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

1910-D 25C MS64 PCGS. Splendid aqua, golden-brown, and power-blue patina. A boldly struck near-Gem that has good luster and virtually pristine surface

1910-D 25C MS65 PCGS. Brilliant and lustrous, there is a small planchet flaw (as struck) behind and below Miss Liberty's mouth, which does not l...

1912 25C MS63 ANACS. Frosty with delicate peripheral haze, this is a nice example of the Barber Quarter type with only one, what appears to be Mint ca

1912 25C MS64 PCGS. A lustrous near-Gem that has freckles of light russet patina along the obverse border. Well struck aside from the arrow feathers.

1914 25C MS64 PCGS. A nicely struck near-Gem that has pleasing luster and attractive mauve-gray patina. A miniscule speck of PVC residue is noted befo

1915 25C MS64 PCGS. Boldly struck and carefully preserved, this near-Gem specimen has nice light toning and gorgeous cartwheel luster. Important notic

1915-S 25C MS65 PCGS. A well struck Gem with lustrous, prooflike surfaces, and lovely light toning. The overall state of preservation is very impressi

1915-S 25C MS66 NGC. Well struck and attractive with medium mottled amber-olive toning. A scarce issue in this lofty state of preservation. Population

1916-D 25C MS65 PCGS. The margins have light apricot patina. A sharply struck and lustrous Gem that has a virtually pristine reverse. A wispy die crac

1892 25C PR62 ANACS. Type Two reverse. A well struck proof Quarter that has attractive peripheral golden-brown color. The obverse is gorgeously preser

1892 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. A stunning white-on-black cameo, both sides are brilliant and the surfaces are essentially as struck. Simply extraordinary qu

1892 25C PR68 Cameo NGC. Type Two Reverse. This reverse hub is by far the more common for both the business strike and proof 1892 Barber Quarters. The

1894 25C PR66 PCGS. With steel gray surfaces giving way to amber and blue iridescent patina, this is an attractive example of the popular Barber type

1895 25C PR62 NGC. The fields have rich mauve and electric-blue patina, while the centers are generally brilliant. Well struck, but with a few wispy h

1896 25C PR62 ANACS. Deeply mirrored, most of each side is brilliant except for a band of deep russet around the obverse periphery, while the reverse

1896 25C PR69 NGC. A mere eight Barber Quarters of all dates have been designated PR69 by the two major grading services (10/02). Seven of these coins

1896 25C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. A stunning Superb Gem, the eye appeal of this coin would easily support an even higher grade. The technical quality is

1897 25C PR62 NGC. A needle-sharp example with deep lavender-mauve patina that lightens in the centers. A faint pinscratch is noted near star 9, and w

1897 25C PR64 NGC. Fully lustrous with frosted devices and brilliant reflective fields, this attractive specimen has a low mintage of a mere 731 piece

1897 25C PR66 NGC. Brilliant throughout, the fields show unfathomable depth of mirrored reflectivity and there is just a bit of light (but noticeable)

1898 25C PR62 NGC. Vivid apple-green and violet colors appear when the coin is rotated under a light, while the centers are brilliant. A needle-sharp

1898 25C PR69 PCGS. This coin was previously offered as lot 6181 in our August 1995 Anaheim ANA Signature Sale, where it was cataloged as: "A f...

1898 25C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. When it comes to contrast, perhaps no other late 19th century silver proof issues have greater consistency in this rega

1900 25C PR62 NGC. Deeply iridescent sea-green and lavender peripheral patina, with a window of brilliance in the reverse center. Faint handling marks

1900 25C PR63 NGC. A fertile crescent of rainbow toning is noted on the obverse. The same type of toning is noted on the reverse, but is comprised of

1901 25C PR66 NGC. Vivid copper-gold, sea-green, and electric-blue patina. A well struck and exquisitely preserved Gem that has exceptional eye appeal

1904 25C PR65 PCGS. Fully lustrous with attractive, brilliant surfaces and a mintage of only 670 pieces, this scarce coin should elicit strong bidder

1904 25C PR66 PCGS. The 90 in the date is lightly repunched east. The obverse has faintly speckled mauve patina, while the reverse is brilliant with m

1904 25C PR66 NGC. With frosted devices and fully reflective fields, this is a most appealing example of this Proof issue. Only 670 pieces struck. Pop

1905 25C PR67 NGC. The surfaces appear to be unhairlined and defect-free on each side. Close examination shows faint evidence of die polishing which i

1907 25C PR64 PCGS. With moderate toning and attractive surfaces, this scarce Proof issue has a mintage of a mere 575 pieces. Important notice: We exp

1908 25C PR63 PCGS. A mere 545 pieces were struck of this Proof Barber Quarter. This specimen displays brilliant surfaces and attractive peripheral am

1910 25C PR64 NGC. A needle-sharp near-Gem that has spectacular golden-brown and electric-blue patina. The devices have mild cameo contrast with the g

1910 25C PR68 NGC. Sparkling fields and razor sharp striking definition are fully appreciable beneath rich toning that is mostly antique-copper in sha

1910 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. A glorious Superb Gem representative of proof Barber coinage, this Quarter is devoid of both toning and bothersome handling m

1911 25C PR66 PCGS. Housed in a first generation PCGS holder, and encapsulated long before either service began designating proofs with the Cameo desi

1911 25C PR67 PCGS. With solid technical merits and pleasing, original toning, this specimen striking would fit nicely into a Superb Gem type set. Nea

1914 25C PR64 PCGS. A hint of peripheral toning is noted on both sides. The luxurious surfaces are suggestive of a higher grade. Important notice: We

1914 25C PR67 PCGS. A fully original specimen striking of the 1914 Barber Quarter, this coin displays speckled copper-gray patina that is much more ex

1915 25C PR63 PCGS. The fields and devices remain free of the distracting marks commonly seen on proof issues of this era. The mottled russet and gray

1916 25C XF45 PCGS. This is a richly toned and blatantly original example whose surfaces are overlaid in antique-copper shades. The color deepens to c

1916 25C MS63 Full Head PCGS. The 1916 Quarter is a classic American rarity. It is the first year Hermon MacNeil's new design was produced and o...

1916 25C MS65 Full Head NGC. We are especially fortunate to be able to offer multiple Uncirculated examples of this important key issue in the same sa

1916 25C MS65 Full Head NGC. The obverse is framed in pale golden-orange toning while similar shades blanket the reverse. Bright matte-like surfaces h

1916 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. A premium quality Gem, this breathtaking representative surpasses every other 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter that we have

1916 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. Formerly sold as lot 5630 in our 2002 February Long Beach Sale, where it was described as, "The 1916 Standing Lib...

1917 25C Type One AU50 ANACS, the otherwise silver-gray surfaces reveal pale golden highlights at a few angles, the devices retain overall bold defini

1917 25C Type One AU50 ANACS, a bold striking, as usual, with light golden accents; and a 1926-D MS62 ANACS, this frosty, untoned example is a trifle

1917 25C Type One MS65 Full Head PCGS. A trace of patina is noted on the leg of Liberty. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate

1917 25C Type One MS65 Full Head NGC. With a uniform gray-amber patina and satin finish surfaces, this extremely well struck coin is from freshly prep

1917 25C Type One MS65 Full Head PCGS. With frosted surfaces and full strike, this is an appealing example of this ever-popular type coin. From the Co

1917 25C Type One MS66 Full Head PCGS. Fabulous mint frost glimmers on the brilliant and lustrous surfaces of this exquisitely preserved Gem. It is fu

1917 25C Type One MS66 Full Head ICG. Lustrous, frosty, and a well struck vibrant coin. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate

1917 25C Type One MS67 Full Head NGC. A splendid, satiny-white example that looks as though it just came off the coin press. All details are typically

1917 25C Type One MS67 Full Head NGC. Fully struck, not just on Liberty's head but on all of the design elements on each side, including the riv...

1917-D 25C Type One MS65 Full Head NGC. Untoned with bright, matte-like surfaces and excellent highpoint definition throughout, as is characteristic o

1917-D 25C Type One MS65 Full Head NGC. This is a gorgeous Gem with frosty textured surfaces that are possessed of full, shimmering mint luster. The o

1917-D 25C Type One MS66 Full Head PCGS. It is estimated that no more than 10% of the mintage of Type One 1917-D Quarters were produced with complete

1917-D 25C Type One MS66 Full Head PCGS. Lustrous and bright, with only a very few marks dotting the surfaces. Important notice: We expect to be aucti

1917-S 25C Type One MS61 Full Head ANACS, lustrous and lightly toned, well struck and attractive for the grade; 1918 MS62 ANACS, light apricot color,

1917-S 25C Type One MS66 Full Head NGC. An intricately detailed, untoned example that has vibrant matte-like luster and only the most insignificant su

1917-S 25C Type One MS67 Full Head PCGS. Despite a higher mintage, the 1917-S Type One (1.9 million pieces produced) is more challenging to locate tha

1917-S 25C Type One MS67 Full Head NGC. Fully struck in all areas, including the rivets on the shield and the eagle's breast. The surfaces show ...

