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Categories • Stack's January 2006 → The Americana Sale → U. S. Quarter Eagles ($2.50 Gold) → U. S. Liberty Head Quarter Eagles |
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Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
2921 |
1903 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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CH BU |
$700.00 |
Tiny copper spot on the reverse. Bold, pale lemon toning. |
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2922 |
1904 Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$18,000.00 |
This Gem's marvelously deep glass-mirror fields reflect the most remarkable radiance, highlighting the stunning quality of the semi-brilliant, meticulously impressed devices. This wholly desirable early 20th century Proof Quarter Eagle is one of 170 Proofs struck, of which only a fraction survive today, fewer yet in unimpaired Gem. The Dannreuther-Garrett auction reference records only... more |
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2923 |
1904 Brilliant Proof
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BR PF |
$2,200.00 |
- with claims to a higher grade. Full glittering mirror fields encircle gently frosted, wheat-gold central devices, stars and lettering. Surfaces are easily Choice or better if not for a scattering of tiny marks, most of which are on the obverse. Here is a wonderfully original survivor of merely 170 pieces coined of this 20th century Proof Gold issue. |
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2924 |
1905 Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$15,000.00 |
Virtually flawless liquid-glass fields complement exacting devices on this glittering example of 144 Proofs struck. The actual population of existing Proofs today is substantially smaller, and the Dannreuther-Garrett report lists 37 appearances, only four of which were Gems. This gleaming jewel should be viewed in the light of the late Walter Breen's observation that a significant number... more |
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2925 |
1905 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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VERY CH BU |
$900.00 |
A marvelous coin with deep gold toning over extremely well struck surfaces. A single facial hairline keeps this coin from full Gem condition. NGC MS64. |
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2926 |
1905
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AU |
$150.00 |
Details of About Uncirculated. Gently polished, ex-jewelry coin. |
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2927 |
1906 Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$20,000.00 |
Immaculate deep-mirror fields highlight the diamond-sharp details of the frosty devices, stars and legends. The overall visual quality of this gleaming late-date Liberty Proof would be hard to duplicate and harder yet to exceed. The Philadelphia Mint records show that 160 Proofs were struck, although the number in existence in 2005 is significantly smaller. A clue to the number available... more |
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2928 |
1906 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
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GEM BU |
$1,800.00 |
Assertive red-gold lustre drenches essentially unmarked fields, an obverse toning dot appears in the denticles at 12:00. |
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2929 |
1906 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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CH BU |
$1,000.00 |
- or finer. Richly glowing, deep yellow gold lustre defines this well-struck specimen. |
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2930 |
1907 Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$15,000.00 |
Here is a truly superlative example of the last date in the long-lived Liberty series. One of 154 Proofs struck, this coin boasts powerful mirror reflective gleam and razor-sharp edges, devices and reliefs which are strongly suggestive of yet higher grade. 37 Proofs of this important date appear in the Dannreuther-Garrett listing, a single coin specifically identified as Gem. This Proof... more |
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2931 |
1907 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
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GEM BU |
$3,250.00 |
- with claims to Superb. Flawless red-gold lustre gives cartwheel glitter to an exacting strike. The rarity of this date in the highest grades contradicts the ''common date'' image of this final Philadelphia issue. PCGS MS66. |
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2932 |
1907 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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VERY CH BU |
$1,100.00 |
A few tiny contact tics keep this from an even higher category. Lustrous deep apricot. PCGS MS64. |
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2933 |
1907 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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CH BU |
$300.00 |
- or better. A coin with solid eye appeal, wonderful ''fresh'' mint bloom and icy lustre. |
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2934 |
1907 Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$160.00 |
Some light bagmarks are visible over greenish-gold surfaces. Boldly struck and decent for the grade. |
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2935 |
1907 Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$160.00 |
Some light hairlines in fields. Liquore Galliano gold in color, good eye appeal and nearly Choice. |
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2936 |
1907
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CH AU |
$160.00 |
Choice About Uncirculated. Copper toning augments rich, yellow-gold lustre on this lightly worn specimen. |
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