Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 85

May 31-June 2, 2015 Pre Long Beach

Seated Liberty Quarter Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1190		1838. NGC graded MS-65. A frosty white gem. This is the first year the Gobrecht design was launched on the quarter dollar denomination, in fact the old style Capped Bust design was used for several months of 1838 while this new design was being made ready for production. Here is a glorious gem that offers satin luster throughout and a solid strike. The surfaces are free of distracting marks, and close examination finds little more than a couple of shallow ticks in the fields. Scarce and wholesome. Pop 5; 5 finer, 3 in 66, 1 in 66+, 1 in 67. Estimated Value $18,000 - 19,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $20,563
Lot 1191		1838. No Drapery. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice light toning on both sides. This is the first year of issue of the Liberty Seated quarter dollar, and these were struck soon after the last of the 1838 Capped Bust quarters were coined. While obtainable with patience at this grade level, finer examples are generally prohibitive for most collectors due to their rarity and the premiums they command. Here is one that offers strong visual appeal and excellent surfaces. Pop 24; 9 finer, 2 in 64+, 3 in 65, 3 in 66, 1 in 68. (PCGS # 5391) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,519
Lot 1192		1839. No Drapery. PCGS graded MS-63. Lightly toned with russet-gold around the devices, silver-gray in the fields. Impressive quality and appealing for the grade assigned. Pop 14; 18 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 5392) . Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,878
Lot 1193		1850. PCGS graded MS-64. A nice white coin. Notice the extra base of the 1 from the date on the rim below the primary date, a well known and highly collectible blunder seen on some 1850 quarters. This adds to the appeal of this scarce issue, a coin which is seldom found at the Choice or finer grade level. Pop 3; 2 finer, 1 in 65, 1 in 67. (PCGS # 5415) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,995
Lot 1194		1856. PCGS graded Proof 65. Boldly struck with nice rainbow toning that darkens at the periphery, brighter at the centers. The reverse die suffered a minor injury that extends up and below from the right wing of the eagle, below AM of AMERICA. All proofs of this date exhibit this feature, which was carefully polished out leaving the field somewhat uneven. This particular coin is the main example posted on CoinFacts for this date. An extremely rare early Proof issue. Only 30 examples were believed struck, possibly a few more. Pop 3; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 5552) . Estimated Value $13,000 - 14,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $11,750
Lot 1195		1856. PCGS graded Proof 64. Light even gold toning. A rare early proof that is seldom offered at all, and this is one of the finer examples known today. The fields are highly reflective and the surrounding devices show the expected mint frost. A rare and desirable format for this early proof Liberty Seated quarter dollar. Only 30 struck. Pop 8; 3 finer in 65. (PCGS # 5552) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,169
Lot 1196		1857. NGC graded MS-67. Lovely rainbow toning of deep russet and blue surrounds the rims while the centers are brighter and more vibrant with luster. Close examination fails to note more than a few trivial luster grazes, and the fields and devices are of outstanding quality. Notice too the strength of the strike, which defines every nuance of the obverse and reverse designs, right down to the talons on the eagle. Incredible quality like this will always be sought-after, especially on early coins of this pre-Civil War era. Pop 18; 5 finer, 2 in 67 Star, 1 in 67+, 1 in 68, 1 in 68 Star. Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,638
Lot 1197		1858. PCGS graded MS-65. CAC Approved. A hint of light blue tone. Pop 33; 14 finer, 1 in 65+, 12 in 66, 1 in 67. (PCGS # 5445) . Estimated Value $2,700 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,173
Lot 1198		1859. NGC graded Proof 65. Lovely lilac obverse toning while the reverse is blue. A condition rarity at the Gem grade and one of the finer surviving examples of this early Proof issue. The toning is simply stunning, and the strike is full and complete. An exceptional coin that will well represent this date or type in any advanced collection. Only 800 struck. Pop 21; 19 finer, 15 in 66, 3 in 67, 1 in 67 Star. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,348
Lot 1199		1861. PCGS graded MS-64. This crisply struck near-Gem is moderately toned overall, and exhibits pleasing, underlying luster. Minimally abraded, as befits the grade, with a very nice original appearance. Pop 99; 56 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 5454) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $646
Lot 1200		1865. NGC graded Proof 67. Lovely rainbow toning of blazing bright orange-russet and teal on the obverse, more blue and silver-gray on the reverse. Essentially perfect in terms of preservation, with no distracting lines or nicks, and elegant color which adds greatly to the overall appeal. A condition rarity at the superb grade, and virtually unobtainable finer. Only 500 struck. Pop 3; 2 finer in 68. Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,869
