| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 1123 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $475.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial NGC MS-63.
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Young Bonnie Lass Collection. The Sesquicentennial quarter-eagle becomes affordable at MS-63, and this is a consummate example, showing several curly reed marks on the obverse that determine the... |
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| 1124 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $475.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial PCGS MS-63 CAC.
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Young Bonnie Lass Collection. Unexpectedly excellent eye-appeal stems from a pleasing admixture of attractive, subtle denim-blue that plays well with the predominant medium gold. Surfaces show fewer... |
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| 1125 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $475.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial NGC MS-63 CAC.
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Young Bonnie Lass Collection. The reverse faces up as slightly pale by comparison to the obverse, but both sides gleam with pleasing luster. The MS-63 grade can accommodate some substantial... |
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| 1126 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $825.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial NGC MS-64.
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Slightly nicer than average for MS-64, surfaces offer pleasing, vintage quality and no copper spots, although a couple of the tiniest flyspecks can be seen here and there on the obverse. Perhaps half... |
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| 1054 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $515.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. NGC MS-63.
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The reverse will seem nicer than the assigned MS-63 grade, but a few small contact points on the obverse portrait cannot be evaded. Perfect medium gold color over satin-fresh luster. |
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| 1055 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $1,850.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS MS-65.
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Even at full arm's length, the surfaces blaze with high-powered luster that threatens to pinwheel right out of the fields. Marvelous! Closer inspection reveals the presence of only a few shallow,... |
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| 1119 | The Collectors' Auction 2013 on 10/18/2013 | $775.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial PCGS MS-64.
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A very pretty satin-smooth coin, the grade resonates as slightly conservative given the formidable luster and decent preservation seen for the obverse. Fortunately, PCGS graders must have caught a... |
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| 1120 | The Collectors' Auction 2013 on 10/18/2013 | $800.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS MS-64.
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Premium quality appears to be very close to the gem level, despite the conservative MS-64 grade offered by PCGS. None but the briefest of feathery hairlines can be found on either side. |
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| 1121 | The Collectors' Auction 2013 on 10/18/2013 | $1,550.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial PCGS MS-65.
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Sheffield Commons Collection. Attractive gem quality benefits from vibrant satin luster and very crisp definition, with the reverse particularly sharp. A single honey-gold fleck just above the navel... |
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| 1122 | The Collectors' Auction 2013 on 10/18/2013 | $6,750.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial PCGS MS-66.
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Spectacular frosty gold surfaces come tantalizingly close to perfection on the reverse, though the obverse displays three small dings toward the lower right that are precluding an even higher grade... |
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| 1355 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $330.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS Genuine (Cleaning, UNC details)
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PCGS discloses "cleaning" on the label, but who cares when the coin looks this nice. Besides, the importance of a few trivial hairlines pales next to the most intriguing aspect of this gold coin: the... |
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| 1356 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $500.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. NGC MS-63.
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Samuel Robertson Gold Consignment. Nicer than expected for MS-63, surfaces retain pleasing, original medium-gold patina that has no copper spots. Perhaps a couple of minor tick marks on either side... |
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| 1357 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $1,750.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS MS-65.
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Fresh dies mark this earlier die-state, with the die-crack just starting to form left of Liberty's head. A small carbon spot rests just right of the exact center of the obverse. |
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| 1358 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $1,900.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. NGC MS-65.
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Unlike most competing coins, even in today's sale, this 1926 Sesquicentennial quarter-eagle features subtle luster delicately embraced by peach-grey patina that slightly subdues the vibrancy. Yet... |
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| 1359 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $1,850.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. NGC MS-65.
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Well preserved with medium gold color that seems ideal for a gold coin of this size. There is not even a single significant contact mark on either side, though a strong loupe reveals several minute... |
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| 1093 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $370.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS AU-58.
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At just about the most affordable point of entry into commemorative gold, this slider UNC Sesquicentennial looks exactly like most any example graded MS-62 or so. The grade must have been inspired by... |
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| 1094 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $425.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS MS-62 (green label) CAC.
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Exquisite, satin-smooth luster would look just fine on a coin graded two points higher, and this Sesquicentennial also benefits from ideal golden hue. Two narrow hairlines cross the field over the... |
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| 1095 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $975.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS MS-64 CAC.
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Noticeably finer than average, the frosty surface texture shows extremely fine resolution through the fields and over the devices, creating a consistently attractive, all-over satiny appearance. One... |
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| 374 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $310.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial, MS-60 with retained obverse...
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An error gold coin like this doesn't come along all that often, particularly one struck as a commemorative! A tiny flake of steel is punched into the surface next to Liberty's right (observed) arm... |
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| 375 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $360.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. NGC MS-62.
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A small copper spot on the reverse is the only apparent distraction at arm's length. Closer inspection instantly reveals an excessive number of tiny contact marks on either side that are... |
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| 376 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $2,500.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS MS-65.
