2003, Orlando, FL. (FUN) Signature Sale #308 - Sessions 5 and 6

1900 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Mellow gold in color, this example is satiny and attractive. A very pleasing coin for an Uncirculated 20th Century gold type co

1903 $2 1/2 MS61 ICG. Lustrous with orange-gold color and with only the slightest of marks. A well preserved coin. Important notice: We expect to be a

1903 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Sharp lustrous fields that are nearly reflective contrast against the lightly frosted devices. Important notice: We expect to be

1904 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. Hints of golden patina are noted on both sides. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per ho

1905 $2 1/2 MS63 ANACS. Typically sharp with swirling luster over olive and reddish tinged surfaces. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots

1905 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Aside from a luster graze in the left obverse field, there are few consequential marks. Important notice: We expect to be aucti

1906 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. This sharply detailed example is mostly bright with rich orange-gold color. A lightly abraded survivor from an original mintage

1906 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Sharply defined with some opaque white patina over the obverse. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate o

1906 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. The satiny, bright gold surfaces display full definition throughout. A perfect type coin for the U.S. gold enthusiast.From the R

1906 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. Evenly lustrous and boldly struck. A small obverse planchet flake and a mark on Liberty's cheek are both noted, but other...

1907 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. The few luster grazes that account for the grade are so wily the lustrous surfaces boast spectacular eye appeal. Important noti

1907 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Sharply struck with flashy mint brilliance and rich orange-gold coloration. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at

1907 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. Rich golden-orange color rests gently upon the distraction free surfaces of this Gem. A couple of small struck through pieces o

1898 $2 1/2 PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. From an original mintage of just 165 coins comes this unsung rarity in the proof Liberty Quarter Eagle series. Appro

1904 $2 1/2 PR64 Cameo PCGS. This coin was struck just after the no-contrast method of proofing was discontinued in the Mint, and this is the first ex

1906 $2 1/2 PR64 Cameo PCGS. Well frosted and fully defined, the devices appear to float atop watery reflectivity in the fields. Green-gold and yellow

1908 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC, the highlights have hints of honey-gold patina, good eye appeal for the grade; 1909 MS61 NGC, well struck and attractive despite

1908 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. A pristine Gem example of this popular first-year issue. The surfaces are exceptionally clean with absolutely no distracting ab

1909 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. Olive-golden patination. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Prem

1909 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. An exceptionally well struck near-Gem that has unusual definition within the headdress feathers. Nicely lustrous with rich oliv

1910 $2 1/2 AU58 ANACS, nicely struck and attractive for the grade; 1911 AU55 ANACS, mildly prooflike with golden-brown patina and faint slide marks;

1911 $2 1/2Quarter Eagle AU55 ANACS, displays only hints of wear on the high points; 1914 Quarter Eagle AU50 ANACS, a solid circulated specimen; and a

1911 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC, not fully struck on the headdress plumage but with clean fields; 1912 MS61 NGC, richly toned in hues of golden-brown and steel-b

1911-D $2 1/2--Tooled, Repaired--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF20. There are numerous problems on the surface of this coin including tooling in the obverse

1911-D $2 1/2--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU50. Richly detailed, but the upper right reverse field has wispy hairlines. Still a low mintage key

1911-D $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Sharply struck throughout with a very well defined mintmark. Most of the mint luster remains but there are a couple of mention

1911-D $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. The key to the short Indian Head Quarter Eagle series, this specimen possesses lustrous surfaces, and one noticeable scratch i

1911-D $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Produced in limited numbers (55,680 pieces), the 1911-D is the most challenging Indian Quarter Eagle to locate in both circula

1911-D $2 1/2 MS62 Reverse Scratch Uncertified. While the obverse grades MS64 and is very attractive, a diagonal pinscratch in the upper right obverse

1914 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC, the fields have a few minor contact marks, a popular lower mintage issue; and a 1914-D MS61 NGC, olive-gold color, the lower hea

1914 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. Warm satiny surfaces and attractive luster enhance the appeal of this scarce issue. With a mintage of only 240,117 pieces, this

1915 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC, boldly struck for the type, the fields are refreshingly unabraded; 1925-D MS61 NGC, an attractive example with an above average

1915 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Splendid golden color with bright, satiny textured surfaces that are almost completely void of contact marks in the fields. Imp

1925-D $2 1/2 Quarter Eagle XF40 Polished Uncertified, heavy digs along the reverse border to the right of 12 o'clock; and a 1903 Eagle AU55 Lig...

1925-D $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Rich orange-gold patina ensures the originality of the carefully preserved surfaces. A nicely struck near-Gem of the final mi

1925-D $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. An olive-gold near-Gem with lustrous surfaces. The lower headdress feather has minor softness of strike, and the field above t

1926 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Intense reddish-gold color overlays both sides and perhaps lightens ever so slightly over the lower reverse. This sharply struc

1927 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC, faint slide marks near the date, otherwise clean; 1928 MS61 NGC, beautifully preserved aside from a small contact mark above the

1927 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Swirling luster and an unusually clean cheek add to the eye appeal of this Gem. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lo

1927 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. It would be easy to say that what is most appealing about this coin is its smooth, nearly unblemished surfaces, and how difficu

1928 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. The yellow-green fields complement the pinkish devices. A sharply struck Quarter Eagle that has refreshingly unabraded surfaces

1929 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. According to Mike Fuljenz and Doug Winter (2001), the 1929 has a lower extant population in MS65 than any other 1920s issue in

1854 $3 XF45 NGC. An average strike for this first year issue, with reddish-orange patina over both sides. Important notice: We expect to be auctionin

1854 $3 AU55 ANACS. The satiny luster is virtually complete and only a touch of striking softness is noticed on the highpoints. Terrific eye appeal wi

1854 $3 AU58 ANACS. Lightly circulated and free of copper spots. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. So

1854-O $3--Scratched--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Three closely grouped scratches or shallow scrapes in the left obverse field are an insurmountable

1855 $3 MS62 NGC. Those who have been around rare gold for some time, may not hold the 1855 in very high regard; and indeed, it is one of the more ava

1856 $3 MS63 NGC. As an early P-mint issue, one might expect that the 1856 (26,010 coins struck) is a plentiful coin by the standards of the Three Dol

1859 $3 AU58 NGC. With only 15,558 pieces struck, the 1859 is far from common. This clean, smooth, and lustrous example is typically well struck and w

1860 $3 XF45 NGC. Coin is lustrous with nice surfaces. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eB

1860 $3 AU58 NGC. 7,036 business strikes were struck. Slightest of rub keeps this coin from the Uncirculated arena. The surfaces display pleasing colo

1864 $3 AU58 NGC. Fully original with rich coloration, the surfaces are blanketed in reddish-gold hues. There are some suggestions of pale powder-blue

1865 $3 AU55 NGC. According to Paul F. Taglione (1986), the 1865 is the rarest P-mint Three Dollar gold piece in Mint State. About Uncirculated surviv

1866 $3 XF45 PCGS. Luster is still visible in the protected areas and the lightly frictioned fields have toned a rich rose-gold color. Free of bothers

1867 $3 AU55 NGC. Only a hint of wear on the highpoints and on the fields is noted. Some of the bold, original luster if left lurking about the device

1868 $3 AU50 Cleaned Uncertified. A lightly cleaned piece that has a hint of highpoint rub and no shortage of remaining luster. An abrasion below TA i

1868 $3 AU58 NGC. 4,850 business strikes minted in this year. Bright golden surfaces with modest prooflike qualities add to its overall appeal. Import

1870 $3 AU53 NGC. Bright semi-prooflike luster outlines the legends and devices. A richly detailed piece that is without bothersome contact marks. Onl

1870 $3 MS60 NGC. The 1870 is a moderately scarce date in the Three Dollar series and, as noted above, is quite elusive in mint condition. This is a n

1872 $3 AU55 NGC. Reddish-gold example with mirrorlike qualities. Tremendous reflectivity and eye appeal. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning

1874 $3 MS61 NGC. Lovely and lustrous, with red-gold in the protected areas and olive-gold in the fields. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning

1874 $3 MS64 ANACS. While this issue's original mintage of 41,800 pieces may seem low when viewed in the wider context of U.S. numismatics, it i...

1878 $3 AU58 Uncertified. Light rub on the brow and above the ear prevents an Uncirculated designation. The surfaces are attractive. A bright and nice

1878 $3 MS62 NGC. Sharply defined, as always, and exhibiting the usual above average mint luster for the grade. Rich reddish patina surrounds the peri

1878 $3 MS62 PCGS. Some faint hazy patina is note on both sides of this princess. Not a single mark can be isolated and attributed to the grade. Impor

1878 $3 MS65 PCGS. Easily the most plentiful Three Dollar gold issue in today's market, the 1878 enjoys unflagging demand from type collectors a...

1879 $3 MS64 PCGS. After a high (for the series) mintage of 82,324 pieces, Three Dollar gold production at the Philadelphia Mint fell to just 3,030 pi

1881 $3 MS62 NGC. Whereas most business strike 1881 Three Dollar gold pieces display a prooflike finish, the present example is more satiny in sheen.

