Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 42

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

$2.50 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3191		1804 $2.50 Capped Bust. 14 stars. NGC graded AU-58 PQ. NGC #447320-001. Well struck except for some of the obverse stars, a coin glittering with semi-reflective surfaces which accentuate any marks in the fields and adjustment marks on the reverse. A Premium Quality coin for the given grade. One of the most sought-after of the early quarter eagle varieties for the interesting star-count on the reverse. The surfaces have very slight handling marks primarily in the fields, far fewer than one would expect given the age of this early $2.50 gold piece. The reverse is similar in quality with choice prooflike luster found in the fields. A much sharper strike for this issue as well, with excellent detail on the curl which flips around and extends over Liberty's cap and on the eagle's wing feathers. The unusual feature of the extra star first arose in 1798. The new heraldic eagle reverse is by Robert Scot using the Great Seal of the United States as his prototype. However, on the Great Seal the stars above the eagle are in straight rows, and straight rows of stars fit unsuccessfully within a crescent of clouds. Scot aligned several of his reverse dies in straight rows, but the stars seem awkward in their placement between the clouds, scroll and eagle's head. On the 14-star reverse die the stars were run in straight lines, parallel to the left edge on the eagle's wing. Apparently this error was noticed and the die not used in 1798. However, in 1804 this reverse was used to strike both quarter eagles and dimes with that date (both being of similar size). The quarter eagles are rarely offered. For the collector, this is one of the most desirable quarter eagles in the series. Pop 22; 16 finer, 8 in 61, 8 in 62 (PCGS # 7652) . Estimated Value $20,000 - 24,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3192		1834 $2.50 Classic Head. PCGS graded AU-58. Some mint luster is still evident about the devices (PCGS # 7692) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,300
Lot 3193		1834 $2.50 Classic Head. Sharpness of AU-55. Well struck and lightly toned. We note a light tar streak near the nose. This was probably present on the planchet when struck. To permit gold coins to circulate at par -- which had not happened since 1815 -- Congress reduced the authorized weight of the various denominations through the Act of June 28, 1834. On August 2, 1834, the new standard went into effect with this attractive petite coin being the result. For the quarter eagle the weight was reduced from 67 grains to 64 grains. Estimated Value $700 - 800. Ex Superior's Feb. 1973 Auction, lot 118. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 3194		1838 $2.50 Classic Head. Sharpness of MS-63. Well struck and nice except for old time pin scratch on the reverse left of eagle. The surfaces are sleek and glowing with a healthy show of gold color. There is no toning. What one sees usually on this Type, especially the 1834-dated pieces, is an unconvincing impression on Liberty's hair left by the recoil of the dies; greatly to our pleasure and the bidders' profit, on the other hand, that is not the case here. This coin is sharp, very sharp, in fact. A choice lustrous coin (PCGS # 7696) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. Ex: Bowers & Ruddy August 1978 Auction Lot 1372 Ex: The Brentwood Park Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3195		1839-C $2.50 Classic Head. NGC graded AU-55. Untoned; some light field abrasions and hairlines typical for the issue. Sharp devices and clear date with mintmark. Only 18,140 struck. The mintmarked issues of this year, 1839-C, 1839-D, and 1839-O, are all scarce, with the typically encountered grade being Very Fine or, with some looking, Extremely Fine. Any coin in About Uncirculated or finer grade is a rarity. At the time, the numismatic community -- comprising of no more than a couple hundred widely scattered enthusiasts -- took no note of mintmarks, and not even the Mint Cabinet saved specimens. Pop 36; 78 finer at NGC. (PCGS # 7699) . Rather than being an overdate, the 1839-C is better described as a repunched date, in our opinion. Identification of three die varieties: A: Mintmark over left half of digit 3. Tip of branch stem over right upright of D. Usually cracked, neck to right wing. B: Mintmark over left half of digit 3. Tip of branch stem over left edge of D. Usually cracked through E of STATES. C: Mintmark over space between 83. Usually cracked, left shield tip to beak. Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3196		1840-C $2.50 Liberty. Lightly cleaned. Only 12,822 struck. Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details	Realized $1,208
