Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 91

June 2016 Pre-Long Beach

Standing Liberty Quarter Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 946		1916 Liberty Standing 25C PCGS MS65 FH. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Head. Popular key date and very frosty with abundant luster throughout. The strike is unusually sharp for this first year of issue, and colectors have always sought out these Full Head examples when they are available. there is a hint of gold tone on both side of this elegant gem. The surfaces are exceptionally clean and attractive, and hours of enjoyable time will be spent by the future owner of MacNeil's fantastic design. These new Standing Liberty quarters were designed and approved in 1916, but production wasn't expected until 1917. However, on the 25th year of Barber coin production, the first allowable year for a change as required, the Mint went forward and started striking 1916 Standing Librety quarters. However, these were initiated until the final two weeks in December. Only 52,000 pieces were struck before production began on 1917 quarters. Both the 1916 and initial 1917 quarters were released at the same time in large batches. Few noticed the 1916 issue, and little fanfare came forth, so saving any of the 1916 quarters was strickly a random event. Of course, as soon as they beautiful coins were released the nakedness of Liberty's breast found great offense in the ever puritanical Amercian population, and demand for a more modest design rang out. Soon Librety was properly covered over in a chain mail frock, and no longer exposing herself to the narrow minded. Pop 75; 26 finer (PCGS # 5705) Estimated Value $24,000 - 25,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 947		1916 Liberty Standing 25C NGC MS63. NGC graded MS-63. Lovely blue and golden toning on both sides. The head is almost full. Popular key date. Only 52,000 struck all of which were released with a much larger batch of 1917 Type I quarters. Hence these tended to be overlooked by the public, who promptly saved the 1917 quarters as the first of their kind. The 1916 quarters have a slightly different shape to Liberty's gown just above the date, and these can be identified even if the date is worn smooth. Finding a choice example like this requires by patience and numismatic fortitude. Pop 54; 95 finer at NGC. Estimated Value $15,000 - 16,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 948		1917-S Liberty Standing 25C. Type 1 PCGS MS67 FH. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Head. A spectacular example of this popular San Francisco issue. The strike is bold throughout, including Liberty's head and all the bosses on the shield. Mostly bright silver but with handsome golden accents noted around the rims and devices. A loupe finds virtually no signs of handling, and the surfaces are miraculous in quality. The Type 1 quarters were only issued for a few months before the demand went out to change the design and cover Liberty's exposed breast. Sadly this was done and the Type 2 style was born. This coin is a true delight. Pop 13; 2 finer in 67+. (PCGS # 5711) Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 949		1917-S Liberty Standing 25C. Type 2 PCGS MS65. PCGS graded MS-65. CAC Approved. A blazing gem! Mostly white and frosty. Pop 77; 30 finer with 28 in 66, 2 in 66+. (PCGS # 5718) Estimated Value $850 - 900 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $911
Lot 950		1918/7-S Liberty Standing 25C PCGS F15. PCGS graded Fine-15. Popular key date. Lightly toned and the overdate feature is still sharp. A handsome example of this rare and desirable mint blunder (PCGS # 5726) Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,200 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,643
Lot 951		1923-S Liberty Standing 25C PCGS MS64. PCGS graded MS-64. Lovely golden toning on both sides. The head is ¾ full but the leaves just are not quite 100 percent. A desirable example of this tough San Francisco issue, and one which many date collectors lack as these are elusive and hard to find so attractive. Notice the frosty luster and delicate gold glaze on both sides, which combine to make this example highly appealing and desirable! (PCGS # 5744) Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 952		1924-S Liberty Standing 25C NGC MS65 FH. NGC graded MS-65 Full Head. A nice frosty white coin. A few reverse marks that blend well into the silver white patina, with a sharp strike that is worthy of consideration by any specialist. A scarce issue, especially at the gem grade level. Pop 36; 6 finer, 1 in 65+, 2 in 66, 3 in 67. Estimated Value $3,700 - 3,900 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 953		1926-D Liberty Standing 25C PCGS MS66. PCGS graded MS-66. Fully white coin. Pop 15; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 5756) Estimated Value $450 - 500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $541