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

1856-S $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. Quarter Eagle production commenced at the San Francisco Mint with a paltry delivery of 246 pieces in 1854. The rarity of the

1857-D $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. Winter 20-L, the only known dies. Typically struck for the issue, the surfaces are uncommonly well defined for a D-mint Quart

1857-O $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. The 1857-O is the final year Quarter Eagles were struck in the New Orleans mint. It is estimated that some 120-130 pieces are

1858 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. An important Uncirculated type coin from the early part of the Liberty Quarter Eagle series, this is a mostly orange-gold examp

1858-C $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. Much of the original mint luster still lurks beneath the moderate wear and myriad abrasions. A survey of the highpoints revea

1858-C $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Winter 18-J, the only known dies. Despite its status as one of the more plentiful Quarter Eagles produced in the Charlotte Min

1858-C $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. This coin was previously offered as lot 6872 in our February 2001 Long Beach Signature Sale, where it was cataloged as: &qu...

1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse--Cleaned--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU50, only lightly cleaned and razor-sharp; and a 1906--Cleaned--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU5

1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse AU58 PCGS. Beginning in 1859 a new reverse hub was used to strike most Quarter Eagles. However, in 1859, 1860, and 1861 the ol

1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse MS62 NGC. Another example of this important and rare hub variety, this coin is one of only 31 Mint State survivors currently k

1861-S $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. Only 24,000 Liberty Quarter Eagles of this date were originally produced, virtually all of which were circulated to one degree

1868 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. Although some friction is seen in the fields, the effect of light circulation is lessened by the presence of deep antique rose-

1871 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. A very scarce coin as only 5,350 pieces were struck. Possessing a hint of rosy patina, this is an attractive example. Population

1873 $2 1/2 Open 3 MS62 PCGS. Well struck and highly lustrous, the surfaces display a moderate number of contact marks, most of which are trivial. A f

1875-S $2 1/2 VF25 ANACS. Only 11,600 Quarter Eagles struck. A circulated example with traces of mint luster. Important notice: We expect to be auctio

1877-S $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Sharply struck with appealing luster for this scarcer date, with a mintage of 35,400. Population: 27 in 62, 7 finer (11/02). I

1878 $2 1/2 AU58 ANACS, golden-brown patina, pleasing luster at the margins, attractive; and an 1891--Doubled Die Reverse--AU55 ANACS, sharp and proof

1889 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Well struck aside from the fourth star. A lovely and lustrous representative that has a clean cheek and impressive surfaces. On

1892 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. The 1892 is an overlooked and underappreciated Liberty Quarter Eagle with an original mintage of only 2,440 business strikes. Th

1898 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Bright, lustrous orange-gold toning. Only noticeable mark is a pinscratch directly above the top arrow. Important notice: We exp