Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 21

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Quarter Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 314		1796 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Fair-02. First year of the entire Quarter Dollar series, here in a low grade that will appeal to the thousands of collectors who await the day when they can cross this coin off their want list. Uneven wear patterns and numerous scratches on both sides, but still visually appealing. The date is bold and clearly legible, as is the word LIBERTY. Many of the stars can be made out readily. Most of the reverse is gone and only portions of the legends, wreath, and eagle are visible. A classic "collector" coin (PCGS # 5310) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,530
Lot 315		1805 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. AU-55. Lovely, silver-gray toning enhanced by the addition of green and blue highlights. Near-perfect centering and a decent strike, despite some weakness on the stars, Liberty's shoulder, and in the clouds on the reverse. Struck from clashed dies, with most of the evidence of the contact visible on the reverse. A great coin for type purposes or for anyone looking for an original example of this date. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 316		1818 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. ICG graded Fine-15. Even wear and light toning. Estimated Value $70 - 90. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 317		1828 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. 25 over 50¢. PCGS graded AU-58. Well struck with a mixture of semi-reflective and frosty mint surfaces. Only the slightest evidence of friction is noted, all untoned. Pop 2 with 2 higher, MS-62 and MS-63 (PCGS # 5343) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,775
Lot 318		1831 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. AU-50. Still lustrous and completely original. Accompanied by an NGC insert confirming the grade. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 319		1831 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. Small letters. MS-60 +. Well struck with a scratch on reverse below STATES. Attractive steel-grey toning. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 320		1834 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded AU-50. Original gray-blue toning on both sides (PCGS # 5353) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $489
Lot 321		1835 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. NGC graded AU-58. Lovely turquoise, gold and violet toning on the obverse, violet and blue on the reverse. Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details	Unsold
Lot 322		1836 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. A choice uncirculated example exhibiting natural shades of deep golden sunset toning. A much under rated date. Pop 6 with 5 better, best being 1 in MS-65 (PCGS # 5355) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 323		1843-O Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. NGC graded AU-55. Well struck and well toned. Pop 4 with 7 higher, best being MS-64. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details	Realized $1,208
Lot 324		1853-O Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Arrows and rays. PCGS graded AU-50. Nicely toned. Pop 13 with 21 higher, best being MS-64 (PCGS # 5428) . Estimated Value $700 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $518
Lot 325		1854 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Arrows. NGC graded AU-58. Well struck and white. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $322
Lot 326		1861 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. A nice, frosty example of this No Motto date, struck as the Civil War was ramping up. Bluntly struck on some of the stars, but rather sharp everywhere else. Untoned. PCGS reports 32 at this level, with 11 finer (the best being 3 in MS-67) (PCGS # 5454) . Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,220
Lot 327		1866-S Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. With motto. Sharpness of Very Fine. Cleaned. Still, a pleasing example of this low-mintage date. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 328		1868 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 62 Cameo. A pleasing example for this numerical grade and all, lightly toned. Only 600 proofs struck. Estimated Value $325 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $518
Lot 329		1874 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Arrows. NGC graded MS-67. A silky smooth Gem, mostly white in color, with a hint of toning forming at the rims. The surfaces are simply luscious, with a strong "cartwheel" effect on both sides. Impeccable quality and a wonderful strike. NGC reports only two examples at this level, with none graded finer. The arrowheads on either side of the date signify an increase in the weight of the coin from 6.22 to 6.25 grams. The underlying purpose of the change had nothing to do with the relationship of the coin's intrinsic and face values (as it did in 1853, when arrowheads were first used to signify a weight reduction). Rather, the change was made to introduce the metric system into our coinage. Beginning in 1873, coins would no longer be weighed in grains, but in grams. Thus, the 96 grain standard for the Quarter would become 6.25 grams instead. In reality, this was an insignificant change, as the tolerances for the planchets would have allowed the old standard of 6.22 grams under the new standard! However, the change was meant to be cultural, or scientific, or psychological, but not really physical. No one hefting an 1874 Quarter could tell a difference of .03 grams, but they might ask "What is the meaning of the arrowheads on either side of the date?" The answer: "We've converted to the metric system?" Which leads to a second question (one still being asked by many Americans today), "What's that?". Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $17,250
Lot 330		1874-S Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Arrows. PCGS graded MS-66. A well struck gleaming frosty white example. An outstanding specimen of the arrows at date quarter type. Pop 26 with 1 higher in MS-67 by PCGS (PCGS # 5495) . Estimated Value $4,800 - 5,300. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,900
Lot 331		1875 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65. A stunning gem example with magnificent toning. The centers are violet and turn to iridescent electric blue at the borders. Only 700 proofs minted of which this must rank among the most beautiful. A great looking coin that could fetch a run away price (PCGS # 5576) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,900. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,070
Lot 332		1879 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. A blast gem white example. A low mintage date that is more often seen as a proof, but hardly ever as splendid as this lovely example. Pop 24 with 16 better, best being PR-68 Cameo. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,300. Ex: P. Kaufman Sale. View details	Realized $2,645
Lot 333		1882 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 67. Beautiful electric blue and gold iridescent toning on both sides. Pop 11 with none finer. Here is our candidate for "most beautiful". Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details	Unsold
Lot 334		1883 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 65. A splendid, totally brilliant white example with excellent contrast. We note some faint hairlines, most of which are on the holder and not on the coin. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details	Realized $1,351
Lot 335		1884 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Proof 58. Irregular toning on both sides. Scarce as both a Proof and a circulation strike, thus any example of this date is desirable. Estimated Value $250 - 325. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $357
Lot 336		1886 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 67. Spectacular rainbow toning on both sides. With a mintage of only 886 proofs struck, this pristine gem must rank among the most beautiful. Pop 10 with 2 higher in PR-68. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 337		1888 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Well struck and superb. The pristine surfaces are undisturbed and overlaid with creamy white and a touch of pale violet tone. Pop 32 with 6 higher, all MS-67 (PCGS # 5520) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,300. View details Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 338		1888-S Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. A well struck blast white example with satiny mint surfaces throughout. Pop 5 with 1 higher in MS-67. Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,400. View details	Realized $2,760
Lot 339		1889 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. An exquisite pristine gem that is absolutely superb! The centers exhibit a uniform violet and are surrounded by iridescent electric blue. This is truly a stunning example. A low mintage date as only 12,000 were minted for circulation. Pop 18 with 1 higher in MS-68. (PCGS # 5522) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,140
Lot 340		1889 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-64. A well struck frosty white example. Only 12,000 struck for circulation. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details	Realized $920
Lot 341		1890 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. A well struck white example with lovely satiny mint surfaces throughout. A touch of tone is starting to form on the obverse. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details	Unsold
Lot 342		1891-O Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. MS-65. A bold strike with semi prooflike surfaces. Mottled grayish-violet and electric blue toning adds to its appeal. A low mintage date and very rare in this lofty grade. Estimated Value $9,000 - 11,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 343		1892 Barber Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-68. A wonderful way to introduce this new design in the Quarter Dollar series, this being the first year of Charles Barber's version of Liberty. Exceptional rainbow toning on both sides, full of bright blues, yellows and reds. Fiery iridescence, superb surfaces, and eye-popping visual appeal -- everything one expects on a coin of such remarkable quality. NGC reports 8 coins at this level, with none higher. Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $16,100
Lot 344		1892 Barber Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. An excellent full strike and nicely toned on both sides. Plenty of colors on this one. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details	Realized $1,495
Lot 345		1892 Barber Quarter Dollar. The former is untoned, the latter is toned. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details	Realized $161
Lot 346		1894-O Barber Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-63. Well struck, choice and frosty. Mostly white with a hint of delicate gold tone. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $575
Lot 347		1895 Barber Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. A better than average strike with deepening shades of violet toning on both sides. Better than average strike. Pop 15 with 13 higher, best being MS-67. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details	Realized $1,208
