Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 10

Coin and Currency Auction

Early Quarters

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 556		1815 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. . B-1. NGC graded MS-66. A magnificent coin that is a no nonsense gem at a glance, with stunning royal gold toning fading to darker blue at the rims. Bright luster in the fields, and free of all but the most trivial hairlines. Deeper shades on the reverse, with blazing sunset shades at the centers, and deep regal blues at the edges. One rim tap above the IC of AMERICA is noted for accuracy. Only 4 graded this high by NGC, and one other this high by PCGS, with a single coin graded higher by both services. Therefore, this is certainly one of the finest known of the date, and no doubt one of the most beautiful too. Bid accordingly. Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $17,250
Lot 557		1834 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. The 1834 is pretty nice, and the scratches scarcely warrant mention. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details	Realized $98
Lot 558		1837 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. AU-50. Cleaned and starting to retone, with nice details on the devices. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Realized $391
Lot 559		1842-O Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Large date. This includes 1842-O Large Date, PCI graded VF-35; 1847 Doubled Die Reverse, repunched 47, PCI graded F-15 with Environmental Damage and 1876-S Breen-4085 ANACS graded EF-45. Each should be inspected, the 1847 is noted as "very rare" in Breen, and the 1876-S has some spots on the reverse. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details	Realized $92
Lot 560		1853 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Recut date, no arrows or rays. NGC graded MS-67. Bright white and lustrous with abundant mint flash throughout. The fields and surfaces show virtually no signs of handling, and this is a certainty as there is no toning for marks and ticks to hide behind. One tiny gold spot above the R in QUAR on the reverse. Boldly struck by the dies, with full radial lines on the stars, and deep folds on Liberty's drapery. NGC has only graded 2 coins this high, with a single coin graded higher. Long known as a rare date, a small hoard of mint state coins traces back to Harold Newlin, before 1883, and this may have come from that group. A superb example of the No Arrows variety, which shows the recut 53 clearly. Estimated Value $10,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,350
Lot 561		1853 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Arrows and rays. PCGS graded Proof 63. Here is an extreme rarity which is of inestimable importance. Breen guesses that 5 were struck in proof, on March 3, 1854, of those PCGS has graded 3 coins, this one as PR-63, and 2 higher. This coin is easily identifiable by a minor scratch below the date, and the mottled gray and gold tones on each side. The strike is amazing, the devices so full and complete the dies must nearly have shattered when striking this piece. A foremost opportunity for the specialist, this coin has added desirability because it is a one year type coin. Therefore, any collector who demands first year of issue, or is collecting type coins must have an example of this date. With so few struck, and even fewer known today, there simply aren't enough to go around. An historic offering that should bring a strong price. Estimated Value $27,500-UP. Ex: Stack's Auction '80, August, 1980: 1184. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $31,050
Lot 562		1853 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Arrows and rays. AU-50. Light hairlines from a cleaning, but the surfaces are pretty nice. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $121
Lot 563		1853-O Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Arrows and rays. NGC graded MS-61. Deep gray toning on both sides and well struck. There are several minor die cracks on the obverse, one from the base of the 1 in the date through the lower arrowhead to the rim, another just left of the rock, from the rim to the center of the rock, a small one through the first four stars, another from her head to the star above, to the cap. On the reverse there is a tiny rim cud over the third T. Minor handling marks, mostly in the fields, as expected for the grade. This is a really rare date in mint state, this is the only graded as such by NGC, with just 6 graded higher. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 564		1854 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Arrows. NGC graded Proof 64. Deep gray in color and obviously a long treasured coin that has been shown off for many decades. The fields have minor hairlines and we see no other problems worthy of note. NGC has graded just 3 this high, with 5 graded higher. Perhaps a dozen or so were struck, and they are rarely offered for sale. This one is in NGC holder #335173-004. Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 565		1856 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. Weakly struck on the upper portion of Liberty, and on the reverse. Pearl grey and with some luster in the fields, and generally untoned. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $242
Lot 566		1857 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 66. Perhaps 40 were coined, of which maybe 20 survive in various proof grades. This one is one of the very best, it has deep blue and gray toning throughout with clean fields and devices. A few minor hairlines can barely be seen in the fields. NGC reports that only 3 have been graded this high, with none graded higher. PCGS has not graded any proofs this high, and only a single coin as PF-65. A superb coin for the early proof specialist, and an important early Philadelphia proof issue. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,038
Lot 567		1857 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-64. Bright mint luster and with a nice cameo contrast from the fields to the frosted devices. Boldly struck and nearly a gem. Minor ever-present hailines and faint ticks in the fields, but this is a very nice coin overall. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 568		1861 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. Presenting a wonder coin for your bidding pleasure! The surfaces are immaculate on the obverse, with only the faintest drift lines visible, and on the reverse a couple of very small ticks can be seen in the open fields above the eagle. What sets this coin apart is the magnificent rich toning that enhances the design. Deep blues and reds combine to set off the devices from the fields, and mint luster still shines forth from the fields beneath the colors. One of the finest graded by either service, with only 4 graded this high by NGC and 2 more by PCGS, neither has graded any higher. The strike is sharp and bold, and most of the stars show their radial lines. A coin not to be missed, so bid accordingly. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,188
