2002 February Long Beach Signature Sale - Session 1

1865 25C PR63 ANACS. The deep grape-purple patina is occasionally brightened by iridescent violet and gold colors. The strike is razor sharp and the

1867 25C PR63 NGC. The importance of proofs from this year is magnified by the absolute rarity of business strikes, of which only 16,000 pieces were

1872 25C PR66 PCGS. The rich maroon patina yields to lighter color in the obverse center. Sharply struck, with the reflectivity of the reverse somewha

1875 25C PR64 Cameo PCGS. The obverse has peripheral mahogany and milky-brown patina, while the reverse has vividly iridescent gold, crimson, blue, a

1876 25C PR65 NGC. Rich copper-gold patina and deeply reflective fields enhance the eye appeal of this nicely struck Gem. The fields are very well pr

1878 25C PR65 PCGS. Deeply and somewhat oppressively toned (at least on the reverse) in olive-gold, violet, and rose shades. Very few Gems survive fr

1882 25C PR64 Cameo PCGS. Well struck and brilliant with bright, flashy mirrored fields. An faint scuff that arcs in the upper reverse is mentioned f

1883 25C PR65 NGC. Well struck with brilliant and satiny devices that provide mild contrast with the highly reflective mirrored fields. A problem-fre

1884 25C PR63 PCGS. A sparkling cameo with untoned centers and bits of golden toning at the margins. Even Gems have little or no eye appeal advantage

1890 25C PR65 Cameo NGC. A gorgeous Gem with bright lemon-yellow patina and pleasing contrast between the field and devices. Well struck with a lintm

1890 25C PR66 Deep Cameo NGC. Blushes of peripheral golden-brown patina complement the bright, gold-tinted centers. Well struck with deeply reflective

1892 25C MS64 NGC. A typically bold striking that is enhanced by russet peripheral toning. One or two small facial marks are noticed, but other than

1892 25C MS65 NGC. Superbly toned in hues of lavender, rose, and gold with a razor sharp strike and only a few light surface marks preventing an even

1892 25C MS65 NGC. The lavender centers give way to attractive shades of green, gold, and yellow patina. A lovely Gem with pleasing luster and a shar

1894-S 25C MS65 PCGS. Originally toned, the obverse of this attractive Quarter is predominately violet, with russet and lime-green about the rims. The

1898 25C MS64 PCGS. The untoned centers are framed by original golden-brown patina. The strike is very sharp except on the eagle's right claw. ...

1898-O 25C MS61 ICG. Full mint brilliance with hints of golden toning and light marks on Liberty's face that define the grade. Very scarce at a...

1906-O 25C MS63 ANACS. The brilliant centers are framed by green-gray patina. The strike and luster are good, and the reverse is especially free of a

1908-S 25C MS63 PCGS. An attractive coin with slate-gray devices and lavender-tinged fields with peripheral hints of blue-green color. The strike and

1909-S 25C MS65 NGC. The consistent crimson-lavender patina is graced with an occasional blush of green color. Liberty's neck has a minute lami...

1911-D 25C MS64 PCGS. Sharply struck and fully lustrous with light russet patina. A very scarce issue with the lowest mintage (933,600) of any D-mint

1911-D 25C MS64 NGC. Satiny and fully struck with untoned surfaces. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hou

1892 25C PR68 Deep Cameo NGC. The devices have light lemon color that provides lovely contrast with the deep, dripping wet mirrored fields. The strike

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1896 25C PR67 Deep Cameo NGC. Exquisitely struck with a hint of lemon-gold color. Enthusiastic die polishing (as struck) has effaced some of the detai

1905 25C PR63 PCGS. Glorious blue, rose, and burnt-gold iridescence gives way to a window of brilliance on the right side of the obverse. Only wispy

1911 25C PR65 NGC. The bright mirrored fields reflect a light gold patina. Exquisitely struck with pristine and snowy devices. Only 543 proofs were m

1913 25C PR63 NGC. Deep, glassy mirrors are scarcely affected by a thin veil of pale violet and blue patina. The fields reveal a smattering of short,

1916 25C MS62 PCGS. The 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter is one of the most desirable coins struck in the 20th century. Only 52,000 pieces were produced

1916 25C MS66 Full Head NGC. The 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter is one of the most widely recognized rarities in 20th century U.S. numismatics. Only 52

1917 25C Type One MS62 Full Head ANACS. Matte-like surfaces with deep golden-brown and cobalt-blue toning on each side. Important notice: We expect

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1917 25C Type One MS65 Full Head PCGS. Fully lustrous with an even layer of light golden-russet toning on the obverse and mottled russet toning on th

1917 25C Type One MS66 Full Head NGC. Lightly toned with a wisp of olive color in the upper obverse, and a few speckles of charcoal-gray patina in th

