Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 16

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Quarter Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 281		1804 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. About Good-3. This one is unevenly worn, with heavy wear in the right obverse field which has worn away the lower portions of Liberty's face, but the stars, date and lettering are all well separated from the rim, on the reverse we note the lower half of the coin has the rim worn well into the lettering and design elements, while the top half grades a solid good. Always in demand, 1804 quarters are very scarce in all grades, and are seldom offered at all. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 282		1804 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. ACG graded Fine-12 our grade Sharpness of VG but damaged on the rim. A significant example of this rare variety. This coin has good detail on the devices, but the rims are marred by several nicks and a few bumps. These marks are not out of the ordinary for a coin of this period and grade but do detract somewhat. Toned a steel gray in the fields, with lighter silver on the devices. Identifiable by a nick on the right side and below on the tenth star on the reverse, and a rim mark between NI on the reverse, and another left of the date. Seldom offered and well deserving of a strong bid despite the problems. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 283		1804 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. SEGS graded Fair-2 "B-2". A very rare coin in all grades, even in this fairly well circulated condition. The date is clear, with the diagnostic location of the 4 closer to the bust than to the 0 in the date, very clear to the unaided eye. The peripheral stars are worn into the rim, by most of LIBERTY is readable and the outline of Liberty herself is complete with some details present of her ear and curls. On the reverse it shows more wear, but the design elements at the center are easy to make out although much of the legend has worn away. The 1998 (most recent) Condition Census published in the John Reich Journal notes only 7 examples reported of this variety, with the finest noted as Fine-18. Locating any specimen of this variety is a challenge for the die variety specialist, even in this grade. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 284		1805 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. Sharpness of VG-7 but harshly cleaned. This one has been cleaned in an acid bath as the surfaces are uniformly and lightly etched. Retoned to a pleasing and natural appearing darker gray at the rims, lighter at the centers. We note the devices are all well struck, and this one could like be improved if given a chance. A scarce variety and still worth a good bid despite its surface problems. Estimated Value $120 - 140. View details	Realized $265
Lot 285		1805 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. Good-5. Darker gray in the fields, lighter on the devices. We note a rim mark at the last star on the obverse, and this may have slightly bent this coin. The obverse has good separation of the rim from the design elements, the reverse shows more wear, but all lettering and devices can be made out. A rare variety which is hard to find in any grade. Estimated Value $120 - 140. View details	Realized $150
Lot 286		1805 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. About Good-3. Nearly a grade better, but some of the reverse lettering is worn to the rims at the top. A scarce die pairing which is hard to find at all. A dozen of this variety were noted in the 1998 John Reich Journal Quarter Census. Estimated Value $200 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 287		1805 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. About Good-3. This is a coin that a true collector will love. Despite the moderate grade and uneven wear, the heavy die crack through the last few stars is present, confirming the variety at a glance. Apparently, this obverse die cracked very badly along the last four stars, which brought on its retirement suddenly. Once this heavy die crack formed, it would only take the striking of a few more coins to blow this loose die section out of the die in a spectacular shower of die steel, forming a full cud. The coiners could not ignore such and event, and coinage could only continue if the supervisor wasn't looking, and the coiner didn't have another die at the ready to replace the broken one. The obverse has a couple of thin pin scratches horizontally through Liberty, and we note a small dig in the lower right field. Unevenly worn on the left side through the stars, and similar on the reverse, where there are a couple of minor pin scratches on the upper left and the wear is also uneven. A rare opportunity to secure this very difficult die state. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details	Realized $288
Lot 288		1805 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. ANACS graded Fine-12. A scarce variety that is difficult to locate in high grades. This one has dark gray fields which are somewhat mottled, and much lighter silver color on the devices. Weak on the central shield, diagnostic for the variety. These early quarters are just starting to get the attention they deserve, after years of languishing new references are available and being published with new information on rarity and die states, and we expect more and more collectors to discover these important early coins and the joys of forming a variety set. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $334