Lot 3197		1840-D $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-53. PCGS #03859006. Nicely toned with semi reflective surfaces. Interesting die breaks on both sides. Only 3,532 struck. Natural greenish yellow "old gold." A lustrous specimen, one of a small population of better than Extremely Fine 1840-D certified quarter eagles, a match to others in higher grade and, curiously, from a die state that shows numerous fine die breaks. This piece is among of the very finest known examples of the rare 1840-D quarter eagle and will no doubt attract wide attention. For identification purposes, there is a strike-through line in Liberty's hair that extends from the eye to just above the hair bun. Perhaps the bidder who was not able to buy an 1840-D in an earlier sale will wish to sharpen his or her bid and be very sure of acquiring the present coin! Pop 3; 1 in 55, 2 in 58, 1 in 61 (PCGS # 7719) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $12,650
Lot 3198		1842-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-53. A decent strike with no problems worthy of mention other than some light handling marks as consistent with this numerical grade. Untoned, there is some residual luster around the main devices. The date on this issue in especially tiny numerals. In 1843, the mint switched to a larger date punch (although some small date 1843 quarter eagles were also made at the various mints). Only 6729 were struck. Pop 8; 19 finer (PCGS # 7724) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,038
Lot 3199		1842-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-55. Lightly toned on both sides. The 1842-D is judged by most experts to be second in ranking behind the 1856-D as the rarest quarter eagle. This date is usually found in Very Fine to Extremely Fine grade when offered at all, with about 20 pieces in About Uncirculated grade range and higher. The strike has better detail than average for the issue. The obverse is almost entirely struck up, with some minor rounding on the hair at the ear; the reverse has nearly full wing feathers, but is soft at the center. The usual small abrasions from circulation are found, but no cuts or heavy marks -- definitely a major selling point when this choice! In brief, a highly presentable quarter eagle with an timeless appearance of careful preservation by its former owners. Only 4,643 coins struck. Pop 8; 8 in 58, 2 in 61, 1 in 65 (PCGS # 7725) . Estimated Value $8,500 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,488
Lot 3200		1842-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-53. Untoned and well struck. Only 4,643 struck. Lustrous vibrant gold color with some luster remaining and clear details. A greatly prized rarity from Dahlonega, notable for its low mintage as well as for the fact that Mint States are virtually unobtainable. The 1842-D is generally appreciated for its real rarity; it is every bit as rare as the 1854-D, 1855-D, and 1856-D, and certainly more rare than the latter two in grades better than Extremely Fine, in the estimation of Akers. The present specimen is among the finest of its grade, and is within the Condition Census honors, tied with others. For 1842-D, the date logotype rests high and is deeply impressed at the top of the date (lighter at bottom). Repunching under first three date digits is visible. The D mintmark overlaps the feather, no doubt a compromise necessary in the tight space available to it. Pop 3; 7 in 55; 8 in 58; 4 in 61; 1 in 62. (PCGS # 7725) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3201		1842-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-50. Untoned example with light semi-granular texture to the surface, possibly the condition of the die imparted this to the struck coin. Low mintage of 4,643. A rarity among Dahlonega Mint Quarter Eagles, which is an open and shut case since most D-mint gold is elusive in the extreme! The 1842-D was produced in much lower numbers than others around it. Possibly fewer than a hundred coins exit in all grades. According to Douglas Winter's book on the series, the '42-D ranks fifth in overall rarity. That said, in AU58, the coin ranks high in the Condition Census. Like other 1842-D specimens, this coin has a die-caused depression on Liberty's portrait on the cheek and upper neck. Pop 4; 23 finer at NGC. (PCGS # 7725) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3202		1843-C $2.50 Liberty. Large date, plain 4. Sharpness of AU-50. Lightly cleaned long ago. A pleasing looking coin that should eventually get into a holder. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3203		1843-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck and untoned. A total of 36,209 were minted and only a handful of Mint State specimens remain. Small Date type, as always seen on Dahlonega Mint issues this year. Obverse with a barely visible die crack from the bust tip to the rightmost ray of star 1. Reverse with deeply impressed D mintmark, positioned overlapping the feathers of one arrow. The Philadelphia Mint shipped two obverses and five reverses to Dahlonega in December 1842 and January 1843, no doubt with the understanding that the supply of stock reverses (which, of course, bear no dates) had become depleted. The production proved to be moderate by Dahlonega Mint standards, and several die varieties were made, including variations in mintmark size, large and small. With the 1843-D we see the first Liberty head Dahlonega quarter eagle can be said to be available without too much difficulty on the present market. Comparison of mintage figures will show that it is more elusive than its Philadelphia or New Orleans counterparts. Possibly between 500 and 1,000 specimens survive of the 1843-D quarter eagle, including a few in higher grades such as this golden jewel. Well struck and lustrous throughout, with grand eye-appeal. Pop 10; 4 in 62, 1 in 63. Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,338