Lot 569		1863 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63. A choice, totally white proof example. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 570		1864 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 65. Steel gray toning on both sides with darker colors around the periphery. Rare in proof, this Civil War issue is seldom found this nice. Minor hairlines in the fields are all that limit the grade of this gem. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 571		1866 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. With motto. PCGS graded Proof 65. Deep gunmetal blue and gray toning on both sides and perfectly struck, with needle sharpness on the stars and Liberty. This is the first year of issue with the reverse motto, and few are found in full gem condition today. This is the exception. The coin has excellent color and surfaces, although we do note trivial hairlines. PCGS has graded just 10 this high, with a single coin graded higher, so don't expect to locate a better one! Bid accordingly. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,967
Lot 572		1867 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65. Superb blue color around the periphery and much lighter silvery-gray at the centers. Excellent surfaces, with minor hairlines keeping this from an even higher grade. If you love toned coins, take a look at this low mintage gem! A delight to behold. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 573		1868 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65. Resplendent toning on this one that ranges from deep blue-green around the periphery, and rich deep rose red at the centers (the same colors on both sides). Excellent surfaces and the only signs of handling are faint hairlines. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 574		1872 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. Bright white throughout, this one has excellent frost on the devices which contrast well against the mirror fields. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details	Unsold
Lot 575		1873 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Arrows. NGC graded Proof 67 Eliasberg. This is one of the finest known examples of this date! Further, it is from the Eliasberg Collection Sale in 1997, which pedigrees back to John Clapp most likely. The coin is stunning, it boasts a delicate arc of blue toning on the left obverse and gold all around, similar on the reverse. As to the centers, they are frosty and white. NGC has only graded 3 this high, and none graded higher, similar at PCGS where they have graded one as PR-67, and none higher. Thus, it is virtually certain that this is one of the finest known of the date! Just 540 were struck, and few survive in top grades. If you demand the absolute finest, then take a look at this quarter. Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000. From Bowers and Merena's Eliasberg Sale, 4/97:1504. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 576		1876-S Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. The stunning toning adds greatly to its appeal featuring a uniform turquoise with hints of magenta on both sides. Housed in a first generation PCGS holder. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 577		1877 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-64. Deep blue, red and gold toning on both sides, with just minor handling marks in the fields. Well struck, but weak on some of the stars. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Unsold
Lot 578		1877 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Bright and untoned, with a minor staple scratch on the upper left reverse and the area surrounding it has been smoothed. Flashy luster and still appealing. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $437
Lot 579		1878-CC Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. ICG graded MS-65. We note some marks in the right obverse field. Frosty with a touch of light toning. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 580		1880 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66. Blazing white frost on the devices and with deeply mirrored fields. A superb coin, just 25 have been graded this high by PCGS, with 16 graded higher. Further, this is a very rare coin, it employs the reverse used in 1872 (Type I, see Breen's Encyclopedia) and is quickly identified by the cut in the shield on the left side. Few survive with the Type I reverse, and perhaps a specialist would be interested in this magnificent gem. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,990
Lot 581		1883 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. One of the finest graded of the date, PCGS has awarded just 3 coins of this date MS-66, and there are none graded higher. The toning is deep and old, with steel gray at the centers which fades to deep blue around the periphery, balanced on both sides. Fully struck on the devices, with each star bold. A low mintage date, boasting 14,400 struck for commerce, this certainly one of the very top half dozen survivors. If you demand the finest, take a look at this superb coin. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,128
Lot 582		1885 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. MS-63. Deep blue-gray toning on both sides, and weak on the right obverse stars, only at the centers. A scrace date in this grade. Estimated Value $600 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 583		1886 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66. Magnificent toning on the obverse, with deep blue and gold fading to brilliant white at the centers, the reverse more evenly toned with dusty rose hues. Highly reflective fields and with great cameo contrast. One of just 25 graded this high and 11 graded higher by PCGS. The fields and color are not disturbed by handling, making this a truly desirable coin. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,910
Lot 584		1886 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65. Deep blue toning on the obverse, especially on Liberty and more red colors on the reverse, with the same deep blue around the periphery. A gem example of this scarce date. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 585		1891 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. MS-60 Plus. Luster in the fields and with minor handling marks, especially on the obverse. Toned with lovely colors around the reverse periphery. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $150