2004 Orlando FL. (FUN) Signature Sale #336 - Session 2

1806/5 25C VF20 NGC. B-1, R.2. The curve of the underdigit 5 is obvious to the naked eye. Navy-blue, golden-brown, and lavender patina enriches this s

1807 25C--Damaged, Tooled, Whizzed--ANACS. XF Details, Net Fine 15. B-1, R.2. Readily distinguished from Browning-2 by the distance between the eighth

1815 25C MS60 PCGS. B-1, R.1. Only one pair of dies was used to strike 1815-dated Quarters. The first production of the denomination in eight years, t

1818 25C VF35 ANACS. B-8, R.3. Flashes of irregular russet and bright iridescent toning in the protected areas. A nice looking mid-grade type coin. Im

1818 25C XF45 NGC. B-5, R.4. Star 9 is boldly repunched, and the second T in STATES is centered left of the I in PLURIBUS. Extensive subtle luster ill

1818 25C AU58 NGC. B-2, R.1. A semi-circular die crack (as made) across the upper obverse, and the right foot of the first A in AMERICA is half past t

1818/5 25C AU55 NGC. B-1, R.1. Generally a light gray with adequate luster surviving the recesses and faint signs of die clashing. A bit softly struck

1819 25C Small 9 XF40 PCGS. B-3, R.1. Quickly recognized as the B-3 die pairing by the 5 in the denomination being boldly double punched and a colon f

1819 25C Large 9 VF35 PCGS. B-2, R.3. Die State IV, with faint die crack between the 1 and the 8 in the date. A well balanced borderline XF with burnt

1819 25C Large 9 XF45 Uncertified. B-1, Low R.5. The E in UNITED is entered high, and the upright of the D in past the upright of the E in the motto w

1820 25C Large 0 AU53 Uncertified. B-1, R.3. Very similar to Browning-2, but the location of the second T in STATES relative to the I in PLURIBUS conf

1821 25C XF40 ANACS. B-3, R.2. A die crack passes through star 12 to the bust. This lavender-gray piece offers glimpses of pale luster about the stars

1821 25C XF45 ANACS. B-3, R.2. The reverse die on this pairing was also used in the production of 1820 Quarters of the B-4 variety, and it is most rea

1821 25C AU55 Uncertified. B-2, R.3. Small 25C. A star points to a fold in Liberty's cap. Liberty's nose, forehead, and upper cap have faint...

1821 25C MS64 NGC. B-5, R.4. A better variety that has the first star near the bust truncation, while the seventh star points to the headband. The six

1822 25C AU53 ANACS. B-1, High R.3. Only two die marriages exist for 1822-dated Quarters. While the 1822 25/50C is a relatively famous variety, its no

1822 25C 25/50C VF35 PCGS. B-2, High R.5. An absent-minded engraver thought that he was working on a Half Dollar die, but soon realized his mistake an

1824/2 25C XF40 ANACS. B-1, R.3, the only variety of the year. The first of two circulated examples of this popular early overdate. This is a well bal

1824/2 25C XF45 PCGS. B-1, R.3, the only variety of the year. A pleasing medium grade representative of this scarce overdate issue. Medium gray surfac

1825/2 25C AU55 NGC. B-1, R.5. All three Browning varieties for 1825 are overdates. The final two are 1825/4, while the present variety is an 1825/2.

1825/3 25C AU55 NGC. B-2, Low R.2. Very well struck beneath pale shades of dappled antique-golden toning. Considerable luster survives in the protecte

1828 25C XF45 PCGS. B-1, R.2. The cap, cheek, and drapery have light rub, but considerable luster glimmers within the hair tresses and eagle's p...

1828 25C AU58 NGC. B-4, R.3. The narrowly spaced date is characteristic of this moderately scarce variety. Aside from a couple of left side star centr

1828 25C 25/50C AU58 PCGS. B-3, R.4. The blundered denomination 25/50C reverse die, first used in 1822, makes a return appearance on one of the scarce

1831 25C Small Letters AU50 ANACS. B-2, R.1. The devices and borders have shimmering luster. A richly detailed Bust Quarter with relatively unmarked s

1831 25C Small Letters MS64 PCGS. B-1, High R.2. Rich golden-brown and steel-blue patina ensures the originality of this satiny and well struck near-G

1831 25C Small Letters MS64 PCGS. B-4, R.1. Die State IV. Mislabeled as a Large Letters on the PCGS insert. The final star is positioned close to the

1831 25C Large Letters XF45 Uncertified. B-6, R.4. Although the bust truncation and cheek offer light wear, ample luster emerges from protected areas.

1832 25C AU50 ANACS. B-1, R.1. The center of the obverse is a bright silver-gray, while the balance of the coin is highlighted in russet and sea-green

1832 25C AU50 ANACS. B-2, R.2. The glossy lilac-gray and steel-blue surfaces have a somewhat muted appearance, but show balanced wear and few apprecia

1832 25C AU53 PCGS. Ex: Benson. The surfaces are mostly a bright silver-gray and have adequate definition over the highpoints. Speckled antique-golden

1832 25C AU55 ANACS. B-2, R.2. Lustrous steel-gray surfaces display strong definition throughout and subtle golden peripheral accents. Important notic

1832 25C AU55 ANACS. B-2, R.2. An especially attractive near-Mint example with virtually complete luster and excellent sharpness over the highpoints.