1917 25C Type Two MS66 PCGS. A superb Gem, sharply struck with brilliant, lustrous, satiny surfaces. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots

1917 25C Type Two MS64 Full Head PCGS. Gentle mottled russet patina rests about the rims on this unmuted quarter. Important notice: We expect to be au

1917 25C Type Two MS65 Full Head PCGS. A beautiful satiny example that displays a typically weaker overall strike than the preceding 1916 and 1917 iss

1917 25C Type Two MS66 Full Head PCGS. Fully brought up throughout, this lustrous and appealing Gem displays mottled pastel-lilac and blue-gray overto

1917 25C Type Two MS66 Full Head NGC. Fully struck throughout and showing no mentionable surface imperfections on either side. Highly lustrous also, b

1917-D 25C Type Two MS65 Full Head PCGS. Mottled golden-tan iridescence drifts over both sides of this lustrous and smooth Gem. While the impressively

1917-D 25C Type Two MS66 Full Head NGC. Untoned save for a whisper of golden patina at the outermost borders, with uncanny vibrancy to the matte-like

1917-D 25C Type Two MS66 Full Head PCGS. Formerly offered as lot 6008 in our 2001 Atlanta Sale, where it was described as, "The luster is a cur...

1917-S 25C Type Two MS64 Full Head PCGS. This gorgeous near-Gem exhibits satiny, lustrous surfaces which are well struck, brilliant, and nearly pristi

1917-S 25C Type Two MS66 Full Head PCGS. This is the first PCGS-certified 1917-S Type Two at this grade level that we have handled since 1996. The str

1917-S 25C Type Two MS66 Full Head PCGS. Lustrous and fully struck in all areas, with especially strong definition on Liberty's head. Light past...

1917-S 25C Type Two MS67 Full Head PCGS. A marginally finer representative that, while perhaps not quite as boldly detailed on the highpoints, incorpo

1918 25C MS64 Full Head NGC. Well struck and essentially mark-free, the luster comes up a little short for a finer grade. Important notice: We expect

1918 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. Ex: Pittman; Chicagoland Collection. One of several fully struck, high grade 1918 Standing Liberty Quarters in this sale

1918 25C MS67 Full Head PCGS. This is one of the most beautiful Standing Liberty Quarters of any date that this cataloger has had the privilege of des

1918-D 25C MS61 Full Head NGC. The details of the devices are outlined by russet-gray patina. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the

1918-D 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. Combined NGC and PCGS population data for the 1918-D Quarter reports just 17 coins graded MS66 Full Head, and there ar

1918-D 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. Remarkably, we offer two similarly graded examples. This piece was formerly sold in our 2000 FUN Sale, with the descri

1918-S 25C AU55 ANACS, sharply struck with good luster, there are a few light marks, and some mottled dark-olive patina is in evidence near the right

1918-S 25C MS65 PCGS. A very appealing example of this date, with extremely frosted, lustrous surfaces and the slightest hint of amber peripheral toni

1918-S 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. The 1918-S Quarter has much in common with its Half Dollar counterpart. Both are surprisingly scarce in better Mint St

1918/7-S 25C--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. A bit dull from cleaning, the surfaces are steel-gray overall and generally well defined except fo

1918/7-S 25C AU53 NGC. FS-008.5. Next only to the 1955 Doubled Die Cent, the overdate 1918-S Quarter is the second most widely known hubbing error fro

1918/7-S 25C MS63 PCGS. Formerly sold in our February 2001 Long Beach Sale and described as follows: "A light blush of golden-gray haziness is ...

1919 25C MS65 ANACS. This specimen displays a sharp strike, with nearly full head, and attractive, delicate amber patina. Important notice: We expect

1919 25C MS64 Full Head PCGS. This scarce early Standing Quarter is very close to full Gem quality. The striking details are complete throughout and t

1919 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. A bold striking with dappled russet toning here and there on the obverse and considerably lighter pinkish-golden splashe

1919-D 25C--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF40, the surfaces are quite dull from the obvious cleaning; and a 1921--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS, XF Det

1919-D 25C AU55 ANACS. Hints of bright luster percolate beneath the rich dove-gray patina. While the date and head are not fully struck, the surfaces

1919-D 25C MS60 Cleaned Uncertified. Faint golden patina is noted on this scarce issue. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate

1919-D 25C MS66 Full Head NGC. Not only are the surfaces in a pristine state of preservation, but the details on this important strike rarity in the S

1919-S 25C VF30 ANACS, a delightful mid-grade example with smooth wear and no mentionable surface mars; and a 1919-S--Polished--ANACS, AU Details, Net

1919-S 25C AU50 ANACS. Modest wear shows on the highest points of the obverse. Essentially untoned, abundant luster remains in the fields and protecte

1919-S 25C AU55 PCGS. Russet toning lurks in the peripheral devices on the obverse. A pleasing and evenly circulated specimen. Important notice: We ex

1919-S 25C AU58 ANACS. The bright yellow-green patina is both original and attractive. A boldly struck coin that has a full set of shield rivets. The

1919-S 25C MS65 PCGS. Writing in 1986, Cline states of this issue: "Usually mushy or soft, even when full head." The present Gem, while no...

1919-S 25C MS66 PCGS. The 1919-S is a highly respected, low mintage key to the Standing Liberty Quarter series with only 1.83 million pieces produced.