1819 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. Small 9. . B-3C. MS-60. Choice antique blue and gold toning around the periphery, and silvery gray at the centers. Sharply struck and a beautiful coin in every way. Several minor die cracks, including one up through the first 1 in the date, another in from the eleventh star, and one on the reverse up through the 5 in the denomination. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. From Superior Stamp & Coin's Jascha Heifetz Sale, 10/89, lot 1463. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 1620		1821 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. . B-3. Sharpness of AU-50 but rim filed. Most of the reverse rim has been filed off, down past the dentils. Inspection recommended, as the coin looks fine otherwise, and many would scarcely notice the careful work done. Most likely the coin was briefly mounted or had numerous rim marks, and these were removed by careful filing. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details	Unsold
Lot 1621		1825/4 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. . B-3. NGC graded AU-53. With delicate rose tones and antique gray on both sides. One long pin scratch through the central reverse, but well struck and appealing for its colors. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 1622		1827. Restrike. NGC graded Proof 64 Restrike. Straight base of the 2 in 25¢ on the reverse. Struck from the original 1827/3 quarter obverse die paired with a reverse that had been used to coin 1819 quarters. Both dies exhibit extensive rust, and it is believed that these were struck some years later, perhaps 1850 or 1860, possibly in the Philadelphia Mint where the original dies were stored. Curiously, three examples exist of this restrike die pairing which show minimal die rust, clearly showing that there was significant time between the first restrikes and the second. The surfaces of the coin are toned a deep bluish gray with dark rose colors on Liberty. Moderate hairlines are noted in the fields, covered over well by the toning. Similar toning and quality on the reverse, with blue and sunset gold shades in the lettering and crossing hairlines in the fields. A light die crack extends from the rim through the right side of the U of UNITED into the eagles wing. The reverse die has been lapped to reduce the extensive rust, quite a bit of which still shows. The D of UNITED is cut very low into the die. In the NGC Population Report, only three have been graded as such, with four graded higher. Similar numbers at PCGS, with just two graded as PF-64, and two graded higher, making this in the top dozen known of perhaps 20 in all. Long reported that around a dozen were known, which may still be true when one considers how many rare coins are broken and out and resubmitted to various grading services while shopping for the highest grade, and most market value. This skews the Population Reports and makes pedigree tracing difficult at best. We do note a small tick mark on Liberty just in front of her curl which rests on her shoulder. There is also a minor dent on the left side of the horizontal shield lines, where the centering dot normally would be. The strike is sharp on the central devices, while most of the stars only show parts of their central radial lines. As noted, the reverse die was lapped making the devices thin and shallow, while the rust is extensive, appearing as raised lumps in the fields and on some of the devices. Normally dies are stored in a heavy coating of grease, which slows or prevents this type of rust from occurring. On the earlier restrikes, planchets show overstriking. Not so here, no traces of undertype could be found, and the rim could not be examined as it is currently in a slab. In NGC holder #577063-001. Estimated Value $50,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1623		1838 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. . B-1. AU-55. Light hairlines from a cleaning, and now toned a light gold color. Sharply struck and otherwise well preserved. Estimated Value $425 - 475. View details	Unsold
Lot 1624		1843 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. MS-60 Plus. This one has some surface problems on the obverse, which appears a bit rough. Medium gray toning on the obverse, blotchy colors on the reverse. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Unsold
Lot 1625		1844-O Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Sharpness of EF-40 but holed and repaired. Holed and repaired at 12 o'clock on the obverse, with another attempted hole through the O of OF on the reverse. Minor scratches, and decent in appearance. Estimated Value $40 - 50. View details	Realized $40
Lot 1626		1850 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. A few scattered marks on each side, but toned with beautiful blue around the periphery which fades to golden russet at the centers. Eye appealing. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details	Realized $1,725
Lot 1627		1853 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Arrows and rays. PCGS graded MS-64. A satiny white coin that has appealing luster and is well struck on the devices. As with most of these, the obverse die shows cracks through the arrow heads to Liberty. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,565
Lot 1628		1853 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Arrows and rays. NGC graded MS-63. Untoned and flashy, without a breath of toning or serious contact marks. Choice and well struck, perfect for the type collector. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 1629		1858 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Includes: 1858, 1877-S, 1892-O, 1899-S and 1927-S whizzed. Grades from Good to Very Good. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $20 - 30. View details	Realized $46
Lot 1630		1861 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Proof 63. Rose to blue toning on the obverse, deep blue on the reverse. Watery mirror fields that show the usual hairlines and appealing. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details	Realized $920