Lot 289		1805 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. About Good-3. A very rare coin in any grade, this variety is virtually never offered for sale in any grade. The surfaces show moderate wear expected on a coin of this grade, and the color is a normal gray with darker blue at the rims. We note the lower left reverse lettering has worn to the rim, and there are a couple of minor scrapes near the right edge above ME. While not the finest known of the variety, this is certainly a very respectable example of this extremely difficult die pairing! Don't miss out if you need this variety. Estimated Value $400-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $431
Lot 290		1806 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. 6 over 5. PCGS graded MS-63. Mottled gray and gold toning on both sides with brighter areas peeking through from underneath. Sharply struck by the dies with virtually full details on Liberty's upper hair curls and all the breast feathers sharp on the eagle. The overdate feature is clear too, with the underlying 5 quite evident under the ball of the 6. PCGS has graded only 4 this high, with 3 higher of this famous overdate (best MS-65). A rare type coin in grades even approaching mint state, and very difficult to locate in grades such as the choice example awarded here. Estimated Value $12,000 - 14,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $20,125
Lot 291		1806 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded AU-50. Here is a top Condition Census example of this die variety, which is tied for the finest seen in the 1998 John Reich Journal Quarter Census. This one is sharply struck by the dies, the toning is pleasing with a darker blue gray color around the periphery, lighter at the centers. We note some faint hairlines from circulation, and a few ticks at the central reverse from limited circulation. A highlight of this extensive quarter variety collection, and worth a strong bid. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 292		1806 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. ANACS graded Fine-15. One of the two most common varieties of the year 1806, this particular coin boasts lovely even silver color on both sides, and pleasant surfaces. The reverse strike is weak, as always seen on this die pairing. Estimated Value $275 - 325. View details	Realized $322
Lot 293		1806 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. A nice pair of these common varieties, both have natural gray toning and even wear. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $414
Lot 294		1806 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded VF-25. Mottled gray toning on both sides, and the surfaces are generally clean for the grade. As always, the central reverse show diagnostic weakness. We note some colorful blue toning splashes near the reverse rim. Something damaged the reverse die on this die variety, examination will note a small circular area on the lower left side of the vertical shield lines on this coin and the other examples of this die pairing as well. Probably in the top half dozen known today, although the census available is from 1998, where this coin would be tied for the second finest with one other at this grade level. Needless to say, this is an important and rare offering in a highly collectible grade. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $621
Lot 295		1806 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. VG-7. Cleaned long ago and retoned to a light silvery gray at the centers, with iridescent hues around the periphery. Weakly struck at the central reverse as always. A very well balanced example of this die state, with a reverse crack from the rim down the left side of the first S of STATES. A scarce die pairing, and one that will please most variety collectors. Estimated Value $150 - 200. Purchased from Kingswood Galleries Sale 8/90:6422. View details	Realized $230
Lot 296		1806 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. Good-5. This one is nearly the "C' die state with a thin crack through the left side of the 6 in the date. The surfaces are a very light silver color, and the coin is evenly worn on both sides. One tick on the rim below the bust. Estimated Value $110 - 130. View details	Realized $144
Lot 297		1806 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. NGC graded VF-20. Here is a very nice example of this rare variety, the surfaces are toned a medium gray, with lighter silver on the devices on the obverse, the reverse similar but we note some minor scattered dark specks. As well struck as this die pairing comes, with minor weakness on two of the upper left stars on the reverse, and the shield weakness as well. Early die state, with the crack thin from the wingtip to the rim on the left. Worth a premium for the variety, and hard to find this well preserved, and this one may be at the low end of the Condition Census of the top dozen known. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 298		1806 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. ANACS graded VG-8. One of the three rarest varieties of 1806, the B-5 and B-6 are very difficult to locate in all grades, and the B-8 perhaps remains as the most difficult. Medium gray with some lilac hues in the field and well struck on the obverse, the reverse weak at the central shield as always seen for this die pairing. The first star is well away from Liberty's curl, and the second feather tip down on the left wing has a die crack to the rim. With a few more turning up of this variety than the others, the B-5 may be nearing the rarity-5 level, and we'll await another Condition Census to find out. Estimated Value $325 - 425. View details	Realized $224
