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Browse Catalogue of Stack's January 2006 Auction Limited to: The Americana Sale → U. S. Quarter Eagles ($2.50 Gold) → U. S. Liberty Head Quarter Eagles Page 2 of 2  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page Categories  •  Stack's January 2006 → The Americana Sale → U. S. Quarter Eagles ($2.50 Gold) → U. S. Liberty Head Quarter Eagles Print these Realized Prices! You'll need the Adobe PDF Reader to view and/or print the prices realized sheet. Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 2921 1903 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $700.00 Tiny copper spot on the reverse. Bold, pale lemon toning. 2922 1904 Gem Brilliant Proof 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 2923 1904 Brilliant Proof 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. 2924 1905 Gem Brilliant Proof 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 2925 1905 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated 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. 2926 1905 AU $150.00 Details of About Uncirculated. Gently polished, ex-jewelry coin. 2927 1906 Gem Brilliant Proof 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 2928 1906 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $1,800.00 Assertive red-gold lustre drenches essentially unmarked fields, an obverse toning dot appears in the denticles at 12:00. 2929 1906 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $1,000.00 - or finer. Richly glowing, deep yellow gold lustre defines this well-struck specimen. 2930 1907 Gem Brilliant Proof 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 2931 1907 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated 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. 2932 1907 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $1,100.00 A few tiny contact tics keep this from an even higher category. Lustrous deep apricot. PCGS MS64. 2933 1907 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $300.00 - or better. A coin with solid eye appeal, wonderful ''fresh'' mint bloom and icy lustre. 2934 1907 Brilliant Uncirculated BU $160.00 Some light bagmarks are visible over greenish-gold surfaces. Boldly struck and decent for the grade. 2935 1907 Brilliant Uncirculated BU $160.00 Some light hairlines in fields. Liquore Galliano gold in color, good eye appeal and nearly Choice. 2936 1907 CH AU $160.00 Choice About Uncirculated. Copper toning augments rich, yellow-gold lustre on this lightly worn specimen. Page 2 of 2  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page

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