Lot 1631		1861 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. AU-58. Sharply impressed by the dies, and well preserved since that time. Light golden toning on both sides over frosty luster. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Realized $173
Lot 1632		1862 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. ANACS graded Proof 64. Only 430 struck in proof, this obviously one of the better ones to come down to us today. Essentially untoned, the surfaces show few signs of handling and just the faintest hairlines. The devices are nicely frosted, and the coin is overall very appealing. The Philadelphia Mint had just begun to strike proofs on a regular basis when the Civil War began, don't forget this coin was struck soon after those hostilities began. It has survived better than anyone else the last 139 years! A sparkling near gem proof. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details	Unsold
Lot 1633		1864-S. NGC graded MS-64. As Walter Breen stated in his 1988 Encyclopedia, "Prohibitively rare Unc." under 1864-S. That is absolutely correct, only 3 coins have been graded as mint state (at most) by NGC and PCGS. First, the Eliasberg coin, graded MS-66 by Bowers and Merena in that sale, now graded MS-68 by NGC is far and away the finest known. Next is this coin, as MS-64, nearly a full gem and a beautiful coin in all respects. Next is a coin graded MS-63 by PCGS (perhaps this coin?) which we haven't seen. There are no other mint state coins reported. Furthermore, there is only one coin graded AU-55 by each service, and only a single coin beneath that grading EF-40. Perhaps that will give the numismatist some idea of just how rare this date is in high grade. Apparently most of the original mintage was lost, melted or spent down to very low grades. There simply are very few survivors in any grade above Very Fine. To secure a mint state example may take years, perhaps a lifetime before one turns up. Thus, we implore you to consider buying this coin if you think you will ever want to own it. Once it is sold, it may be gone for decades. This one is sharply struck, and has lovely gray toning on both sides, and flashy luster. Trivial handling marks on both sides, none deep or offensive and this is a beautiful example of this nearly impossible date to locate. Estimated Value $17,500-UP. View details	Realized $21,850
Lot 1634		1869 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63. Bright and untoned with steel gray fields and frosty white devices. Minor hairlines in the fields, as always. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $460
Lot 1635		1871 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. ANACS graded MS-62. Satiny luster and well struck, there is some gold toning on the rims. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $380
Lot 1636		1873 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Arrows. NGC graded Proof 67. Brilliant at the centers with blazing frost and changing to gold and blue at the periphery. Only 540 were struck for the year, and an important type coin with the arrows at date. These arrows were added to announce to the public that the silver content had actually increased slightly in 1873. One of the finest graded by either service, a total of just 4 have been graded this high by either service! Don't wait for a better one, they don't exist. Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000. From Bowers and Merena's Eliasberg Sale, April 1997, lot 1504. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1637		1874 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Arrows. PCGS graded MS-65. A golden toned gem that boasts mint fresh luster and undiminished fields and devices. One of only 6 so graded by PCGS, with a single coin graded higher of this important type date. This one won't be a bargain, but it will always be worth a strong price because of its clean and appealing surfaces. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,830
Lot 1638		1874 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Arrows. NGC graded MS-64. A high end coin for the grade, this one boasts vibrant luster and well struck devices. There is a touch of gold toning around the rims, but this coin is mostly white. Rare as a type coin, the with arrows obverse was only made for a short time. Decidedly few marks, and this coin could easily be called a gem. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. View details	Unsold
Lot 1639		1879 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. This bright and flashy gem has delicate gold toning around the rims in flecks, with frosted devices. A glass will locate minor hairlines, but almost no signs of contact from other coins. A beauty in every regard. This is a scarce date, and seldom offered this nice. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,351
Lot 1640		1881 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. Mostly white in color with a whisper of toning here and there. Examination will note a few stray lines on Liberty, although this coin appears to be a gem. Well frosted and mirrored. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details	Realized $719
Lot 1641		1883 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65. Snow white devices provide excellent contrast over the mirror fields. This one remains untoned, and gems of this date are rare. A loupe will locate some trivial hairlines in the fields. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 1642		1883 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 64. Deep blue gray in color with light yellow around the rims. Reflective mirrors and not all that contrasted for a proof. Probably cleaned and retoned years ago, but done nicely. A scarce date. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $748
Lot 1643		1885 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65. Light golden toning around the rims, with some hazy areas on the upper reverse. Sharply impressed, and scarce in this grade. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details	Realized $1,553
