Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 2

Coins, Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Quarter Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1239		1796 Browning-2, Rarity-3. PCGS graded Good-4. Well struck on the obverse, with just a few of the stars worn into the rim; the reverse shows more wear, with weakness on the eagle and wreath. Clean surfaces for the grade and popular as a one-year type coin. View details	Unsold
Lot 1240		The Norweb 1804 Quarter. NGC graded MS-63. Browning-1. Rarity-4. Of all of the classic silver coins designed by Robert Scot, the 1804 quarter stands out as one of the most desirable. And for a variety of reasons. The 1802 half dime may be a lot rarer (as it should be, with a mintage half that of the 1804 quarter) because it was a denomination more heavily used at the time than the larger denominations--and circulation drained the half dimes almost to nonexistence. The tiny-mintage 1796 and 1797 half dollars stand alone as rarities, even though a small number of high-grade coins were put aside when the country was young. The Bust dollars, being "dollars," have been sought by an unusually broad spectrum of collectors. And the two major rarities among them, the 1794 and 1804, are almost too famous for their own good, and as a consequence are pricey beyond the means of almost all collectors. That leaves the Bust quarters to be considered. The rare 1796, although having the smallest mintage of the series, was saved in small numbers as the first year of issue. A fair number exist in Choice and even Gem Uncirculated grades. As a one-year type, with the Small Eagle reverse, 1796 has always had a great deal of collector pressure exerted upon it. The next year of issue, 1804, sported a new, Heraldic eagle reverse, but evidently it was not saved with much relish by contemporary collectors, or even by happenstance, as it is much, much rarer than the 1796, especially in the nicer states of preservation. Then, too, it can be argued that Scot's design of Liberty--as well as his Heraldic eagle--"fit" the quarter dollar much more pleasingly than on other denominations. Neither side appears "crowded" by its design. Its images, in this size, might be said to be "perfect." How rare is the 1804 quarter? In-the-know collectors have appreciated its rarity for decades. For others it's just a "tough" coin to find, in any grade. In reality, something on the order of a dozen coins only (perhaps less, if resubmissions play much of a role) seem to exist and have been graded by the services above the VF grade level. And as experienced collectors of America's early coinage know, most Bust coins, in all the denominations, suffer from scratches and nicks and early (if not later) cleaning problems. So, any 1804 quarter above VF, and indeed any without problems, is rare in the absolute sense. Finally we should consider the presently offered coin, the astounding Norweb Collection piece. It is among the very finest existing of its date. It has some small surface abrasions but it is well struck and handsome. Over the years, as it resided in the Norwebs' hands, and others before theirs, it has acquired a lovely, oldtime "set" color ranging from shades of deep bluish gray to hues of pinkish gold. Where the toning is lighter, the brilliance of its luster shines through still. A small circular "spot" of planchet granularity is to be found before the U of UNITED on reverse, which will forever identify this as the famed Norweb coin. Considering how few 1804 quarters exist at this level of preservation, and how well this size coin accommodates Robert Scot's magnificent design, this coin's allure is undeniable. NGC has graded only this coin at the MS63 level to date, and none better. PCGS reports 3 MS63 coins and a single MS64. Historical tidbit: while the Land Act of 1804 encouraged western expansion, which was to burgeon in the next four decades, the fledgling U.S. Navy sailed daringly into Tripoli harbor to recapture its frigate, called the Philadelphia. View details	Realized $43,125
Lot 1241		1806. VF-30. Browning-3, Rarity 1. Probably dipped at some time in the recent past, as there is no toning. Lovely surfaces, but very weakly struck, especially at the central reverse. One dig is noted on the lower shield. View details	Realized $719
Lot 1242		1806. VG-8. Browning-2, Rarity 4. Medium gray in color, but there are some minor surface scratches on both sides. View details	Unsold
Lot 1243		1806. VG-8. Browning 2b, Rarity-3. Medium gray in color and with pleasing surfaces for the grade. Well struck and nicely balanced. View details	Unsold
Lot 1244		1825. PCGS graded EF-45. The overdate on this Quarter is believed to be over a 3 and a 4. Excellent color and surfaces for the grade, with natural bluish toning typical of "old silver" and free of detractions or problems. View details	Realized $483
Lot 1245		1825/2. VG-10. Some surface scratches above Liberty's chest and other minor problems. View details	Realized $52
