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

1838 25C MS64 NGC. B-1, R.1. The only variety of this last year of issue. Steel gray surfaces, with iridescent blue-green peripheral toning on the obv

1838 25C No Drapery MS65 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. The device punches for what would become the Seated Liberty Quarter were completed by Christian Gobrecht du

1841-O 25C MS62 PCGS. Deep burnt-orange and lavender patina. Softly struck in the centers, with modest luster and unabraded surfaces. A desirable issu

1844-O 25C MS63 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. The 44 in the date appears to be triple punched below the crossbar. Well struck and lustrous with lovely sea-green a

1847 25C MS65 PCGS. Briggs 3-C. Part of an errant 8 is embedded in the base of the rock above the second digit in the date. This variety was discovere

1849 25C AU58 NGC. Deep olive-maroon patina. Well struck on the portrait and stars, with a hint of softness on the eagle's left (facing) leg. A ...

1853/4 25C Arrows and Rays MS62 NGC. FS-3. Rich mauve and green-gray patina. An early die state that shows evidence of repunching on the final three d

1853-O 25C Arrows and Rays AU55 PCGS. Very attractive, lustrous silver surfaces with a golden undertone. A couple of minor field marks typical for the

1854 25C Arrows MS61 ANACS. Light gray surfaces with some mottled golden-russet toning around the top fields of the obverse and lower peripheries of t

1854 25C Arrows MS64 PCGS. A perfect candidate for inclusion in a Choice quality type set, this coin offers untoned surfaces and frosty mint luster. T

1855 25C Arrows MS62 NGC. A richly toned representative that has deep green-gray and orange-brown patina. Sharply struck with modest luster and a few

1855 25C Arrows MS63 PCGS. Reflective, bright steel surfaces. Several microscopic contact marks on the primary devices as well as a number of minor fi

1856-O 25C MS61 NGC. Brilliant with extensive luster. The strike is somewhat soft on the lower left portion of the eagle, and the obverse has a few sl

1857 25C MS65 PCGS. The 1857 is one of the more frequently encountered No Motto Quarters and is occasionally even available in Gem condition. This is

1857 25C MS66 NGC. Common in lower grades, the certified population of this P-mint Seated Quarter drops off markedly above the MS65 level. This is an

1858 25C MS64 PCGS. Sea-green, gold, and violet colors. The right side stars are not fully struck, but this originally toned specimen does not have an

1862 25C MS64 PCGS. The peripheral tobacco-brown patina is particularly rich on the obverse. Well struck and lustrous with clean surfaces. Most letter

1862 25C MS64 PCGS. Slight crimson wash sits over the peripheries. There is some weakness in the stars but Liberty's hand is well defined. A few...

1863 25C MS65 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. The Philadelphia Mint's delivery of Seated Quarters dropped to a mere 191,140 business strikes in 1863. This is ...

1869 25C XF40 PCGS. Evenly worn with mottled gray and russet toning. A very scarce issue with an original business strike issue of only 16,000 pieces.

1869 25C MS65 NGC. The 1869 Quarter is a scarce issue in all grades. Only 16,000 pieces were struck, making it the lowest mintage Philadelphia Quarter

1873 25C Arrows MS65 PCGS. With the highest mintage (1.2 million coins) of the 1873-1874 Arrows type, the 1873 is an understandably important coin for

1875-S 25C MS62 PCGS. A nicely struck Quarter with pale apricot patina and carefully preserved surfaces. A heavy die crack (as struck) encircles the e

1875-S 25C MS64 PCGS. A highly lustrous and lightly toned Seated Quarter with a razor-sharp strike and impressive surfaces. The peripheries have numer

1875-S 25C MS65 NGC. Although produced in greater numbers than any other San Francisco Mint Quarter dated 1855-1875, the '75-S is still a low mi...

1877 25C MS65 NGC. Lovely electric-blue, gold, green-gray, and mauve patina. A sharply struck and lustrous Gem that has a nearly pristine reverse. A s

1879 25C MS65 NGC. The Seated Liberty has light gold color, while the reverse is fully brilliant. A boldly struck and rather prooflike Gem that has a

1881 25C MS66 NGC. Business strike Quarter production amounted to just 12,000 pieces in 1881, all of which were struck in the Philadelphia Mint. This

1881 25C MS67 NGC. A second and finer Mint State representative of this important low mintage issue, this coin is richly toned over thickly frosted su

1889 25C MS66 NGC. A well struck Gem with flashy luster and a seemingly pristine obverse. Only 12,000 pieces were struck, although a few of these piec

1891-O 25C MS64 NGC. Briggs 2-B. The 1891-O is somewhat of an anomaly among Seated Quarters. It is the only O-mint issue in this series with the motto

No Lot. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up wit

1858 25C PR64 PCGS. This is the first year that proof coinage was widely available to collectors. While the Guide Book claims that slightly more than

1859 25C PR66 Cameo NGC. Ex: Eliasberg. This coin was previously offered as lot 5783 in our June 2002 Long Beach Signature Sale, where it was cataloge

1860 25C PR64 ANACS. A touch of peripheral weakness with bright central areas and scattered blue-gray toning. Important notice: We expect to be auctio

1860 25C PR67 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Type II Obverse / Type I Reverse. Briggs 9-H. In anticipation of increased sales to the public this year, the Phila

1864 25C PR66 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Briggs 3-C. This is the proof die marriage of the 1864 Seated Quarter, with the obverse identifiable by the positio

1865 25C PR62 PCGS. Pleasing pearly white patina with a couple of small luster breaks below the eagle. Some very faint wispy marks are the only minor

1866 25C PR62 PCGS. Lovely iridescent lilac and crimson toning especially to the obverse right peripheries. The reverse has darkly mirrored fields wit

1867 25C PR63 Cameo PCGS. Light tan patina. A well struck example that has obvious cameo contrast. The fields have only a couple of wispy handling mar

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

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