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Pricing Comments: Liberty Seated quarters are probably the most under valued seated coinage denomination. The full date and mintmark set is extremely difficult to complete due to length and individual date rarities. Weak strikes are also an ongoing issue for many dates including weak head and breast details and incomplete definition of reverse feathers. You will find competitive retail asking prices for nice original and problem free coins. Quarters with small issues will be discounted accordingly.

Rotated Reverses: Reverse images are best effort to capture the actual reverse rotation with respect to obverse position. If a rotated reverse is seen in the images, then this is how the quarter appeared during photography and the descriptions may not include specific comments as to the observation.

Top 25 Varieties Information: Just click on the Top 25 Variety # to access detailed information published by Greg Johnson, noted Seated quarter varieties expert.

There are 112 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on September 13, 2020

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1856	VF35	NGC 2089164004		Choice	$240	New August 26! Flag in Gown, Choice Original, Tenafly Collection. Mottled grey shades populate obverse and reverse fields on this better-variety Seated quarter. The color is even and highlighted by silver at the high points while light crust outlines design elements, particularly the reverse shield. Strike is typical, with flat stars, but the feather detail in the eagle is better. The 1856 quarter has a number of misplaced date varieties, which are well documented by Greg Johnson at http://www.seateddimevarieties.com/Quarter_QOM/1856_misplaceddates.htm. This example feature a '5' punched in the gown, most easily identified by a horizontal line extended from the right base of the shield ribbon. Housed in a new large font NGC holder with CAC approval. A fresh duplicate from the Tenafly Collection.
	1856 Flag in Gown	VF30	NGC 2089164003		Choice	$195	Flag in Gown, Choice Original, New England Collection. Medium to deep shades of grey evenly cover obverse and reverse fields, while the central figures are lighter and contrast at the high points. Surfaces are smooth for the grade with the few ticks nicely scattered. This variety features a '5' errantly punched into the gown, most easily identified by the horizontal line extending from the base of the obverse shield ribbon. The strike is typical, with hints of star detail remaining. There are no major visual distractions, and, with the original surfaces, the piece easily qualifies for CAC status. Housed in a new large font NGC holder with CAC approval.
	1856 Misplaced 1 in Gown	MS63	PCGS Rattler 7114284	FS-301	Choice	$1150	Misplaced 1 in Gown, Choice Original, . This new PCGS MS63 rattler offering is the finest 1856 Misplaced 1 Digit in Gown handled by GFRC. The A popular 1856 Seated quarter die variety with top segment of 1 digit that is misplaced in the gown lines immediately to the right of the scroll end. One immediately notes the thick frosty luster and vibrant cartwheels during inspection. Coloring is a light creamy gold and uniform on both sides. Obverse strike is weak as shown in the GFRC images. Surfaces are completely unabraded other than some lower reverse roller lines as made. I believe this piece was net graded at MS63 on strike, as eye appeal and luster are of a higher grade. Listed in the Top 25 Varieties set and found on the GFRC Open Set Registry, a perfect candidate for a set builder. Housed in PCGS Gen 1.2 (1986-1989) holder. Attractively priced. I'm not aware if this piece has been to CAC.
	1856	AU50	raw		Choice	$225	Choice Original, Gray/Rose Patina, Attractive. A lovely example with pristine surfaces that are covered with a gray and rose colored patina. The images well illustrate the lightly variegated toning patterns on both obverse and reverse. I will guarantee that this 1856 quarter will grade at the major TPG services.
	1856 Misplaced 1 in Gown	AU50	PCGS 28660439	FS-301	Choice	$350	Misplaced 1 in Gown, Choice Original. Shimmering Frosty Luster, Peripheral Gold, Pleasing Eye Appeal. A popular 1856 Seated quarter die variety with top segment of 1 digit that is misplaced in the gown lines immediately to the right of the scroll end. This choice example offers shimmering frosty luster surrounded by peripheral gold. Strike is essentially complete throughout both sides. This lovely quarter excels during bright light viewing simply due to the overall eye appeal. I'm sure you would agree when seeing this piece in hand. A few ancient micro divots are seen to the left of the 1 digit and mentioned for complete accuracy. Listed in the Top 25 Varieties set as found on the GFRC Open Set Registry and a perfect candidate for a set builder. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 (2011-2013) holder. GFRC last sold an NGC AU50 example during July 2018 at the same asking price.
	1856 Misplaced 1 in Gown	EF45	PCGS 34412999	FS-301	Original	$285	Misplaced 1 in Gown, Near Choice Original, Gray-Rose Patina, Above Average Eye Appeal, Completely Struck. Another offering of the popular 1856 Seated quarter die variety with top segment of 1 digit that is misplaced in the gown lines immediately to the right of the scroll end. This example is housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 Gold Shield holder with the MPD FS-301 attribution on the label. Both sides are fully struck. A gray-rose colored patina covers the obverse while the reverse is a consistent gun metal gray. There is an ancient line in the shield mentioned for complete accuracy but does not detract.
	1856-O	F15	PCGS 18159877		Choice	$120	Choice Original, Mt. View Liberty Seated Quarter Collection. First Right of Refusal Event - Sunday September 30 9:00 PM ET - Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert and CAC approval.
	1856-O	EF45	raw	Briggs 2-B	Original	$275	Crusty Original, Light Gray Patina, Residual Luster, Sunset Point Collection. A lovely crusty original 1856 New Orleans strike with light gray patina on the obverse and thicker coverage on the reverse. Accurately graded at the EF45 level with some residual luster under the toning. Obverse strike is complete while the reverse has some weakness in the usual locations; lower leg eagle leg and arrow feathers. A completely unmolested example that will immediate grade at your favorite TPG. Another fine duplicate from the Sunset Point Collection.
	1856-O	VF30	raw		Original	$130	Better New Orleans Date, Light Gray Surfaces, Well Preserved, Southern Texas Collection. A quality offering that features uniform light gray patina that is consistent on both sides. Surfaces are entirely unabraded and pleasing for a raw VF30.
	1856-S	G04	PCGS 12522272	Briggs 2-C	Choice	HOLD $390	New September 13! Choice Original, West Coast Collection. The extensive run of low-mintage dates is one of the appealing aspects of the Liberty Seated quarter series. The 1856-S fits right in, with a production of 286,000 pieces. This piece exhibits silver-colored central devices framed by more deeply shaded fields. The rims are full and some of the inner device detail, including the reverse shield verticals, remains evident. Briggs 2-C, with a downward sloping date and centered mintmark. CAC has approved a mere 21 pieces in all grades combined. Housed in a Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1856-S	AU Details	5076441075	Briggs 1-B	Cleaned	HOLD $1000	Fully Struck, Steely Gray Surfaces, Professional Clean/Restoration, Attractive. All coins fall on a spectrum, and, while there is no denying this piece has been cleaned in the past, it remains more nicely preserved than most pieces in the same class. Some luster remains, if not 100% original. Light rose shades highlight even silver surfaces, and there are no major distractions. Briggs 1-B, with the date placed high and sloping slightly downward, while the southwest portion of the mintmark is lightly impressed. An ideal piece for a Dansco or other album. Housed in Numismatic Conservation Services (NCS) holder.
	1856-S	EF40	PCGS 37193510		Original	$2150	Huge O, Original, Popular Variety. Few, if any, collectors pursued the early San Francisco coinage at the time of issue, and as a result these coins become increasingly rare in higher grades. PCGS has graded a mere eight examples of the 1856-S quarter in EF40 condition. This example exhibits brilliant silver color with partial rim toning in shades of amber and russet. The coin has been dipped and maintains residual, frosty luster. The strike is complete with defined star centers and sharp detail south of the reverse shield. Any 1856-S quarter will draw interest, but at the EF level and up astute collectors will take an especially considered look. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 holder, hand selected from the Orchard Collection's Dansco album, and freshly graded.
	1856-S	VF30	raw		Original	$850	Original Charcoal Gray Surfaces, Better Date, Blemish Free. The arrival of any 1856 San Francisco struck quarter to the GFRC office is an important occasion given the low survival rate for this second year issue. This example grades a full VF30 with nearly complete strike and uniform wear. Surfaces are covered with charcoal gray patina that also includes some thin ebony verdigris that is more predominate on the reverse. To my knowledge, this rare date has not been submitted for grading and does deserve an attempt given what I currently see in PCGS holders. Please give this piece some consideration as fairly priced in current raw state.
	1856-S Large S/Small S	VF25	PCGS 83619771	Briggs 4-E	Original	$2750	Rare Large S/s Die Pairing, Original Gray-Rose Patina, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, Top 25 Varieties Set Candidate. Larry Briggs labels the 1856 Large S over Small S variety as die pair 4-E and estimates that 10-15% of the 286,000 mintage could be this die pairing. Overall, the 1856 San Francisco date becomes quite scarce in VF, then rare in EF and extremely rare in choice AU. This Large S over Small S example offers natural gray patina with intermixed rose. The coloring is accurately captured by GFRC photography. Surfaces are essentially blemish free except for a few micro ticks on the obverse that are of no consequence and require careful 10x loupe inspection to see. This variety is one of the "keys" within the Top 25 Varieties set as defined by Greg Johnson and now available in the GFRC Open Set Registry. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. The PCGS label reads, "Large/Small S FS-501 (FS-005)". An important offering that is fairly priced.
	1856-S Large S/Small S	G06	PCGS 29104083	Briggs 4-E	Original	HOLD $435	New September 13! Large S/Small S, Crusty Original, Ideal for Top 25 Varieties Set, West Coast Collection. A Red Book-listed variety, the 1856-S/s features a large 'S' mintmark punched over a smaller 'S'. The 1856-S is a low-mintage issue to begin with, and with the variety attribution becomes even more challenging. Brownish-grey tones dominate both sides of this example, with the fields a touch lighter than the central figures. The strike is typical, with flat stars and elements of the eagle joining together. Although not the highest grade, there is no substitute for rarity, and any example of this challenging variety easily qualifies as rare. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder.
	1857	MS63	NGC 1716801003	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$550	Heavily Rusted Dies, Frosty Luster, Rich Rose-Gold Patina, Complete Strike. 1857 Philadelphia strikes are considered to be common in all circulated grades. Mint State example are infrequently seen and desirable when they appear. This attractive Briggs 1-A example walked up to the GFRC at the 2019 Winter Baltimore show and was instantly purchased. NGC grading is accurate along with the example being struck from heavily rusted dies include an obverse die blob below pole and cap. Frosty luster interacts well with the rich rose-gold patina that is uniform on both sides. Strike is complete and adds to overall eye appeal. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert.
	1857 Smoking Liberty	EF45	PCGS 27434721		Choice	$405	Smoking Liberty Variety, Substantial Eye Appeal, Aquamarine-Blue and Rose Toning, Choice Original, Accurately Graded, Cleveland Collection. Price Reduction - January 20 2020. An eye appealing example of the popular Smoking Liberty die variety that is also entry #19 in the Top 25 Varieties set as defined by Greg Johnson. Fields present bright reflective luster that highlights the pretty aquamarine-blue and rose bullseye toning. Accurately graded and well struck. This is an early die state example that provides a details view into the "smoking liberty" die gouge. The gouge extends through the L in LIBERY and into the horizontal shield lines. Blemishes are limited to a few ancient micro hits or lines in the obverse fields of no consequence. Fairly graded and housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 holder. A quality Top 25 duplicate offering from the Cleveland Collection that warrants serious consideration.
	1857-O	MS62	NGC 3814091004	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$1500	Choice Original, Durham Eagle Collection. Reflective luster rises from the steely, crusty fields of the New Orleans quarter. The central figures are grey and tan and neatly contrast with the deep field toning. Stars are nearly all sharp and the eagle feather detail is strong. This piece is especially well-struck for an 1857-O, which often comes with poorly impressed detail. Briggs 1-A, with the mintmark punched to the left, and the right edge of 1 aligned with the space between verticals 6-7 in the shield. NGC has certified just seven examples finer. Housed in a newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1857-O	EF40	PCGS 81069750	Briggs 2-B	Choice	$260	Thick Crusty Gray-Olive Patina, Choice Surfaces, Bold Strike. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. Full description shortly.
	1857-O	F12	PCGS 24136668		Choice	$80	Choice Original, Mt. View Liberty Seated Quarter Collection. First Right of Refusal Event - Sunday September 30 9:00 PM ET - Housed in 2013 transitional PCGS holder with edge view insert.
	1857-S	VG10	raw	Briggs 2-B	Cleaned	$295	New August 5! Scarce Early San Francisco Date, Rose-Gray Toning, Old Clean, Southern Texas Collection. This early 1857 San Francisco struck quarter features a mintage of only 82,000 with low survival rates. The Southern Texas Collection is divesting this duplicate after a recent upgrade. An ideal value coin given the respectable eye appeal including rose-gray toning. This silver piece was cleaned years ago and have recovered nicely. A Cleaned quality rating is mandatory. I suggest that this piece should state in raw condition for album collections.
	1858-O	VF25	PCGS 27869106		Choice	$165	Choice Original, Lightly Mottled Brown/Gray Patina, Accurately Graded. A better date with mintage of only 520,000 pieces and few examples in population reports for mid circulated grades. Surfaces are strictly original and covered with gun metal gray and blue patina. Accurately graded with no blemishes or distractions. The obverse toning is a bit mottled on Liberty but there is also some haze on the PCGS holder that impacts the image. Housed in 2013 PCGS holder.
	1858-S	AU53	NGC 3315004014	Briggs 1-B	Original	$4950	Near Choice Original, Sunset Point Collection. An important condition rarity, the 1858-S saw a production of 121,000 coins, but the West Coast economy was starving for small change at the time, and the entire production entered circulation at the time they were issued. This AU specimen will be hard to improve. Both sides are deeply toned gray-brown with hints of charcoal, showing microscopic surface roughness. The combined NGC and PCGS population is three, Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. Part of a complete set of Liberty Seated quarters offered by the Sunset Point Collection.
	1858-S	VF30	PCGS 26257824		Original	$1700	Low Mintage Date, Circulated Cameo Eye Appeal, Original Gray Surfaces, Southern Texas Collection. The 1858-S Seated quarter date becomes extremely tough in EF and above, and it's no slouch at this VF30 grade level either. The Southern Texas Collection is back with a most pleasing example that combines natural gray surfaces with circulation cameo eye appeal. Grays are a bit deeper at the peripheries. Obverse strike is typical while the reverse is nicely uniform. A long ago line through the shield is fully toned over. Mintage is only 121,000 during the Western Frontier days. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2011-2013) holder.
	1858-S	F15	raw	Briggs 1-A	Original	$600	Difficult Early San Francisco Date, Crusty Olive-Gray Patina, Southern Texas Collection. An important surviving example from the early western frontier days and initial production years at the San Francisco Mint. A better early date as the entire mintage of 121,000 immediately went into circulation and remains there. Few survivors are known in AU or better. This duplicate, from the Southern Texas Collection, features olive-gray toning with even grays being more predominant on the reverse. A close 10x loupe inspection revealed well preserved surfaces that are free of any abrasions. Overall, a solid original example for a Dansco album at market competitive price.
	1858-S	F12	raw		Market Acceptable	New Price $385	Better Date, Even Medium Gray Toning, Tiny Rim Filing, West Texas Collection. A key date in the Liberty Seated quarter series with mintage of 121,000. This is yet another issue with low survival rates and choice specimens being the anomaly. Most collectors end up purchasing a market acceptable example to fill that spot in a Dansco or Whitman album. When first evaluating this example, from the West Texas Collection, an Original quality rating was assigned and priced. The surfaces are toned an even medium gray that may not be strictly original but close enough to be graded by the TPGs. During a second inspection, a small rim filing was noted at 12:00 above Liberty's head. The filing is about 5 reeds long and the location might suggest a removed jewelry loop but I'm not convinced of that. My thought is the rim was initially filed but left at that as the color is uniform with the balance of the coin. Otherwise, this offering is quite acceptable with only two tiny rim scrapes to mention on the reverse. A decent offering of this difficult and expensive date. I've seen much worst in TPG holders.
	1859	MS63	ANACS OWH 3016965	I/II	Choice	$1350	Choice Original, Sunset Point Collection. Description added! Violet, champagne, and cobalt blue blanket both sides of this pleasingly toned Seated quarter. Type I obverse with straight fingers at the pole, type II reverse with claws more relaxed than on the earlier hub. Along with the introduction of new hubs in this year, the date punches are smaller, leaving more space in the exergue. Complete strike with just a touch of weakness in the right stars. From the Sunset Point collection and housed in an ANACS old white holder.
	1860	AU55	raw	II/I	Choice	$275	Type II/I Hubs, Frosty Luster, Catwheels Action, Light Gray Toning, Choice Original Surfaces, Southern Texas Collection. A lovely 1860 AU quarter struck from Type II/I design hubs. Choice surfaces offer frosty luster with notable reverse cartwheels. A light gray patina covers both sides and is more prevalent on the obverse. Another quality duplicate from the Southern Texas collection.
	1860	AU50	raw		Choice	$150	Type II/I Hubs, Choice Original, Golden Obverse Luster, Accurately Graded, Ideal Type Coin. Acquired at the 2018 Central States show as part of a trade. This lovely 1860 Type II/I design hub quarter offering is strictly original with choice surfaces. Both obverse and reverse retain natural luster that is pleasing under a light source. Obverse features gray-gold patina during in hand viewing that becomes completely golden under a light source. The reverse is exceptional with gray-silver coloring and steely luster. An ideal candidate for a Dansco or Whitman book shelf type set collection as this is where the piece originated.
	1860-S	G06	PCGS 13050046	Briggs 1-A	Choice	HOLD $1350	New September 13! Rare Date, Important Low Grade opportunity, Choice Original, West Coast Collection. Along with the 1864-S and 1872-S, the 1860-S always draws attention when viewing a group of Seated quarters. While much has been written about the conditional rarity of examples at the EF level and above, the 1860-S is a tough coin in all grades. This is a pleasing silver-toned example, with no distracting spots or discoloration. The obverse is arguably VG, with nearly a full LIBERTY, while the reverse rims are not quite full. This is a typical wear pattern seen among Seated quarters, reflecting the effects of normal circulation on the coin's original relief. A few handling marks are evident on both sides and consistent with the assigned grade. CAC has certified only 21 pieces in all grades combined. Housed in a Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1860-S	VF Details	ICG 5542821201	Briggs 1-A	Cleaned	$1750	Rare Date, Tooled and Retoned. The 1860-S was struck to the extent of only 56,000 pieces, and with the 1864-S and 1872-S, ranks among the most challenging San Francisco issues in the Seated quarter series. This piece has been cleaned and re-engraved, with tooling marks particularly evident in Liberty's gown folds. Shading is a yellowish-blue, and obviously not original. Nevertheless, this remains an exceptionally rare coin, of which perhaps a couple hundred pieces in total exist. Briggs 1-A, the only die pair for this year, with an even date punched low. Housed in an ICG holder with "Reengraved-Cleaned" label.
	1860-S	EF40	NGC 7001444001	Briggs 1-A	Original	$9000	Original, Sunset Point Collection. Description added! One of the highlights of the Sunset Point collection, this conditionally rare 1860-S quarter is exceeded by only seven grading "events" at NGC, of which several likely represent resubmissions. Gray and brown tones predominate, with deeper hues in the upper obverse stars and lower portion of the reverse legend. There is some discoloration around the eagle's head. Surfaces are lightly abraded with no major distractions. Well-struck with some weakness in the stars, as Briggs notes for 1860-S quarters, which were struck from a single die pair. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert, dating to the late 1990s. This coin offers substantial foundational value - absolute rarity, conditional rarity, and NGC certification, assuring a standard of quality.
	1860-S	VG10	raw	Briggs 1-A	Original	$1900	Original Gray, Sunset Point Collection. The 1860 San Francisco date is scarce in all grades with a limited mintage of 56,000. Most surviving examples will be found in the Very Good through Fine grade range as is the case with this original example. Obverse rims are bold with six full letters in LIBERTY presence. The reverse rim has barely worn through under (U)NITED and the olive leaves. Surfaces are toned a medium gun metal gray with blue shades evident under a light source. This example is entirely blemish free with no marks, lines or other anomalies. I'm comfortable in indicating that TPG grading is a strong possibility given the natural coloring. An important offering from the Sunset Collection of Liberty Seated quarters and ideal for a Dansco or Whitman album set. Fairly priced!
	1860-S	G06	NGC 2357393002	Briggs 1-A	Original	HOLD $1175	Low Mintage San Francisco date, Original Gray Surfaces, Accurately Graded, Orchard Collecton. The 1860-S quarter was minted only to the extent of 56,000 pieces. Most survivors are in lower grades, but this piece emerges from the crowd with honest wear and even gray toning. Silver color on the high points distinctively stands out from the gray surfaces, and the overall effect is pleasing. A few light lines are seen the figure of Liberty, none inconsistent with the technical grade. The obverse exhibits 6 letters of LIBERTY and is arguably at the VG level, while the reverse rims are not quite full between 6 and 9 o'clock. This is a common occurrence within the quarter series, and, taking both sides into account, NGC has accurately assigned a grade of G06. This coin is housed in an older NGC holder with standard ring insert. The San Francisco Mint struck Seated quarters only in low quantities until discoveries of western silver exploded in the mid-1870s, and assembling this run would be a great achievement - why not start with this example? A Southern Texas duplicate.
	1861	MS63	NGC 2501074002	II/II	Choice	$725	Choice Original, Sunset Point Collection. Description added! A high-grade Seated quarter from the dawn of the Civil War, this well-detailed piece exhibits frosty, brilliant luster with light shades of blue-green on the reverse. The strike is complete with strong star centers and distinct arrow fletching. Liberty's curved fingers and the more relaxed claws identify this as a type II/II example, a well-known variety for this year. Type I and II die pairings in the Liberty Seated quarter series are not completely worked out, and new discoveries likely await the eagle-eyed collector. Housed in an old (1990s) NGC holder with standard ring insert. From the Sunset Point complete set of Liberty Seated quarters.
	1861-S	F12	PCGS 31609269	Briggs 2-B	Choice	HOLD $1275	Scarce in All Grades, Crusty Gray Toning, Choice Original Surfaces, Accurately Graded. Yet another challenging coin in the Seated quarter series, the 1861-S was struck to the extent of only 96,000 pieces. Remarkably, of this entire issue, which once existed in the form of well struck, gem uncirculated pieces, only 18 have been certified by CAC as retaining a sufficient measure of originality. This example has the "circulated cameo" look with deep indigo shades contrasting with lighter fields and neatly outlining the stars and reverse legend. A lovely coin for the grade that would fit in nicely with a circulated set of Seated quarters. Briggs 2-B with a centered mintmark. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2014-2015) Dupont hologram holder. Just bought from a GFRC client and immediately available.
	1861-S	VF Details	PCGS 83712266		Cleaned	$1150	Rare Date, Original Surfaces, Rose-Gray Toning, Obverse Rim Damage, Strong VF Devices, LaSalle Collection. An important offering for all serious collectors of the Liberty Seated quarter series. Mintage of 96,000 and very scarce in all grade. Typically found in G-VG and rarely in VF or better. The LaSalle Collection brings an original Very Fine example to market but with an obverse rim clip at stars 6 and 7. Much of the clip is hidden by the PCGS edge prong otherwise this piece is fully original. Rose-gray patina covers the obverse while the reverse is toned an even light gray. Strike is well executed . Freshly graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with VF Details (Rim Damage) certification. An ideal "filler" candidate for a Dansco album collection at a fair price.
	1861-S	EF Details	PCGS 37193514	Briggs 1-A	Cleaned	$1750	Key San Francisco Date, Bright Glossy Surfaces, Obverse Gouges, Orchard Collection. A very scarce date in all grades with mintage of 96,000. Rare at the EF grade level. This example, from the Orchard Collection Dansco album, has been cleaned but without any hairlines. Surfaces are glossy on both sides. The obverse has a large gouge across the horizontal shield lines and at Liberty's mid section. Freshly graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with Gouge-EF Details designation. An opportunity for Dansco collectors at a value price. Offers welcomed.
	1861-S	AU55	PCGS 60154559	Briggs 1-A	Original	$17500	Original, Sunset Point Collection. Description added! Seated quarters of certain issues, especially branch Mint pieces, simply did not surivve in high grades. Neither PCGS or NGC have cerified a Mint State 1861-S quarter, putting this piece toward the top of the condidtion census. Although PCGS has certified eight pieces at the AU58 level, it is certain this number includes multiple resubmissions from hopeful owners attempting to "score" the first uncirculated example. Briggs 1-A, with mintmark right of center and a reverse die crack left of QUAR. The strike is typical for the 1-A variety, with star centers of varying strength. The toning is pleasing, silver with underlying violet shades. Liberty has somewhat of a two-tone appearance with silver on the high points and more color in the protected areas. Stars 3-4 host a bit of crust, as does the reverse shield. The new owner of this piece will immediately be a contender for "King of the Hill," as numbers do not necessarily mean everything - at this level, only a in-person comparison with other high-grade specimens settles the argument, and, even then, disagreements may remain! From the Sunset Point collection, and housed in an old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert.
	1861-S	EF40	PCGS 11450429	Briggs 2-B	Original	$4350	Near-Choice Original, Durham Eagle Collection. Few coin collectors paid attention to branch mint coinage until Augustus Heaton published his work on the subject in 1893. As such, survival of higher grade San Francisco coinage was a matter of chance, and today neither service lists an 1861-S quarter in uncirculated condition. At the EF40 level, PCGS notes 21 higher grading "events," many likely representing duplicate coins as owners hope to "make" a higher-graded piece. Medium gray and pastel shades mix on both sides of this choice example, with occasional crust in the stars and legend. Strike is typical with some stars softly impressed. The aesthetic appeal is strong, and there is no denying the condition rarity. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1862-S	MS62	PCGS OGH 9516515	Briggs 2-A	Original	$3650	New PCGS Holder and Images, Better San Francisco Date, Original Frosty Luster, Creamy Tan-Rose Patina, Sunset Point Collection. In Mint State, 1862 San Francisco struck quarters are scarce and occasionally available. However, most of the known examples are seen less than fully choice. The 1862-S is more likely to appear in MS62 than any other grade, and the best examples top out at MS64. The Sunset Point Collection example has been freshly reholdered at the 2020 FUN show and what a difference fresh plastic makes as compared to the yellowed PCGS Gen 2.2 old green holder. GFRC photography accurately captures the tan-rose coloring and soft satiny luster. A fully struck example that is most pleasing. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1863	F12	PCGS 29200379		Original	$325	Crusty Charcoal Grey, Strictly Original, Accurately Graded, Mountain View Collection. A strictly original 1863 Philadelpha strike with mintage of xxxx. Surfaces are covered with uniform charcoal gray patina. No distracting blemishes were seen under 10x loupe inspection. Grading is accurate with a strong LIBERTY in the scroll present. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder. Another strong duplicate offering from the Mountain View Collection.
	1865	MS64	NGC 3464199002	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$3850	Near Gem Original, Sunset Point Collection. An underrated, low-mintage (58,800 coins) date, especially in grades finer than MS63. This Choice Uncirculated representative exhibits only a few minuscule surface grazes, with boldly struck devices. Just a blush of light golden toning warms the softly frosted luster of this attractive near-Gem.Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. Part of a complete set of Liberty Seated quarters offered by the Sunset Point Collection.
	1865	VF20	PCGS 12234621	Briggs 1-A	Original	$325	New September 13! Near-Choice, West Coast Collection. Hard money disappeared during the Civil War, and the low mintage of the 1865 quarter (58,800 pieces) is no surprise. This piece is gray toned with silver at the high points, a characteristic "look" in the West Coast collection. A few lines around the eagle's head are consistent with the VF grade. Briggs 1-A, with repunched 1 in the date, and weakness in the star centers. PCGS has certified 137 pieces in all grades, a fraction of the populations typically seen for Morgan dollars and other 20th century issues. Housed in Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1865-S	F12	PCGS 11593479	Briggs 1-A	Original	$400	New September 13! West Coast Collection. Yet another low-mintage date in the Seated quarter series, the 1865-S was struck to the extent of 41,000 pieces. This example exhibits deep grey fields that contrast with silver tones in Liberty and the eagle. A few marks are evident within the figure of Liberty and the right obverse field. The strike is typical, with softness in the eagle feathers. This is a later die state, as noted by Briggs, with the tops of 8 and 6 in the date worn away. The PCGS census notes 106 pieces in all grades combined. Housed in a Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1865-S	VG10	raw	Briggs 1-A	Original	$400	New August 5! Original Gray, Scarce San Francisco Date, Great Dansco Candidate, Southern Texas Collection. An original gray late die state Briggs 1-A with the base and top of 86 digits being polished down. As a result, the dagte punch appears weak. Gray coloring contains embedded rose during bright light inspection. Another duplicate from the Southern Texas Collection.
	1865-S	VG10	PCGS 80625486		Choice	$400	New August 22! Challenging Civil War San Francisco Date, Thick Original Toning, Unabraded Surfaces. A better Civil War date with limited mintage of 41,000 and low surviving population. 1865-S quarters are typically seen in the lower circulated grades as is the case here. This VG10 example is 100% original with choice surfaces. Toning probably came from a paper envelope given the uniform coloring on both sides. An ideal candidate for those attempting a Liberty Seated quarter set on a tight budget. You will not lose money during the upgrade and resale.
	1866-S	VF30	raw	Briggs 1-A	Market Acceptable	$1750	Challenging San Francisco Date, Light Gray Patina, Faint Obverse Clean, Retoning, Sunset Point Collection. A scarce San Francisco date in all grades that become progressively rarer in EF or better. A single die pair produced only 28,000 strikes. This example has uniform light gray surfaces but faint obverse hairlines across Liberty and into the right obverse field. A Market Acceptable quality rating is appropriate as this piece will not TPG certified but has original coloring eye appeal. This is one of those offerings best suitable for a Dansco or Whitman album collection. From the Sunset Point Collection.
	1866-S	VF20	PCGS 34779214	Briggs 1-A	Original	$1800	Rare San Francisco Date, Original Surfaces, Old Album Rose-Blue Toning, Accurately Graded. The 1866 San Francisco date has a mintage of only 28,000 along with low survival rate as demonstated by PCGS only grading six examples at the VF20 grade level. This example is one of the six and offers original surfaces with just honest wear. Housed in an old paper album for a long period of time, the surfaces acquired classic rose and patina coloring. Strike is typical and nicely uniform. Blemish wise, a 10x loupe inspection revealed nothing worthy of mention. GFRC has handled several examples at the Fine grade level but not a Very Fine specimen due to the date's scarcity. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. Recently bought back from a client and once again available.
	1867	EF40	PCGS 31385926		Choice	$2100	Choice Original, Gun Metal Gray Patina, Accurately Graded, Scarce Date. CAC Approval On November 22! The 1867 Philadephia mintage is quite low for half dimes, dimes and quarters resulting in an ongoing challenge to locate choice examples. 1867 Seated quarter mintag is only 20,000 pieces. This example is a no question original piece with gun metal gray on the obverse and lighter gray throughout the reverse. The obverse has a darker toning arc through upper stars and Liberty's head. Under bright light, the thick patina maintains coloring as seen in the GFRC images. Strike is complete with all star centrils connected along with well defined left leg and arrow feathers on the reverse. There are no blemishes whatsoever. This is an opportunity for advanced Seated quarter collectors as this piece is strictly original and accurately graded. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder.
	1867	VF25	PCGS 16573668	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$1300	New September 13! Choice Original, West Coast Collection. The 1867 quarter has a characteristic look, with noticeable weakness in the obverse shield ribbon. This serves to distinguish the business strikes, which are actually more desirable than the proofs, which sometimes happens within the Seated series. This piece exhibits olive-gray surfaces that frame central figures with silver color at the high points. Shading is even throughout, without spots or distractions. The strike is typical, with a few star centers barely evident. CAC liked the originality of the piece, and their overall population is low, with 23 pieces certified. Housed in a Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval.
	1867	MS63	NGC 308344002	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$3500	Choice Original, Durham Eagle Collection. The Mint had production difficulties with business strike quarters in 1866 and 1867, with the weak ribbon being a hallmark of the 1867 pieces. Weakness in L and Y are easily apparent on this example, but the head is more strongly struck than usually seen. Fields are mirrored on both sides, typical for 1867 quarters, and contrast with frosted devices. Toning is largely brilliant with the exception of gold-russet patches in the obverse stars. Briggs 1-A, the business strike dies, exhibiting an evenly punched date. With only 20,000 pieces minted, this is a flashy example of a scarce coin. Housed in an old NGC holder with standard ring insert.
	1867	MS62	PCGS 6866831	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$4250	Choice Original, Sunset Point Collection. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. Part of a complete set of Liberty Seated quarters offered by the Sunset Point Collection.
	1867	MS61	PCGS 25115455	Briggs 1-A	Original	$3550	Rare Date, Bright Reflective Luster, Peripheral Toning, Fully Struck, Lenny Rizzo Collection. The 1867 quarter is rare is business strike format, with proofs outnumbering Mint state pieces. Indeed, PCGS has certified just over a hundred pieces in all business strike grades combined. Although highly reflective, this piece is clearly a circulation strike, with weakness starting to form in BER of LIBERTY. The date is level and matches Briggs’ obverse die 1, which was used for business strikes. The untoned, bright centers lead to blue and russet rim toning on both sides, a pleasing effect. Marks are more evident, as expected with reflective surfaces, but still consistent with the grade designation. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.5 (2011-2013) holder.
	1867	AU53	PCGS 29980830	Briggs 2-B	Choice	$3350	Proof Die Pair, Mirrored Fields, Olive-Rose Patina, Rare Date, Lenny Rizzo Collection. This richly toned, rare-date quarter exhibits deep golden obverse shades while the reverse reveals intense blue-green at the rims with silver legends and devices. The coin was clearly struck from the Briggs 2-B (proof) dies, with the telltale upward slope in the date. However, proofs of this date exhibit strong stars throughout, while this example features weaker stars to the left. No representation is made as to how the services will treat this in the future, but, in our opinion, this coin is a business strike from the proof dies - a not an uncommon event in the U.S 19th century coinage. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 (2014-2015) Dupont hologram holder.
	1867-S	F12	PCGS 12567742	Briggs 1-A	Choice	HOLD $1350	New September 13! Choice Original, West Coast Collection. This piece is just about perfect for the assigned grade, with smooth surfaces and pleasing, uniform rose-copper shading. Protected areas contrast nicely and present a deep gray background. Briggs 1-A, with a cut in the lower portion of the mintmark. This reverse die is shared with the 1866-S and 1869-S quarters. CAC has certified only ten example across all grades. This piece will move quickly - if seeking a lower-grade 1867-S quarter with CAC certification, there are only a handful even in existence, and the opportunities to acquire them are few and far between. Technical grade isn't everything - a lower grade piece with superb eye appeal is often a far better buying decision. Housed in a Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1867-S	VF35	PCGS 36607306		Original	$1975	Very Scarce Date, Original Gray, City by the Bay Collection. 1867 San Francisco quarter strikes are scarce in all grades and become rare in VF or better. Mintage was limited to 48,000 pieces using a leftover reverse die of 1866-S. As a result, reverse strikes tend to be weak for the issue, though obverse strikes are not much better. The City by the Bay Collection recently consigned this circulated example with satiny surfaces. Coloring is mostly a light gray with embedded golden hues seen during bright light inspection. Residual mint frost throughout the reverse legend adds to the eye appeal. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1867-S	VF20	raw	Briggs 1-A	Original	$750	Rare San Francisco Date, Original Crusty Gray, Upper Right Reverse Hit, West Texas Collection. . An evenly toned example of the scarce 1867-S issue, with a small mintage of 48,000 pieces. Original gray patina covers both sides. There is enhanced wear on the lower right obverse at Liberty's lower legs, the foot, and extending into the right field. The wear results from the piece being bent due to a hit on the upper right reverse at (AM)ERICA. Attractively priced for the preservation state and ideal for that challenging empty hole in a Dansco or Whitman album collection. From the West Texas Collection.
	1867-S	F15	PCGS 14165155	Briggs 1-A	Original	$1500	Rare Date, Near-Choice Overall, Light Gray Patina, Accurately Graded, GFRC Buyback. The 1867-S date is a prized rarity at the Mint State level, but remains challenging across all grade levels, and especially so with this level of originality. This pleasing piece offers hints of color underneath a light olive-gray surface, with wisps of rose and blue embedded throughout. The obverse is predominantly light gray while the reverse is slightly more intense. Mark are minimal although there is a small tick at star 4. The eye appeal is strong, and coupled with rarity of the issue, combines to create a numismatic prize. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder. Please note the light reverse rim coloring from 12:00 to 3:00 is lighting reflections. A smaller effect is also on the obverse.
	1868-S	VF30	PCGS 27565334	Briggs 1-A	Choice	HOLD $975	New September 13! Superb Eye Appeal, Choice Original, Rare with CAC Approval, West Coast Collection. This is one of the nicest pieces one could expect to find at the VF level, with original surfaces and pleasing color. Obverse fields are a uniform, medium grey while the reverse is slightly mottled. Marks are minimal, and the eye appeal is strong. CAC has approved just 15 in all grades. The combination of rarity (96,000 struck) and aesthetic appeal is compelling, and this piece will quickly find a new buyer. Housed in a Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval.
	1868-S	EF Details	PCGS 83712288		Cleaned	$650	Low Mintage Date, White Surfaces, Cleaned, LaSalle Collection. Mintage of 96,000 and available in lower circulated grades. The 1868-S is always difficult to locate choice as CAC has only approved 13 pieces in all grades including mint state. The LaSalle Collection brings a cleaned example to market at a fair offer price. Surfaces are uniform white after a light cleaning and dip. Obverse hairlines are evident during 10x loupe inspection. Those hairlines are also visible in the on the GFRC images. Reverse cleaning is minimal if any. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with EF Details certification. Device details are close to AU grade level. Fair value for an original example at this grade level is about $1250. GFRC offer price is half that amount.
	1868-S	AU55	PCGS 35966075		Choice	$2650	Rare Date and Grade, Absolutely Choice Original Surfaces, Frosty Cartwheels, A Noteworthy GFRC Offering . 1868 San Francisco strikes totaled 96,000 pieces with a terribly low survival rate in AU or better. PCGS has graded nine in all AU grades with several having questionable originality. CAC approval in AU is abysmal with a grand total of two AU58s and no others at the other AU grades. This offering is one of two graded PCGS AU55. Surfaces are 100% original with silver gray frosty luster on both sides. Moderate cartwheels remain during bright light viewing. Strike is typical with weakness at the upper obverse. There is an ancient line through the breastd that holds this piece back from CAC approval. What a pity as the surfaces are compliant in terms of strict originality. One of the nicest 1868-S quarters I've had the pleasure of handling since launching GFRC. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder and ready for placement in an advanced collection.
	1868-S	VF20	PCGS 34990071		Original	$600	Challenging San Francsco Date, Near Choice Original Surfaces, Light Gray Toning, Saw Mill Run Collection . The 1868-S is one of those underrated and challenging dates in the Liberty Seated quarter series. Mintage is a low 96,000 with most seeing considerable time in West Coast commerce. Most of the low-mintage San Francisco quarters were struck from a single die pair, and the 1868-S issue is no exception. Curiously, the reverse die used for the 1866, 1867, and 1869 San Francisco quarters was not used in this year. Light gray toning covers both sides of this example, with some slightly darker shades at the peripheries. Both sides are free of abrasions or rims bumps. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. A quality duplicate from the Saw Mill Run Collection.
	1868-S	VG10	raw	Briggs 1-A	Original	$300	Low Mintage San Francisco Date, Original Gray Patina, Very Pleasing at Grade, West Texas Collection. There is not question that 1868 brings a challenging San Francesco date for Liberty Seated quarter collectors. Mintage was limited to 96,000 pieces coupled with a low survival rate. Choice survivors are rare in any grade. The West Texas Collection consignor arrives with this perfectly original VG10 example. Surfaces are toned a natural gray along with being unabraded for the grade. The reverse rims are worn through the natural toning exposing the underlying silver coloring. Please be aware that the GFRC images have amplified the contrast between the natural gray and silver coloring. This is a nice example overall and perfect for a Dansco bookshelf album collection.
	1869	F15	PCGS 32937475	Briggs 1-A	Market Acceptable	$630	Better Date, Light Gray Obverse, Darker Reverse, Accurately Graded, Southern Texas Collection. A key Philadelphia date with tiny mintage of 16,000 to consider here. I've assigned a Market Acceptable quality rating as the obverse has seen an ancient clean and is in the recovery mode with light dull gray toning. The reverse looks to be original with medium gray patina. Blemishes are limited to several small marks in the right obverse field. This is not a strictly original piece but given mintage and survival rate, PCGS felt the coin should straight grade. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. A fresh duplicate from the Southern Texas Collection.
	1869-S	VF25	PCGS 28195490	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$950	New August 1! Rare CAC Approved Offering, Choice Original, Crusty Gray-Brown Toning, Saw Mill Run Collection "Duplicates" Sale. The difficulty of acquiring nice example of certain Branch Mint issues in the Seated quarter series is well-known, and the CAC population of the 1869-S quarter - just 13 pieces - underscores the challenging nature of the task. Thick, crusty gray-brown patina cover both sides of this low-mintage issue, with light dirt in the protected areas, and the originality factor is strong. As Briggs notes, the lower portion of the reverse tended to wear quickly, with the mintmark and QUAR. DOL. prone to fade, as seen here. Briggs 1-A, with the characteristic circular die crack just starting to develop. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder.
	1869-S	VF35	PCGS 16333578	Briggs 1-A	Original	$895	New September 8! Consignor Buyout, Price Reduction - Scarce San Francisco Date, Gray-Rose Coloring, Partial Obverse Die Crack Die State. This is somewhat underrated issue, with only 86,400 pieces struck and 124 pieces reported by PCGS in all grades combined. The Seated series is full of such issues, which is undoubtedly an attraction among collectors for whom there is no substitute for rarity. This obverse of this example is enveloped in shades of blue and olive, while the reverse is a more even gray. The strike is typical, with flat stars and weakness in the lower portion of the eagle. Marks are consistent with the grade, and, on the whole, this is a more than acceptable example of a scarce issue. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 holder (2015-date).
	1870	MS62	PCGS 24215311	Briggs 1-A	Original	$2000	Scarce Mint State Grade, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Creamy Tan-Gold Patina, Original Surfaces, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded, Sunset Point Collection. Like many Philadelphia Seated quarter dates from the Civil War and Reconstruction period, 1870 brought a limited of mintage of 86,400 pieces. In mint state, most 1870 survivors will be found at the MS61 or MS62 grade level. This attractive specimen is sharply struck. Frosty luster is consistent with the assigned grade level. A faint tan-gold patina covers both sides with additional darker speckles on the obverse. Worthy of consideration as few are available at this grade level. Housed in 2012 transitional PCGS blue label holder and edge view insert. Part of a complete set of Liberty Seated quarters offered by the Sunset Point Collection.
	1871	EF45	PCGS 15249777		Choice	HOLD $365	New September 13! Choice Original, West Coast Collection. The 1871 quarter is one of many overlooked issues in the Seated quarter series, with a lower mintage, yet a pricing profile closer to that of a type coin. This piece has the look of a circulated cameo, with intensely-toned fields surrounding lighter central figures. Olive and deep indigo shades blanket the surfaces, while the high points of Liberty and the eagle exhibit silver color. The strike is sharp, with defined stars and clear separation in the reverse detail. Housed in a Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1871-CC	VG08	PCGS OGH 1468448	Briggs 1-A	Original	$13000	New August 1! Rare Carson City Date, Saw Mill Run Collection "Duplicates" Sale. While the 1870-CC and 1873-CC pieces are competitive in terms of rarity, the 1871-CC has an edge in terms of availability, and examples come to market less frequently than those of the other Carson City rarities. Any market appearance of an 1871-CC is noteworthy, and even problem coins are highly coveted. This piece exhibits most of the design details, starting with full rims and including the majority of the motto lettering, with several letters of LIBERTY barely visible. Shading is gray with russet, gold, and sea-green at the rims. A number of hairlines crisscross the figure of Liberty, consistent with the grade, along with a few surface marks on both sides. Still, this is superior to most survivors at the same technical grade level, for an issue which tends to come with a lot of problems. The keyword is rarity, and this is arguably the toughest coin in the series. The PCGS population is an ultra-low 53 pieces in all grades combined. Housed in a PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) old green holder. Ex. Sunset Point Collection.
	1871-S	EF40	PCGS 60214687	Briggs 1-A	Original	$4250	Key San Francisco Date, Near Choice Original Surfaces, Steely Gray Patina, Residual Luster, Typical Strike, Golden Harvest Collection. Ex. Eugene Gardner Collection. One of the key San Francisco dates in the Liberty Seated quarter series with a tiny mintage of 30,900. Most surviving examples, when found, will be in lower circulated graded. This EF40 graded example offers the Eugene Gardner pedigree. PCGS has only graded four examples at EF40 and another four at EF45 as a testament to the rarity of this date. Surfaces are strictly original with light gray base patina on both sides. The left reverse has an additional crusty film that further validates the no question originality. Accurately graded with bold devices and some residual luster during bright light inspection. There are no abrasions to discuss other than tiny chatter in the lower shield. A well preserved specimen that is housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990s. An important duplicate offering from the Golden Harvest Collection.
	1871-S	VF20	PCGS 6692578	Briggs 1-A	Original	$2750	Key San Francisco Date, Original Gray Patina, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, Only Two Graded VF20. Mintage of only 30,900 and very scarce due to low survival rates. GFRC is pleased to be offering one of the two examples graded at VF20 level by PCGS. Due to heavy circulation in the frontier western United States, few survivors are known. This example is completely original with uniform gun metal gray patina on both sides. Some crusty toning is seen around the stars, date and on the reverse devices. Fields and devices are entirely blemish free. If the 1871-S date remains as a hole in your Liberty Seated quarter date and mintmark set, then now may just be the time to acquire a strictly original specimen with strong device details. Accurately graded and fairly priced. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert.
	1872	MS64	NGC 447095004	Briggs 2-B	Choice	$3750	Choice Original, Sunset Point Collection. A very flashy and highly reflective coin that is well defined in most areas. Each side shows subtle golden patina that adds considerable character to the overall eye appeal of this lovely coin. Housed in a green label holder. An excellent value for an MS64 piece, and a much scarcer date in the better grades of Mint State with only 13 other pieces so graded by PCGS and two finer Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990s. Part of a complete set of Liberty Seated quarters offered by the Sunset Point Collection.
	1872-CC	VF35	NGC 5743801002	Briggs 1-A	Original	$8000	New August 25! Rare Carson City Date, Light Rose-Gray Patina, Bold Devices, Palos Verdes Collection. The 1872 Carson City Seated quarter date is a rarity in any grade and worthy of serious consideration. GFRC is pleased to be offering a mid-grade example from the Palos Verdes Collection. This attractive quarter features pleasing rose-lavender-gray patina on both sides. Primary devices are bold with a well defined central devices and scroll. According to Dave Bowers' A Guide Book of Liberty Seated Silver Coins (2016), delivery figures for the 1872-CC quarter include 8,000 coins on February 29, 5,750 on March 30, 5,100 on September 27, and 4,000 on December 31 for a total of 22,850 pieces. An infrequent opportunity for Liberty Seated quarter specialists to make a significant upgrade. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1872-CC	G04	PCGS 83136422	Briggs 1-A	Choice	HOLD $1950	Rare Carson City Date, Natural Gray Worn Surfaces, Choice and Pleasing, Lenny Rizzo Collection. Always in demand in all grades, the allure of the rare Carson City Seated quarters is strong, evoking the Old West and the isolated, remote Mint that somehow managed to compete, for a time, with its San Francisco counterpart. This piece is typical of how many CC quarters come, with an arguably VG obverse, while the reverse is less detailed and reveals rims that blend into the legend. Apart from a few horizontal obverse hairlines the surfaces are smooth for the grade, and the light gray color is exactly what one would expect for a coin of this vintage, with darker shades outlining the major design elements. Problem-free 1872-CC quarters are a rare bird, and this piece will see draw substantial interest. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 holder (2015-date).
	1872-S	VF25	raw	Briggs 1-A	Cleaned	$4500	Rarest San Francisco Minted Date, Glossy Luster, Old Non Abrasive Clean, Retoning Gray-Gold, Sunset Point Collection. The Liberty Seated quarter series key San Franc isco date with limited mintage of 83,000. A date that is difficult to locate in any grade or condition. Briggs speculates that, "most probably melted in 1873 creating a far greater demand than supply." This offering is part of the Sunset Point Collection and demonstrated how difficult this date is to locate well preserved and in high grade. Surfaces are glossy from an old non mechanical cleaning and are recovering with light gray and gold coloring. Fields are essentially blemish free regardless of the time in circulation. An ideal candidate for a Dansco or Whitman bookshelf album collection as nearly every set has this hole unfilled.
	1873 No Arrows, Closed 3	VG08	PCGS 18249941		Choice	$950	New September 13! No Arrows, Closed 3, Rare Variety Opportunity, Choice Original, West Coast Collection. The Close 3 is distinct variety in the quarter series, with the balls of the 3 in the date nearly touching. This effect is plainly visible with the naked eye, and the variety, first popularized by Harry X Boosel of the Chicago Coin Club, is highly popular. This is a grey-toned piece, more mottled on the reverse, with silver at the high points. Field are original and free of significant distractions. CAC has approved only 12 pieces in all grades combined. The West Coast consignor had a knack for locating examples of low-population CAC pieces, and the present example is fully consistent with this theme. Housed in a Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1873 No Arrows Closed 3	EF Details	PCGS 18321959		Market Acceptable	$1850	No Arrows, Closed 3. Crusty Gray Surfaces, Faint Environment Damage, Orchard Collecton. This EF-details 1873 closed 3 quarter has an interesting story. No Arrows quarters of this year (struck prior to April 1) come with either a closed or open 3. The closed 3, struck first, was confused with an 8, and thus the date punch was modified to an open 3, resulting in a variety visible to the naked eye. Other denominations also feature the closed 3 variety, and the 1873 U.S. coinage is rich with over 50 different issues when one takes into account the combinations of arrows, mintmarks, and open and closed 3s. Minted for only a short time, the closed 3 quarter becomes very tough in higher grades with an MS63 being the finest known. This particular example exhibits EF details, with environmental issues impairing the luster, and there is faint obverse porosity. The strike is typical, with some star centers present and decent detail in the reverse arrow feathers. Briggs 2-B with the date sloping downward from left to right. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with the Geniune designation on the label.
	1873 No Arrows, Closed 3	AU55	PCGS 25283267	Briggs 2-B	Original	$6000	Original, Sunset Point Collection. After the early strikings of 1873 coinage made the 3 in the date look like another 8, another Open 3 logotype was produced and implemented. (This problem recurred 50 years later with the Peace dollar, but no such change was made, much to the regret of collectors with weak eyesight.) The coin on offer is a Closed 3 1873 quarter with just a touch of wear on silver-blue surfaces that retain largely intact luster. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder. Part of a complete set of Liberty Seated quarters offered by the Sunset Point Collection.
	1873 With Arrows	AU53	PCGS 28639377		Choice	$435	New September 8! Consignor Buyout, Price Reduction - With Arrows Type, Steely Reflective Luster, Choice Original, . This two-year With Arrows design is widely pursued by type collectors, and this piece will fill the bill with near-complete design detail. Shades of gray are surrounded by deeper tones at the rims, while the central figures are more lightly toned. A pair of marks inside star 4 are noted for accuracy and are consistent with the AU grade level. The piece is well-struck with a few star centers present and the arrow feathers beginning to merge together. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder.
	1873 With Arrows	AU50	PCGS 27477062		Original	$465	New September 3! With Arrows Type, Crusty Thin Gray Patina, Residual Frosty Luster, Well Struck. A crusty toned 1873 With Arrows quarter that screams originality. Both sides are covered with continuous gray patina that shifts to rose shades under a light source. Strike is well defined. Residual frosty luster is more prevalent on the obverse due to thinner skin. There are some well hidden micro-lines on Liberty's midsection and immediate right field. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder.
	1873 No Arrows Closed 3	VF20	ICG 2704250401	Briggs 2-B	Market Acceptable	$900	Closed 3, Rare Business Strike, Ancient Dip, Retoning Light Gold, Conservative Grading, Sunset Point Collection. The 1873 Closed 3 date is an R5 rarity in all grades. Locating a business strike example that is fully choice may take a decade and some luck to boot. Mintage is listed at 40,000 but few survived due to melting at the Philadelphia mint during transition to With Arrows dies. Actually, proof examples, with a mintage of only 600 are more available and caution is always advised to check for business strike diagnostics when considering a purchase. This Closed 3 example, from the Sunset Point Collection, is a no question business strike with reverse die marker in the lower shield. ICG has net graded this example at the VF20 level though device details are closer to VF30/VF35. Surfaces have seen a long ago dip or other form of non mechanical cleaning leaving glossy reflective luster. Surfaces are recovering with in hand gray coloring that shifts to light gold under a bright light. The ICG net grade of VF20 is quite fair in my opinion given the rarity and probability of locating a better example. PCGS price guides lists $1250 for the VF20 grade with two CoinFacts auction records that are in alignment. This example is therefore priced at the same level. A true rarity in the Seated quarter series and an important offering from the Sunset Point Collection.
	1873 No Arrows, Closed 3	F15	NGC 1884789005		Choice	HOLD $1100	New August 27! No Arrows, Closed 3, Gray Patina, Choice Surfaces, Tenafly Collection. The 1873 No Arrows Closed 3 variety is a well known rarity in the Liberty Seated quarter series. Mintage is only 40,000 with a low survival rate. Care must be taken to check the reverse shield for diagnostics that separate true circulation strikes from proof strikes. I've done that check and can assure that this Tenafly Collection example is indeed a circulation strike. This is an original offering with attractive gray surfaces. Blemishes are limited to a few tiny micro ticks that are well within expectations at the assigned grade. Wear is uniform. I've handled a far number of 1873 No Arrows Closed 3 quarters during my GFRC tenure and see this F15 offering as one of the nicest in lower circulated grades. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1873-S With Arrows	VF30	PCGS 13429924	Briggs 2-B	Choice	HOLD $500	New September 13! Underated, Low CAC Population, Choice Original, West Coast Collection. The 1873-S quarter was struck to the extent of only 156,000 pieces, another low-mintage issue within the quarter series, just prior to massive increases in silver production. This is a lovely example, featuring original gray and gold surfaces with scattered crust. Briggs 2-B, with a centered mintmark and high date. Strike is typical, with soft stars. CAC has certified a mere 13 examples in all grades combined - the rarity of truly original Seated coinage is not yet fully appreciated, but will be over time as fewer and fewer examples come to light. Housed in a Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1874 With Arrows	MS64	NGC 289147007		Choice	$1600	With Arrows Type, Tan-Gold Patina, Frosty Luster, Active Cartwheels, Choice Original Surfaces, Typical Strike, Sunset Point Collection. A perfect With Arrows type offering or ideal for those pursuing mint state Seated quarters. Sparkling cartwheel luster and thick mint frost are immediately evident during bright light viewing. Both sides are toned. Obverse coloring is mostly tannish-gold while the reverse is creamy white gold with embedded sky blue. Strike is typical for the date. Abrasions are to a minimum and consistent with the assigned grade. Heavy die clashing is also seen on the obverse. Overall, a frosty choice original offering for the selective collector. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990s. Part of a complete set of Liberty Seated quarters offered by the Sunset Point Collection.
	1874-S With Arrows	F15	PCGS 32937478		Original	$115	Original Light Gray Surfaces, Ebony Highlights, Nice Example, Accurately Graded, Mountain View Collection. An attractive 1874 With Arrows quarter struck at the San Francisco mint. Surfaces are original with light gray patina that is further covered with scattered ebony verdigris. This piece is blemish free and comes with a typical strike for the issue. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. A quality offering from the Mountain View Collection that is accurately graded.
	1875	VG08	PCGS 31642445		Original	$40	Original, Mt. View Liberty Seated Quarter Collection. First Right of Refusal Event - Sunday September 30 9:00 PM ET - Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder.
	1875-CC	VF35	PCGS 18537662	Briggs 2-B	Choice	HOLD $1350	New September 13! Rare and Underrated, Choice Original, West Coast Collection. The 1875-CC quarter is not as highly prized at the ultra low-mintage early Carson City pieces, but remains a highly desirable issue in the overall quarter series, with only 140,000 coins struck. This piece, a highlight of the West Coast collection, features deep grey and olive fields while the protected areas and high points of Liberty are lighter. Surfaces are original and mark-free for the assigned technical grade. Briggs 2-B, with the date sloping upward from left to right. The CAC population is 32 pieces. Housed in a Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1876	MS63	PCGS 36694166		Choice	$475	New August 16! Centennial Strike, Briliant Luster, Flashy Cartwheels, Creamy Gold Coloring, Cracked Dies. Brilliant flashy luster immediately captures the viewer's attention whether during in-hand or bright light inspection. A well preserved 1876 Philadelphia example struck with cracked dies as many were. Some peripheral gold is available otherwise this offering is mostly untoned. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1876	AU58	PCGS 83610334		Original	$295	New August 5! Gorgeous Frosty Luster, Near-Choice Untoned Surfaces, Hammered Strike, Oregon Beaver Collection. Huge mint bloom and vibrant cartwheels are the highlights of this near-choice 1876 Seated quarter. Strike is hammered with every minute die detail completely impressed on the planchet. Fields exhibit random chatter when viewed with a 10x loupe. This chatter holds the piece back from a full Choice quality rating. If a fan of brilliant Mint State frosty luster, please consider this fairly graded offering. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder and from the noteworthy Oregon Beaver collection. Lots of eye appeal and fun viewing to be had!
	1876	VF25	PCGS 33771864		Original	$75	Misplaced Digit in Denticles, Original Gray, Accurately Graded, Mountain View Collection. Another example of PCGS struggling to get variety attributes straight. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with label attribution reading "RPD FS-302 (FS-006.8)". Unfortunately, the date is not repunched, rather there is a misplaced digit in denticles between 87 digits. Surfaces are original with light to medium gray toning. An opportunity to start a collection of mis-attributed Seated varieties..... Another interesting piece from the Mountain Collection.
	1876-CC	MS64	PCGS 32930489	Briggs 7-F	Choice	$1350	Choice Orignal, Lightly Rusted Obverse, Mirrored Fields, Uniform Crusty Gray Patina, Accurately Graded . Small CC, Type 2 Reverse, Die Scratch above Star 8. A choice original example of the Briggs 7-F die pairing with mirrored obverse and reverse fields under bright light. Surfaces are covered with uniform crusty light gray patina that contains gold and aquamarine hues. Strike is hammered with boldly rounded stars and deeply impressed major devices. Obverse die is lightly rusted with a bold die scratch in the denticles above star 8 while the reverse offers die cracks throughout the legend and denomination. Accurately graded with no blemishes to note. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. This GFRC mint state Seated quarter offering is for those collectors wanting originality as a priority over bright lustrous surfaces. Bright light performance with the mirrored fields validates the MS64 grade level.
	1876-CC	MS64	PCGS 38288052		Choice	$1500	New August 16! Near-Gem Original, Brilliant Luster, Frosty Obverse with Mirrored Reverse, Eye Appeal. Ex. Springfield Collection. This 1876 Carson City offering is essentially a gem with cool dual sided die finishes. Traditional frosty luster is readily evident on the obverse as a result of continuous mint frost throughout the devices and fields. Turning the coin over reveals a completely different die finish. Reverse fields were struck by a polished die resulting in a mirrored cameo appearance. Strike is consistent executed on both sides with heavily impressed stars and complete hair curls. Overall, this 1876-CC quarter is ideal for those who enjoy brilliant mint frost on their Mint State pieces. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder and last handled by GFRC during September 2019 where it sold at the current asking price.
	1876-S	MS64	PCGS 21525750		Choice	$825	Choice Original, Sunset Point Collection. Description added! This frosty piece is dappled with russet and gold on both sides, as the central figures peak out from the toned fields. The strike is complete, with the exception of die cracks and weakness in the lower reverse around QUAR. DOL. A fingermark in the obverse right field mixes in with the toning. Housed in a Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert and part of the Sunset Point complete set of Liberty Seated quarters.
	1876-S	MS62	NGC 1749019014		Choice	$425	Choice Original, Durham Eagle Collection. Frosty surfaces create pleasing cartwheel effect on this Centennial-dated Seated quarter. A light rose skin covers the obverse while the reverse is more brilliant with shading at the rims. Surfaces are smooth for the grade with no distractions of note. Stars and head are somewhat softly struck, while the feathers in the eagle are more detailed. An affordable example of an uncirculated 19th century type coin with ample remaining luster. Housed in an old NGC holder with standard ring insert.
	1877	MS64	NGC 1716019086		Original	$750	Near Choice Original, Sunset Point Collection. Description added! A hammered strike is the hallmark of this exceptionally well-detailed piece, with deep lettering, strong star centers, and distinct feathering in the eagle. Some chatter in the right obverse field limits the technical grade, but the real attraction is the frosted devices that impart the look of a Cameo proof. Untoned and brilliant with the exception of a patch of deep gold around Liberty's knee. From the Sunset Point collection, housed in an old (late-1990s) NGC holder with standard ring insert.
	1877-CC	F12	raw		Original	$75	Natural Gray Patina, Original Surfaces, Southern Texas Collection. Yet another duplicate from the Southern Texas Collection for Dansco album collectors. This 1877-CC quarter has natural gray patina and original surfaces. Just honest wear.
	1877-CC	VG10	PCGS 26594266	Briggs 2-B	Original	$100	Repunched Date, Original, Mt. View Liberty Seated Quarter Collection. First Right of Refusal Event - Sunday September 30 9:00 PM ET - Housed in 2013 transitional PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert.
	1877-S	MS65	PCGS 34403821		Gem	$1050	Gem Original, Gorgeous Aquamarine-Gold Satiny Luster, Vibrant Cartwheels, Fully Struck, Saw Mill Run Collection. A lovely gem original 1877 San Francisco strike that offers gorgeous natural toning and vibrant cartwheel luster. Aquamarine-gold coloring is satisfying and melts away, during bright light viewing, to expose yellow, rose and light green shades. Strike is complete with all stars having connected centrils and a full head. Intricate mint frost is pervasive throughout the fields and devices. Accurately graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. A wonderful duplicate offering from the Saw Mill Run Collection that should garner attention.
	1877-S	MS64	NGC 1848081015	Briggs 11-J	Choice	$895	Medium S, Near Gem Original, Huge Bright Light Eye Appeal, Accurately Graded. If GFRC customers could only view this piece under bright light...Wow! Strictly original and natural patina covers the surfaces and the in hand appearance is that of mostly rose coloring with some aquamarine at the obverse rim and light rose across the reverse. Well that all changes when this piece is exposed to a light source. The obverse turns into a color masterpiece with core blue and rose intermixed center that transitions to light yellow gold at the rims. Believe me, I'm not over exaggerating on this one and the eye appeal is well above MS64. The reverse stays rose under bright light with a dash of blues at AMERICA. Housed in pristine older NGC holder.
	1877-S	MS64	NGC 1634986002		Choice	$800	Choice Original, Sunset Point Collection. Description added! The 1877-S Seated quarter may be one of the more available pieces in the series, but it's hard to get tired of looking at well-preserved 19th century silver coinage. This MS64 peice is largely untoned, with occasional touches of ochre at the rims. The strike is complete with most star centers defined. A few ticks are hidden in the lower portion of Liberty's gown. This would be a nice addition to a Seated type set or high-grade collection of Seated quarters. Housed in a late-1990s NGC holder with standard ring insert. Part of a complete set of Liberty Seated quarters offered by the Sunset Point Collection.
	1877-S	AU50	PCGS 35119637		Original	HOLD $190	Near Choice, Light Gray Surfaces, Pleasing Eye Appeal, Lenny Rizzo Collection. This pleasing example is particularly mark-free for the grade and exhibits uniform gray toning highlighted by occasional crust around the central figures and within the stars and date. The strike is typical, with about half the star centers present. The 1877-S is not the most challenging date in the series, but this well-detailed AU piece nicely demonstrates the type at an accessible price level. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 holder (2015-date).
	1877-S S/Horizontal S	EF40	PCGS 80832158	Briggs 4-D	Choice	$275	New August 26! Popular S/Horizontal S Variety, Choice Original, Crusty Gray Patina, Accurately Graded, Tenafly Collection. Always popular and part of the Liberty Seated quarter Top 25 Varieties set on the GFRC Open Set Registry. Surfaces are strictly original and choice. A crusty gray patina covers both sides. Bright light viewing exposes gun metal blue hues at the periphery and throughout the reverse. The Horizontal S mintmark is bold and easily seen with a 10x loupe. Overall, a pleasing example that is faily graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. The PCGS label contains the S/Horizontal S attribution. A fresh duplicate from the Tenafly Collection.
	1877-S S/Horizontal S	VF20	raw		Original	$130	S/Horizontal S, Old Album Aquamarine-Blue, Top 25 Varieties, Southern Texas Collection. A popular Top 25 Seated quarter die variety and listed in the PCGS Price Guide. This Southern Texas Collection duplicate features old album aquamarine and blue toning. The horizontal S is bold under 10x loupe. Fairly priced.
	1877-S S/Horizontal S	VF20	PCGS 11818390	Briggs 4-D	Original	$135	New September 13! West Coast Collection. A Guide Book-listed variety, the 1877-S/s features a large 'S' mintmark punched over a smaller 'S' that has been rotated by 90 degrees. The horizontally punched mintmark is an unusual situation, an obvious mistake by the coiner. This piece exhibits original gray and power-blue surfaces with silver shades at the high points of the devices. The obverse is toning is even while the reverse hosts occasional crust. CAC has approved 18 pieces total. Housed in a Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder. The PCGS label reads "S/Horizontal S".
	1877-S	VG10	PCGS 33285888		Original	$35	Original, Mt. View Liberty Seated Quarter Collection. First Right of Refusal Event - Sunday September 30 9:00 PM ET - Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
	1878-CC	MS63	PCGS 21887432	Briggs 2-B	Choice	$1650	Choice Original, Sunset Point Collection. Description added! The appeal of any CC coin in the Seated series is undeniable, and even more so at this grade level. Carson City was a hard to reach, backwater location, but nearby silver was abundant, and the residents were justifiably proud of their coining capability. The present, silver-toned example exhibits a complete strike along with a few streaks of obverse brown. Briggs 2-B variety, with even date and no reverse die polishing. Housed in a Gen 4.2 (2004-2005) old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert.
	1878-CC	AU58	PCGS 2852699	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$1125	Cancelled Die Obverse, Satiny Luster, Swirling Cartwheels, Light Rose Coloring, Lenny Rizzo Collection. Fans of sharp strikes will appreciate the relief on this Carson City quarter, with fully delineated stars that seemingly pop out of the planchet, while the reverse exhibits strong detail in the lower portion of the eagle, a perpetual problem point in this series. A few lines diagonal lines bisect Liberty’s torso, while the fields are nearly smooth and uninterrupted. The last Carson City quarter in the Seated series, this completes the eight-year Carson City set pursued by Liberty Seated and Carson City specialists alike. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder.
	1880	VF20	PCGS 16711904	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$475	New September 13! Choice Original, West Coast Collection. Late date Seated quarters are highly desirable, especially in business strike format. This low-mintage piece exhibits mottled tones of gold, blue, and russet, with silver at the high points. Surfaces are original and smooth for the grade. Collectors in this period preferred proof format examples, with the result that circulation strikes are today more challenging. Housed in a Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval.
	1880	MS64	NGC 375857012	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$1250	Choice Original, Durham Eagle Collection. Granular, satiny luster booms from both sides of this near-gem uncirculated Seated quarter. Shading is silver and steel-blue, with subdued intensity in the protected areas. The strike is strong, with just a couple soft stars and near-complete delineation of the feathers. Just 13,600 pieces were struck in this year, but these were recognized as scarce at the time of issue, and survive in a higher proportion than most of the branch Mint issues in the series. Nevertheless, they are substantially more scarce than the Morgan dollars being coined by the millions during this era of abundant silver discoveries. Housed in an old NGC holder with standard ring insert.
	1882	F12	PCGS 14623571	Briggs 1-A	Choice	HOLD $535	New September 13! Near-Gem, West Coast Collection. This is a PQ-example for the grade, with neatly contrasting gray fields and silver devices. Light crust is sprinkled over both sides, but the fields remain largely even in color. Mintage in this year was 15,200 pieces, part of the low-mintage quarter run extending from 1879 to 1889, and this piece would be an excellent start to such a set. CAC has certified 26 examples in all grades combined. Housed in a Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval.
	1883	MS62	NGC 1849083004	Briggs 2-A	Choice	$975	Choice Original, Durham Eagle Collection. Mirrored, reflective luster blankets both sides of this late-date Seated quarter, with a mintage of only 14,400 pieces. Both obverse and reverse are brilliant, with splashes of grey in the southeast obverse quadrant. The strike is exceptional, with full head, deeply impressed stars, and cleanly separated claw joints. Briggs 2-A, the only business strike die pair, with the date punched low in the field between the rock and rim.
	1884	F15	PCGS 32624852		Choice	$650	Very Scarce Later Philadelphia Date, Natural Light Gray Patina, Choice Original, Blemish Free, Accurately Graded. Ex. Mountain View Collection. Just taken in trade during an upgrade and back on the GFRC price list. The 1884 date sports a very low mintage of 8,000 piece. More survivors are found in mint state than in circulated grades and, of course, at a much higher cost. This lovely Fine 15 example offers choice surfaces that are natural toned with a light to medium gray skin. This piece screams originality and is blemish free. Fairly graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with CAC approval A rare low mintage date for those building circulated grade sets.
	1884	Details	PCGS 37193526	Briggs 1-A	Market Acceptable	$525	Attractive Toning, AU Detailed Devices, Glossy Reflective Luster, Market Acceptable . 1884 circulation strikes totaled a meager 8,000 pieces. This surviving example presents Market Acceptable in hand appearance with gray base toning and some peripheral aquamarine. Bright light viewing exposure bright reflective luster than is too glossy to be natural. Regardless this is a challenging date with strong device details. Freshly graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with Cleaned EF-Details designation. An opportunity for Dansco collectors at a value price.
	1885	PF63	raw	Briggs 3-B	Original	$750	New August 5! Bright Mirrors, Crisp Reflective Luster, Light Blue-Gray Toning, Southern Texas Collection. Sharp reflective mirrors are the highlight of this low mintage 1885 proof Seated quarter. In-hand viewing suggests a dusty gray-blue patina on the obverse along with faint rose on the reverse. Mirrors are crisp and reflective during bright light inspection with the patina melting away. There are micro obverse hairlines on the obverse that warrants the PF63 grade. The reverse is full PF64.
	1887	AU55	PCGS 84979107	Briggs 1-A	Original	$985	Very Scarce Date, Residual Steely Luster, Light Golden Gray Patina, Twin Lakes Collection. One of the late Philadelphia Liberty Seated quarter dates with a low mintage of 10,000. Survivors will be typically seen in mid circulated grades or Mint State. This AU example has light wear from limited time in circulation. Interesting, the obverse has a satiny finish while the reverse offers proof like fields and reflective luster. Golden-gray coloring is fairly consistent on both sides. This issue is known for weakly struck stars as is the case for this Twin Lakes Collection offering. Abrasions are limited to a few tiny ticks in the reverse shield. Accurately graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1888	PR64	PCGS 37193527		Choice	$900	Original Circulated proof. This near-gem proof is among the better survivors of the issue, featuring fully brilliant mirrors and a deep, strong strike. Although not qualifying for a cameo designation, one plainly sees marked contrast between the devices and fields, especially on the reverse. The toning is mostly brilliant with more intense coloring above Liberty's head and below the reverse eagle. A few subtle obverse hairlines preclude the gem grade, but on balance the overall appeal is compelling. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 holder, hand selected from the Orchard Collection's Dansco album and recently graded.
	1888	PR63CAM	PCGS 13654154	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$925	Boldly Reflective Mirrors, Partial Golden Toning, Accurately Graded, West Texas Collection. Old time grading is found on this lovely 1888 Seated quarter proof strike. The Cameo designation is accurate with watery mirrored fields throughout obverse and reverse. A close inspection with 10x loupe while rotating the quarter under bright light revealed some faint obverse hairlines while the reverse is entirely blemish free. In hand viewing and overall appearance suggests a higher grade while a technical loupe inspection revealed the basis for PPR63 designation. There are two gray-gold toned regions otherwise a classic steely proof appearance. Housed in older PCGS blue label holder with standard ring insert. A quality piece from the West Texas Collection at a fair asking price.
	1889	MS62	PCGS 80871857	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$885	Low Mintage Date, Swirling Frosty Cartwheels, Lots of Eye Appeal. Consignor Buyout - Price Reduction. Frosty luster highlights the multi-colored toning of this better-date Seated quarter. Lilac fields surround a more brilliant Liberty, while the rims host deeper russet and electric blue. The reverse eagle sits amid a swath of pinkish-copper, framed by a pair of blue bands. Surfaces are hairline-free and the eye appeal is strong. The strike is deep with solid star centers and near-complete eagle feathers. With just 12,000 pieces struck, this issue concludes the low-mintage run of Seated quarters that began in 1879, when the massive quantities of silver coming into the Mint were more efficiently turned into Morgan dollars.
	1889	EF45	PCGS 21570341	Briggs 1-A	Choice	$550	New September 13! Choice Original, West Coast Collection. The 1889 Seated quarter completes the low-mintage run extending from 1879 to 1889. This issue was struck to the extent of 12,000 pieces, and survivors are more typically encountered in proof format. This piece exhibits uniform grey toning with bits of silver emerging at the very highest points, particularly on the reverse. The strike is characteristic with slight softness in the stars, while the eagle is more sharply impressed. Housed in a Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder.
	1890	MS64	PCGS 21066772		Choice	$1375	Popular Low Mintage Date, Frosty Luster, Swirling Cartwheels, CAC Approval. A near-gem original 1890 quarter that would nicely upgrade many Liberty Seated quarters sets presently being assembled. This piece screams originality with its micro-granular mint frost and flashy cartwheels. Strike if fully executed with high relief stars and complete hair details. Reverse details are a function of the weakly hubbed die and not strike. Faint rose and gold coloring is nicely showcased by GFRC images. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval.
	1890	AU53	PCGS 35869348		Original	$500	Consignor Buy-Out/Price Reduction! Popular Late Philadelphia Date, Frosty Cartwheels, Rose and Blue Toning, Fairly Graded. If a fan of later date Liberty Seated quarters and looking for great luster and colors, then this offering might just be for you. A pleasing example with frosty cartwheel that showcases the rose-blue obverse toning along with reverse golden-rose hues. Strike is typical for the date. Fairly graded and housed in new PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. GFRC images are not the best and fail to capture the strong luster. This one will definitely look much better in hand upon arrival.
	1890	VG10	raw		Original	$130	Popular Low Mintage Philadelphia Strike, Original Crusty Gray Surfaces, Southern Texas Collection. Low mintage of 80,000 makes this late Philadelphia consistently popular with collectors. The Southern Texas Collection is offering a well circulated crusty original example that is scarce at the level while being most affordable for a Dansco album. Images accurately capture the surfaces.
	1891	PF65	PCGS 34736029	Briggs 1-A	Gem	$22500	Near-Unique Original 1891 Proof Set, Sequential PCGS Serial Numbers, CAC Approval. Seated 25c PCGS PR65. Richly toned with substantial frost on Miss Liberty. Russet and blue shades cover both sides with the reverse more evenly and intensely toned. Briggs 1-A, the proof die pair, with an upward sloping date. Stars to the left are more strongly struck than those to the right. SOLD ONLY AS COMPLETE SET. All coins are currently housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 Gold Shield holders with sequential serial numbers and CAC approval. Original Philadelphia Mint packaging included.
	1891	MS64	PCGS 36518331		Choice	$775	Near Gem Original, Sunset Point Collection. Description added! Representing the last year of a 53-year run, the 1891 Seated quarter wraps up one of the more challenging series in U.S. numismatics. This example is brilliant, with mustard toning scattered about the stars and reverse legend. Marks are minimal, and only a couple ticks below Liberty's knee keep this coin out of the gem uncirculated category. The strike is better than average for the 1891 issue, with about the half the star centers delineated. From the Sunset Point Collection, freshly graded and housed in a 2015-style PCGS holder.
	1891-O	VF30	PCGS 14881265		Choice	$2250	New September 13! Scarce and Popular Date, Choice Original, CAC Approval, West Coast Collection. The Liberty Seated quarter series, challenging enough to begin with, leaves yet another semi-key issue at the conclusion of the 1838-1891 run. The 1891-O mintage was low, 68,000 pieces, and few collectors cared much about branch Mint pieces at the time of issue. This piece exhibits mottled shades of slate, gray, and rose, with characteristic lighter tones at the high points. Surfaces are original, and CAC-approved piece are scarce, with only 35 examples certified across all grades. Housed in a Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1891-S	MS63	NGC 3652526001		Choice	New Price $550	New GFRC Images, Choice Original Surfaces, Frosty Luster, Vibrant Cartwheels, Light Rose-Blue Patina, Fully Struck . A gorgeous last year of design 1891 San Francisco strike with light toning and brilliant frosty luster. Toning is a combination of mottled rose, gray and blues across the obverse and reverse. The new GFRC images accurately capture in hand appearance. When viewing under a bright light bright, the vibrant cartwheels accentuate the attractive coloring. Strike is 100% complete with high relief stars and main devices. Accurately graded and housed in newer NGC holder. Lots of eye appeal from this choice original offering.