80
|
Quarter Dollars
413
1875
.
PCGS graded Proof 65 PQ.
CAC Approved
. Lovely
blue and gold toning on both sides. Only 700 minted. A lightly
frosted Gem Proof with strong underlying mirrors supporting
the rich toning on both sides. Nicely struck for the date, actually
quite fully so, and a Proof that gets honorable mention where
fullness of design is imperative.
Pop 10; 3 finer in 66
. (
PCGS
# 5576
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,000 - 2,100
G
EM
1875-CC L
IBERTY
S
EATED
Q
UARTER
414
1875-CC
.
NGC graded MS-65
. Nice even lilac toning on
both sides.
Pop 6; none finer at NGC
.
Estimated Value .....................................$17,000 - 19,000
Enlargement
G
EM
P
ROOF
C
AMEO
1876 L
IBERTY
Q
UARTER
415
1876
.
NGC graded Proof 67 Cameo
. A fully white Gem
Cameo coin. Only 1,150 minted. Continuing with the trend
from this consignment of United States Type Coins and rar-
ities, the Philadelphia Mint produced beautiful looking
Seated Quarters in 1876, but only a small number of them
survive in choice to gem condition. The present coin is
more than that. It ranks Superb and has easily earned its
Proof 67 designation from NGC grading service. Both sides
glow with silvery perfection; both sides command attention
for their stark Cameo relief and strong contrast. The mirrors
are impeccable. The strike, needle sharp, showing fine
detail claiming all devices, which are equally as blemish-
free as they are sharp. The smooth, placid mirror fields
watery, deeply reflective, magnificent. We find every reason
for supposing that this spectacular Proof Seated Quarter
will be a strong bidding opportunity for the advanced spe-
cialist.
Pop 6; 2 finer in 67 Star
.
Estimated Value ........................................ $5,000 - 5,500
416
1876
.
PCGS graded MS-64
.
PQ.
Very frosty with a hint of
light tone as well as clear indications that it is within hailing dis-
tance of Gem quality. 1876 is not a rarity by Seated Quarter
standards, yet few pieces have survived with such outstanding
quality.
Pop 122; 81 finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS # 5501
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $700 - 725
417
1877-S
.
PCGS graded MS-65 PQ.
CAC Approved
. Nice
light blue toning on both sides. A well struck and richly frosted
example. The Specie Payment Resumption Act of January 14,
1875, was a law in the United States which restored the nation
to the gold standard through the redemption of previously
unbacked United States Notes and fractional currency, It
reversed the inflationary government policies promoted directly
after the American Civil War. As the Fractional Currency notes
were redeemed, the Mints struck increasing quantities of silver
minor coins in 1875-78. By the end of 1876 more than
$15,000,000 in fractional notes had been redeemed, and in
October, 1877, the total reached $23,000,000, with bright new
silver dimes, quarters and half dollars taking their place.
Pop
30; 23 finer, 1 in 65+, 17 in 66, 4 in 66+, 1 in 67
. (
PCGS
# 5506
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,400 - 1,500