Lot 1644		1886 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65. Only 886 struck, few of which remain in full gem condition like this wonderful proof coin. Deep frost on the devices and with excellent mirror fields. Delicate gold toning around the edges of the obverse, a bit more on the reverse. Stunning quality. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details	Realized $1,610
Lot 1645		1888 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63. Bright and untoned, this one has typical hairlines in the fields. Deep frost on the devices. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $460
Lot 1646		1891 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. MS-64. We note that both the obverse and reverse die show clash marks. Excellent luster and with a whisper of toning starting to form. Well preserved. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1647		1891 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. MS-60. With delicate gold toning on the right side of the obverse, but generally untoned and quite flashy. Sharply impressed by the dies. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $173
Lot 1648		1896-S Barber Quarter Dollar. VF-20. With steel gray highlights, and a bit darker in the fields. The key date of the series, with a very low mintage, only 188,039 struck, most of which were just plain worn out. Not so here, the strike is good and the devices retain most of the details imparted by the dies. Full LIBERTY on the headband. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details	Realized $1,093
Lot 1649		1898 Barber Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66. Lightly toned and with excellent contrast on both sides. Only 27 graded as such, with 30 graded higher in various proof grades. One of the better years for type collectors, most have this excellent contrast and superb colors. Lightly toned around the periphery with gold to rose, and a headlight at the center. Estimated Value $1,700 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,105
Lot 1650		1898 Barber Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65. Blast white in color and with great contrast for the date. A gem in every way. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,350. View details	Unsold
Lot 1651		1898 Barber Quarter Dollar. MS-65. Bright sunset gold toning on the obverse, frosty and white on the reverse. Worth a look. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 1652		1898-S Barber Quarter Dollar. MS-60. Cleaned with ever present hairlines on the surfaces. Nicely retoned with appealing shades on both sides. Estimated Value $80 - 120. View details	Unsold
Lot 1653		1900-O Barber Quarter Dollar. ANACS graded MS-62. Rather dull gray in color, but nice surfaces beneath. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $391
Lot 1654		1901 Barber Quarter Dollar. PCI graded Proof 64. This one has a few hairlines and a hint of shadowy staining near the devices. Deeply frosted and with good contrast. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $391
Lot 1655		1901 Barber Quarter Dollar. Proof 60 plus. Nice gray in color and with moderate hairlines in the fields. Estimated Value $290 - 325. View details	Unsold
Lot 1656		1902 Barber Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 65. This one has brownish toning on both sides over the blazing mirror fields and frosted devices. Naturally all is sharp and well preserved, and this coin boasts everything one has come to expect from an NGC gem. Only 777 struck in proof. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. View details	Realized $1,035
Lot 1657		1903 Barber Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66. A splendid gem proof that has a touch of toning on Liberty's cap and surrounding rims. Frosty and white on Liberty's cheek, and free of all but microscopic handling ticks. Abundant eye appeal and pristine in every regard. Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. View details	Realized $1,898
Lot 1658		1903 Barber Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 66. Untoned and very bright, with knee-deep frost on the devices and highly reflective fields. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details	Realized $1,725
Lot 1659		1904 Barber Quarter Dollar. Proof 64. Struck in the reflective style as are all proofs of this year from Philadelphia, the contrast is reduced in appearance. Nice surfaces and free of the usual problems. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 1660		1904 Barber Quarter Dollar. Proof 63. Delicate gold toning on both sides and a lovely example of this date. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $460
Lot 1661		1906 Barber Quarter Dollar. Proof 63. Lovely antique gray toning on both sides, but examination reveals moderate hairlines, as expected for the grade. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $414
Lot 1662		1911 Barber Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 65. A gem that boasts great contrast between the frosty devices and mirrored fields, with only minor hairlines keeping it from virtual perfection. This is a beauty. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. View details	Unsold
Lot 1663		1911 Barber Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-65 Premium Quality. A magnificent gem example of this date, the surfaces boast light tawny toning with hints of brilliant colors too. Boldly struck and with few signs of contact from handling. Excellent luster too. In an old style holder by NGC. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details	Realized $1,265
Lot 1664		1912 Barber Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66. Resplendent surfaces on this coin, with nary a mark or hairline to be found. All is toned with light gold shades mottled into the fields, with brighter frosty devices. A blazer and worthy of a supreme set. Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. View details	Realized $2,001

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