Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 84

January 25-28, 2015 Pre Long Beach

Barber Quarter Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1312		1893. NGC graded Proof 64. Well struck with a nice overlay of frost on the devices, although this is not noted by NGC as a Cameo. Both sides are sharply, if not fully defined with some spotty toning overall. There are no singularly mentionable distractions. An excellent second-year type candidate. Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $823
Lot 1313		1893. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. Well struck and deeply toned. The reverse is extremely beautiful with even dark toning upon sea-green cartwheel luster. Pop 72; 42 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 5604) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $447
Lot 1314		1894-S. PCGS graded MS-63. Well defined overall with good luster under a mottled coating of argent-gray and charcoal toning. A few small marks are seen with close examination. Pop 36; 80 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 5609) . Estimated Value $425 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $423
Lot 1315		1895-O. PCGS graded MS-62. Well struck and mostly untoned with partially reflective surfaces. Pop 18; 81 finer (PCGS # 5611) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $999
Lot 1316		1896-O. PCGS graded AU-55. A very desirable high grade example of this often-elusive issue, well-defined overall with just a trace of wear on the highpoints of the design elements. Essentially untoned with a couple of microscopic lines on the obverse. Pop 13; 51 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 5614) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $646
Lot 1317		1896-S. PCGS graded MS-65. While the 1896-S is perceived by most to be the least challenging of the "Big Three" Barber quarter issues to acquire, that perception holds true only for circulated pieces. The '96-S, despite a mintage over four times that of the 1913-S, is far more elusive than the later issue in Mint State grades. The 1913-S was known to be a low-mintage issue from the start, and as a result, collectors from the burgeoning numismatic population of the early 20th century saved numerous examples. By contrast, the 1896-S slipped unnoticed into circulation, and it was not until much later that the issue was recognized as a condition rarity. With only 10 Gems graded by PCGS and just one coin finer, an MS-66, the challenge of finding an MS-65 example is clear. A barely toned example with a certain reflective character in the fields on each side. The strike is simply fantastic with all details boldly impressed. Exceptional surfaces reveal only minimal imperfections, and the eye appeal is top of the line. A classic rarity, and a most desirable coin in Gem Mint State. Pop 10; 2 finer in 66. (PCGS # 5615) . Estimated Value $40,000 - 50,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1318		1898. NGC graded Proof 68 Ultra Cameo. CAC Approved. When studying the proof Barber quarter series, by far, the best produced and attractive issues are the 1896, 1897 and 1898. A survivor of the final issue, this Superb Gem proof, is one of the finest survivors among the 735 coins originally struck and demonstrates ample confirmation of that proposition. Many of the other survivors of this delivery are also quite well preserved, suggesting that much of the mintage found its way into the hands of dealers and collectors at the time rather than the general public. Both sides are silky smooth and temptingly close to literal perfection; there are no distracting blemishes or visible hairlines what-so-ever. A brilliant, glassy appearance is also displayed with a profound contrasting quality. A stellar quality proof type candidate that would serve with distinction in the finest cabinet. Pop 14; 12 finer at NGC. Estimated Value $14,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1319		1898. PCGS graded MS-64. This is a deeply toned example whose surfaces reveal gray-lilac, sea-green and other colors. The underlying luster has a pleasing, frosty sheen. Well struck (PCGS # 5619) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $441
Lot 1320		1901-S. PCGS graded About Good-3. Smooth, even wear with a full rim showing on the obverse. The reverse rim has worn well into the tops of the legend, as usually happens on well circulated '01-S quarters. This key date issue is in demand in all grades from AG to BU. The S mintmark is complete and clear, as are the digits of the date. Pleasing for the modest grade (PCGS # 5630) . Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1321		1902-O. PCGS graded MS-62. Bright and frosty with just a hint of natural patina in the crevices of the design. This one exhibits an especially sharp strike for a New Orleans-mint issue. Pop 8; 55 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 5632) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $470
Lot 1322		1904-O. PCGS graded MS-66. This originally and carefully preserved Gem is enhanced by stunning copper-gold iridescence on the obverse that appears to drift toward the rims. The reverse exhibits multicolored iridescence including green, gray, gold, and a hint of crimson at the rim. The overall strike is quite sharp by New Orleans Mint standards, and only on the stars along the upper-right obverse border do we see mentionable softness of detail. Satiny and smooth, a solidly graded Gem from an issue that is seldom offered any finer than MS-65. Pop 12; 4 finer, 1 in 66+, 2 in 67, 1 in 67+. (PCGS # 5638) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1323		1906-O. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck and especially lustrous for a New Orleans-minted product. Deep reddish-golden color surrounds most border areas. Pop 42; 66 finer, 34 in 65, 24 in 66, 2 in 66+, 6 in 67. (PCGS # 5644) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $705
Lot 1324		1907. PCGS graded Proof 68. CAC Approved. A richly toned specimen with a mixed palette of deep red-orange, sea-blue, and gold on the obverse; the reverse exhibits various shades of purple, navy-blue, lilac, old-gold, and red. The underlying surfaces are deeply mirrored and essentially perfect with no marks or hairlines. For pedigree purposes, a couple of dark spots are mentioned at the upper portions of Liberty's head, however, these hardly detract from the glowing colorations. A treat to the eye, especially to those who appreciate vividly toned proofs of the series. One of only 575 proofs produced, the sixth lowest proof production in the Barber quarter series. Tied for finest graded with just one other by PCGS. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS. Nice rainbow toning (PCGS # 5693) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,813
Lot 1325		1910-D. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty surfaces are accented with hints of natural russet patina. A small rim nick is noted at 12 o'clock on the obverse. Pop 11; 66 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 5658) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $564
Lot 1326		1913. PCGS graded Proof 64. The well-struck surfaces reveal myriad iridescent colorations with cobalt-blue prevailing. Near-Gem quality. Only 613 proofs were minted in 1913. Pop 45; 72 finer (PCGS # 5699) . Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $893
Lot 1327		1913-S. PCGS graded G Details, Scratch. Near full rim details show on each side of this well worn, key date example. As noted by PCGS, a curving scratch is seen on the obverse. Partially toned at the rims. Only 40,000 pieces were struck (PCGS # 5666) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $823
Lot 1328		1915. PCGS graded MS-66. A fully lustrous, virtually untoned Gem example that most will find extremely appealing. The obverse is snow-white and well defined with just a couple of microscopic marks, the reverse is lightly toned and appears perhaps a grade finer. A lovely high-end survivor from the penultimate year of the Barber design. Pop 18; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 5670) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,528
Lot 1329		1916-D. NGC graded MS-66. A nice white coin. Pop 56; 22 finer at NGC. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold