Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 63

The Pre-Long Beach Auction of US, World Coins and Currency

Standing Liberty Quarter Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 766		1917. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-67. Lovely russet toning surrounds the obverse borders. The standing Liberty quarter was "intended to typify in a measure the awakening interest of the country to its own protection," Mint Director von Engelken said at the time the coins first appeared early in 1917. "In the new design Liberty is shown a full-length figure, front view, with head turned toward the left, stepping forward to the gateway of the country .The left arm of the figure of Liberty is upraised, bearing the shield in the attitude of protection, from which the covering is being drawn. The right hand bears the olive branch of peace." Exquisite in its originality, the surfaces display a decided silvery gray cast that deepens to gold and orange-russet hues over most of the periphery. These deeper colors are largely confined to the upper and left peripheries on the obverse. As befits the grade, both sides are free of abrasions. More than this, they are temptingly close to numismatic perfection! The bold strike wanes slightly over the head, but all else displays pleasing delineation throughout. A rich endowment of mint luster further improves the already powerful aesthetic appeal, as well as the technical superiority. A carefully considered bid will secure this numismatic masterpiece for a Standing Liberty quarters collection. Nothing less will do. Pop 1; none finer (PCGS # 5706) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 767		1917. Type 1. NGC graded MS-65+ Full Head. Gorgeous natural multi-color toning on both sides. Bold careening luster spins broadly beneath the heavenly highlights. The obverse and reverse strike shows complete detail, a trait of nearly all P-mint 1917 Type One quarters, making the present specimen well suited where design definition is concerned in a U.S. 20th century Type Set. Pop 2 in the 65+ grade. Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 768		1917-S. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-64 Full Head. Well struck and nicely toned with splendid satiny luster supporting the color. An ideal selection for a U.S. Type Set because everything is fresh, attractive, original. Pop 207 (PCGS # 5711) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $776
Lot 769		1917. Type 2. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Head PQ. A gorgeous gem with delicate pale lilac toning and destined to be broken out and regraded (PCGS # 5715) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $690
Lot 770		1917. Type 2. NGC graded MS-65 Full Head. Nicely toned with agreeable and full-bore mint frostiness throughout. A model coin in this condition, solidly Gem condition, one worthy of a high-end United States Type Set or beginning formation of the more formidable Gem Standing Liberty Quarter set by date and mint. Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 771		1918-S, 8 over 7. PCGS graded VF-30. CAC Approved. A great rarity of the last century. Few overdates were created in the 20th century, and all are eagerly sought by collectors. Perhaps a thousand of these 1918-S, 8 over 7 quarter dollars exist, the grading services have seen about half that number, and it is likely that more are hidden away or sitting in albums, having been acquired decades ago. This one has the minute features noted in the Breen Encyclopedia. The overdate feature is plain with a glass. Apparently in the rush to get dies ready, one 1918 die received a blow from the 1917 master hub, then the hub was switched to the 1918 hub, and the die was struck again. No one noticed (or cared) that is had the overdate, and the die was shipped and put into production at the San Francisco Mint, much to the delight of collectors (PCGS # 5726) . Estimated Value $3,800 - 4,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,313
Lot 772		1919. NGC graded MS-65+ Full Head. Boldly struck with gorgeous antique obverse toning on the borders. Luster is outstanding! Pop 1, the only plus grade for the date in FH. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 773		1921. PCGS graded MS-63. A hint of light tone, choice with satin-finish luster on all devices. With one or two exceptions (one-cent and Morgan dollar), U.S. coins struck in the year 1921 tend to be scarce to rare depending upon condition. The slowdown in production lasted through 1922 for the most part before coinage production turned up at all three Mints. The 1921 Standing Liberty Quarter Dollar is famous for its elusiveness in choice Mint State condition (PCGS # 5740) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,869
Lot 774		1926. NGC graded MS-67. Well struck and intensely lustrous with the head nearly full. A blast white gem free from toning, superb in all areas. Pop 2; 2 finer in 68. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 775		1926-D. NGC graded MS-67. Georgeous violet toning, mostly on the obverse. Super luster and surface integrity. Pop 1; none finer. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 776		1927-S. PCGS Genuine, surface damage. Our grade is VF-35. A scarce date: 396,000 minted (PCGS # 5764) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $460
Lot 777		1929-S. NGC graded MS-66 Full Head. A gem untoned example, here the luster is booming. Would make a wonderful addition to any collection. Pop 89; 28 finer. Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 778		1930. NGC graded MS-67 Full Head. A grogeous blazing white gem! Sparkling and lustrous superb gems are extremely popular. This satiny beauty of the last year issue displays fully defined features. We can point to Liberty's full head and chain mail, the sheild (a couple of flat rivets, but who's counting?) and a top-notch eagle as representative of the finer detail -- all with bursting silvery radiance flowing off of the surface area.Pop 29; none finer. Estimated Value $2,100 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 779		A group of U.S. Quarters in old Raymond folders. 1853-1930. A very nice group with many 1917 Quarters. Coins grade Fair to Unc. Careful study is recommended. Lot of 27 coins. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,955
Lot 780		A partial collection of Quarters in old Wayte Raymond folders. Consists of: 1853 Arrows & Rays, 1853-O Arrows & Rays, 1861, 1891-S, 1917 type 1, 1917 type 2, 1917-D type 2, 1918-D (2), 1919, 1920-S, 1923, 1925, 1926 (2), 1927, 1927-S, 1930, 1930-S. A nice lot of early quarters grading VG to AU. We urge inspection prior to bidding. Lot of 19 coins. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details	Realized $1,323