2003 May St. Louis, MO (CSNS) Signature Sale - Session 3

1834 $2 1/2 Classic MS62 NGC. Small Head, Breen-6138, R.2. This coin is a typical 1834 Small Head Classic Two-and-a-Half in that the central highpoint

1834 $2 1/2 Classic MS62 PCGS. McCloskey-C, R.6. Breen-6140. Large Head. A second and even finer example of this scarce variety, characterized by the

1839-C $2 1/2 XF45 ANACS. Winter 2-B, McCloskey-B, R.4. The original mintage of this date is a scant 18,140 pieces, perhaps 4,860 coins of which were

1839-O $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. High Date, Wide Fraction. McCloskey-A. Breen-6152. R.4. The 1839-O is the only Classic Quarter Eagle produced in the New Orlea

1839-O $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. McCloskey-A, R.4. An even finer representative of this historically significant issue, both the obverse and the reverse displ

1843-O $2 1/2 Small Date AU50 PCGS. It is easy to differentiate between the Large and Small Date, since the former has a plain 4 and the latter has a

1847 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. This issue's status as a product of the Philadelphia Mint has not served it in good stead among scholars and catalogers wh...

1850 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. This issue's original mintage of 252,923 pieces is sizeable for a Quarter Eagle from this era. As such, the 1850 is widel...

1850-C $2 1/2 MS60 Cleaned Uncertified. Winter 12-G. Only 9,148 pieces of this date were struck at Charlotte, although it is actually seen with slight

1850-O $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. A numismatist will need a great deal of experience with the hobby in order to assign an accurate grade to the typical 1850-O.

1852-O $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Collectors who place considerable stock in the affect that original mintage figures have on the availability of coins in today

1854 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. A sharply struck, nicely preserved example. Nearly full mint luster remains, along with bright yellow-gold and pink-gold colors,

1854-O $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. A fairly common date among early Coronet quarter eagles, this is an unclashed example that is well struck and has good remain

1857-S $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Despite a relatively high original mintage of 69,200 pieces, the 1857-S is an elusive Quarter Eagle whose rarity becomes parti

1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse AU50 PCGS. This is an elusive coin in all grades. The close proximity of the lowest arrowhead to the CA in AMERICA and the clo

1860-S $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Repunched Date. Breen-6255, "rare." Remnants of previously punched digits are evident between the 86 and 60 in the...

1862-S $2 1/2 Fine 15 NGC. This softly struck and lightly abraded Quarter Eagle retains hints of mint luster in protected areas. A scant 8,000 pieces

1870-S $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. Only 16,000 Quarter Eagles were struck at San Francisco in 1870, making this a deservedly scarce issue. Although somewhat ava

1870-S $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Only 16,000 Quarter Eagles were struck at San Francisco in 1870, making this an understandably difficult issue in any conditio

1876-S $2 1/2--Cleaned, Glue Residue--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. One of just 5,000 coins produced, this affordable representative exhibit sharper st

1877 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Only 1,632 pieces were struck of the 1877 Quarter Eagle. An impressively low mintage for certain, but for some reason there are

1880 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. A rarely seen issue with only 2,960 pieces produced. This Choice AU example has a few abrasions on the obverse and each side di

1884 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Lustrous with beautiful red wine coloration accenting rich golden surfaces. Population: 17 in 61, 18 finer (2/03). Important not

1884 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Only 1,950 business strikes were produced of this scarce issue and Mint State examples are seldom encountered. In fact, only 10

1893 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. Produced in limited numbers (30,000 business strikes), this late date Liberty Quarter Eagle probably did not see extensive circ

1899 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. Well struck aside from the reverse denticles near 11 o'clock. A beautifully preserved and lustrous Gem that has attractiv...

1901 $2 1/2 MS61 ANACS. A bright and flashy example that has a good strike and an immaculate reverse. A radial die crack (as made) crosses the upright

1904 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. An extremely lustrous Gem with clean fields and devices. A faint and tiny spot by the 4 in the date is noted for accuracy. Impor

1905 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Well defined throughout with bright, glowing mint luster and a trace of reddish patina in the obverse fields. Important notice:

1905 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. Sharply struck and well preserved, with full gleaming luster and lovely pink-gold and green-gold surfaces, which only exhibit a

1906 $2 1/2 MS60 Cleaned Uncertified, well struck with good luster and a couple of small specks of debris on the D in UNITED and the M in AMERICA; and

1906 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. This expertly preserved Gem displays a silky-smooth sheen from rim to rim. Both sides are golden-rose in color and possessed of

1907 $2 1/2--Scratched--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU55, a diagonal scratch on the cheek prevents an MS63 grade; 1911--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF

1880 $2 1/2 PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. No more than 18 or 19 proof 1880 Quarter Eagles are likely to remain from an original mintage of 36 pieces. This is

1908 $2 1/2--Mount Removed, Scratched--Uncertified. VF Details, Net VG8. The portrait is discolored and blurry where it was affixed at one time to jew

1908 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Pleasingly sharp for the issue, both the obverse and the reverse exhibit medium gold coloration. The number of wispy abrasions i

1908 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Well struck and exquisitely preserved, there are only a couple of minor contact marks on the reverse. Each side exhibits some f

1908 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. While the 1908 may not be rare in an absolute sense, Gem quality survivors are scarce when compared to the number of high grade

1909 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. The sharply impressed surfaces are awash in original green-gold color. Pleasingly lustrous for a Choice Indian Quarter Eagle wit

1911-D $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. We are pleased to be offering more than one Mint State survivor of this important branch mint Indian Quarter Eagle. The presen

1911-D $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. With a limited original mintage of 55,680 pieces, the 1911-D is the undisputed key to the eminently collectible Indian Quarte

1911-D $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. The first of only three mintmarked issues in the 1908-1929 Indian Quarter Eagle series, the 1911-D is by far the rarest. It h

1911-D $2 1/2 Weak D XF40 ICG. The first of two XF examples with a very weak mintmark. The surfaces are bright and show rich reddish patina on both si

1911-D $2 1/2 Weak D XF45 ANACS. This richly colored example exhibits honey-gold color with splashes of orange-copper iridescence here and there. The

1912 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Whenever this late-date type is encountered in MS64 or better condition it is an occasion to pause and take a closer look. Beca

1913 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Well blended golden-rose and orange-gold hues confirm the originality of this overall sharp survivor. There is a smattering of m

1914-D $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Both sides are richly colored in crimson-gold and copper-gold shades. There are no sizeable abrasions, but soft striking detai

1925-D $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Well struck for the type, with handsome deep-orange and green-gold color, this example displays a few paper-thin contact lines

1925-D $2 1/2 MS63 ICG. Thick, rich, satiny luster covers both sides of this Choice Quarter Eagle. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots a

1925-D $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. With rich orange-gold color and full mint bloom over both sides. Only a few pinpoint abrasions keep this from an elusive Gem