Lot 1246		Gray toned 1831 Quarter. NGC graded MS-64. Somber gray toning on both sides delicately applied over time. Fully rounded curls on Liberty, but weakly struck on the stars from a late die state. Always popular with collectors, these early Capped Bust Quarters are scarce in Mint State and frequently disappear in type collections. View details	Unsold
Lot 1247		1842-O Large Date. AU-55. Choice medium to dark gray in color, with clean surfaces save for an old scratch down Liberty's face. Boldly impressed throughout and seldom found much better. View details	Realized $196
Lot 1248		1853 Arrows and Rays. MS-60 Plus. A lovely coin that boasts deep amber gray toning on the obverse, a bit more organized on the reverse with a ring of darker color around the periphery and lighter at the centers. Luster still remains in the fields beneath the colors. Well struck and always in demand for the scarce type issue. View details	Unsold
Lot 1249		1853. AU-50. Arrows & Rays. A choice, original coin for the grade, important for type collectors with the Arrows and Rays. Well struck; with full hair on Liberty and bold feathers on the eagle. View details	Realized $207
Lot 1250		Choice Mint State 63 1853-O Arrows and Rays. PCGS graded MS-63. Medium gray toning with some rose highlights over lustrous fields. Popular for the Arrows and Rays type coin, with few available to meet constant demand. A small area of dark verdigris resides over S OF of STATES OF along the rim and dentils. Softly struck on the dentils, as are most of this date. View details	Unsold
Lot 1251		1857. NGC graded MS-67. A superb coin with oldtime pastels giving it excellent eye appeal. The color on both sides is a matched, pale bluish gold iridescence. The strike is crisp. Population: one of six 67s, with one 68 standing above them. View details	Unsold
Lot 1252		1857. NGC graded MS-66. Mottled deep blue and lavender toning on obverse, with the reverse mostly pale silvery lavender. Sharply struck all over. The obverse shows some tiny ticks beneath the deeper toning. Scarce so nice. View details	Unsold
Lot 1253		Stunning toned 1872 Proof 66. NGC graded Proof 66. A fabulous gem Proof specimen that boasts stunning original color around the periphery. The rose-gold centers are ringed with ocean deep blues on the obverse, while the reverse is more evenly toned with similar color combinations. One of 9 so graded by NGC, with but 4 graded higher. If you have been searching for a truly delightful Seated Quarter in Proof, then look no further than this lot. View details	Unsold
Lot 1254		Probably the Finest Known 1873 With Arrows Proof Quarter. NGC graded Proof 67. We are proud to present what is apparently the Finest Known 1873 With Arrows Quarter. This is the only coin to be so graded by NGC, while PCGS has only graded one coin a grade below, with none tied to this piece or higher. One can see why as soon as the coin is examined; for it is resplendent in its deeply toned glory. On the obverse the bold stars seem to be swimming in an amber sea of color; just inside the stars the color deepens to deep water blue which fades to rose and gold at the centers atop Liberty. Identical colors and organization on the reverse: deep amber, blue fading to rose at the centers. Every teensy device is completely brought up by the dies. No signs of weakness whatsoever. Aside from being such a spectacular specimen in its own right, this is a scarce two-year type coin with arrows at the date, further enhancing its rarity and value. Identifiable by a small spot on the ribbon below the A of STATES and a tiny star-point nick on the upper point of the first star. In NGC holder #164104-005. View details	Unsold
Lot 1255		1877. NGC graded MS-68. Immaculate! That about sums up this example. Golden iridescent toning enhances a nearly flawless set of surfaces.Tied for highest graded: the only one at NGC, and PCGS has also given a 68 to one piece. View details	Unsold
Lot 1256		1879. PCGS graded Proof 65. A real Proof blazer that has a faint band of toning around the periphery, otherwise untoned. The contrast is broad between the frosty devices and deep mirror fields, just the ticket for demanding collectors. Only 1,100 struck in Proof, few of which remain in grades even approaching this stunning gem Proof. An opportunity. View details	Realized $2,070
Lot 1257		Resounding Gem Proof 67 1885 Quarter. PCGS graded Proof 67. One of only 4 so graded by PCGS, with none graded higher! Vibrant white at the centers; with deep gold around the periphery. Seldom found with such great contrast between the mirror fields and frosted devices, most of the issue was either lost, spent or cleaned into varying degrees of oblivion. An opportunity to purchase one of the very finest in existence. View details	Realized $4,830
