I will have nothing to contribute from 1879-1890, sans a lovely, lonely 1886. I have never been able to get excited about this range as these dates were mainly treated like proofs and I have not focused on proofs although after watching Rhedden's posts it give me pause. I know low grades exist and if I were focused on this range grades would be in the 35-58 range.
It is not that life is short, but that you are dead for so very long.
Here’s my only 1880, my last post of three coins in this post. Following are seven photos of this one coin:
The first photo is the PCGS True View, taken of the raw coin before being slabbed. The next two photos are from Heritage, with a lot of light to show detail, but hides lines. The last four photos were taken by @FlyingAl through the holder. He does such a phenomenal job, truly capturing what the coin actually looks like in hand:
Steve
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
I'm sad that our Liberty Seated Quarter celebration is nearing the end. It's been fun seeing everyone's prized quarters!
Let's see your 1884 and 1885 specimens.
PCGS XF45 CAC - purchased from GFRC in 2014.
PCGS XF40 CAC - purchased from Jim Merulla in 2022, the current coin in my set.
PCGS AU55 CAC - purchased from Revick Galstaun in 2016, wish I still had this one!
PCGS XF45 CAC - purchased from Jim Merulla in 2022, the current coin in my set. Upgrade desired.
XF details. The second (and last) details coin in my set. I hate this coin and it's the first one on the list to replace. Good luck though, unless you want an MS65, this coin is impossible to find.
XF40 - very nice coin. Came with a CAC sticker before the reholder.
PCGS F12 CAC - purchased from JJ Teaparty in 2014.
PCGS XF45 CAC - originally from a Heritage auction in 2019, repurchased from Jim Merulla in 2023, the current coin in my set.
PCGS VF35 - purchased from Lenny Rizzo in 2014.
PCGS XF45 CAC - from a Heritage auction in 2015.
PCGS VF30 CAC - purchased on eBay in 2022, one of two current coins in my collection.
PCGS XF45 - purchased raw on eBay in 2024, the second of two current coins in my collection. The grading of this choice coin was just finalized yesterday!
My thanks to everyone for your participation in this thread, especially Ron @rhedden, Don @Manifest_Destiny, and Freddie @fast freddie for sharing their passion for Liberty Seated Quarters by posting their wonderful collections. Also, thanks to @retirednow for posting your amazing LSQ patterns, and to @HoledandCreative for posting your fascinating collection of holed LSQs.
Now, on to 1891, the final year of LSQ production.
PCGS AU50 CAC - purchased in 2014 from Bozarth Numismatics.
PCGS AU58 CAC - originally purchased from Harbor Coin Co. as NGC MS62 in 2020, repurchased from Alex Ralston in 2021.
PCGS F15 - purchased from Harry Laibstain in 2012.
PCGS XF45 - purchased from JJ Teaparty in 2015.
PCGS VF35 CAC - purchased from Harry Laibstain in 2016.
PCGS VF20 CAC - purchased from DLRC in 2020.
PCGS XF40 CAC - purchased from GFRC IN 2020.
NGC VF30 CAC - from a Heritage auction in 2022, Ex. John McCloskey collection, the current coin in my set.
PCGS AU50 CAC purchased in 2014 from the Carolina collection.
PCGS XF40 CAC - purchased from GFRC in 2019.
PCGS AU50 CAC - from a Great Collections auction in 2022, the current coin in my set.
Tempus Fugit...seems like yesterday we started this quest. I really enjoyed viewing everyone's extraordinary quarters together here in one post! Such a tough, long series that has many gems as shown. Thanks everyone! A special thank you to Doug for his passion to the series!
p45 MPD from ebay that I made myself.
Anyone ready for the next?
It is not that life is short, but that you are dead for so very long.
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Let's move on to 1879, the first of twelve consecutive years of low Philadelphia mint production.
PCGS XF40 - purchased from GFRC in 2015.
PCGS AU50 - purchased from the Carolina collection in 2015.
PCGS VF30 CAC - purchased from Harry Laibstain in 2016. Wish I still had this one!
PCGS AU55 - purchased from Lenny Rizzo in 2020.
PCGS XF45 - purchased from GFRC in 2023.
PCGS F12 CAC - from an eBay auction in 2023, the current coin in my set. Upgrade desired.
PCGS MS64
What a phenomenal strike! As I continue to stare at Miss Liberty’s head, I could swear she’s turning toward me!
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
I will have nothing to contribute from 1879-1890, sans a lovely, lonely 1886. I have never been able to get excited about this range as these dates were mainly treated like proofs and I have not focused on proofs although after watching Rhedden's posts it give me pause. I know low grades exist and if I were focused on this range grades would be in the 35-58 range.
VF30
Also, won this last night ex-Doug
VF30
Congrats Don, I think you'll like it!
That really is a phenomenal 1879 Ron! Let's post our 1880 and 1881 quarters next.
PCGS XF 40 - purchased from GFRC in 2014.
PCGS VF30 CAC - purchased from Harry Laibstain in 2016.
PCGS XF40 CAC - purchased from L & C Coins in 2021, the current coin in my set.
PCGS AU55 CAC - purchased from the Carolina collection in 2015.
PCGS XF40 CAC - originally purchased from Harry Laibstain in 2016, repurchased from Jim Merulla in 2022, the current coin in my set.
Here's the obverse photo of my current 1881.
Here’s my only 1880, my last post of three coins in this post. Following are seven photos of this one coin:
The first photo is the PCGS True View, taken of the raw coin before being slabbed. The next two photos are from Heritage, with a lot of light to show detail, but hides lines. The last four photos were taken by @FlyingAl through the holder. He does such a phenomenal job, truly capturing what the coin actually looks like in hand:
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
VF35 - not sure why it's not a 40
VF20 - one of the top coins on my list to upgrade.
1880 PCGS MS64
1881 PCGS MS65
1881 PCGS PR63 - (needs a new photo).
@winesteven no matter what photos you use, that's a superb 1880 proof quarter!
Please post your 1882 and 1883 quarters.
PCGS VF20 - purchased from Lance Hipps in 2014.
PCGS XF45 - purchased from Coast to Coast Coins in 2022.
PCGS AU53 CAC - originally purchased from Harry Laibstain in 2016, repurchased from Jim Merulla in 2022, the current coin in my set.
PCGS VF30 CAC - purchased from Brian Greer in 2016.
PCGS VF30 CAC - purchased from Tom Hubschman in 2019.
NGC XF40 CAC - purchased on eBay in 2022, the current coin in my set.
VF30
VF30
Sadly, have to pass.
All you need is a punch or drill plus a coin.
Don't do it!
1882 PCGS MS67 OGH
1882 PCGS PR63 CAM
1883 PCGS MS65
1883 PCGS PR65
I'm sad that our Liberty Seated Quarter celebration is nearing the end. It's been fun seeing everyone's prized quarters!
Let's see your 1884 and 1885 specimens.
PCGS XF45 CAC - purchased from GFRC in 2014.
PCGS XF40 CAC - purchased from Jim Merulla in 2022, the current coin in my set.
PCGS AU55 CAC - purchased from Revick Galstaun in 2016, wish I still had this one!
PCGS XF45 CAC - purchased from Jim Merulla in 2022, the current coin in my set. Upgrade desired.
XF45
VF35
1884 PCGS MS64
1884 PCGS PR61, 1989 era OGH
1885 PCGS MS64 CAC
1885 PCGS PR64 CAM
Please post your 1886 and 1887 quarters.
PCGS AU55 CAC - purchased from Revick Galstaun in 2016.
PCGS XF40 - purchased from GFRC in 2022.
PCGS XF45 CAC - originally from a Great Collections auction in 2020, repurchased from Jim Merulla in 2022, the current coin in my set.
PCGS VF25 CAC - from a Heritage auction in 2015.
PCGS XF40 CAC - purchased from Richard Shimkus in 2016.
PCGS XF45 CAC - purchased from GFRC in 2020.
PCGS VF25 CAC - purchased from Mike Verhulst in 2022, the current coin in my set.
