 |
|
|
|
|
||
|
Colombian gold cobs
New World Portrait Gold
(
|
RARE US COINS
Early this year I purchased a collection that contained some exceptional 19th century US Type coins. Once upon a time I myself was an avid collector of these series. Heritage auctioned my collection with some fanfare about 15 years ago. Rather than ship these new acquisitions off to auction, it occurred me that I could and should offer them on this venue at collector-friendly prices. I know that some of you (my loyal customers) collect US as well, so have a look . If you see anything you like, feel free to contact and spread the word.
For right now, while I try to master the art of photographing encapsulated coins, I'm going to list only one coin. It is a Barber quarter from the first year of the series (1892). Everyone agrees, it has truly exceptional frosty luster. NGC for some reason graded it an MS64 several years ago. I took the coin to the recent ANA convention here in Phoenix and showed to some type people, including buyers for Heritage and Goldberg's. The unanimous consensus was that the coin is undergraded at least one grade and easily could get a PQ designation because of the superb luster. One grade point would add $2000-3000 to its sheet/price guide value. As many of you know, I don't recommend playing the resubmission game with the grading services, but this is the review and advice I got at the ANA. As is, in the old holder, they valued the coin at $2300-2400. Heritage recently auctioned another MS 64 1892 S, not as nice for $2400.
This coin last sold at Heritage's Long Beach Signature Sale on February 17th of 2007, where as lot 3203 it realized $2070. Excellent large photos of the coin are still available in Heritage's Permanent Auction Archives. Start with http://coins.ha.com, then enter Sale 430, lot 3203. If you would prefer me to send you some of those photos, just email me at terravitan@aol.com.
I don't think I can add anything to what the photographs tell you. We expect a 1892 Barber Quarter to be lustrous--though many are now muted by dark toning--but this coin is exceptional in its blazing white luster. It would be an unimprovable addition to a type set that wants coins with exceptional original luster. You could pay a great deal more for a 1892 S quarter in a slab with a higher number, but you cannot find a more attractive, lustrous coin.
The coin is now available for $2175. Call me at 480-595-1293 for further information.
|
|