Lot 1201		1867. PCGS graded MS-64. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Nice golden toning that deepens to russet around the obverse rim, a bit lighter and more even on the reverse. The strike is bold throughout, and this example is tied for the finest certified by PCGS. The mintage was only 20,000 pieces, and collectors have a real challenge to find this date in any mint state grade, and high grade circulated examples are also difficult to secure. An important offering for the Liberty Seated quarter collctor. Pop 3; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 5470) . Estimated Value $10,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1202		1870. PCGS graded Proof 63. A stunning proof example with "Bull's Eye" toning on both sides. Only 1,000 struck. Pop 37; 50 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 5569) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1203		1871. PCGS graded MS-65. Untoned and frosty. Although the mintage climbed to 118,200 pieces for the year, the highest Liberty Seated quarter production since the Civil War ended, not many were saved, and today collectors wait for just the right coin to appear before securing this date for their collections. Tied with a couple of others as the third finest seen by PCGS, which properly records the rarity of this date and mint in Gem condition. Don't miss out if you have been seeking a splendid, appealing example. Pop 3; 2 finer, 1 in 67+, 1 in 68. (PCGS # 5478) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,875
Lot 1204		1871. PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo. Intense rainbow toning of deep aqua blue around the rims that fades to russet-gold in the fields and over the central devices. One of the finest Cameo examples seen by PCGS and a coin of incredible quality and exceptional eye appeal. Only 960 struck. Pop 3; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 85570) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,756
Lot 1205		1873. Arrows. NGC graded MS-65. Fully white gem. Pop 10; 4 finer in 66. Estimated Value $2,900 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,290
Lot 1206		1874. Arrows. NGC graded Proof 66. Incredible rich aqua-blue and central russet-gold toning graces both the obverse and reverse. The reflective mirror fields show virtual perfection in terms of handling as there are no distracting marks. Furthermore the frosted devices are also well preserved in order to be awarded such a lofty grade from NGC, and as such this is one of the finer examples known of this popular type and date issue. Only 700 struck. Pop 26; 6 finer, 5 in 67, 1 in 68 Star. Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,344
Lot 1207		1874. Arrows. NGC graded Proof 65. Lovely blue and purple toning which is absolutely resplendent when examined. The Arrows were added to quarters in early 1873 to signify a minor adjustment to the planchet weight, and the Arrows were removed from future dies starting in 1875. Thus a short-lived two year type coin was created for collectors with the Arrows flanking the date. Furthermore, at the Gem grade level, precious few survive and collector demand for a coin like this will always be strong, especially given its colorful toning over Gem reflective surfaces. Only 700 struck. Pop 40; 32 finer, 26 in 66, 5 in 67, 1 in 68 Star. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,405
Lot 1208		1875. PCGS graded Proof 65 PQ. CAC Approved. Lovely blue and gold toning. Only 700 struck. Pop 10; 4 finer in 66. (PCGS # 5576) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,998
Lot 1209		1876. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. CAC Approved. Lovely light gold and blue toning. Pop 21; 10 finer, 2 in 66+, 7 in 67, 1 in 67+. (PCGS # 5501) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,938
Lot 1210		1878. PCGS graded MS-63. This coin's powerful impression leaves no detail incomplete. Moderately toned and lustrous, one tiny mark is mentioned on Liberty's cheek. Pop 21; 38 finer, 19 in 64, 9 in 65, 9 in 66, 1 in 66+ (PCGS # 5508) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $411
Lot 1211		1881. ANACS graded Proof 62. Lovely rainbow toning. Only 975 struck. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $541
Lot 1212		1882. PCGS graded Proof 66. Nice rainbow toning. Only 1,100 struck. Pop 18; 12 finer, 1 in 66+, 11 in 67. (PCGS # 5583) . Estimated Value $2,100 - 2,200. Ex Eliasberg Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,468
Lot 1213		1883. NGC graded Proof 65. A golden beauty with intense mirror surfaces. The reverse exhibits golden and violet iridescence. Only 1,039 struck. Pop 48; 48 finer at NGC. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1214		1885. NGC graded Proof 67 Ultra Cameo. Fully white and boldly struck. While the Superb quality of the surfaces is already memorable and one of the finest seen of this scarce Proof issue, it is the Ultra Cameo contrast which propels this coin into the extraordinary category. Only a few examples of these early Proofs offer such strong contrast of the devices against the reflective fields. Any collector lucky enough to obtain an Ultra Cameo Proof as designated on this coin, will have a lifetime of enjoyment. Only 930 struck. Pop 3; 1 finer in 68. Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,931
Lot 1215		1886. PCGS graded Proof 67 Deep Cameo. The white-on-black contrast on this Superb Gem proof 1886 Seated quarter is comparable in quality to the presently issued Deep Cameo proofs. The surfaces are brilliant snow-white throughout and practically pristine, with an unimprovable strike. A tiny mint-made lintmark to the upper left of the date provides the only pedigree marker. A low-mintage issue for both business strikes and proofs, 5,000 of the former, 886 of the latter. Pop 6; 1 finer in 68. (PCGS # 95587) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $10,281