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

1867 25C PR65 Cameo NGC. This is the finest Cameo-designated representative of this 1860s proof delivery that we have handled. A simply breathtaking G

1868 25C PR66 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Briggs 2-B. This obverse die, which was used exclusively for proofs of this date, displays triple punching on the f

1872 25C PR61 ANACS. A razor-sharp example with faint sea-green color at the peripheries. A prominent raised die line (as struck) crosses the center o

1872 25C PR68 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Briggs 3-C. Although many 1872 Seated Quarters may have been melted after Congress passed the Mint Act of February

1874 25C Arrows PR64 PCGS. Both sides of this well preserved near-Gem shimmer with reflectivity beneath warm golden-gray patination. The definition is

1874 25C Arrows PR65 Cameo NGC. There is an appreciable amount of mint frost over the devices, and the fields are unquestionably mirrored with deep re

1875 25C PR66 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Briggs 5-F. With a lump (as struck) on the left reverse shield border, this coin was struck from the same die that

1876 25C PR63 NGC. Deeply mirrored surfaces with some cameo contrast and a dash of golden color. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at

1877 25C PR63 PCGS. The Seated Liberty has a blush of apricot color, while the reverse is fully brilliant. A well struck representative with a razor-s

1878 25C PR65 PCGS. Lovely orange-gold, powder-blue, and aqua-green colors. An exquisitely struck Gem with pleasing surfaces. Just 800 proofs were str

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