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

1805 $2 1/2 AU50 ANACS. The Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle series (1796-1807) is largely unappreciated for its across-the-board rarity, and while the

1807 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. The 1807 Quarter Eagle is the final year in the Capped Bust Right series. It is a curious issue that is rare in the absolute se

1829 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. The 1829 Quarter Eagle is an important type coin, not only because of the short life of the modified, small size Capped Head Le

1832 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. The 1832 is a scarce subtype that continued through the end of the series in 1834. This subtype differs from the three previous

1834 $2 1/2 Classic XF45 PCGS. Breen-6138, Small Head, R.2. Boldly struck for the type, with generally complete star centrils and only a hint of weakn

1834 $2 1/2 Classic MS61 PCGS. Large Head. McCloskey-A, Breen-6140. R.3. The 1834 is the first year of issue for the Classic series and always of inte

1835 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. McCloskey-1, R.2. The centers have minor softness of strike, but all other details of the devices are bold. Rich honey-gold col

1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 XF45 PCGS. Breen-6143, Head of 1835, McCloskey-D, R.2. The stars are boldly defined, while the centers have only a hint of weakne

1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 XF45 NGC. Head of 1835. McCloskey-D, R.2. There is a little light striking softness over the central highpoints, but the amount o

1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 AU58 NGC. A lightly circulated example of a Classic Head Quarter Eagle fit for a good type set collection. The designs are well s

1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 MS61 NGC. Breen-6143, Head of 1835, McCloskey-D, R.2. The eagle's neck, wings, and claws are well struck, as are the obvers...

1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 MS63 PCGS. Breen-6144, McCloskey-C, R.3. The Head of 1837 variety, which has a star centered above the first prominent curl. McCl

1837 $2 1/2--Scratched--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. McCloskey-B, R.3. A minimally worn example, the only mentionable softness of detail is seen on th

1839-C $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. Recut Date. Winter 3-C. Pale olive surfaces have acquired a slight reddish tint and are well defined over the central devices

1840 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Uncommon in all grades, only 18,859 pieces were produced of this issue. It is very unusual to be able to offer two Mint State ex

1840 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. The 1840 does not seem to have benefited from the circumstances that surround most first-year issues in U.S. coinage history. It

1840-C $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. Nicely struck, as is typical of this first year Charlotte issue, with a few stray blemishes here and there under blushes of r

1840-C $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Winter 1-A. Curiously, we have several examples of this scarcer, early Charlotte issue, all of which are high grade (AU or bet

1843-D $2 1/2 Small D XF40 PCGS. Well struck with good color and luster, this specimen does not really exhibit any grade-limiting wear, and the surfac

1843-D $2 1/2 Small D MS60 NGC. Winter 4-C. The 4-C is the most commonly encountered variety, and this later die state is distinguished by a die crack