Lot 1258		Superb gem Mint State 67 1892 Quarter. PCGS graded MS-67. As the first year of issue, the 1892 Barber Quarter was saved in large numbers. However, few of these remain in gem-65 condition (PCGS has graded 64 as such). Fewer still remain in MS-67 condition, of which PCGS has graded a mere 7, with a single coin graded higher. This particular coin has delightful greenish gold toning on both sides, toning which seems to commingle with the blaze of luster beneath. Both sides boast this rainbow of color. As to surfaces, they are pristine, virtually free of marks from other coins or any subsequent handling. An impossible coin to duplicate, we can only know that it has been carefully preserved since the time of issue. An investor's dream coin. View details	Realized $3,680
Lot 1259		1894-S. ANACS graded MS-61. A scarce date in Mint State, nice color and lightly toned, with a hint of gold on either side. Minor hairlines from choice, as often seen. View details	Unsold
Lot 1260		The Finest Known 1896-S Quarter! NGC graded MS 67. NGC graded MS-67. A superb gem of a coin, the luster glows forth from the fields subdued by a light smattering of coppery toning. Fully struck throughout, with even the tiny details on the eagle's claws sharp and defined, similarly every tidbit of Barber's design present on this significant rarity. Even the stars show full radial lines as a testament to how well this coin was struck. Unimprovable in every way, this numismatic classic is certain to attract attention far and wide when it crosses the block. The San Francisco Mint pinged off 188,039 of these during 1896. Of these this coin is the Finest Known. It is the only coin so graded by either NGC or PCGS in this grade, and there is none graded higher. If you want to have this rare date in the absolute finest condition, then here is the coin you must have. Why not upgrade that worn out one you've been gagging on for all these years with a superb gem? In NGC holder #668354-001. View details	Realized $31,050
Lot 1261		1899. PCGS graded Proof 64. Brilliant silvery appearance, with a moderate cameo. A few faint scuffs in the obverse field, but quite attractive. View details	Realized $719
Lot 1262		1900. PCGS graded Proof 64. You don't see that many 64s with as much eye appeal as this piece has. Only a hint of toning, mostly silvery brilliance with the usual moderate cameo for this period. But the mirrors are highly reflective. Obviously delicately cleaned long ago, now starting to take on real appeal. Nice one for the Millennium collector. View details	Realized $690
Lot 1263		1900. NGC graded MS-67. Superb condition and lovely, if deepset, oldtime iridescent toning. The strike is extremely sharp, too. Deep golden red color overlaying bright silvery gray. Under a strong glass, a fine single album-slide line appears nearly vertically on Liberty's face. Yet this coin remains a gorgeous specimen! Population: 3 graded by NGC, none better. PCGS has graded 0 this high. View details	Realized $2,645
Lot 1264		Frosty gem Proof 67 1901 Quarter. PCGS graded Proof 67. A powerful coin that exudes mint frost from the devices. The deeply mirrored fields reflect back all light; around the periphery a delicate gold tone has started to form. Turning to the reverse, we note the absence of toning and abundant frost on the devices. Certainly one of the finest around, and without the dark, mottled toning that could possibly hide many sins, this one bares all and deserves the high grade awarded. View details	Realized $3,910
Lot 1265		1903. ANACS graded Proof 64. Dark amber blue toning diminishes the Proof reflectivity a touch, but this is clearly an original and very choice Proof. Worth a good bid. View details	Realized $483
Lot 1266		The Finest Known and only Proof 69 1911 Quarter Graded. NGC graded Proof 69. A monster of a coin! The fields are perfect, utterly perfect in their state of preservation. Same with the devices, Liberty, the stars, legends and the eagle are untouched. The only visible sign of age is a delicate gold tone along the extreme edge of the obverse and a bit more gold around the reverse perphery. Of course the strike is full and complete, each star, leaf vein and pin feather bold, sharp, perfect. As to the grade, this is the only coin of this date so graded by both NGC and PCGS, there are none higher. Clearly, after 13 years of consistent third party grading, this is almost undoubtedly the Finest Known of the date, and the only coin graded this high. View details	Unsold
Lot 1267		A Truly Splendid 1913-S Quarter Tied for the Finest Known! PCGS graded MS-67. Unlike the 1896-S Quarter, which has some toning, this piece is frosty and untoned, nothing but vibrant mint luster surrounded by frosty devices. A few tiny spots are present to note the passage of time, and that it hasn't been recently cleaned or fussed with in any way. A strong glass fails to locate evidence of handling, the fields, devices and rims are very nearly perfect. How could it be otherwise? To earn the MS67 grade, which is nearly impossible to attain, any coin must border on perfection. To find it on the key date Barber Quarter is amazing, simply amazing. Liberty's cheek is pristine, untouched by anything since striking. If you simply must have the best, then purchase this coin. Turning to the all-important data files represented by the Population Reports of both PCGS and NGC, we note that this wonderful coin enjoys the status of the highest grade assigned to any 1913-S Barber quarter. Thus far, only 4 coins have attained this superlative height towards perfection. Four out of 40,000 pieces struck! Not very good odds, we should think, of any more making this grade, either, in all this time. The known pieces, after all, have been reviewed time and time again. Yet there are still just four in MS67. If you want the very, very best, here is the coin for you! It is also a perfect match to the 1896-S quarter offered earlier. View details	Unsold