1917 25C Type One MS66 Full Head NGC. An intricately detailed representative of this second year issue, with vibrant, untoned centers and hints of go

1917 25C Type One MS66 Full Head PCGS. Fully struck in all areas, the brilliant, matte-like surfaces dazzle the viewer with intense luster and are im

1917 25C Type One MS66 Full Head PCGS. This intensely lustrous Gem exhibits swirling cartwheel effects with a needle sharp strike that is typical of m

1917-D 25C Type One MS65 Full Head NGC. Richly toned with speckled golden-brown, russet, and cobalt-blue patina. Lustrous with a very good strike. An

1917-S 25C Type One MS65 Full Head PCGS. Lightly toned with blushes of golden-brown color. Well struck with vivacious luster and very pleasing surfac

1917-D 25C Type Two MS60 ANACS, dappled russet and cobalt-blue toning overlays the otherwise silver-white features; 1918-S MS62 ANACS, peripherally to

1917-D 25C Type Two MS65 NGC. The gold and lavender patina gently intermingles. The strike is quite sharp in selected areas, however, the date has be

1917-S 25C Type Two MS66 PCGS. Predominantly lilac in patina, but both sides have arcs of bright green color. The strike is good, but admittedly the

1917-S 25C Type Two MS62 Full Head ANACS, this golden tinged example is lustrous with sprays of russet color at the upper obverse border; and a 1927 M

1918 25C MS66 NGC. Dusky olive-yellow in patina with a few charcoal speckles. The strike is good with the head close to full, but the date is not sha

1918-D 25C MS65 NGC. Brilliant except for an occasional brown freckle on the reverse. A good strike with lustrous and pleasing surfaces. Population:

1918-D 25C MS64 Full Head PCGS. A pleasingly original near-Gem, both sides are frosty in luster quality with a moderate endowment of champagne-gray an

1918-S 25C MS65 PCGS. Hints of olive-yellow and lilac color are subtly expressed on this immaculately preserved Gem. The strike is typical, but the i

1919 25C MS65 PCGS. Peripheral speckles of russet patina frame the brilliant centers. Lustrous with a good strike that has all the shield rivets but

1920 25C MS66 NGC. The light honey-gold patina is very attractive. The strike is good, with all shield rivets visible, but the head and inner shield

1920 25C MS60 Full Head PCGS. Very sharply struck throughout and nearly brilliant. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of

1920-D 25C MS65 PCGS. Lustrous and brilliant except for an occasional wisp of golden-brown color. The strike is good, but the three sprigs on the hea

1920-S 25C MS65 PCGS. Untoned except for a spray of minute russet specks in the right obverse field. Lustrous with a good strike, although the head i

1921 25C MS65 PCGS. Lightly toned with lilac, golden-brown, and olive patina. The strike is quite good, but the date is in low relief and the head is

1923 25C MS64 ANACS, well frosted and lightly toned; and a 1928-D MS64 PCGS, housed in an older PCGS holder, this coin combines a silver-gray obverse

1923 25C MS65 PCGS. Iridescent russet and golden-brown patina forms an arc around the brilliant centers. Although the head is not full, the shield is

1923 25C MS67 NGC. Brilliant and lustrous with an above average strike, albeit the sprigs are not developed. The surfaces are very well preserved. Po

1924 25C MS65 PCGS. Hints of golden-brown patina grace the otherwise brilliant surfaces. Lustrous with a good strike. The head has better details tha

1924-D 25C MS65 PCGS. Lustrous with a hint of olive-yellow color. Apart from the head, the strike is good. A minor scrape in the left reverse field i

1924-D 25C MS65 ANACS. Dappled champagne tinged iridescence drifts over both sides of this Gem quality Quarter. The luster is full and frosty, the sur

1924-S 25C MS66 PCGS. A blush of tobacco-brown color brightens the lustrous surfaces. The strike comes close to full head status, but the ear hole is

1925 25C MS65 Full Head NGC. Brilliant and lustrous with a seemingly pristine reverse. The strike is very good. A pair of lint marks (as struck) resi

1926 25C MS63 PCGS, sprays of lemon-yellow and russet color drift over both sides; 1928 MS60 ANACS, the luster is subdued on both sides of this periph

1926 25C MS66 NGC. The obverse has lavender patina, while olive-green and gold colors consume the reverse. The strike is very good, and approaches th

1926 25C MS66 ANACS. The speckled purple-russet patina has a darker color on the obverse. The centers are mostly brilliant. The strike is good, and t

1926-D 25C MS65 NGC. Brilliant and lustrous with a typical strike. The upper obverse has several heavy die cracks, as struck. Important notice: We e

1926-S 25C MS65 PCGS. Richly toned in golden-brown, violet, yellow, and russet colors. Luster sweeps readily through the patina. The strike is typica

1927 25C MS63 Full Head PCGS. Lightly and attractively toned. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Som