1882 $3 MS63 NGC. 2 Over High 2, Breen-6396. The 1882 Three Dollar has an impressively low mintage of only 1,500 business strikes, but a few hundred p

1884 $3 MS64 PCGS. While most survivors of this Three Dollar gold delivery are Mint State, few grade finer than MS63. With a limited original mintage

1886 $3 MS60 NGC. The 1886 is a scarce and often overlooked issue in the Three Dollar series. Only 1,000 pieces were issued as business strikes, and i

1888 $3 MS61 NGC. Lustrous with clear fields and a high degree of reflectivity. Olive-gold in color. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots

1888 $3 MS62 NGC. This is a mostly satin finished example with rippling mint luster over medium intensity orange-gold features. The sharp strike is fr

1888 $3 MS64 PCGS. A popular Three Dollar issue that, although fairly obtainable in Mint State grades, benefits from its small mintage figure and the

1888 $3 MS66 PCGS. Unlike most other late-date Three Dollar gold issues, the 1888 rarely shows prooflike fields or prooflikeness combined with mint fr

1884 $3 PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. Formerly offered as lot 8093 in our recent Long Beach Sale, where it was described as, "Brilliant, flashy yellow ...

1887 $3 PR63 Cameo NGC. With the exception of the 1888, the 1887 is the most frequently offered issue in the proof Three Dollar series. Perhaps as man

1889 $3 PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. Only 129 proof Threes were produced in 1889, but even that low figure may be somewhat misleading as some may have been m

1795 $5 Small Eagle AU53 PCGS. B. 6-F, Miller-9, R.5. This scarce die variety is most easily distinguished by the heavy recutting on the D in UNITED.

1800 $5 AU58 ANACS. B. 1-B, Miller-42, R.4. Still quite flashy for the grade, being strongly detailed in all areas and retaining semi-reflective luste

1802/1 $5 XF45 PCGS. B. 1-A, Miller-49, R.8. This is a very rare die variety and the first we have offered for sale at public auction since the AU58 i

1807 $5 Bust Left AU50 PCGS. B. 5-D, Miller-101, R.3. The John Reich designed 1807 Capped Draped Bust design is popular as the first year of the type,

1807 $5 Bust Left AU55 NGC. B. 5-D, Miller-101, R.3. A second, and even finer About Uncirculated 1807 Capped Bust Left Half Eagle, this coin displays

1808 $5--Rim Filed, Whizzed--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF20. Wide 5D. B. 4-B, Miller-107, R.4. Actually, the devices are well defined, but the whizzing w

1808 $5 AU53 PCGS. Close 5D. B. 4-A, Miller-106, R.5. Surprisingly sharply struck throughout, the rich green-gold color of the coin has taken on a sli

1808/7 $5 AU50 PCGS. B. 2-A, Miller-104, R.5. This Close D variety was previously offered as lot 9140 in our 2002 New York Sale, where it was describe

1810 $5 Large Date, Large 5 MS64 PCGS. B. 1-A, Miller-109, R.2. Sharp, frosty green-gold surfaces are intermixed with a touch of reddish patina. The s

1811 $5 Small 5--Polished--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF40. Small 5, Breen-6464, B. 1-B, Miller-116, High R.3. Well detailed but highly polished to &quo...

1813 $5 MS61 PCGS. B. 1-A, Miller-119, R.3. The Miller-119 is the more frequently encountered of the two varieties of this year. The 1813 is also the

1814/3 $5 AU53 PCGS. B. 1-A, Miller-121, R.4. Considerably scarcer than the 1813 in all grades, the 1814/3 (all are overdates) is usually only seen in

1834 $5 Plain 4 VF35 PCGS. Breen-6501, First Head, McCloskey 3-B, R.2. A golden-brown example that has pleasing detail on the eagle and modest rub on

1834 $5 Plain 4 MS62 NGC. Second Head. McCloskey 2-A, Breen-6502, R.2. The small, plain 4 in the date is triple punched--a diagnostic feature of this

1834 $5 Plain 4 MS65 NGC. Second Head. McCloskey 2-A, Breen-6502, R.2. The 1834 Classic Half Eagle is the first coin of its denomination produced to t

1836 $5 AU50 ANACS. Second Head, Breen-6509, Large Date, McCloskey 2-B, R.4. Attractive olive-gold surfaces with hints of luster in the recessed areas

1837 $5 XF40 PCGS. Breen-6511, Script 8, Small 5, McCloskey 1-A, R.4. Lustrous and bold for the grade, with a contact mark near star 13 as the only re

1838 $5 XF45 PCGS. McCloskey 2-B, Breen-6515, R.2. An appealing circulated type candidate, this coin displays splashes of orange-copper tinting over o

1839-C $5--Scratched--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. The left obverse field near 9 o'clock has several light pinscratches, probably from a crude a...

1839-C $5 XF45 NGC. A seldom encountered early Charlotte issue whose scarcity is at least as great as its small mintage of 17,205 pieces would suggest

1840 $5 Narrow Mill AU55 NGC. A nicely struck example that has bright luster throughout the borders and recessed areas of the devices. Free from bothe

1840 $5 Narrow Mill AU55 NGC. Sharply struck except for slight weakness near the reverse edges, the devices and legends are well preserved, while the