Superior Galleries Santa Clara Elite Auction

Tremendous detail from a very positive strike, which collectors like better to see than wishy-washy detail; furthermore, the gemmy surfaces show vivid

The fully brilliant Gem we now hand over bidders beats (from a technical angle) practically all of the Mint State 65 examples that have passed through

Frosty with the same satin-effect found on the 1908 half eagles of this design. A choice coin.

All grade AU50 to AU58.

As the second year Indian Quarter Eagle in U.S. coinage history, the 1909 enjoys unflagging demand among both type collectors and 20th century gold sp

Key date in the series: only 55,680 minted. Bright mint luster and attractive, almost pulsating golden-orange hue with one. It is easy to see this pie

Strong mintmark and its low mintage always brings out bidders when a nice 1911-D quarter eagle like this surfaces. PCGS grades it accurately, and we f

Lustrous, but scratched on reverse in field in front of the eagle.

Much scarcer than the 1912-1913 and 1915-1929 dates, with weak areas usually found on the lower feathers of the war bonnet worn by the Indian.

By 1915 orders for Proof gold were reduced to a trickle, in fact, only 100 were coined of the Indian quarter eagle and most are found in lower grade r

Sharply struck and lustrous. A choice example.

Another sharply struck, lustrous coin from the later period. This is the year Charles Lindberg made his famous solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean.

About as close to watertight Mint State 62 frost and choiceness as can be expected, this gleaming example is ideal for a gold Type set.

Strong metal flow augments the already showy mint luster that covers the surfaces, giving the coin a brand new, glowing orange-gold appearance. The mi

The mostly honey-gold surfaces display modest, yet pleasing cartwheel luster effects as the coin turns under the light. Only scattered marks and faint

Smooth golden color with some mint luster still gleaming around the legends on both sides. A relatively well struck and obviously carefully preserved

Smooth surface on either side with the unique (for a $3 gold piece) "O" mintmark for New Orleans. This southern branch mint would never ag...

A lustrous example, fully struck with rippling gold color, only a portion of the ribbon bow that holds the wreath together shows any weakness. The sec

Lustrous and suitable for a Type Set even though it may run a few dollars more than a commoner 1854-dated $3 gold piece.

This handsome coin sports luster on both sides and the desirable S mintmark for San Francisco below the wreath. Only 34,500 minted.