My addiction to Liberty Seated Quarters
Comments
-
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.
4 -
2 -
3 -
PCGS MS64
7 -
@rhedden said:
PCGS MS64What a phenomenal strike! As I continue to stare at Miss Liberty’s head, I could swear she’s turning toward me!
Steve
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
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/2139966 -
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.0 -
VF30
2 -
Also, won this last night ex-Doug
VF30
4 -
@Manifest_Destiny said:
Also, won this last night ex-DougVF30
Congrats Don, I think you'll like it!
1 -
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.
4 -
Here's the obverse photo of my current 1881.
3 -
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!!!
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/2139967 -
VF35 - not sure why it's not a 40
5 -
VF20 - one of the top coins on my list to upgrade.
3 -
1880 PCGS MS64
1881 PCGS MS65
1881 PCGS PR63 - (needs a new photo).
5 -
@winesteven no matter what photos you use, that's a superb 1880 proof quarter!
3 -
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.
4 -
VF30
4 -
VF30
4 -
Sadly, have to pass.
0 -
@HoledandCreative said:
Sadly, have to pass.All you need is a punch or drill plus a coin.
Don't do it!
It is not that life is short, but that you are dead for so very long.2 -
1882 PCGS MS67 OGH
1882 PCGS PR63 CAM
1883 PCGS MS65
1883 PCGS PR65
6 -
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.
2 -
XF45
VF35
3 -
1884 PCGS MS64
1884 PCGS PR61, 1989 era OGH
1885 PCGS MS64 CAC
1885 PCGS PR64 CAM
3 -
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.
5 -
1886 PCGS MS63
1886 PCGS PR66 CAM
1887 PCGS MS64
1887 PCGS PR65
5 -
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.
4 -
ANACS AU58 from GFRC
It is not that life is short, but that you are dead for so very long.4 -
Sadly, have to pass again.
0 -
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!
3 -
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.
5 -
1888 San Francisco p62 ebay 2008
It is not that life is short, but that you are dead for so very long.3 -
1888 PCGS MS67 CAC
1888 NGC PF65 CAM
1888-S PCGS AU58
6 -
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.
5 -
VF30
XF40
4 -
This one completed my 1890 Proof PCGS Registry Set without gold.
7 -
Very nice!
0 -
2 -
1889 PCGS MS64
1889 PCGS PR63 CAM
1890 PCGS MS65+
3 -
But at the laste, as every thing hath ende - Chaucer
0 -
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.
4 -
AU50 - my first AU
VF20 - tough coin. I consider it in the second tier of keys to the set.
VF35
3 -
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.3 -
@Crepidodera Great thread Doug! You have a superior eye for original coins and an awesome collection!
0 -
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!
5 -
It has been fun. Thank you!
4 -
What a great thread. Thanks Doug and to all that contributed.
Vern
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.0
Leave a Comment
Categories
- All Categories
- 520.1K Coins and Currency - PCGS
- 328.6K U.S. Coin Forum
- 14.8K PCGS Set Registry Forum
- 5.2K Q & A Forum
- 41.4K World & Ancient Coins Forum
- 3K U.S. & World Currency Forum
- 96.4K Buy, Sell, & Trade - U.S. Coins
- 7.3K Buy, Sell & Trade - World & Ancient Coins
- 1.5K Buy, Sell & Trade - Currency
- 61 Random
- 246.2K Trading Cards, Autographs and Memorabilia - PSA
- 90.3K Trading Cards & Memorabilia Forum
- 1.7K Autographs Forum
- 16.4K PSA Set Registry Forum
- 22K Sports Talk
- 115K Buy, Sell & Trade - Cards & Memorabilia
- 663 Buy, Sell & Trade - Autographs
- 2.2K Stamps
- 1.5K Stamps Forum
- 670 Buy, Sell & Trade - Stamps
- 83 Coin Shows
- 83 General Coin Show Information and Discussion
- 11.9K Misc
- 11.9K Testing Forum