1832 25C AU55 ANACS. B-2, R.2. A milky gray example with strong central details and a bit of russet and turquoise toning at the borders. There are a f

1832 25C AU55 PCGS. B-1, R.1. Mottled gunmetal toning is most prevalent on the obverse of this lustrous steel-gray example. Important notice: Heritage

1832 25C AU55 PCGS. B-1, R.1. A natural steel-gray example that is accented over both sides in olive and coppery-gold shades. There is a short scrape

1832 25C AU55 PCGS. B-1, R.1. Untoned with virtually complete luster and a fair number of contact marks, including a few deeper ones, in the reverse f

1832 25C AU58 ANACS. B-1, R.1. Splashes of greenish-blue and golden-tan iridescence highlight the pewter-gray surfaces of this lightly marked, barely

1834 25C MS62 Uncertified. B-2, R.4. The first star is distant from the bust, and a (faint) period follows the denomination. The eagle's tongue ...

1835 25C AU50 NGC. B-5, R.3. A fairly early die state that exhibits subdued pearl-gray surfaces and decent sharpness in the centers. Important notice:

1836 25C AU58 Cleaned Uncertified. B-2, High R.3. Both sides have lengthy slender die cracks, as made. A lightly wiped representative that has attract

1837 25C XF40 ANACS. B-5, R.7. An extremely rare variety that, to the best of our knowledge, has never been previously offered in a Heritage auction.

1838 25C AU50 ANACS. B-1, R.1. The only known dies for this transitional year, as the Seated Liberty design made its debut on Quarters later in the ye

1838 25C No Drapery AU50 ANACS. Typically struck with rather subdued luster, light wear on the highpoints of the design, and a coating of deep olive-b

1841 25C MS64 NGC. All early Seated Quarters are scarce in Mint State, and the 1841, from a slightly reduced mintage of 120,000 pieces, is no exceptio

1841-O 25C AU58 ANACS. A sharply struck piece that is separated from Mint State by faint friction on the upper leg of Liberty. Splendid golden-brown,

1841-O 25C MS64 PCGS. Doubled Die Obverse. FS-1, Briggs 2-C. The shield is strongly die doubled, as is Liberty's foot. Several stars are widely ...

1843 25C MS63 PCGS. The 1843 is among the more common Seated quarters from the 1840s. This statement of fact is, however, meant exclusively for circul

1843-O 25C AU53 NGC. Briggs 1-C. Boldly struck and possessed of gorgeous, original toning, which virtually blankets each side of the coin. There is sl

1850-O 25C MS60 Uncertified. A well struck piece with rich gunmetal-gray and olive patina. This slightly subdued but clearly original piece is free fr

1852-O 25C AU58 ANACS. The 1852-O is an absolute as well as a condition rarity in the Seated quarter series. Only 96,000 pieces were struck, and a sig

1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS62 Uncertified. A well struck and satiny representative of this popular one-year type coin. Rich silver-gray patina conceal

1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS63 NGC. Deeply toned in natural shades of sea-green, gunmetal-blue, and antique-gold. A highly collectible example of this

1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS64 PCGS. Both sides of this one-year type are endowed with an outstanding strike and mostly brilliant centers are framed in

1854 25C Arrows AU58 NGC. At first glance, this example to be Mint State, however, the lightest rubbing is visible on the highpoints. Well defined for

1855-S 25C Arrows AU53 ANACS. The 1855-S was the first quarter dollar issued in the newly-opened San Francisco mint. Almost 400,000 pieces were struck

1856-S 25C AU58 PCGS. Dusky golden-brown and mauve patina embrace this better date Quarter Eagle. Liberty's knee has a hint of rub, but the devi...

1858 25C MS62 NGC. Bright and completely untoned with some softness of strike on the obverse stars. A number of thin die striations (as struck) are se

1858 25C MS65 PCGS. The high mintage 1858 Quarter is one of the few issues of the No Motto type that can occasionally be found at the Gem level. This

1860 25C AU58 Uncertified. Orange, violet, and gold colors embrace this boldly struck and attractive slider. Not a low mintage issue, but scarce this

1861 25C MS63 PCGS. Untoned with satiny, almost matte-like surfaces. All details are well struck, and some minor die clashing is seen in the right obv

1861 25C MS64 NGC. Typically well struck with tobacco-brown toning in the protected areas. A popular issue among type collectors, the 1861 is the most

1863 25C MS62 NGC. A scarce Civil War issue that is more difficult to locate than its mintage of 191,140 business strikes might indicate. Both sides o

1863 25C MS65 NGC. A frosty Mint State example of a scarcer year Seated quarter. The strike is full and sharp as is normal for this date. Attractive t

1864 25C MS65 PCGS. Briggs 1-A, as are most Mint State survivors of this Civil War issue. With the war in its fourth year and circulating silver still

1871 25C AU50 Cleaned Uncertified. Very close to Mint State in terms of definition, but the obverse field is hairlined. A lustrous and lightly toned e

1871 25C MS62 ANACS. Mottled russet and blue-green rim toning, near the borders, frames the brilliant, lustrous centers. Well struck and nearly mark-f

1871-CC 25C--Corroded, Tooled, Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. This slate-gray representative has a bold LIBERTY, and the majority of the eagl...

