Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 87

September Pre Long Beach

Seated Liberty Quarter Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1001		1840-O. Drapery. NGC graded MS-63. Mostly untoned save for a splash of russet gold at the base of the obverse. Exceptional quality and eye appeal for an early New Orleans Mint coin, with boldly struck devices and satiny luster throughout. Only 43,000 minted and this is one of the finest seen today. These early New Orleans quarters are highly collectible and offer a huge challenge if you are trying to locate high grade pieces. This one is well struck and downright attractive. Exceptional!Pop 6; 6 finer, 1 in 63 Star, 5 in 64. Estimated Value $2,700 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1002		1853. Arrows and rays. NGC graded MS-65. A hint of gold tone. Very popular type coin that was minted in large numbers to try to compensate for the massive loss of coins to melting of coins because the price of silver had increased dramatically by 1853 because of the discovery of gold in California. Basically the price of gold came down relative to silver--given the discoveries of gold in the streams and valleys. By reducing the silver weght of subsidiary coinage like this, the mint was able to bring the silver value back below the face value of these coins so the massive and profitable melting of coins finally subsided. Despite considerable increases in mintages of the 1853 quarters, most entered circulation and precious few were saved, especiall y that retain the gem grade today! Pop 29; 11 finer, 7 in 66, 4 in 67. Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1003		1854-O. Arrows, Huge O. PCGS graded Fine-12. A hint of light gold tone. Popular Red Book variety (PCGS # 5434) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,704
Lot 1004		1859. NGC graded Proof 65. Only 800 minted. The obverse offers rose-gold and blue toning while the reverse is more uniform with deep and lovely blue and purple toning. Scarce at the Gem level and highly desirable for the rich, original toning and depth of the strike. An early Proof like this, struck well before the Motto was aded to the reverse, is always a hard coin to find in Gem! Perfect for the advanced date or type collector.Pop 21; 19 finer . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1005		1859. PCGS graded MS-64. A trifle soft on the head of Liberty and the upper stars. The beautiful violet and deep blue natural toning certainly add to this coins appeal. Pop 41; 15 finer, 2 in 64+, 9 in 65, 2 in 66, 2 in 67. (PCGS # 5448) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1006		1860-S. PCGS graded Good-4. Rare low mintage date. Lightly toned (PCGS # 5453) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $823
Lot 1007		1862. PCGS graded Proof 63. Fully white with some light hairlines. Only 550 minted (PCGS # 5558) . Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,028
Lot 1008		1863. PCGS graded MS-66. Boldly struck and fully white with satiny luster throughout and all the devices sharp. This mid Civil War issue is quite tough to find like this, as most were mishandled, spent or melted. Gems are few and far between! This one is a hairs breath from the finest seen by PCGS and would make a welcome addition to any advanced collection! Mintage of 191,600 pieces but only a tiny fraction are around today. Gems of course are the most desired for their attractive fields and devices. Exceptional quality for the numismatist. Pop 8; 1 finer in 66+ (PCGS # 5458) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1009		1878-S. NGC graded MS-65. Boldly struck and fully white. A very rare date with a mintage of 140,000 pieces but today only 300 or so exist in all grades. This one is one of the absolute finest, with frosty white luster in the fields and a sharp strike on the devices. The surfaces are clean and attractive too! For many years this condition rarity has been sought after by experts in the Liberty Seated quarter field, so being able to offer this sparkling MS64 is a real treat for us. Don't miss it if you have been searching for a high grade 1878-S quarter for a long while as these seldom pop up. Pop 4; none finer at NGC . Estimated Value $14,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1010		1879. PCGS graded MS-67 PQ. CAC Approved. A frosty white gem. Low mintage date and this is one of the finer examples known. A towering superb gem coin that offers blazing luster, a bold strike and exceptional preservation. Pop 21; 4 finer (PCGS # 5511) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,640
Lot 1011		1889. PCGS graded Proof 64 PQ. Wonderful rainbow toning. Only 711 minted. Pop 46; 43 finer (PCGS # 5590) . Estimated Value $900 - 950. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1012		A partial set of Seated Liberty Quarters. From 1838 to 1891, lacking most of the better dates but does include 1842-O small date and 1864-S both in Fair grade. The balance of the coins will grade AG to Good. All housed in a Dansco album. Lot of 81 coins. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details	Realized $1,586