Lot 299		1806 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. Sharpness of VF-35 but scrubbed. A very late die state example with the heavy die crack through the Y into the field below, continuing in a jagged fashion through the tip of Liberty's nose, and we note an additional die crack from the rim down through the center of the I in LIBERTY. An excellent die study piece despite its problems, and should retone if given a chance. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 300		1806 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded EF-45. Here is clearly the highlight of this extensive quarter variety collection. Not only is this a very rare variety, still rated as Rarity-6 (13 to 30 known) but this one is the third finest record! An impressive coin in every way, the surfaces are toned a deep steel blue with gray highlights. We do note a dull scrape in the middle right obverse field, and a couple of others around the last star, and another probably related to these marks is another just below the tail of the eagle, and these will serve to identify this rare coin in the future. Sharply struck and well centered. This is the "a" reverse die state, with a light crack through the tops of NITED, and ST, as well as the die crack from the rim to the second wing feather down on the left wing of the eagle. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,105
Lot 301		1806 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. Sharpness of About Good-3 but repaired in the fields. One of the very scarce 1806 varieties, which is seldom offered in any grade whatsoever. This one has been repaired in both obverse fields to buff out some scratches or graffiti. Extensive wear, but the diagnostics are present to identify the variety. An important coin in all grades, and this one may serve a collector for years until a finer example is offered. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details	Realized $173
Lot 302		1806 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. Good-5. This is probably the rarest variety of the year 1806, and thought to be a bit scarcer than the B-6 combination. A very choice coin for the grade, with steel gray color and even wear throughout. The diagnostic triangular defect in the reverse die below the C of the denomination is clear, and the obverse the R above the foot of T is also clear. It will be very interesting in a few years as more census data comes out just how rare some of these varieties are, but experience tells us to buy all the rare ones offered, as it might be a long spell before another turns up. Only 8 examples were reported in the 1998 John Reich Bust Quarter Census, and we doubt if many more have turned up, but we'll estimate the number at 12 to perhaps 15 known until the revised census figures come out. Estimated Value $300 - 500. Purchased privately a year ago. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,990
Lot 303		1806 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. Fine-15. On this die combination, the Philadelphia Mint finally produced some well struck coins, including the central shield on the reverse. This particular one is a light gray with darker flecks near the devices. Scarce and popular, this variety was not included in the Browning book and awaited later discovery. This specimen is an early die state. A pleasing coin overall, and would be a handsome addition to a variety collection. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $633
Lot 304		1807 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. Fine-15. Cleaned long ago and the surface are still slightly rough, and hairlines can be seen with a glass. We also note a small mark at the juncture of the left wing and shield, and a thin scratch in the lower shield to the tail. Strongly clashed dies, as always, and similar to the 1807 clashed die dime. The coin pressmen of 1807 didn't seem to mind clash marks! A well struck example. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $431
Lot 305		1807 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. VF-35. Cleaned and nicely retoned to a sunset gold at the centers, with hints of blue at the edge on the obverse, the reverse more of a gray blue color. Sharply struck and well preserved, without significant handling marks or bumps. The reverse crack spans from the T in UNITED to the O in OF to both rims, and we note a die line from the right wing second feather down towards the rim below, and another die line from the foot of the first T in STATES left up into the S, and Liberty's bust is clashed on the upper right of the reverse, as expected. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,006
Lot 306		1805 Draped Bust Quarter Dollar. A well matched trio for the variety collector. Each has medium gray toning and even wear on the devices. It has probably been many years since all 5 varieties of 1805 quarters were offered in a single sale. Needless to say, collectors should bid accordingly, as these die varieties are just coming into their own, and we expect them to do quite well with the growing collector interest in the series. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $299
Lot 307		1815 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. Here is a rare coin in this grade, NGC has graded only 3 this high, with 5 graded higher of this date, while PCGS has only graded 1 example as MS-65 of this date, with a single coin higher, in MS-66 at the top from that service. Toned with lovely russet gold on the obverse, fading to deeper blue gray at the rims, the strike is full and sharp, while the luster is undisturbed. This is the first year of issue of the new Capped bust series, and a coin that has few equals in its grade. A condition rarity that will be the highlight of an advanced type collection. In NGC holder #566086. Estimated Value $14,000 - 16,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 308		1818 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. Good-5. Light silvery gray in color and well balanced. The reverse die is shattered, with heavy die cracks from the N to the wing, another through the second T of STATES through the eagle's beak into the shield below, another down the first A of AMERICA to the wing. The reverse die was in several different plains and levels as these cracks developed, making for a fascinating coin to study. Estimated Value $75 - 125. View details	Realized $92