1871-S 25C Fine 12 Cleaned Uncertified. Most of LIBERTY is legible, and the eagle's left wing has ample plumage definition. The upper half of th...

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

1875 25C MS65 NGC. Dark gray-russet-lilac patina engulfs the lustrous surfaces of this Gem Seated Liberty quarter. It has excellent strike detail and

1876 25C MS64 PCGS. The frosty, well struck surfaces exhibit some attractive golden color, particularly on the reverse. Sharp and showing good eye-app

1876-CC 25C MS63 ANACS. Briggs 1-A. Pleasing cartwheel luster and light apricot patina grace this impressive Centennial year Carson City Quarter. The

1876-S 25C MS62 NGC. Sharp and highly lustrous with a smattering of gray and golden color. An affordable choice for an Uncirculated type coin. Importa

1876-S 25C MS63 ANACS. Lovely olive-tan color covers each side, and the features are boldly detailed overall, save for slight softness on a few of the

1877 25C MS61 NGC. Cobalt-blue and red-violet toning circles the border areas. A collection of tiny contact marks on the obverse limits the grade. Imp

1877 25C MS67 PCGS. The output of Seated Liberty Quarters reached its zenith during the years 1876 and 1877, with the supply of Mint State pieces grea

1877-CC 25C MS64 PCGS. Satiny and well frosted with a dusting of dove-gray and apricot patina. The strike is well executed and there are no singularly

1877-CC 25C MS64 NGC. Electric-blue, golden-brown, and violet patina surrounds the untoned centers of this prooflike near-Gem. A needle-sharp near-Gem

1877-S/S 25C MS62 NGC. Briggs 4-D. A highly collectible variety, this coin owes its existence to profound Mint error. A Mint employee first punched th

1878 25C MS64 PCGS. Well struck and lightly toned, with glowing satiny luster. There are a few wispy blemishes in the field areas, which seem to limit

1878 25C MS66 NGC. Essentially untoned in the centers, both sides display light, attractive, golden-orange and powder-blue peripheral iridescence. Thi

1878-CC 25C MS63 NGC. Sharply struck with dusky copper-gold patina and modest luster. Struck from clashed dies. A few light obverse abrasions account

1878-CC 25C MS64 PCGS. A sharply struck near-Gem with strong, satiny mint luster and a virtual absence of toning or surface marks. This example has th

1879 25C MS64 NGC. A brilliant and semi-prooflike near-Gem with lovingly preserved surfaces. Only 13,600 pieces were struck, although a small minority

1881 25C MS64 NGC. Stars five through eight are incomplete, otherwise the strike is bold and the fully lustrous surfaces are enveloped in light golden

1884 25C MS66 NGC. Potent cartwheel luster blasts through the sea-green, pearl-gray, and rose-red patina. This crisply struck Gem is splendidly preser

1885 25C MS64 ANACS. Typically struck with softness on the obverse stars, and mildly reflective, seemingly unmarked surfaces, with pleasing pastel col

1887 25C MS66 PCGS. Both sides exhibit an intense, satiny brilliance and show the lightest covering of pastel-golden toning. In fact, at first glance,

1889 25C MS65 PCGS. One of three MS65 or better examples in the sale, an unusual offering of this difficult low mintage issue. Offered here is a shimm

1889 25C MS65 NGC. A highly lustrous Seated Quarter that has brilliant centers and faint gold color across the margins. Well struck and lovingly prese

1889 25C MS66 NGC. Well struck and brilliant, with glowing luster, no distracting marks, and just a few very wispy luster grazes in the fields. Popula

1891 25C MS61 NGC. Boldly struck, with minor softness on the right obverse stars, purple-gray color on the obverse, and lighter olive-gray color on th

1891 25C MS62 NGC. The smooth, satiny surfaces impart a grainy finish and a somewhat muted appearance. Popular as a final year issue. Important notice

1891 25C MS65 NGC. A remarkable Gem, fully struck and distraction-free, with breathtaking purple-rose and sea-green colors on the obverse, and streaky

1891 25C MS66 NGC. This untoned, snow-white example carries swirling mint frost and nicely struck features, save for several of the stars on the obver

1859 25C PR66 Cameo NGC. Ex: Eliasberg. A needle sharp specimen that is fully brilliant with remarkable contrast for this difficult early Proof, one o

1860 25C PR63 PCGS. Light, rose-gray toning with mild reflectivity in the fields. There are some scattered, small tan-brown spots on the obverse. A po

1861 25C PR65 PCGS. This original Gem is nicely toned in alternating swirls of electric-blue, crimson, and champagne-apricot patina that are deepest a

1863 25C PR64 NGC. Abundant amounts of golden-gray patina are bordered with jade-green at selected border areas. Well struck and nicely reflective, a