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

1805 25C XF40 ANACS. B-3, R.1. This second-year Heraldic Eagle Quarter is pleasingly original with dappled crimson-tan peripheral shadings around more

1805 25C XF45 ANACS. B-3, R.1. Rich dove-gray patina. Hints of bright silvery luster glimmers from the borders and devices. The stars are softly struc

1805 25C AU55 PCGS. B-3, R.1. Die State V. This is a richly toned example with well blended cobalt-blue and lavender-charcoal shadings over both sides

1805 25C MS64 PCGS. B-3, R.1. Die State V. A second, and even finer representative of the 1805 Browning-3 Quarter, this lovely near-Gem is sure to eli

1806 25C--Ex Jewelry, Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS, Fine Details, Net Good 6, B-9, R.1, unnaturally bright and with damage on the eagle's tail feat...

1806 25C VG10 PCGS. B-3, R.1. Peripherally toned in pale champagne-tan shades, the surfaces exhibit an otherwise silver-gray sheen. The wear is extens

1806 25C Fine 12 PCGS. B-9a, R.1. Rich, mottled, olive-gray obverse toning combines with equally original slate-gray color on the reverse. All major d

1807 25C AU55 PCGS. B-1, R.2. Die State II. This is an exceptionally well preserved coin for the grade with steel-gray patina that lightens to golden-

1815 25C MS65 NGC. B-1, the only known dies, R.1. Die State II. We are pleased to be offering two Gem quality representatives of this, the premier iss

1815 25C MS66 NGC. B-1, the only known dies, R.1. Die State II. The Quarter is, quite possibly, the most popular and widely used coin denomination in

1818 25C XF40 PCGS. B-8, R.3. Moderately abraded surfaces have strong remaining luster and attractive coppery accents, along with bright flashes of tu

1818 25C XF45 ANACS. B-8, R.3. Rich dove-gray toning is framed in crescents of orange-russet and cobalt-blue peripherally shadings. Well centered on t

1821 25C VF35 ANACS. B-3, R.2. The medium lavender-gray surfaces have a lighter color on the highpoints of the devices. The stars are generally flat,

1825/3 25C XF40 ANACS. B-2, R.2. Rich copper-gray toning yields to golden-gray tinting in the centers. There are also some mottled cobalt-blue shading

1831 25C Large Letters--Cleaned--ANACS, VF Details, Net Fine 15, B-5, Low R.3, glossy with milky gray patina in the fields; 1833 VF20 ANACS, B-1, R.2,

1831 25C Large Letters MS63 ANACS. B-5, Low R.3. This is a mostly steel-gray representative that reveals blushes of pale golden iridescence at direct

1834 25C MS65 PCGS. B-1, R.1. Die State I. The reverse die of this variety is a holdover from the 1833 Bust Quarter delivery, and it is the only one o

1835 25C AU50 PCGS. B-6, High R.4. Sprays of olive color are distributed over otherwise slate-gray surfaces. Both sides are moderately abraded from a

1835 25C MS64 PCGS. B-3, R.4. Undoubtedly the finest known example of this scarce variety, the Condition Census is (60, 60, 40, 40, 40, 20). The surfa

1836 25C AU55 NGC. B-3, R.1. Overall sharp definition is suggestive of a powerful and above average impression. The surfaces are mostly orange-gray in

1837 25C--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. B-4, R.6. The obverse is nearly bisected by a die crack (as made) from 7 o'clock across the bust...

1838 25C No Drapery--Corroded--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF40, some deep tan-russet color is seen around the peripheries of this otherwise lilac-gray rep

1838 25C No Drapery MS64 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. Christian Gobrecht's original design for the Seated Liberty Quarter differed markedly from the Robert...

1840 25C Quarter--Scratched--ANACS, XF Details, Net VF30, deeply toned, several ancient marks are seen in the obverse and reverse fields; 1846-O Half

1840 25C--Cleaned--ANACS, UNC Details, Net AU50, sharply struck with nice copper-gold color, there are several carbon spots and visible abrasions on t

1840-O Drapery 25C--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF40, appealing light-gray color, with all details intact, there is a slight grease mark between s

1840-O 25C Drapery AU50 NGC. The deep maroon patina is somewhat lighter on the reverse field. The right obverse has a few wispy abrasions, while the r

1841 25C MS65 NGC. In lower grades, the 1841 Quarter is considered a common coin with 120,000 pieces produced. However, in Mint State it is scarce wit

1842 25C AU50 NGC. Deep sea-green and lavender patina. A well struck Quarter that has no bothersome abrasions and only a hint of rub on the knee. Just

1842-O 25C Large Date XF45 ANACS, well defined for an O-mint and bright from a possible cleaning at one time; and a 1927-S--Cleaned--ANACS, XF Details

1843 25C--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF45, golden-gray in color, this is a well defined example of the variety that Briggs describes as the &qu...

1843 25C MS64 PCGS. The tan-brown centers are framed by powder-blue patina. A boldly struck near-Gem that has carefully preserved surfaces and modest

1845 25C MS61 ANACS. Bright and untoned overall, this coins was struck with badly worn dies resulting in a flat strike at the center of the obverse an

1845 25C MS64 NGC. Briggs 4-D. This coin was previously offered as lot 6275 in our September 1999 sale of the Larry Briggs Collection (part of our Lon

1845 25C MS64 PCGS. Gun-metal gray and blue toning found their way onto the surfaces of this near-Gem specimen. Important notice: We expect to be auct

1848 25C AU50 ANACS, medium gray toning is accented with charcoal and steel-blue at the borders; and an 1849 AU55 ANACS, well struck overall with a br

1851 25C AU50 ANACS, moderately abraded, the partially lustrous and boldly detailed surfaces are patinated in golden and orange-gray shades; 1852 AU50

1851-O 25C--Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. A scarce date, with most apparently melted during the silver price advance during to the period of i

1852-O 25C--Scratched--ANACS, XF Details, Net VF20. A number of pinscratches are seen in the reverse field. An elusive, heavily melted New Orleans iss

1852-O 25C VF35 ANACS. Briggs 1-A. Deep yellow-gray patina, with darker russet colors at the borders. LIBERTY is bold, and hints of luster glimmer fro

1853 25C No Arrows VG10 ANACS. Attractive lilac-gray color, with problem-free surfaces. BERT in LIBERTY is clear, and the shield lines generally have

1853 25C Arrows and Rays AU55 ANACS, this original looking example is overlaid in steel-gray and copper patina with ample remnants of a sharp strike;

1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS61 NGC. Golden-blue peripheries capture the Liberty's beauty perfectly. This is likely one of the most appealing repr...

1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS64 PCGS. Fully struck throughout, the surfaces are bright and highly lustrous with most of each side untoned. The peripheri

1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS64 PCGS. The present sale notwithstanding, the 1853 Arrows and Rays is a challenging coin to locate in the finer Mint State

1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS64 PCGS. A high grade type candidate, both sides are expectantly sharp for a survivor of this immensely popular P-mint deli

1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS65 NGC. In order to denote a weight reduction from 6.68 grams to 6.22 grams, Mint Director George N. Eckert ordered James B

1854 25C Arrows MS62 ANACS. Satiny with decent sharpness on the portrait of Liberty and virtually full detail on the eagle. Pale lilac and apricot hig

1854 25C Arrows MS65 NGC. The luster quality is superior to that seen on most survivors of this otherwise readily obtainable issue with an original mi

1855 25C Arrows MS60 ANACS. This elegant, chocolate-brown specimen has attractive bright iridescence near the obverse borders, while the centers are u