Lot 1268		1914. NGC graded Proof 67. Brilliant with fully reflective mirror surfaces. Eleven given this 67 grade, with six PR68s standing above them. View details	Realized $3,450
Lot 1269		1916-D Barber. NGC graded AU-58. Frosty and very nearly Mint State, full luster and excellent surfaces. A true "slider." View details	Realized $104
Lot 1270		Stunning gem 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter with light rose toning. NGC graded MS-65 Full Head. The first year of the important Standing Liberty design in gem condition and with a full head on Liberty. Graced by a delicate rose hue over Liberty's healthy frame, with dancing luster in the fields. The coining presses stopped counting after just 52,000 of these rolled down the chute, most of which entered circulation. Before long a cry was heard from the local vice squad that Liberty was exposed, and that this would never do in our society. The engravers were called back, and Liberty was duly bound up in a chain mail blouse in early 1917. Hence these early issues are highly coveted as rare type coins, and as such they more purely represent Hermon MacNeil's original intentions. NGC has only graded 15 this high, with 5 graded higher in the full head category. View details	Realized $13,225
Lot 1271		1917 Type 1. Full Head. PCGS graded MS-63. Medium gold to gray toning on both sides over lustrous fields. Boldly struck and popular as the first affordable year of issue and a scarce type coin. View details	Realized $184
Lot 1272		One of the Finest Known 1918/7-S Quarters. NGC graded MS-66. Bright and lustrous with full mint bloom in the fields. The luster glows from both sides, where we note a tiny area of toning along the lower reverse. Liberty's head, shield rivets and other minor areas show the typical and ever present weakness from the lazy presses of the San Francisco Mint. Somehow the coiners rarely brought up all the minute details by revving up the stiking pressure during this period. This allowed dies to last longer, but frustrates collectors who want fully struck coins. However, the all important, and it is very important overdate is bold and complete, visible even to the naked eye. The lower loop of the 8 is filled by the big 'ole tail of the underlying 7. One of the classic rarities of numismatics, collectors have been searching for this overdate for decades. Few have turned up, keeping prices and demand high. A beautiful coin that will excite even experienced numismatists. One of only 3 so graded by the combined grading police of NGC and PCGS (according to their recent Population Reports), with a single coin graded higher. There haven't been any gems graded with Full Heads. Thus, if you want a superb gem, then this is the coin for you. View details	Unsold
Lot 1273		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1274		Bright and Shiny 1923 PCGS graded MS 67. PCGS graded MS-67. One of the very Finest Known of the date, with a population of just 13 in this grade (2 of those have Full Heads.) A glass notes that this coin is nearly a Full Head, with excellent details on Liberty. Frosty and white, the surfaces are truly pristine with no toning to hide beneath. The reverse die is lightly doubled along the lower lettering, most visible on the D of DOLLAR. View details	Unsold
Lot 1275		1923. PCGS graded MS-66. A solidly graded quarter, in fact one of the nicest 66s this cataloguer has seen. Nearly Full Head, too. The shield is quite sharp, as is the eagle. Original silvery brilliance is enhanced by delightful light gold and some blue iridescent toning which hides no marks. Sure to please the fussiest collector! View details	Realized $489
Lot 1276		1929-D. PCGS graded AU-58 Full Head. Also included in this lot is a 1930 Quarter NGC graded Extremely Fine 40. Lot of 2 coins. View details	Realized $75
Lot 1277		Blazing White 1930 Full Head Quarter. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Head. Abundant luster radiates from the surfaces, all untoned and mint fresh. Boldly struck throughout, with full details on Liberty's head and most of her shield. An outstanding example of this final year of issue. View details	Realized $1,438
Lot 1278		1932-S. Sharpness of MS-60 but scratched. There are some scratches above the date and on Washington's lower bust. Toned on the reverse. View details	Unsold
Lot 1279		1932-S. EF-40. Typical for the grade, with excellent surfaces. View details	Realized $61
Lot 1280		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1281		Withdrawn	Unsold