1903G$1 Louisiana Purchase, Jefferson Gold Dollar MS62 NGC. Chief Engraver Charles Barber prepared the designs for the two Louisiana Purchase Exposition gold dollar commemoratives, one with a portrait of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and other portraying William McKinley. Both varieties had a distribution of 17,500 coins. This Jefferson type coin displays satiny wheat-gold luster and well-struck design elements. No bothersome abrasions are seen. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15590 (realized $528). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11775
1903G$1 Louisiana Purchase, McKinley Gold Dollar MS63 NGC. A sharp, satiny Select Mint State example of the McKinley-type Louisiana Purchase gold dollar, showing well-preserved surfaces for the grade. The coloration is original wheat-gold with greenish accents in the margins. An original Louisiana Purchase Exposition cardboard gold dollar distribution box is included with this lot. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15589 (realized $576). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11768
1903G$1 Louisiana Purchase, McKinley Gold Dollar MS63 NGC. A sharp, satiny Select Mint State example of the McKinley-type Louisiana Purchase gold dollar, showing well-preserved surfaces for the grade. The coloration is original wheat-gold with greenish accents in the margins. An original Louisiana Purchase Exposition cardboard gold dollar distribution box is included with this lot. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15589 (realized $576). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11768
189325C Isabella Quarter MS64 NGC. Satiny mint luster shows no obvious abrasions on this deeply toned near-Gem, backlighting the rich gunmetal-gray, blue, and olive surfaces. Sharp design elements provide added appeal. The Isabella quarter's mintage was 40,023 coins (including assay pieces). Only 24,214 examples were distributed to the public. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15588 (realized $600). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11773
189325C Isabella Quarter MS64 NGC. Satiny mint luster shows no obvious abrasions on this deeply toned near-Gem, backlighting the rich gunmetal-gray, blue, and olive surfaces. Sharp design elements provide added appeal. The Isabella quarter's mintage was 40,023 coins (including assay pieces). Only 24,214 examples were distributed to the public. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15588 (realized $600). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11773
1914-D$20 MS64 NGC. Vibrant, satiny mint luster illuminates well-struck design elements on this near-Gem 1914-D Saint-Gaudens double eagle. A few light marks on Liberty's figure prevent Gem classification, but the fields are well-preserved. Original orange-gold and lilac hues appear over each side. This date becomes conditionally scarce in MS66, but it is available to collectors in this grade. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15587 (realized $2280). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11776
1914-D$20 MS64 NGC. Vibrant, satiny mint luster illuminates well-struck design elements on this near-Gem 1914-D Saint-Gaudens double eagle. A few light marks on Liberty's figure prevent Gem classification, but the fields are well-preserved. Original orange-gold and lilac hues appear over each side. This date becomes conditionally scarce in MS66, but it is available to collectors in this grade. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15587 (realized $2280). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11776
1914-D$20 MS64 NGC. Vibrant, satiny mint luster illuminates well-struck design elements on this near-Gem 1914-D Saint-Gaudens double eagle. A few light marks on Liberty's figure prevent Gem classification, but the fields are well-preserved. Original orange-gold and lilac hues appear over each side. This date becomes conditionally scarce in MS66, but it is available to collectors in this grade. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15587 (realized $2280). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11776
1901-S$20 AU58 NGC. This is a lustrous, sharp near-Mint coin with a radiant cartwheel effect in the fields. Well-struck design elements show trivial high-point friction and a few abrasions, but the eye appeal of this piece is remarkable for the grade. Original peach-gold surfaces yield brighter yellow and attractive greenish-gold areas on each side. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15586 (realized $1560). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11777
1901-S$20 AU58 NGC. This is a lustrous, sharp near-Mint coin with a radiant cartwheel effect in the fields. Well-struck design elements show trivial high-point friction and a few abrasions, but the eye appeal of this piece is remarkable for the grade. Original peach-gold surfaces yield brighter yellow and attractive greenish-gold areas on each side. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15586 (realized $1560). Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11777