Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 84

January 25-28, 2015 Pre Long Beach

Standing Liberty Quarter Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1330		1916. PCGS graded MS-64 Full Head PQ. The premier issue in the Standing Liberty quarter series, the 1916 was produced with a comparatively small mintage of just 52,000 pieces. It is thought these were struck as early as March 1916, but none were released to the public until January 1917. Survivors in all grades have long been coveted in numismatic circles, and even well-worn pieces seldom remain on the open market for long. In Mint State, the 1916 Standing Liberty quarter is a mainstay of advanced numismatic holdings, as well as a highlight of any high-quality collection built around this challenging 20th century silver series. This is a uniformly lustrous near-Gem with sharp-to-full striking detail in all areas of the design, including the important head detail of Miss Liberty (modeled by Dora Doscher). Satiny in sheen, with light, natural toning in golden-russet hues on each side. Even close inspection reveals few abrasions even for the MS-64 numeric grade. A highly collectible example of this conditionally scarce first year issue. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Pop 125; 100 finer (PCGS # 5705) . Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1331		1916. PCGS graded MS-64 Full Head. A notable Full Head example of the key-date 1916 Standing Liberty quarter, this piece is fully Choice in quality. There are no worrisome abrasions in evidence, and the strike is sharp including excellent definition, not only on Liberty's head, but the shield rivets and drapery. Highly lustrous, we note a light coating of natural patina that deepens toward the borders and is a bit deeper on the reverse. An important bidding opportunity for the advanced collector. Pop 125; 100 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 5705) . Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1332		1916. PCGS graded MS-64 Full Head. The winner of the Treasury Department's competition for a new quarter design in 1915 was Hermon A. MacNeil, whose brilliant standing Liberty motif is considered to be one of the true classics in U.S. numismatics. Using 22 year old model, Dora Doscher, for the obverse portrait of Liberty, the initial design of the standing Liberty quarter displayed, among other differences, an exposed right breast on Liberty. Subsequently, she became known as "the girl on the quarter" and lived a long life until 1970. Treasury Secretary William G. McAdoo (son-in-law of President Woodrow Wilson and a man who also had his sight set on the White House), fearing a scandal, gave into the wishes of the Society for the Suppression of Vice and ordered the design altered after only a few months in production. The coins struck from December 1916 through July 1917 display MacNeil's design in its most artistic, unmodified form. Numismatists now refer to this classic design as the Type One standing Liberty quarter. Although the Quarter was not legally slated for redesign until 1917, the Philadelphia Mint struck 52,000 of the new standing Liberty type between December 16 -- 31, 1916. The government did not release these coins until early the following year at the same time as the first 1917 Type One pieces. As a 20th century issue with such a limited original mintage, the 1916 is an undeniably popular coin at all levels of preservation, circulated or Mint State. Uncirculated examples are the most eagerly sought-after standing Liberty quarters in today's market, on a par in popularity with the elusive 1918/7-S. An important strike rarity, only 3% of the 1916 Standing Liberty quarters produced display Full Head definition such as this piece. This is an unquestionably original example of this first-year key date. Each side is richly toned, and differing shades are evident on each side. The obverse displays progressively deeper golden-russet toning toward the margin with cobalt-blue accents at the outermost area, while the reverse has a significant presence of sky-blue, lilac, and golden-brown that is somewhat deeper in ton at the outer rim. The strike is strong overall, not just on Liberty's head as designated by PCGS, and there are no mentionable marks on either side. Pop 125; 100 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 5705) . Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1333		1916. PCGS graded UNC Details, Cleaning. Well struck and untoned. A delightful coin that was probably cleaned years ago. Very pleasing and a candidate for regrading. Popular key date (PCGS # 5704) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,519
Lot 1334		1917. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Head PQ. CAC Approved. Lightly toned and highly lustrous, this lovely Gem displays an excellent strike with exceptionally smooth surfaces. Pastel-gold and pale-blue colorations decorate each side. A Gem example in all regards (PCGS # 5707) . Estimated Value $900 - 950. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $881
Lot 1335		1917. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Head. Sharp and frosty with attractive, natural patina over each side. Always a popular type featuring the first year design of the series (PCGS # 5707) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $793
Lot 1336		1917. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Head. CAC Approved. Fully lustrous with some deep original toning circling the rims on each side. One tiny mark is noted on Liberty's exposed breast. Toning enthusiasts will pay close attention to this lot (PCGS # 5707) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $823
Lot 1337		A pair of PCGS graded 1917 Standing Liberty Quarters. Consist of: 1917 Type 1, MS-63 Full Head; 1917 Type 2, MS-62 Full Head. Both housed in Old Green Holders. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details	Realized $823
