Country of Origin:USA Condition:Mint Year:1873 Description:1873 25C Arrows PR66 Cameo NGC. The Mint Act of February 12, 1873, converted subsidiary coinage to the metric  More »

Country of Origin:USA Condition:Mint Year:1873 Description:1873 25C Arrows PR66 Cameo NGC. The Mint Act of February 12, 1873, converted subsidiary coinage to the metric system, and in so doing slightly increased the weight of silver planchets. Passage of this legislation, sometimes known as the "Crime of '73," discontinued the two cent piece, three cent silver, half dime, and silver dollar, at the same time creating the Trade dollar and moving the Mint offices from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.The arrows were a distinguishing mark to easily identify the new coins from the old-tenor silver pieces. The weight change was so slight that old blanks remained within Mint tolerance, and probably remained in use. A further result of the 1873 Act was an order sent to San Francisco and Carson City to melt all older coins that remained on hand, creating rarities for collectors today. In two instances, the order completely eliminated a particular issue. No 1873-S Seated half dollars or dollars are known today, despite mintages of 5,000 and 700 coins, respectively.Only 540 of these 1873 Arrows quarters were struck in the proof format, and the current specimen is the single finest certified by the two major services. The fields are deeply reflective, and the obverse possesses a warm russet and cobalt-blue edging around that side, with an elliptical area of brilliance over most of the portrait and a portion of the date. The reverse, on the other hand, displays an even steel-blue patina that yields to copper-gold about the periphery. Although undesignated as such, this piece is a remarkable cameo eample, with eceptional contrast between the mirrored fields and lustrous devices. Census: 8 in 66 Cameo, none finer in Cameo.Certificate No.: 1719115-002 NGC   « Less

Country of Origin:USA Condition:Mint Year:1874 Description:1874 25C Arrows PR66 Cameo PCGS. This Superb Gem is an equisite proof with ecellent eye appeal. An impressive  More »

Country of Origin:USA Condition:Mint Year:1874 Description:1874 25C Arrows PR66 Cameo PCGS. This Superb Gem is an equisite proof with ecellent eye appeal. An impressive strike delivers full definition to the design features. Contrast between the fields and devices is evident on both sides. This is an eceptional proof quarter, as Walter Breen (1989) contends that the majority of 1874 proof quarters have been cleaned, some harshly so. Census: 6 in 67, 1 finer.Certificate No.: 22001803 PCGS   « Less

Country of Origin:USA Condition:Ecellent Year:18821882 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. An imposing Superb Gem whose devices are razor-sharp and nicely frosted. Virtually brilliant  More »

Country of Origin:USA Condition:Ecellent Year:18821882 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. An imposing Superb Gem whose devices are razor-sharp and nicely frosted. Virtually brilliant although a thin and faint cream-gray streak accompanies the right side stars. Since the Philadelphia Mint was consumed with Morgan dollar production the Seated quarter and half had small emissions. For the quarter proofs and business strikes totaled 16300 pieces. Census: 8 in 67 1 finer (12/06).   « Less

Country of Origin:USA Condition:Ecellent Year:18841884 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. This intricately struck Superb Gem is delicately toned in subtle honey shades. The fields are  More »

Country of Origin:USA Condition:Ecellent Year:18841884 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. This intricately struck Superb Gem is delicately toned in subtle honey shades. The fields are gorgeously smooth and display satin luster in addition to their moderate reflectivity. Frost is seamless throughout the devices save for minute areas of die polish within the Seated Liberty. Census: 8 in 67 2 finer (12/06).   « Less

Country of Origin:USA Condition:Ecellent Year:18851885 25C PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. This white-on-black Superb Gem is equisitely struck since only the center of star 8 shows  More »

Country of Origin:USA Condition:Ecellent Year:18851885 25C PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. This white-on-black Superb Gem is equisitely struck since only the center of star 8 shows detectable weakness. Rotation beneath a light reveals only delicate streaks of pale gold across the right obverse field. This low mintage date is rarely encountered in such formidable quality. Census: 2 in 67 1 finer (12/06).   « Less

Country of Origin:USA Condition:Ecellent Year:18861886 25C PR66 Cameo NGC. Light apricot patina graces the obverse. The reverse remains stone-white. The strike is  More »

Country of Origin:USA Condition:Ecellent Year:18861886 25C PR66 Cameo NGC. Light apricot patina graces the obverse. The reverse remains stone-white. The strike is needle-sharp aside from the date which displays mint-made granularity. The smooth mirrored fields contrast favorably with the nicely frosted motifs. Production was limited to 5000 business strikes and 886 proofs. Census: 9 in 66 14 finer (12/06).   « Less

Country of Origin:USA Condition:Ecellent Year:18871887 25C PR67 NGC. Rich golden-brown sea-green and ocean-blue toning illuminates the obverse. The reverse displays deep plum  More »

Country of Origin:USA Condition:Ecellent Year:18871887 25C PR67 NGC. Rich golden-brown sea-green and ocean-blue toning illuminates the obverse. The reverse displays deep plum and cobalt-blue patina. Well struck save for the uppermost stars. Due to continued massive silver dollar production mintages of quarters lagged. Just 10000 business strikes and 710 proofs were issued. Census: 11 in 67 1 finer (12/06).   « Less

Country of Origin:USA Condition:Mint Year:1888 Description:1888 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. In 1888, quarters were an afterthought, with a mere 10,000 circulation strikes minted in  More »

Country of Origin:USA Condition:Mint Year:1888 Description:1888 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. In 1888, quarters were an afterthought, with a mere 10,000 circulation strikes minted in Philadelphia at a time when the Mint was obligated to produce large quantities of silver dollars. Proof coinage continued as normal during this period, with 832 quarters produced especially for sale to collectors.Of this proof mintage, it would be difficult to imagine a finer and more appealing specimen that the current coin, a blazing black and white beauty that appears as if it could have been minted yesterday. The mirrored surfaces are unbelievably deep, and the strength of their contrast with the frosted devices merit a Deep Cameo designation. The surfaces are also completely brilliant. The design elements display crisp definition, though a bit of softness is visible in some of the obverse stars, and both sides are impeccably preserved; it would be difficult to even identify a pedigree marker.Certificate No.: NGC 1932901-002   « Less

Country of Origin:USA Condition:Ecellent Year:18891889 25C PR67 NGC. Lilac-red fields and devices are outlined by glimpses of ocean-blue near the rims. An eactingly struck  More »

Country of Origin:USA Condition:Ecellent Year:18891889 25C PR67 NGC. Lilac-red fields and devices are outlined by glimpses of ocean-blue near the rims. An eactingly struck Superb Gem with imposing eye appeal. 1889 was the last of the ultra-low mintage Philadelphia issues. 12000 business strikes and 711 proofs were coined. Census: 9 in 67 3 finer (12/06).   « Less

Country of Origin:USA Certification No.: Condition:Mint Year:1892 Description:1892 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. Type Two Reverse. Nearly brilliant although the lower reverse has a  More »

Country of Origin:USA Certification No.: Condition:Mint Year:1892 Description:1892 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. Type Two Reverse. Nearly brilliant although the lower reverse has a whisper of gold toning. This razor-sharp and undisturbed Superb Gem has pleasing field reflectivity and a richly frosted portrait. Proof production for the various Barber denominations peaked in 1892 the introductory year of the design. Census: 14 in 67 Cameo 4 finer (12/06).   « Less