2003, Orlando, FL. (FUN) Signature Sale #308 - Sessions 3 and 4

1855-S 25C Arrows--Cleaned, Retoned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF40, the premier Quarter from the San Francisco Mint, this steel-gray example reveals glo

1856 25C MS61 ANACS. Golden tinged surfaces are relatively abrasion-free for the MS61 grade level. The otherwise suitably sharp strike wanes a little

1856 25C MS65 NGC. The 1856 (7.2 million pieces produced) is an immensely popular coin for type purposes. It is one of the most easily obtainable No M

1856 25C MS65 PCGS. An excellent No Motto type coin, this 1856 Quarter is brilliant throughout and every design feature is completely brought up on ea

1857 25C MS65 PCGS. More than 9.6 million pieces were struck of the 1857 Quarter. Several dozen high grade pieces are known, and as such it is one of

1857-O 25C AU50 ANACS, light violet and gold colors appear when the coin is rotated under a light, a wispy pinscratch in the right obverse field, the

1858 25C MS64 PCGS. A sharply struck and lightly toned near-Gem with good luster and problem-free surfaces. The upper obverse has parallel die polish

1858 25C MS66 PCGS. We believe this piece was formerly offered as lot 218 in our October 1995 Long Beach Sale, where it was described as, "An e...

1859-O 25C AU55 ANACS. Splotchy toning shows mainly over the obverse as do a number of surface marks. Well struck. Important notice: We expect to be a

1861 25C--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF45, sharply struck, this cleaned coin retains good surface detail, there are several hairline a

1861 25C MS63 NGC. A bright, satiny example that is untoned in the centers and somewhat irregularly framed in reddish-brown and violet toning. The str

1862 25C MS65 PCGS. The 1862 is a scarcer issue but it is not quite as elusive as later dates struck during the War, as the later years were widely ho

1866-S 25C--Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. A worthwhile example of this scarce S-mint issue, the first with the motto above the eagle on the re

1866-S 25C VF30 PCGS. A total mintage of 28,000 guarantees this type example to be a rarity at all grade levels. An 1866-S specimen represents the fir

1868 25C MS63 PCGS. The attractive apple-green and lavender patina carefully conceals a few wispy handling marks in the reverse field. A sharply struc

1871-CC 25C VF20 Damaged, Fields Tooled Uncertified. Briggs 1-A, the only known dies. This second-year CC-mint Quarter shares its reverse with the 187

1872-S 25C VF25 NGC. A mere 83,000 quarters were struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1872. A low mintage, combined with heavy attrition of coins in Ca

1873 25C Arrows AU55 NGC. Burnt-golden color lurks below gun-metal gray overtones. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 20

1874 25C Arrows MS65 PCGS. With a more limited mintage of 471,200 business strikes, the 1874 is understandably more elusive than its P-mint Arrows cou

1874-S 25C Arrows MS62 PCGS. A very appealing Arrows at Date specimen, with fully frosted surfaces, giving the initial impression of a higher grade. Q

1874-S 25C Arrows MS64 PCGS. Brilliant surfaces characterize this attractive example of this popular type coin. Population: 43 in 64, 70 finer (10/02)

1874-S 25C Arrows MS66 PCGS. Because of the discovery of a small hoard of 1874-S Quarters in a West Coast bank years ago, collectors now have a small

1875 25C MS65 NGC. A very attractive, fully frosted specimen worthy of inclusion in any collection, and certain to elicit spirited bidding from those

1875-CC 25C--Artificially Toned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net MS60. Gun-metal gray patina is laced with blue hues. Important notice: We expect to be auctio

1875-S 25C AU50 ANACS, original lilac and gold color, boldly struck, lustrous for the grade, the reverse periphery has heavy die cracks, as made; and

1876 25C MS63 ANACS. Lightly speckled russet and golden-brown patina. A lovely specimen that has a razor-sharp strike and carefully preserved semi-pro

1876 25C MS65 ANACS. Lovely speckles of golden-brown and aqua-blue patina ensure the originality of this coin. A lustrous and exquisitely struck Gem t

1876-CC 25C MS61 NGC. Displaying slightly subdued Mint luster, this coin is accented by medium peripheral toning. Important notice: We expect to be au

1876-S 25C MS64 NGC. The margins have bright golden-brown and navy-blue patina. A well struck near-Gem with good semi-prooflike luster and impressive

1877 25C MS64 PCGS. An attractive example with light amber-gray patina on obverse, and a fully brilliant reverse. Important notice: We expect to be au

1877 25C MS67 NGC. The 1877 is among the more plentiful Motto Seated Quarters, but Briggs (1991) states that it is not as common as an original mintag

1878-CC 25C MS61 PCGS. Center of coin is weakly struck and there are only a few abrasions. Ample luster with a hint of toning beginning on the periphe

1878-CC 25C MS65 NGC. Briggs 1-A. Struck from a cancelled obverse die (!), evidence of which is visible over Liberty's torso and right (facing) ...

1878-S 25C MS63 NGC. The 1878-S is a very scarce issue in the better grades of Mint State. This piece is sharply struck throughout with good mint lust

1879 25C MS64 ANACS. This is an attractive Mint State example with moderate amber-rose iridescence adorning the surfaces. Important notice: We expect

1879 25C MS67 PCGS. Briggs 1-A, the die marriage of the business strike 1879 Seated Quarter. This is an awe-inspiring Superb Gem with incredible luste

1880 25C MS65 NGC. A sparkling Gem example of this low mintage (13,600 pieces) date. Quarters and Halves from the 1880s have been a favorite among col

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. A pop

1882 25C MS67 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. We have handled more proof Seated Quarters of this date than business strikes, not surprising since the original minta

1888-S 25C MS64 PCGS. This specimen has fully frosted surfaces. Population: 21 in 64, 5 finer (10/02). Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lo

1888-S 25C MS65 NGC. Despite a mintage of more than 100 times that of its P-mint counterpart, the '88-S is actually much scarcer in better Mint ...

1889 25C--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF40, light gold patina with ample peripheral luster, only 12,000 pieces struck; and an 1895--Cleaned--ANACS

1859 25C PR63 PCGS. With a mintage of only 800 pieces, this is a scarce Proof example of the No Motto Seated Quarter. With delicately subdued brillian

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

1861 25C PR64 PCGS. Each side has rich lavender patina. A boldly struck near-Gem that has a couple of wispy handling marks in the obverse field. There

1864 25C PR64 NGC. Fully brilliant with deep mirrors and lightly frosted devices. Clearly a premium coin that is superior for the grade and likely to

1864 25C PR64 NGC. A fully brilliant example of this scarce and attractive Civil War issue of Proof Seated Liberty Quarter. Only 470 pieces were struc

1865 25C PR68 Cameo NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Briggs 3-B. There are currently five 1865 Seated Quarters graded PR68 at NGC and PCGS. This may seem odd for

1866 25C PR64 NGC. Lightly frosted devices rest gently on a sea of deeply mirrored fields. Some mottled toning is noted on both sides. Important notic

1867 25C PR64 PCGS. The gentle calm of the mirrored fields rises up gently against the devices of this Gem-quality specimen. Deep, original shades of