2004 Orlando FL. (FUN) Signature Sale #336 - Session 4

1869-S $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. A much above average strike for this conditionally scarce S-mint, with subtle rose and pale orange accents. Important notice:

1870-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. A boldly struck example with light rose patina on the reverse. Bright luster illuminates the margins and devices. A rare date

1872 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. Partially reflective, golden fields and a strong strike with good eye appeal despite some circulation and no singularly mention

1872 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. A rare and underrated issue at all levels of preservation, the 1872 was produced to the extent of just 3,000 business strikes an

1872-S $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. One of just 18,000 pieces struck, this minimally circulated survivor subtly suggests a reddish-golden color. There are no abra

1872-S $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. Moderately worn and rather modestly marked, for the grade, with some spotting on the reverse, and subdued satiny luster. Typi

1873 $2 1/2 Closed 3 Quarter Eagle AU58 NGC, nicely struck, lightly abraded, extensive luster, light golden-brown color; and a 1905-S Half Eagle AU55

1873 $2 1/2 Closed 3 MS63 PCGS. A scarce coin at the present level, this example has the look of an even higher grade. Well struck (except over the ea

1873-S $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. Only 27,000 pieces were struck of this issue and it is seldom seen above VF. This piece is well defined on the obverse but the

1874 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Surprisingly smooth for the grade, the surfaces display an attractive, reddish-gold sheen. Every feature benefited from the powe

1875-S $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. A scarce, low mintage quarter eagle with only 11,600 pieces struck, and an issue that is very elusive in mint condition. This

1878-S $2 1/2 AU58 ANACS. Sharply struck with excellent luster remaining, each side is covered with a rich layer of greenish-gold patina that is most

1878-S $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Well struck with lovely bright colors, highly reflective, semi-prooflike fields, and numerous wispy field marks. Conditionally

1879-S $2 1/2--Obverse Rim Filed--ANACS. AU Details, Net AU50. Sharply struck with a cluster of short pinscratches also seen to the right of the denom

1879-S $2 1/2 AU58 Prooflike ANACS. A crisply struck and flashy Quarter Eagle with peripheral rose hues and no obtrusive abrasions. The final S-mint i

1885 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. A boldly struck and moderately prooflike piece that has a few wispy slide marks in the fields. Only 800 pieces were issued, whi

1888 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. This tougher date Quarter Eagle has shimmering bright luster and a decent strike. Only 16,001 pieces were struck, and Uncirculat

1890 $2 1/2 MS60 ICG. Though the luster is slightly washed out, no single contact mark or negative attribute can be singled out as significant. The co

1895 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. Yearly mintage figures for the Liberty Quarter Eagle failed to top 1 million coins from 1862 through the end of the series in 1

1896 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. An intensely lustrous near-Gem piece that features a needle-sharp strike and virtually flawless surfaces, with a single minor ma