1927 25C MS65 Full Head NGC. Brilliant except for an occasional blush of peripheral purple color. Lustrous with a very good strike and undeniable ful

1927 25C MS65 Full Head NGC. Pastel gold and violet patina graces each side of this lustrous and attractive Quarter. The obverse is especially close

1927-D 25C MS65 PCGS. Lemon-gold patina with milky-lilac color on the Standing Liberty. Lustrous with gorgeous surfaces and a good strike. A pleasing

1927-D 25C MS65 ANACS. The attractive tobacco-brown patina is especially vivid along the reverse periphery. Lustrous with a typical strike. There are

1927-D 25C MS65 ANACS. The fully frosted features are tinged in golden-orange iridescence that is largely confined to the peripheral areas. With the e

1927-D 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. Both sides are dusted with tan-gray shades that yields to charcoal patina along the upper obverse border. The surfaces

1927-S 25C XF40 ANACS. The steel-gray surfaces have modest wear, with more than half of the shield rivets visible. Despite light circulation, there a

1927-S 25C AU50 NGC. The surfaces are predominantly slate-gray in sheen with golden-apricot shadings dusted over certain areas on both sides. Although

1928 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. Traces of peripheral russet color grace the obverse, while the reverse is fully brilliant. Lustrous with a good strike.

1928-D 25C MS65 PCGS. Speckles of violet and green patina congregate along the obverse periphery. Lustrous, and with the usual slight weakness of str

1928-S 25C MS66 PCGS. Traces of golden-brown patina dance across the lustrous surfaces. While not fully struck, the Quarter is just a trivial luster

1928-S 25C MS66 NGC. A wisp of golden color and an occasional speck of russet patina visit this otherwise fully brilliant Gem. Typically struck with

1928-S 25C MS65 Full Head NGC. Light gold and violet color consumes the upper obverse, with the remainder of the coin fully brilliant. The strike is

1929 25C MS65 NGC. A trace of olive color brightens the lustrous surfaces. The strike is above average, but the head is not full. The fields are as m

1929-D 25C MS65 PCGS. Wispy tan-brown patina adds character to the lustrous and pleasing surfaces. The strike is good, although the lack of an ear ho

1929-S 25C MS65 NGC. Typically struck with flashy luster and attractive apricot-gold patina. A nicely preserved Gem. Important notice: We expect to

1929-S 25C MS64 Full Head PCGS. Lustrous and mostly brilliant with strong definition throughout. Scarce as a Full Head coin. Population: 131 in 64, 2

1930 25C MS63 Full Head PCGS. Moderately toned, the surfaces are a bit too dull for a higher grade. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lot

1930 25C MS65 Full Head NGC. Lightly toned in various shades of golden-brown patina. A lustrous Gem with a good if not sharp strike. Although the 193

1930 25C MS65 Full Head ANACS. A solid, vibrant, shimmering Gem that comes with the normal excellence of strike and is framed in lovely reddish-golde

1930-S 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. Richly toned in blushes of lavender, violet and green patina. The potent luster is impervious to the toning. The stri

1932-D 25C MS63 PCGS. A touch of light golden toning has gathered over both sides of this satiny, particularly well struck key. The grade is limited

1932-D 25C MS64 PCGS. Irregular russet toning is splashed over both sides. Very slightly marked. This is really quite a nice coin from the technical s

1932-D 25C MS64 PCGS. As one of only 436,800 Quarters produced by the Denver Mint in 1932, this near-Gem is sure to elicit strong bids from collectors

1932-D 25C MS65 PCGS. Splashes of mottled orange-gold iridescence are visible on the left side of the obverse, while delicate green and gold pastels a

1932-S 25C MS64 PCGS. Mostly brilliant but with peripheral pond-green patina. Very good luster and a good strike, with a few minor abrasions on the p

1932-S 25C MS64 PCGS. A creamy borderline Gem example with bits of reddish-gold toning in the peripheral areas. The freshness and originality of this

1932-S 25C MS64 PCGS. Quite lustrous for this S-mint key, with speckled golden-russet toning here and there. Important notice: We expect to be auctio

1932-S 25C MS65 PCGS. An absolutely breathtaking 1932-S Quarter that is endowed with terrific luster and boasts dappled blue-green and golden-rose iri

1934 25C Light Motto MS65 PCGS. Essentially brilliant with shimmering, well frosted surfaces that would qualify as Superb but for several pinpoint ma

1934-D 25C MS65 PCGS. Untoned with blazing mint luster and excellent sharpness for the issue. A few small blemishes on the portrait keep this flashy

1934-D 25C MS66 PCGS. An original and impeccably preserved '34-D Washington that boasts unbeatable luster and is toned in iridescent orange shad...

1935-D 25C MS65 PCGS. A solid Gem example of this scarce, early D-mint issue. The brilliant surfaces show bright satin-like luster and no obvious abr