Lot 309		1818 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. Fine-15. Another tough variety from the challenging year of 1818. On this die pairing the reverse die failed by cracking through the left side of the N of UNITED towards the wing. Steel gray in color, with darker highlights around the devices. A few scattered ticks on both sides, but very pleasing for the grade. Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex: Bowers & Merena's Ward Sale, 11/13/95:3426. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 310		1818 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. Fine-15. A very rare variety that is seldom offered, especially in such well preserved condition. This one boasts excellent surfaces and a natural steel gray color with lighter shades on the devices. The diagnostic line from the inner point of the second star, and double bar clash marks below the ear are present, but no arrows at the head as of yet, and the reverse shows the heavy crack from the left side of the N in UNITED to the wing. Hints of greenish gold on the reverse fields adds to the allure. A foremost rarity and the most difficult die pairing of the year! Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $431
Lot 311		1818 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. Good-5. A second example of this very rare die pairing. This one has dark gray fields, and lighter devices. It is the same die state as the preceding, without the clash marks above Liberty's head as seen on the later die state. If you miss out on the other higher grade example of this die variety, this one would also make a welcome addition to an advanced collection. Estimated Value $200 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 312		1819 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. The first grades AG-3, the second grades VG-8. The first is a scarce die state with the heavy crack through the lower digits of the date, but has a thin "X" scratched on Liberty's head. The 1821 is much nicer and boasts sunset gold fields and light silver on the devices. A nice pair for the variety collector. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $60 - 70. View details	Realized $81
Lot 313		1822 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. AU-55 semi prooflike. Bright and untoned, with reflective fields. Boldly struck by the dies, with complete curls on Liberty, but the stars all show weak centers. These early quarters have just started to come into their own, after years of languishing, several new variety books are being published, and these will continue to generate more interest in this intriguing series. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,013
Lot 314		1822 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. Fine-15. A very pleasing example of this tough date. The surfaces are a medium steel gray color, and the coin is sharply struck, with full curls on Liberty that show minor wear on the high points. About as nice for the grade as any collector could hope to locate. Estimated Value $110 - 130. View details	Realized $288
Lot 315		1828 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. 25 over 50¢. Fine-15. Always in demand for the rare over-denomination reverse. Apparently the die engraver thought he was working on a half dollar die and engraved the 50 C denomination, then realized this was a quarter, and "corrected" the mistake by punching over the error with the proper 25. Light gray and natural in appearance, with trouble free wear. This one is nearly VF in grade, and would make an excellent compromise between the much more expensive price required for a slightly better coin grade wise. Always in great demand as this is a Guide Book variety, as well as popular type selection. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 316		1828 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. VG-8. Light steel gray and nice for the grade. There are some minor rim ticks on the left side of the reverse. Estimated Value $60 - 70. View details	Realized $81
Lot 317		1831 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. Large letters. VG-8. An exceedingly rare die variety in any grade! Quickly identifiable by the large 1s over small 1s in the date, and short arrows on the reverse. After years of searching, this variety is needed by a great many quarter specialists. In the John Reich Capped Bust Quarter Census of 1998, only 4 specimens were reported, the finest a VF-20. This particular coin has natural dark gray fields and lighter devices. Identifiable by a small cluster of marks in the field before Liberty's eye and the sixth star, and on the reverse by a minor tick in the field above the left wing of the eagle and his neck. The upper lettering is nearly worn into the rim. Expect spirited bidding when this one crosses the block, and only one lucky collector will collect this prize, and many will be disappointed that they were not the victors in this chase. Let the fireworks begin. This is one of the great prizes of the entire Capped Bust quarter series, with only 4 varieties that still are called Rarity-7, with less than a dozen known in all grades. Estimated Value $500-UP. Purchased privately in 2000, and from an old quarter collection assembled years ago. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 318		1834 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. EF-45. A very choice coin for the grade, with excellent steel gray color and pleasing surfaces. Only a trace of wear on the high points, and a scarce variety in such top grades. Probably high in the condition census for the variety, and worth a premium as such. As a collector, this is one to put away and never worry about upgrading, as the diagnostics are all clear, and the surfaces are a delight. Estimated Value $175 - 200. Purchased privately in 1993. View details	Realized $403
