2003 Charlotte ANA National Money Signature Sale #316 - Session 2

1869 G$1 PR65 Cameo PCGS. This is an important date in the Gold Dollar series in both business strike and proof formats. Examples of the latter delive

1876 G$1 PR63 PCGS. As an issue, the 1876 is the rarest Gold Dollar delivered after 1875. Only 3,200 business strikes were delivered, and the proof mi

1885 G$1 PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. With a mintage of 1,105 pieces, the 1885 is one of the more available Gold Dollars from the 1880s. However, examples ar

1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 AU58 NGC. McCloskey-D, Head of 1835, R.2. The 3 in the date is entered low, and a die crack (as made) crosses star 6 to the L in

1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 MS62 NGC. Head of 1835. McCloskey-D, R.2. This coin is earmarked for inclusion in a BU quality type set. Its surfaces are pleasin

1839 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. Only one die marriage is known for this scarce and underappreciated issue. The 839 in the date are lightly recut. The obverse r

1843-D $2 1/2 Small D XF45 ANACS. The green-gold surfaces are bright, glossy and problem-free. The centers are a bit weakly struck, but a bit of mint

1844-D $2 1/2 AU58 ANACS. Winter 5-H. Despite a paltry original mintage of 17,332 pieces, the 1844-D is the second most common Dahlonega Quarter Eagle

1846-O $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Ex: Bass. Formerly sold as lot 389 in the Bass II Sale, where it was described as, "A typical strike, or perhaps a bit...

1847 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Bright and reflective, with enough detail and luster remaining to satisfy the fussiest connoisseur of AU coins. With only 29,814

1850-C $2 1/2 AU50 ANACS. Winter 12-G. The Charlotte Mint's delivery of Quarter Eagles in 1850 amounted to a mere 9,148 pieces. Perhaps surprisi...

1850-O $2 1/2 AU53 ANACS. While overall the coin is a bit dull, luster remains in the protected areas and both sides are evenly colored green-gold. Im

1853 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Undeniably attractive with loads of ostentatious luster and no marks, save a few hairlines here and there. Important notice: We

1854-C $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. With only 7,295 pieces struck, the 1854-C is understandably scarce in all grades with only 80-90 pieces known in all grades. T

1855 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. The 1855 is not known as a rare or especially desirable issue from the 1850s. However, at the MS64 level it is an important con

1858 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Nicely struck and richly colored with some light hairlines over otherwise smooth fields. A scarce Philadelphia Quarter Eagle fro

1860-S $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. As richly patinated as a Rococo picture frame, this Quarter Eagle has no problems or distracting marks, just a bit of wear and

1860-S $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. Light bronze in color without much luster but with plenty of detail and no distracting imperfections. A scarce issue with a lo

1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse MS63 PCGS. Golden-pink in color with slight haze, but below lies substantial luster and no obtrusive marks. Just a few scatter

1872-S $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. One of just 18,000 pieces struck, this minimally rubbed survivor is awash in rich orange-copper color. There are no abrasions

1876 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Bright and showy, with a somewhat mushy strike. A rarity in the Quarter Eagle series with a low mintage of only 4,176 pieces. Un

1877-S $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. The first of two important Mint State 1877-S Quarter Eagles in this sale, this MS63 representative displays original orange-g

1877-S $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. A splendid near-Gem, the orange-gold surfaces are sharply defined from rim to rim. Pleasingly lustrous with minimal abrasions

1879 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Fresh and bright, with dappled luster and a fantastic overall look. Well-struck and nearly abrasion-free. Important notice: We

1879 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. The lustrous and even surfaces are a bit milky, but they are also deliciously clean and showcase a creamy smoothness. Populatio

1882 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. The 1882 Quarter Eagle is a rarely seen issue with only 4,000 pieces struck. Most are in the VF-AU grade range with high-end Min

1884 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. With just 1,950 business strikes delivered, the 1884 is an understandably elusive issue in all grades. Those coins that did fin

1898 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. The blazing cartwheel luster and a seemingly unimprovable strike only begins to describe the appeal of this well preserved Gem.

1902 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. Completely mark-free with thick, buttery luster accented with lovely rose coloration in the fields. Important notice: We expect

1903 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Sharply impressed throughout, the well frosted surfaces display dominant orange-gold color that lightens ever so slightly in th

1903 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. Rich olive-gold patina. The cartwheel luster is impressive, and the surfaces are nearly pristine. The strike is seemingly unimp

1905 $2 1/2 MS67 PCGS. The 1905 (217,944 pieces produced), which probably did not see widespread circulation at the time of issue, is typically offer

1907 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Unmarked and without spots, the luster is full on this near-Gem. Housed in an old-style PCGS encapsulation and certainly of pre

1907 $2 1/2 MS64 ICG. Bright and flashy, with just a few too many hairlines to qualify as Gem. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at th

1898 $2 1/2 PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. The 1898 has an original mintage of 165 proofs; however, it is believed that only 55 examples are extant today in al

1906 $2 1/2 PR63 PCGS. The color presents two somewhat varied "looks" on the obverse and reverse. While the former is yellow-gold in sheen...

1908 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Typically struck for this popular first-year delivery, the definition is bold in virtually all areas. Both sides are medium gold

1908 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. This first-year example displays sufficiently full striking detail for the date with resplendent orange-gold color. A lustrous

1909 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Sharply struck with rich, original, orange-gold color, both sides are uncommonly distraction-free for the assigned grade. In fa

1910 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Crisp striking definition and a noteworthy lack of singularly distracting abrasions combine to give this coin above average eye

1911 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Rich orange patina coats the boldly detailed, lustrous surfaces, with some green-gold hints around the peripheries. A couple of

1911 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. A flashy near-Gem with bright honey-gold patina. The strike is unusually sharp on the lower headdress feathers and on the upper

1911-D $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. An important offering for the circulated date collector, this minimally rubbed example displays original green-gold color with

1911-D $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. The undisputed key to the Indian Quarter Eagle series, the 1911-D has an extant Mint State population of perhaps 900-1,000 coi

1912 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Unquestionably original, both sides are mostly orange-gold in color with splashes of copper tinting here and there. The latter

1913 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Both sides are sharply detailed with an original, medium gold sheen. Just a few stray abrasions are all that seem to preclude an

1914 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. Just the lightest touch of wear is noted along with a single obverse scratch by the Indian's jaw. Lustrous and attractive...

1914 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. With the exception of the 1911-D, the 1914 boasts the lowest mintage in the Indian Quarter Eagle series, and it is also the sec

1914 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Reddish-gold in color with pleasingly frosted surfaces for the issue, both sides are free of all but a few scattered abrasions.

1914-D $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. A radiant and boldly struck Quarter Eagle. The fields are refreshingly free from any remotely mentionable distractions. An att