1886 PCGS MS63
1886 PCGS PR66 CAM
1887 PCGS MS64
1887 PCGS PR65
XF details. The second (and last) details coin in my set. I hate this coin and it's the first one on the list to replace. Good luck though, unless you want an MS65, this coin is impossible to find.
XF40 - very nice coin. Came with a CAC sticker before the reholder.
ANACS AU58 from GFRC
Sadly, have to pass again.
On to 1888.
PCGS F12 CAC - purchased from JJ Teaparty in 2014.
PCGS XF45 CAC - originally from a Heritage auction in 2019, repurchased from Jim Merulla in 2023, the current coin in my set.
PCGS VF35 - purchased from Lenny Rizzo in 2014.
PCGS XF45 CAC - from a Heritage auction in 2015.
PCGS VF30 CAC - purchased on eBay in 2022, one of two current coins in my collection.
PCGS XF45 - purchased raw on eBay in 2024, the second of two current coins in my collection. The grading of this choice coin was just finalized yesterday!
VF30
VF30 - this is a far tougher coin to find in nice midgrade than the mintage would suggest. This is the best one I could find for now.
1888 San Francisco p62 ebay 2008
1888 PCGS MS67 CAC
1888 NGC PF65 CAM
1888-S PCGS AU58
Let's post our 1889 and 1890 quarters together to set up 1891 as the grand finale tomorrow.
PCGS F15 CAC - from a Heritage auction in 2015.
PCGS AU55 CAC - purchased from GFRC in 2020.
PCGS AU55 CAC - from a GFRC auction in 2023, the current coin in my set. This coin has the perfect look for me!
PCGS VF35 - purchased from GFRC in 2014.
PCGS AU55 CAC - originally from a Heritage auction in 2013, repurchased from Jim Merulla in 2021, the current coin in my set.
VF30
XF40
This one completed my 1890 Proof PCGS Registry Set without gold.
Very nice!
1889 PCGS MS64
1889 PCGS PR63 CAM
1890 PCGS MS65+
But at the laste, as every thing hath ende - Chaucer
My thanks to everyone for your participation in this thread, especially Ron @rhedden, Don @Manifest_Destiny, and Freddie @fast freddie for sharing their passion for Liberty Seated Quarters by posting their wonderful collections. Also, thanks to @retirednow for posting your amazing LSQ patterns, and to @HoledandCreative for posting your fascinating collection of holed LSQs.
Now, on to 1891, the final year of LSQ production.
PCGS AU50 CAC - purchased in 2014 from Bozarth Numismatics.
PCGS AU58 CAC - originally purchased from Harbor Coin Co. as NGC MS62 in 2020, repurchased from Alex Ralston in 2021.
PCGS F15 - purchased from Harry Laibstain in 2012.
PCGS XF45 - purchased from JJ Teaparty in 2015.
PCGS VF35 CAC - purchased from Harry Laibstain in 2016.
PCGS VF20 CAC - purchased from DLRC in 2020.
PCGS XF40 CAC - purchased from GFRC IN 2020.
NGC VF30 CAC - from a Heritage auction in 2022, Ex. John McCloskey collection, the current coin in my set.
PCGS AU50 CAC purchased in 2014 from the Carolina collection.
PCGS XF40 CAC - purchased from GFRC in 2019.
PCGS AU50 CAC - from a Great Collections auction in 2022, the current coin in my set.
AU50 - my first AU
VF20 - tough coin. I consider it in the second tier of keys to the set.
VF35
Tempus Fugit...seems like yesterday we started this quest. I really enjoyed viewing everyone's extraordinary quarters together here in one post! Such a tough, long series that has many gems as shown. Thanks everyone! A special thank you to Doug for his passion to the series!
p45 MPD from ebay that I made myself.
Anyone ready for the next?
@Crepidodera Great thread Doug! You have a superior eye for original coins and an awesome collection!
1891 PCGS MS64+
1891 NGC PR64 or 65 - don't remember the grade offhand, but it has a glowing magenta reverse that doesn't show in the pics
1891-o PCGS VF25
1891-S PCGS MS63
Sad to see this thread coming to a close. The mint should have made Seated quarters for another hundred years!
It has been fun. Thank you!
What a great thread. Thanks Doug and to all that contributed.
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