Lot 3204		1845-D $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Well struck and lustrous with natural sunset golden toning. Scarce low mintage date as only 19,460 were struck. This beauty fits high within the condition census. Typically found VF to EF, with AU specimens seen as well, it is always a pleasure for us to offer a consigned Mint State example of this popular branch mint issue. On the 1845 issue, the obverse date logotype is situated close to and nearly touching the neck truncation, and notably separated from dentils below, but still close. Inspection shows that the date is punched more deeply into the die at the first part than toward the end, reflective of "by hand" processes in die making in those years. As usual, the D mintmark overlaps an arrow feather, but with no traces of the feather within the opening. Pop 2; 2 in 62, 1 in 63 (PCGS # 7738) . Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $12,075
Lot 3205		1845-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Well strcuk and untoned. There is a fine hairline from the L in Liberty to the curl above the ear. Only 19,460 minted. Lustrous gold with ample luster left. Typically found Very Fine to Extremely Fine, the few AU specimens known tend to cluster around the lower numbers (50, 53), inferior to the one offered. The 1845 date logotype is extremely close to and nearly touching Liberty's truncation line, and is notably separated from the dentils below, although still close. The logotype, being punched more deeply into the die at the first part of the date than toward the end, reflects the "by hand" processes of die making in those days. On the reverse, the D mintmark overlaps an arrow feather, while the lower left serif of D touches the 1 in the denominator. Pop 30; 2 in 60; 4 in 61; 1 in 62; 1 in 63. (PCGS # 7738) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,175
Lot 3206		1846-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Only 4,808 minted. A nice untoned example.Typical strike with a spongy impression on the obverse and reverse. Both sides have granular luster that is clearly evident when the coin is shifted back and forth under a beam of light. Yellowish-gold color radiates from the surfaces and there are only light abrasions. A very important date from the Charlotte Mint and certainly one to acquire. The 1846-C is a very scarce coin due to its low mintage. As with other early branch mint $2.50 gold pieces of the 1840s, high grade examples are never offered in large numbers. It is rare to see an 1846-C offered in any grade. It appears that the fire at the Charlotte Mint in 1844 that closed down the facility for a year and a half may have been behind the absence of collectible examples of this issue. Few were made; most circulated, then disappeared. The fire may be the culprit behind the rough surface from die rust seen on each side of surviving 1846-C quarter eagles. That is the opinion of noted expert, Doug Winter, who has studied the series in some detail. Winter makes a convincing case that "after the fire in July 1844, the dies lay around unused and rust accumulated on their surfaces, which of course transferred to each of the coins of this issue. We mention this so no one confuses it with post-striking damage or surface irregularities that could be avoided by shopping around for another 1846-C. Only 4-5 pieces are believed known in Mint State." Pop 10; 5 finer at NGC (PCGS # 7741) . Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,913
Lot 3207		1847-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. A choice, deep impression with lots of luster still present. The surfaces are untoned and free from marks worthy of mention. Only 15,784 were minted. From the original mintage several hundred are believed to exist, nearly all of which are centered in and about the Very Fine category, some reaching to Extremely Fine and very few About Uncirculated or above. On this piece, the obverse has the date logotype high, with 1 and 7 touching the neck truncations and both free from the dentils. Many raised die finish lines are evident On the reverse the D is very high, with the interior 50% filled with evidence of the arrow feathers. Pop 40; 17 finer (PCGS # 7746) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3208		1849-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. A decent strike for this often poorly exucated issue. Struck in natural light greenish color gold and untoned with luster around the main devices. Only 10,200 minted. One light hairline from the top of the head to star 8; a small mark below the chin. Of this issue, it seems that just about all saw circulation, most becoming extensively abraded in the process. The exact provenance of the current piece is unidentified, but its very special AU quality indicates that it was preserved with care, unlike the majority of its sisters. Pop 14; 4 in 60, 2 in 61 (PCGS # 7753) . Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,050
Lot 3209		1849-C $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-53. Nice golden colors. There is a small mark between the fifth and sixth stars, and another between stars 7 and 8. Lovely light greenish golden patina, there is luster swirling within the devices and widespread luster into the fields. The detail on the eagle is more impressive than many, and includes nearly complete neck and leg feathers. On this reverse, the C mintmark is tucked in tight below the branch and arrow feather. One of only 10,220 minted. Pop 6; 20 finer (PCGS # 7753) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,140
Lot 3210		1850-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Small mark on Liberty's chin. An untoned example.Only 9,148 struck. Splendid gold surfaces show much original mint bloom off the dies. Some lightness of strike is noted near the centers, as typical for this date. With so few pieces struck, the bulk of today's floating supply grades no better than Very Fine or so. For long underrated as a rarity, the 1850-C has come in to its own with the advent of grading reports that list a census. This attractive specimen is in higher grade than usually reported. On the 1850-C quarter eagles, the date logotype is well centered between the bust and dentils, given the small amount of clearance available. A tiny blob at the lower left bottom of 5 is seen, as are several prominent diagonal die lines from the border at star 12. This also uses the reverse die from 1849, and features the C mintmark high, with the top overlapping the details of the design above. Pop 18; 3 in 60; 14 in 61; 2 in 62; 1 in 63. (PCGS # 7756) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,440
Lot 3211		1850-C $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-50. Old green holder. Nice light golden toning, a lustrous example of this scarcer C-mint issue. The mint at Charlotte, North Carolina operated between 1838 and 1861, striking gold denominations only, and then just the $1, $2.50, and $5 coins. Mintage was low just about every years, particularly within the Liberty quarter eagle series. Only 9,148 struck. Pop 17; 35 finer. (PCGS # 7756) . Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,990
Lot 3212		1851 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-65. A nice frosty coin. This coin is among the finest graded of the surviving 1851 Liberty quarter eagle issue, and it certainly lies within the Condition Census. Bright pinkish to tawny gold and here and there a blush of pale orange with simply outstanding frostiness in the fields, beaming luster that covers both sides from top to bottom. The surfaces are smooth and attractive, the stars and design elements bold and inspiring. For identification purposes there is a small area on the obverse to the upper left of Liberty where the frost has a less "frosty" appearance, as though the die polish in this area remained at the time of striking. (Coin dies, nearly always polished when new, tend to impart prooflike to semi-prooflike reflectivity when first used to strike coins. Over time, and within a few hundred impressions it is believed, this yields and gives way to the more familiar frosty appearance as the die surface is abraded from the constant pounding against coin blanks.) Using a numismatic metaphor, it strikes us that it would be the height of good sportsmanship to see bidding through to the bitter end rather than abandon hope of owning this attractive 1851 $2.50 gold Gem. Give it a whirl. It might just land in your collection of rare coins. Pop 7; 1 finer in 66 (PCGS # 7759) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,830
Lot 3213		1852-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. A hint of light toning. Well struck for the date. Only 9,772 struck. Another outstanding high quality early branch mint quarter eagle, one whose distinctive features include nice relief and ample luster on both sides. The 1852 logotype is rather small, assuring a comfortable fit under the bust. On the reverse the mintmark is fairly high, with the triangular projection from the arrow feather seen in the open space within the C. Pop 20; 3 in 60; 5 in 61; 2 in 62. (PCGS # 7764) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3214		1853 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Old green holder. Lovely rich golden toning. The surfaces are bright with peach to reddish tinted luster and show none of the muting often seen on early P-mint dates. Better still, the imprint that was left by the dies shows complete detail on the main devices (including the stars), a stand-out for the 1853 date. It has a wonderful clear sharp strike, in fact. Pop 62; 5 finer; 4 in 65; 1 in 66. (PCGS # 7767) . A snaking die crack connects the first star with the bottoms of the date numerals. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,990
Lot 3215		1854-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Only 7,295 coins minted. Untoned. A classic quarter eagle rarity in high grades, especially so in select Mint State as seen here. Charlotte struck a mere 7,295 of these, virtually all of which wore into much lower grades in circulation. We note the lustrous, desirable un-circulated surfaces of this specimen bedazzle the eye with their bright yellow gold color, and we see none of the haze or dullness over the luster. As to the strike, this one really excels, noted expert Doug Winter wrote in his reference on the series that "Weak strikes are the rule for this date. The obverse is often blurry on the hair around Liberty's ear. The reverse is always weaker than the obverse; the center and eagle's claws are invariably very weak…." We note that the hair around Liberty's ear is decidedly well struck, especially so given the date, and the reverse shows the expected softness on the eagle's thigh, claws and areas around the shield. In addition, we note a small die crack from the rim to the fraction bar on the reverse with minor collar cuds below on the extreme edge. The obverse die shows light clash marks from Liberty's nose and in front of her neck. Virtually no identifying marks on this one, there is a very shallow rough area in the upper right reverse field, and a minor tick on the Liberty's jaw. An American classic, the grading services report few others in Mint quality. In NGC holder 1271851-013. Tied for the finest graded at NGC. Pop 7 (PCGS # 7770) . Estimated Value $18,000 - 21,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $18,400
Lot 3216		1854-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. A nice bold strike in natural greenish color gold and untoned. Most unusual in that this is a problem-free example. Only 7295 were minted. All known 1854-C quarter eagles are from a single die pair. This is a choice example. A decent strike, with some reverse weakness as usual, but overall quite bold. This particular variety is usually seen in a much less satisfactory condition with the obverse often blurry on the hair around Liberty's ear. The date logotype is high on 1854-C, with the peak of the 1 piercing the neck truncation. Some slight evidence of clashing is seen in front of Liberty's nose and neck. Pop 19; 5 in 60, 5 in 61, 7 in 62 (PCGS # 7770) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,325
Lot 3217		1858 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-64. Lovely orange toning on both sides. 47,377 struck. Tremendous detail from a frosty set of dies, which collectors like better to see than wishy-washy luster; furthermore, the surfaces show sharp warm golden hues. And what's more, confirming the smooth luster, we report excellent sharpness on all devices. Each star is complete; Liberty's hair, coronet edge, and beaded hair cord finely detailed. Pop 5; 2 in 65 (PCGS # 7786) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,600
Lot 3218		1872-S $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45. Lightly toned. Scarce issue as only 18,000 were struck. Pop 16; 46 finer (PCGS # 7816) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $456
Lot 3219		1873 $2.50 Liberty. Closed 3. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty with a hint of golden toning. Quite choice with reddish to orange-gold metallic patina over each side, most noticeable around the rim dentils and outer devices. An eye-appealing, radiant specimen (PCGS # 7818) . Estimated Value $900 - 950. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3220		1875 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. Only 400 minted. Lovely golden toning. Similar to the gold dollar this year, the 1875 quarter eagle was produced to the extent of only 400 business strikes. Survivors may number as low as 25 to 35 coins. Using that as a foundation from which to base further inference, there is little doubt that this date is one of the key issues in the Liberty $2.50 gold series. A beautifully toned specimen, it has a magnificent prooflike finish in the deeply saturated orange-gold part of the spectrum. Some cameo contrast is to be seen from the main devices, due to mint frost on top of those devices. Finally, the coin is sharply struck with no grade-limiting abrasions on either side. The barest trace of friction can be found on the high points. For one and all, this handsome piece represents an opportunity for the rarities collector. Pop 9; 7 finer (PCGS # 7822) . Estimated Value $13,000 - 14,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $14,950
Lot 3221		1881 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded Proof 61 Cameo. Moderate marks in the fields. An impressive rare Proof with tempered luster and yet residual glitter from the mirror fields and natural toning highlights. Representative strike for the date, 100% crisp at the head and hair area of the obverse, full stars, and an outstanding razor-sharp eagle, exactly the areas where objective quality matters the most. The low mintage explains everything, there is no reason to disbelieve us when we say this is a rare date! While its sale may not lead to a storm of bidding, we expect to see a fair show of bid cards or nods from the room when the auction process begins on this lot. Only 51 proofs issued. Pop 2; 10 finer in cameo at NGC (PCGS # 87907) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,290
Lot 3222		1884 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Well struck with rose color toning and semi reflective surfaces. A low mintage date as a mere 1950 were struck, making this an elusive date. Often overlooked, however, as it is flanked by the lower mintage 1881 and 1885 issues (PCGS # 7836) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,860
Lot 3223		1884 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58 PQ. Light hint of golden toning. Soft satiny luster. Again, along with the 1883, a very scarce, low mintage quarter eagle. Only 1,950 struck. Pop 17; 29 finer. (PCGS # 7836) . Estimated Value $700 - 725. Ex: The Brentwood Park Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 3224		1885 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-53 PQ. Well struck with reflective services. Only 800 coins minted. A scarce date. On viewing this lot, kindly send us your bids, but with the understanding that this is an extremely popular issue, one that rarely turns up for sale. Pop 3; 45 finer. (PCGS # 7837) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. Ex: The Brentwood Park Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,645
Lot 3225		1886 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded Proof 65 Deep Cameo. Rich golden colors on both sides. The surfaces are gleaming with color, and quite sparkling, with the grade acting on behalf of its outstanding Gem Proof quality. That said, now we turn to the strike: this coin, comparable to other Proofs of its vintage, was struck with the utmost scientific precision on the stars, hair and eagle feathers; again, Proofs were made to be displayed and so almost always are exciting in their razor-sharpness. Put a magnifying glass to it anywhere and be amazed by what you see. Nothing baffling about why PCGS assigned the grade it did: the coin is mesmerizing! Only 88 Proofs struck. Pop 4; 1 in 66 (PCGS # 97912) . Estimated Value $16,000 - 18,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $21,850
Lot 3226		1891 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Light golden toning. Only 10,960 struck. Slightly reflective surfaces surround satin-frosted devices. Pop 48; 57 finer, 28 in 63, 21 in 64, 7 in 65, 1 in 67 (PCGS # 7843) . Estimated Value $450 - 475. Ex: The Brentwood Park Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3227		1892 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Light golden toning with a few tiny abrasions in the surface frost. Low mintage date. Only 2,440 struck. Pop 30; 31 finer. (PCGS # 7844) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. Ex: The Brentwood Park Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $978
Lot 3228		1893 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded Proof 63 Deep Cameo. Only 106 Proofs struck. A hint of light golden toning. A remarkable 1903 Proof that emits eye-catching gold color, with no marks or problems for the skeptic to find. Next a word about the strike. The pressure transmitted from the specially prepared obverse and reverse dies to the gold planchet reveals itself in sharp stars, hair curls, coronet edge (sharp as a knife blade), and, on the reverse, just as sharp feathers, shield, and all lettering in the legends. There is no mistaking this Type as at the summit of collector interest, a coin everyone will fall in love with instinctively since collecting Proof gold is woven into the very texture of modern, high-end numismatics. Pop 1; 8 finer at PCGS in DCAM (PCGS # 97919) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,325
Lot 3229		1895 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded Proof 64 Deep Cameo. A nice bold strike. 119 Proofs struck. Strong field-to-device cameo contrast is definitely the first quality that a viewer notices when gazing upon this glittering Proof. It is one among many fine qualities. Naturally toned, orange-gold color is also a commendable attribute, as are its razor-sharp details. There is not a single contact mark visible, there is, however, a toned circle at the 10th star. The Proof quarter eagle production in 1895 amounted to so few pieces, is it any wonder the census figures would reflect this rarity: Pop 2; 10 finer; 3 in 65; 6 in 66; 1 in 67. (PCGS # 97921) . Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,050
Lot 3230		1897 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Light golden toning over frosty golden luster. A well struck and choice Premium Quality coin. Only 29,768 struck (PCGS # 7849) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,323
Lot 3231		1898 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-65. A bold strike and a hint of toning. Together these provide support for the fresh, blazing Gem whose surfaces burst with vivid golden originality over both sides. Pop 72; 58 finer; 38 in 66; 20 in 67. (PCGS # 7850) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,070
Lot 3232		1900 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded Proof 64 Deep Cameo. A lovely lightly toned Proof. Only 205 Proofs issued. This has glittering near-gem surfaces and is a sparkling specimen. For instance, frosted devices are set against a deep mirror background creating an elegant cameo. As pretty as the proverbial picture, in other words. Quality such as this is seldom seen, rarely offered, always command attention. The Proof mintage of this year was low enough that it takes some doing to find an acceptable example; perhaps no more than a third survive today out of the original mintage. Certainly this is one of the finest of those. On the 1900 Proofs, the date logotype is deeply entered into the die and well centered. Some microscopic doubling at the first two date digits is mentioned by Breen and is scarcely noticeable. Raised die line from base of T (LIBERTY) in headband. Pop 4; 18 finer (PCGS # 97926) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500. Ex: HW Bass Jr Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,488
Lot 3233		1900 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo PQ. Lovely golden toning on both sides of this Premium Quality coin. This attractive Proof is gleaming with abundant frost on the devices, particularly so on Liberty's face. The fields refresh the viewer's sense of aesthetics with their nice reflective quality as they retain much of the original mirror finish imparted by the dies. It has been mentioned before but justifies repeating, that Proofs were struck carefully from dies made specially for the purpose, with the struck coins leaving behind detail from the tiniest recesses of the dies; everything, including star radials, was brought out by the firm strike. Hence, Liberty's hair curls are piled high, the hair bun and its beaded hair cord clearly distinguished, and, on the reverse, the eagle's feathers fully present. Exceptional quality like this commands attention as the high water mark for 19th century minting technology! Only 205 Proofs struck. Pop 4; 4 finer in 65 (PCGS # 87926) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. Ex: The Brentwood Park Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $18,975
Lot 3234		1900 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded Proof 64. Nice rich golden toning on both sides. Only 205 Proofs issued. The years from 1900 through 1907 in the Liberty $2.50 series saw the largest sales of Proof gold coins up to that time. Production in 1900, for instance, amounted to the aforementioned 205 pieces. However, in the 107 years since, many (all too many, it seems) were mishandled. This beautiful Proof example has strong market appeal precisely because it has been so carefully preserved. The deep warm color floats over reflective, mirrored fields and attractive contrasting devices. A few mixed areas of deeper honey-gold toning are probably all that precluded a higher grade. While not a perfect coin, and in spite of a few shallow hairlines, this is a riveting example all the same, one whose beauty and rarity will draw nods of approval for years to come. To the collector whose life, so gray yesterday without this coin in his collection, will now appear full of color and possibilities once his high bid is finalized, we salute your fortitude in bidding. Pop 29; 29 finer at PCGS (PCGS # 7926) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,613
Lot 3235		1900 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck and lightly toned, with purest satiny gold luster from centers to peripheries. A bold coin. Two tiny marks at Liberty's eyebrow may be all that conspire to hold it back from a higher numerical grade. The reverse is virtually pristine (PCGS # 7852) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. Ex: The Brentwood Park Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,553
Lot 3236		1902 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-65. Nice even gold toning. Well struck with nearly perfect surfaces, this one has eye-appeal that surpasses many superb gems we have seen auctioned. The color is outstanding (PCGS # 7854) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. Ex: The Brentwood Park Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 3237		1903 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded Proof 65. A blazing bright gem. A radiant example of the later issue "all brilliant" 1903, fully struck with ideal color that rises and falls in an almost rhythmic display of the mirror surface. From the luster, we next take stock of the details of the design. Given the proper amount of strike pressure, the coin was fully brought up by the dies. Liberty and all hair curls are fully featured. The stars as well as the eagle just as plain and knife-edge crisp. A coin that was spared the weak or uneven-striking fate of a fair number of Proofs. We see nothing but golden sunshine out into the future for the purchaser of this handsome beauty. Only 197 proofs issued. Pop 14; 11 finer (PCGS # 7929) . Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $13,800
Lot 3238		1903 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Lightly toned; a few unavoidable marks on Liberty. Frosty throughout (PCGS # 7855) . Estimated Value $600 - 625. Ex: The Brentwood Park Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 3239		1904 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck and light reddish-gold toned. A delicate hairline on the portrait. Bright with gold-on-gold somersaulting luster whose radiance on both sides of this Gem must be seen to be appreciated (PCGS # 7856) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,013
Lot 3240		1905 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Lightly toned. Another choice, frosty coin with a couple of marks on the face. We're sure the grading service msut have been tempted to go with a 65 grade (PCGS # 7857) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. Ex: The Brentwood Park Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,001

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