Lot 319		1834 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. Fine-15. This is the toughest 1834 variety, and one that is seldom found at all. Light gray in color, and well struck. Minor surface marks from circulation, and decent for the grade. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $150
Lot 320		1835 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar. The rare 1837 B-5 has been cleaned with some hairlines still present on the surfaces but has retoned to a nice steel gray. The balance are all nice representative coins for the variety collector. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $357
Lot 321		1841-O Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. ANACS graded MS-60. Weakly struck on the eagle's wing and the upper devices, with luster in the fields. Estimated Value $475 - 525. View details	Realized $489
Lot 322		1843-O Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. This is the finest example graded by PCGS, and it is alone as the sole MS-64 they've seen. NGC has only graded 2 this high, one is from the Eliasberg collection, and the Eliasberg Large O of this date has been graded NGC MS-65. The surfaces are toned a lovely sunset gold on the obverse, and the strike is decent considering the rusted obverse die and the multiple die cracks on the reverse. An exciting coin, and a date that is virtually unheard of in mint state grades. In an old green insert PCGS holder, number 1577169. Estimated Value $5,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,475
Lot 323		1847 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. The first is pretty nice, with clean surfaces and bright silver in color. The 1847-O has some minor surface marks on the central obverse visible with a glass and a soft strike. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details	Realized $334
Lot 324		1847 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. EF-40. Bright and flashy, with slightly reflective fields. The surfaces are problem free aside from a past light cleaning. The strike is very sharp, and the recut 7 is visible with a glass, but the 4 is harder to make out. On the reverse, the doubling is very obvious on QUAR DOL as well as parts of UNITED. Listed in Breen's Encyclopedia as "very rare" and with all the Seated coinage collectors out there, we expect this to bring a healthy and well deserved strong price. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details	Realized $150
Lot 325		1853 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Arrows and rays. ANACS graded MS-61. Deep bluish gold toning on both sides, with slight weakness on the high points perhaps caused a bit by the cracked dies. A popular and important type coin, especially so in mint state grades. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $644
Lot 326		1861 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 65. A lovely coin that possesses deep orange gold and blue toning on both sides over frosty devices. Sharply struck, and a gem in every way. Faint hairlines are the only signs of handling. Estimated Value $3,400 - 3,700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,795
Lot 327		1864 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 65. Medium gray and gold toning on both sides and highly appealing. Fully struck as expected for a proof, with sharp stars and full curls on Liberty. Scarce this nice. Estimated Value $3,500 - 3,900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,910
Lot 328		1870 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. Snow white at the center of the obverse, with yellow gold and rose hues, followed by midnight blue at the rim. On the reverse, gold around the periphery, bright at the center. A few wispy hairlines can be found with extreme lighting, but the eye appeal vastly outweighs them. An early strike, and hence the devices were very frosty so this has the desirable "cameo" designation. PCGS has only graded 10 cameos of this date, 9 in PR-64, and this one at the top and alone as PR-65! A gem that will find many eager buyers whenever it is offered. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,220
Lot 329		1871 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. Stunning and vibrant blue and gold toning here, primarily on the obverse in well organized peripheral rings. An early strike as the dies were very well frosted when this one was coined, hence it has been awarded the coveted "Cameo" designation by PCGS. These Cameo and Deep Cameo proofs are very rare, for example, PCGS has graded 4 as Cameo and as single coin as Deep Cameo for 1871 quarters (5 in all), and 118 other regular proofs without this designation, to give the collector some idea of who rare these truly are. As to the Population Report, this is the finest of the 4 Cameos graded and alone at the top in the 65 grade. For the regular proof quarters of this date, 7 have been graded as PR-65, with 5 graded higher, all PR-66. Certainly one of the finest known of the date, and with such delightful toning it would be hard to imagine a more desirable example. The fields are very well mirrored, although we note a trace of die rust below the left wing of the eagle. Likely from long storage in a Wayte Raymond album, as toning this rich is seldom found at all, and never from any type of quick application! A gem for the connoisseur. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,335
Lot 330		1873 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. Arrows. NGC graded MS-64. This coin has stunning iridescent toning on the obverse, with glowing gold and hints of green luster throughout. The reverse is a bit darker, with steel blue highlights and gold hues as well. Worth a premium for the eye appealing colors. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold

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