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

1870 25C PR62 ANACS. A well struck specimen with deep dove-gray centers and bright yellow-green color at the borders. The obverse field has a few wisp

1870 25C PR63 PCGS. Ex: Byron Reed Collection. Deep uniform gray toning with a bit of blue iridescence on the reverse. Attractive and scarce. Importan

1870 25C PR65 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Briggs 2-B.This high grade proof is an important representative of a Seated Quarter date that is difficult to locat

1871 25C PR67 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Briggs 1-A. According to both Larry Briggs (The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of United States Liberty Seated Quarters

1871 25C PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. Briggs 1-A. Writing in 1991, Larry Briggs (The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of United States Liberty Seated Quarters) sta

1872 25C PR66 Cameo NGC. Only 950 proofs were struck of the 1872, and it is a very scarce item above the PR63 level. This piece is snow-white. The dev

1874 25C Arrows PR66 PCGS. We are fortunate to be presenting several consignments of truly spectacular Bust, Seated, Barber, and Standing Liberty Quar

1874 25C Arrows PR64 Cameo PCGS. Basically untoned with deep, glassy fields that contrast nicely with the central devices. Microscopic blemishes betwe

1875 25C PR64 Cameo PCGS. A brilliant and well struck near-Gem that has obvious cameo contrast. Carefully preserved and attractive. An interesting die

1876 25C PR63 NGC. An attractive example of this Proof Seated Quarter, with some extremely light hairlines evident in the fields prohibiting a higher

1876 25C PR67 NGC. Briggs 8-H. Pleasant toning greets the viewer on both sides of this Condition Census proof Quarter from the United States' Ce...

1877 25C PR63 Cameo PCGS. This piece has frosted devices, and brilliant fields, and is very scarce as such. Only 510 pieces were struck of this date.

1879 25C PR66 Cameo NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Briggs 2-B. The Philadelphia Mint did not prepare any new reverse dies for its delivery of proof Seated Quart

1880 25C PR68 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Type One Reverse. Briggs 2-B. Chief Engraver William Barber redesigned the reverse hub of the Seated Quarter in 187

1880 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. Briggs 2-B. Type One Reverse. A cameoed proof representative of this always-popular date from the end of the Seated Quarter s

1881 25C PR63 PCGS. With light hairlines primarily apparent on the obverse, the reverse possesses delicate amber to blue iridescent patina. Important

1881 25C MS63 NGC. Only 975 pieces were struck in Proof. This specimen exhibits a couple of contact marks in the left obverse field. Important notice:

1883 25C PR68 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Briggs 1-A. The Philadelphia Mint used only one reverse die (Briggs A) to deliver 14,400 business strike and 1,039

1884 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. A glorious, untoned specimen that looks essentially as it did when it left the dies. The nicely frosted devices rise above wa

1884 25C PR69 Cameo NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Briggs 2-B. The Motto, No Arrows Seated Quarter was produced from 1866-1873, and again from 1875-1891. Only f

1885 25C PR66 Cameo PCGS. Very few auctions are so comprehensive that they present the buyer with an opportunity to choose between two high grade came

1885 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. The limited original mintage of the business strike 1885 Seated Quarter, as well as its captivating eye appeal and extraordin

1888 25C PR66 PCGS. Briggs 2-B, the proof die of the 1888 Seated Quarter. One of only 10,800 Quarters produced in 1888, this proof representative is a

1890 25C PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. Only 590 proofs were struck this year with only 80,000 business strikes produced. Each side is fully and deeply mirrore

1891 25C PR67 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Briggs 1-A. This coin is far better struck than often seen for examples of this final-year proof delivery. The obve

1891 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. A spectacular, totally brilliant specimen with frosty white devices and illimitable depth of mirrored reflectivity in the fie

1892 25C--Scratched--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF40, somewhat glossy with a few obverse spots and pinscratches over and before Liberty's portrait; ...

1892 25C MS65 NGC. Type Two reverse. Splendid sea-green, rose-violet, and golden-brown patina. A lustrous and well struck Gem with a seemingly pristin

1892 25C MS66 PCGS. With beautiful original toning, this is a gorgeous example of this premier year of the Barber Quarter. Important notice: We expect

1892-S 25C MS61 ANACS. Type One Reverse. Deep gold, violet, and aqua-green patina, with a lighter color on the portrait. A well struck representative

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

1893-O 25C--Cleaned--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU50, bright and glossy from the cleaning with multicolored shadings in select peripheral areas; 1897-S--

1894 25C MS61 ANACS, well struck with olive-gray and charcoal toning on the obverse and iridescent-blue and charcoal toning on the reverse; and a 1901

1894 25C MS65 NGC. Boldly detailed and well frosted beneath rich reddish-orange and steel-blue accents. Underlying cartwheel luster easily penetrates

1894-S 25C MS64 PCGS. Brilliant and lustrous, this well struck near-Gem has frosty, prooflike surfaces. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning l

1894-S 25C MS65 PCGS. This sharply defined '94-S has lovely mint luster beneath the deep blue-gray and golden toning that covers both sides. Rat...

1895 25C AU58 ANACS, well struck with nice olive color, including lavender, violet, and orange iridescence on the obverse; 1903 AU58 ANACS, sharply st

1895 25C MS65 NGC. The essentially mark-free surfaces are liberally endowed with russet-brown and gunmetal-blue colors that deepen toward the borders.

1896-S 25C Fine 15 NGC. Lilac-gray in color, with a lighter color on the devices. LIBERTY and E PLURIBUS UNUM are faint but legible. There are no trou

1898 25C MS64 NGC. The reverse has a diagonal streak of golden-brown color, while the remainder of the coin is only lightly toned. A lustrous near-Gem

1899-O 25C MS61 ANACS. The smooth, satiny surfaces are virtually unmarred by mentionable detractions. Lightly toned, the luster is slightly subdued, t

1900-O 25C AU58 NGC. Dusky pearl-gray patina dominates, with hints of sea-green iridescence at the margins. Luster flows across the devices and periph

1901-S 25C--Scratched, Cleaned, Corroded--ANACS. Good Details, Net AG3. Despite the mentioned problems, this coin appears better than one might think.

1901-S 25C VG10 Tooled Uncertified. The golden-gray surfaces reveal some delicate lilac tinting on the reverse. There are no sizeable distractions fro

1904-O 25C MS63 ANACS. A lustrous and sharply struck representative that has a clean obverse and an immaculate reverse. Scattered freckles of light ta

1905 25C MS60 ANACS, a boldly defined BU quality type coin, both sides are richly toned in overlapping swirls of orange-gray and lilac-blue colors tha

1905-S 25C MS62 ANACS. Deeply variegated lavender, gold, and apple-green patina. Sharply struck and relatively unabraded, but with somewhat subdued lu

1908 25C MS66 PCGS. An attractive example displaying mottled russet obverse toning, lighter on the reverse and leaning toward peripheral iridescence.

1908-S 25C MS65 NGC. Writing in 1994, David Lawrence (The Complete Guide to Barber Quarters) states that the 1908-S is "one of my favorite date...

1909-D 25C MS65 PCGS. Well defined with medium gray patina over each side and a light accent of golden around the margins. Important notice: We expect