Lot 1338		1917-D. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Head. The Standing Liberty quarter was "intended to typify in a measure the awakening interest of the country to its own protection," Mint Director von Engelken said at the time the coins first appeared early in 1917. In the new design, Liberty is shown a full-length figure, front view, with head turned toward the left, breast exposed, stepping forward to the gateway of the country. The left arm of the figure of Liberty is upraised, bearing the shield in the attitude of protection, from which the covering is being drawn. The right hand bears the olive branch of peace. This is an impressive example, both sides are so smooth as to be nearly in the Superb Gem category. Vibrant mint frost throughout, with an otherwise brilliant sheen overall. Easily among the most technically sound and visually appealing survivors of both the issue and the type. Pop 128; 28 finer, 6 in 66+, 21 in 67, 1 in 67+. (PCGS # 5709) . Estimated Value $2,100 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1339		1917-D. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-64 Full Head. CAC Approved. Sharply detailed throughout with attractive, natural toning. An excellent choice for either a type or date collection (PCGS # 5709) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $734
Lot 1340		1917-S. Type 1. NGC graded MS-65. This nicely lustrous Gem is impressive in both its physical quality and its aesthetic charm. The lightly toned surfaces radiate with bold cartwheel activity, and any mentionable marks are not seen. The overall eye appeal is substantial for the Gem grade assigned by NGC. Pop 93; 90 finer . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1341		1917-D. Type 2. PCGS graded MS-67. CAC Approved. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS. Tied for the finest graded at either service. (PCGS # 5716) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1342		1917-S. Type 2. PCGS graded MS-66+ PQ. CAC Approved. Otherwise brilliant snow-white surfaces, the obverse displays a small amount of golden-russet color. An impressive strike, although Liberty's head is just short of a "Full" designation, and a condition rarity at this high level. This is a coin that would grace any Standing Liberty quarter collection. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 5718) . Estimated Value $4,400 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1343		1920. NGC graded MS-67 Full Head. An outstanding example of this post-World War I quarter with a mintage that exceeded 27.6 million pieces. This example boasts absolute Full Head detail on Liberty, satiny silver-white surfaces with vibrant luster and a bold strike throughout. That powerful impression goes beyond the clear full head to include complete articulation on all of the rivets on the shield. For future identification, a single virtually invisible contact mark is located on the eagle's rear wing. Bold clash marks in the field near Liberty's shoulder are transference from the star and claws of the eagle. This piece is one of only four so certified at NGC, there are none finer. Pop 4; none finer at NGC. Tied for the finest graded by both services. Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,398
Lot 1344		1921. PCGS graded MS-67. Phenomenal quality and eye appeal for any date, but for a 1921 Standing Liberty, this is simply incredible quality. The strike is sharp, but not quite full as this one is barely missing a Full Head designation. In fact, we have seen examples with similar (or even less) detail receiving the coveted FH designation. All of the finer definition of the shield, drapery, toes and even the feathers is as crisp as one could hope to find. Both sides are essentially untoned, save for several small splotches of golden color on the reverse. Both 1s in the date are shaped like capital I's with broad width in their stature and surmounted by thinner yet tasteful serifs, resembling Greek columns. This style and numbering punch is unique to this particular issue and date in the Standing Liberty quarter series. Scrutiny of the surfaces finds all is in perfect harmony, with no mentionable handling marks or distracting specks or nicks to impair the majesty of the satin smooth luster. This represents the single finest certified by PCGS without the Full Head designation, and a prize worthy of the most advanced collection. Pop 1; none finer at both services. (PCGS # 5740) . Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1345		1924-D. NGC graded MS-67. Modestly toned surfaces, especially the reverse, with great luster and eye appeal. The strike is typical with minor weakness on Liberty's head and most of the usual areas that are seldom seen sharp. Trace softness shows on the three most challenged shield bosses, but after all this is a 1924-D, not one of the more sharply struck later issues. Even under high magnification this coin has great eye appeal, surface characteristics, and everything else desired. NGC Renaissance Label. Pop 37; 8 finer, 5 in 67 Star, 1 in 67+, 2 in 68. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1346		1926-S. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. CAC Approved. Nicely toned on the obverse. The head is 3/4 full. Pop 18; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 5758) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1347		1928-S. PCGS graded MS-65. CAC Approved. The lustrous surfaces are enhanced with mottled multicolored toning in attractive hues. Liberty's head is 3/4 full (PCGS # 5770) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $376
Lot 1348		1929-S. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Head PQ. CAC Approved. A boldly struck example of this San Francisco date which can easily be obtained at the Gem level with the desired Full Head designation. In Superb Gem grades, however, these become quite rare. A scant 13 specimens have earned their way to this lofty grade level, with none seen finer. Notice the depth of the luster that covers the obverse and reverse, which glows with fiery radiance. The strike is crisp and sharp for this type, with the desired definition on the three leaves of the branch Liberty holds. Lacking the usual bonanza of bagmarks that preside over most survivors, this unusually nice specimen is free of any mentionable distractions. An extraordinary coin for the specialist to long enjoy. Pop 13; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 5777) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,400
Lot 1349		1929-S. NGC graded MS-65 Full Head. Frosty and snow-white overall. A sharply detailed Gem with excellent detail on Liberty's head. Estimated Value $625 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold