2002 September Long Beach Signature Sale Sale #300 - Session 2

1878 25C PR67 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Briggs 4-D. If this sharply struck coin is indicative of the issue, we cannot understand why Briggs (1991) states t

1880 25C PR66 Cameo PCGS. A lovely Cameo Gem that has a razor-sharp strike and a seemingly pristine reverse. The demand for proofs is strong due to th

1880 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. Briggs 1-B. This coin was struck from Reverse C of the proof 1872 Seated Quarter, and it is readily identifiable by a die lum

1881 25C PR68 Cameo NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Briggs 2-B. There are a pair of short die scratches (as produced) from the top of Liberty's right (faci...

1882 25C PR63 NGC. Bright white surfaces that are deeply reflective. Some golden-russet toning by the rim on both sides. A few minor hairlines in the

1882 25C PR66 Cameo PCGS. Briggs 2-B. Writing in 1991, Larry Briggs states that the reverse die that the Mint used to strike proof 1882 Quarters is th

1883 25C PR67 PCGS. We have no doubt in our minds that this lovely Superb Gem is completely original. The surfaces are overlaid in competing swirls of

1885 25C PR63 PCGS. Golden, violet, and turquoise patina especially towards the upper peripheries while the reverse shows dark grey, blue, red, and or

1885 25C PR64 PCGS. The obverse has lovely gold and champagne-violet patina, while the reverse displays aqua-blue and concord-grape colors. A well str

1886 25C PR68 Cameo NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Briggs 2-B. There must have been a problem with either the obverse die itself or the position in which the di

1888 25C PR64 Cameo PCGS. The powder-blue, gold, and russet patina is very attractive. A sharply struck near-Gem that has impressive preservation. Jus

1890 25C PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC. The devices on both sides are exceptionally heavily frosted. Set atop seemingly unfathomable depth of reflectivity in t

1892 25C AU58 PCGS, Type Two reverse, lustrous and well struck with a few light abrasions; 1900 AU58 PCGS, sharply struck and flashy but with minor ab

1892 25C MS62 Uncertified. Type One Reverse. Lilac, tan, and navy-blue patina. A well preserved representative that has moderate luster. Important not

1892 25C MS63 ANACS. Type One Reverse. Speckled apple-green and gold peripheral patina. A lustrous and well struck coin with impressive preservation.

1892 25C MS66 PCGS. Every detail is fully defined and the surfaces free of all but the most trivial imperfections. The natural colors are a wonderful

1894-S 25C MS65 PCGS. This coin was previously offered as lot 5615 in our February 2002 Long Beach Signature Sale, where it was cataloged as: "...

1895-O 25C MS64 ANACS. Rich smoky-champagne toning blankets both sides, there is a crescent of cobalt-blue color at the right obverse periphery. The l

1896 25C MS63 ANACS. Otherwise untoned, the well frosted surfaces reveal a blush of orange-copper iridescence at the date. The outward appearance of t

1896 25C MS64 NGC. Original sea-green, gold, and lilac patina. A well struck and lustrous near-Gem that has extremely impressive surfaces. Population:

1896 25C MS64 PCGS. Pleasing matte luster with some faint orange hues. Clean well struck obverse fields, the reverse was struck from worn dies. Import

1896-S 25C Good 6 ANACS. Peripheral charcoal patina outlines the yellow-gray centers. The peripheral legends and devices are clear, and a few letters

1896-S 25C Fine 15 ANACS. A slate-gray representative of this rare date. LIBERTY and E PLURIBUS UNUM are complete, although the wingtips are worn as e

1896-S 25C--Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. A brilliant and nicely struck example that has ample amounts of subdued luster where prote

1898 25C MS63 ANACS, iridescent sea-green fields accompany the lavender devices, an impressive example; and a 1910 MS63 ANACS, light apricot color, fl

1898 25C MS66 PCGS. Bright white, brilliantly lustrous surfaces. Fully original and basically untoned. There are only a few minor marks scattered thro

1900-O 25C MS62 NGC. The arrow feathers are somewhat softly struck, however, the surfaces are brilliant and very clean for the grade. The luster is go

1900-O 25C MS66 NGC. Whereas the other MS66 1900-O Quarter in this sale is possessed of rich toning, this coin is brilliant save for the lightest blus

1900-O 25C MS66 PCGS. Poor striking definition and extensive circulation combine to make the 1900-O a challenging coin to locate with good eye appeal,

1900-S 25C MS65 NGC. Type One Obverse / Type Two Reverse. This coin was previously offered as lot 6957 in our January 2001 sale of the Glenn J. Church

1901-S 25C AG3 PCGS. A well worn Quarter, but the obverse has complete legends except for LIBERTY. Each of the reverse peripheral legends are partly w

1901-S 25C--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU55. Although the 1913-S has a lower original mintage, the 1901-S (72,664 pieces produced) is the undisp

1903 25C MS64 PCGS. Lovely rose, gold, and aqua-green patina. A well struck near-Gem with good luster and clean fields. One of many seemingly common i

1903 25C MS64 ICG. Well defined with slight traces of PVC and noticeable prooflike surfaces. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the

1903-O 25C MS65 PCGS. The '03-O is among the more carefully produced O-mint Barber Quarters, and high grades coins typically come nice. It is no...

1903-S 25C MS62 NGC. Deep sea-green and maroon patina. A lustrous Quarter with a good strike and a few minor abrasions on the portrait. A scarce lower

1905 25C MS61 ICG. Well defined with gold and russet and light abrasions consistent with the grade. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots

1905 25C MS65 PCGS. The 05 in the date appears to be lightly repunched north. A brilliant and lustrous Gem with a razor-sharp strike and a seemingly p

1906 25C MS65 NGC. Light yellow-green patina. Well struck and lustrous, with an immaculately preserved reverse. An underappreciated issue in Gem. Popu

1906-D 25C MS63 PCGS. With rich, mottled, crimson-russet and electric-blue toning over otherwise frosty-white surfaces, this coin has the eye appeal o

1906-O 25C MS64 NGC. The reverse has sea-green and russet peripheral patina, while the reverse has bands of deep turtle-green and violet color. A razo

1906-O 25C MS64 ANACS. Rich silver-gray patina. A sharply struck near-Gem with good luster and pleasing surfaces. Scarce at this level of preservation

1907-O 25C MS64 ANACS. Gorgeously toned with bands of cobalt-blue, golden-brown, and lavender patina. A lustrous near-Gem that has a good strike and i

1908 25C MS64 PCGS. Dusky green-gray patina. A lustrous near-Gem with a clean obverse and a nearly pristine reverse. A few of the left side stars are

1908-D 25C MS64 PCGS. A brilliant and lustrous near-Gem with a bold strike and immaculate preservation. Although considered a common issue, the 1908-D

1909 25C MS65 PCGS. Light apricot patina. A lustrous Gem with an impressive strike and a virtually pristine reverse. Population: 41 in 65, 9 finer (7/

1909-D 25C MS62 ANACS, a brilliant and unabraded example with good luster; 1911 MS61 ANACS, a large planchet flaw (as struck) near Liberty's nos...

1909-D 25C MS64 PCGS. Both sides have speckled green-gold patina. The upper right corner of the shield is typically struck, but the remainder of the c

1910-D 25C MS64 PCGS. The obverse has lilac and aqua-blue patina, while the reverse has splendid bands of golden-brown and cobalt-blue color. A well s

1910-D 25C MS65 NGC. Original sea-green and champagne-gold patina. A well struck Gem with impressive luster and an exquisite reverse. Only 1.5 million