Lot 348		1898-S Barber Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. A well stuck frosty white mint example. Pop 4 with 4 higher, best being MS-67. Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details	Realized $5,750
Lot 349		1898-S Barber Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. Fascinating, semi-Prooflike luster. Scattered traces of golden color. Housed in a second-generation PCGS holder with a green insert (PCGS # 5621) . Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,495
Lot 350		1901 Barber Quarter Dollar. ANACS graded AU-50. Another dramatic Barber Quarter error, this one struck off-center towards 6:00. Attractively toned in flecks of red and blue, but it's not the color that catches the eye. A coin that even non-numismatists can appreciate. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 351		1904 Barber Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Lovely original rainbow peripheral toning highlights the frosty white centers. A great looking coin. Pop 4 with none higher. Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,300. View details	Unsold
Lot 352		1905 Barber Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 66. Breathtaking rainbow toning on the obverse. White on the reverse with rainbow colors about the edges. Another great color coin. This stunning example should bring a record price! Pop 32. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details	Realized $6,900
Lot 353		1905 Barber Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 63. Nice bright example. One of only 727 struck. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $518
Lot 354		1907 Barber Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 68. Incredible electric blue, gold and lilac iridescent toning on both sides. Another great color coin. It just doesn't get better than this! This exquisite coin is worthy of a record bid. Pop 10 with none higher. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details	Realized $9,775
Lot 355		1907-S Barber Quarter Dollar. PCI graded AU-58. A high-grade example of this date, toned in flecks of golden-gray. Struck 15% off-center towards 11:00, with the upset rim of the blank planchet visible at lower right. A dramatic coin that should fare well in today's red-hot market for error coins. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 356		1912 Barber Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 63. Heavily toned, but still iridescent, with rich, reddish-gold and green-blue toning on both sides. Estimated Value $600 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 357		1916-D Barber Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Nice white example. Pop 61 with 3 higher all MS-67 (PCGS # 5674) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,725
Lot 358		1916 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Head. First year of the Standing Liberty Quarter type, represented here by a glorious Gem with soft lilac toning over frosty surfaces. 95% fully struck, certainly well enough to qualify for the desirable Full Head designation. PCGS reports only 49 examples in this grade, exceeded only by 11 in MS-66-FH and 3 in MS-67-FH. Demand for this series is intense, particularly among participants in PCGS' Set Registry (collectors competing against each other to build sets of the finest graded examples). From the CoinFacts website at www.CoinFacts.com: "The 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter Dollar has one of the lowest mintages of any coin struck for circulation in the Twentieth Century. Technically, this type should not have appeared until 1917, because design changes were impermissible under the law until twenty-five years had elapsed. 1916 was the 25th year of the Barber Quarter, which was given a full mintage of 1,788,000 coins. Despite the legal limitations, the Mint began producing coins with Hermon MacNeil's new design in December of 1916. Production was limited to 52,000 coins, mostly because of time. No notice was given to the public that the Quarter Dollar had been re-designed, so virtually all examples entered circulation, thus accounting for the scarcity of high grade examples today." Estimated Value $19,000 - 21,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $24,150
Lot 359		1916 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. AU-50. Light to medium golden toning over lustrous surfaces. Popular key date. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 360		1917 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Head. For those who like beautiful color, this is your kind of coin. Both sides exhibit russet, green and golden iridescence atop shimmering luster. This date is extremely popular because of the high demand for a top notch Type One quarter. Another canditate for a Registry Set -- the population at PCGS is a small 45, with none finer at either service! Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,463
Lot 361		1917 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. Type 1. NGC graded MS-67 Full Head. A pristine example, well struck with not only a full head but a full set of rivets besides. All is overlaid with natural lavender and sunset golden toning. An ideal example for a top quality type set. Estimated Value $2,700 - 3,000. View details	Realized $3,335
Lot 362		1917 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. Type 1. NGC graded MS-65 Full Head. Light golden toning over undistrubted frosty mint surfaces. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 363		1917 Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-63 Full Head. Satiny white, completely untoned, and nicely struck. Housed in an old, green-label PCGS holder (PCGS # 5706) . Estimated Value $300 - 330. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $460

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