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Three or four tiny dots of copper are all that interrupt the smooth, lustrous obverse, while a dash of grey clings to the left edge of the building on the reverse. Deep golden hue is very attractive... |
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| 975 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $280.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial circulated/impaired.
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Only lightly worn, with more luster than expected even of an AU-55 grade. Problem-free, and a painless and affordable introduction to commemorative gold. |
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| 976 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $1,050.00 |
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1926 SESQUICENTENNIAL. PCGS MS-64.
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Surfaces are endowed with the familiar satiny texture always seen on this type, with unabated luster animating both sides. Some very minor ticks can be seen clustered below Liberty's right (observed)... |
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| 753 | The Collectors' Auction 2010 on 10/15/2010 | $390.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS MS-62.
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At arm's length, this practically has all the makings of a "gem"! Luster zooms and zings around each side, and surfaces glow with pleasing mellow-gold color. A loupe reveals only a few trivial... |
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| 754 | The Collectors' Auction 2010 on 10/15/2010 | $575.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS MS-63 (green label).
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Housed in a PCGS green-label holder, essential quality exceeds expectations of MS-63, despite the presence of a singular tick just beneath Liberty's kneecap. Satin luster permeates the fields,... |
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| 1239 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $625.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS MS-63.
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Silky smooth luster typical of the issue shimmers with bright, pale canary-gold color. The grade is simply determined by the supply of small ticks seen on each side, perhaps the result of modestly... |
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| 1240 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $1,650.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. NGC MS-64.
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Exuberant arm's length quality and an emphasis on originally preserved surfaces leads to high expectations of this lovely Sesquicentennial, and the NGC MS-64 grade doesn't disappoint. Generous luster... |
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| 1241 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $975.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS MS-64.
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Superior luster lifts this Sesquicentennial out of the realm of more mundane grades, and a lack of major abrasions or spots confirms the MS-64 status. Very few minor ticks affect the devices and... |
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| 1242 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $1,100.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS MS-64 CAC.
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Creamy golden luster elevates the eye appeal a little above the mundane, and the appearance benefits from tiny contact marks that are only shallow on the obverse, and practically absent from the... |
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| 714 | The Collectors' Auction 2009 on 10/16/2009 | $1,250.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS MS-64.
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Melon-gold patina overlays pearlescent surfaces that exhibit sharp design elements, as is usual for the type. A few minute ticks can be found with a loupe, and the fields above the building on the... |
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| 1291 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $825.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS MS-64.
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One has the impression that this lovely gold commem is not far from a "gem" grade, as the smooth satiny luster and ravishing luster are very appealing. Closer examination reveals scant handling marks... |
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| 1096 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $525.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. NGC MS-62.
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Robust gold patina suffuses this problem-free sesquicentennial. The very original appearance and lack of even moderate abrasions could lead one to conclude that this coin is undergraded. |
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| 1097 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $1,000.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS MS-64.
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Caramel smooth and endowed with lovely mint luster. A scrape above Liberty's right (observed) knee is easy to miss. |
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| 1176 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $1,325.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. NGC MS-64.
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The combination of flat relief and the usual satin surface quality often cause these coins to appear somewhat dull, but the present example is rather nicely lustrous under a good lamp. Several reed... |
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| 1239 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $550.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. NGC MS-63.
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Somewhat better struck than the typical example of this low-relief issue, with each of Liberty’s fingers fully discernible, and even the latitude and longitude lines of the globe on which she stands... |
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| 1240 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $1,450.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. MS-63+.
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A brilliant yellow-gold hue embellishes this example's satiny and lustrous surfaces. There are a few trivial ticks to note on Liberty, but they are not visually obtrusive for this rather sharp issue. |
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| 1241 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $750.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS MS-64.
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Radiating an orange-gold aspect, this specimen projects an opulent visual appeal. Its delicate, lustrous surfaces more than compensate its slightly weak striking characteristics from shallow relief... |
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| 1232 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $330.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. MS-60 Cleaned.
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Notwithstanding it being lightly cleaned, this specimen's surfaces glisten with a charming yellow-gold aspect. Minute surface marks are mainly observed on the obverse of this pleasingly struck issue. |
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| 1233 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $425.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS MS-62.
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This Commemorative's dazzling yellow-gold resplendence offers a visual delight. Utilizing a glass to view its lustrous surfaces reveals a delicate sprinkling of minute ticks. Crisp design definition... |
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| 1234 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $725.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. MS-63.
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A sparkling yellow-gold vibrancy radiates from this specimen's superb satiny surfaces. Only a few minute surface marks are perceived, and these are widely strewn over this marvelously struck... |
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| 1235 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $900.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS MS-64.
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This specimen's luxuriant orange glow emits a cartwheel aspect. A few microscopic ticks and splashes of mauve tones are detected on this prominently struck issue from shallow relief dies. |
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| 1121 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $370.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. AU-58+.
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A warm golden glow, accentuated with iridescent orange, emanates from the lustrous surfaces of this popular issue. A few microscopic ticks can be perceived on this low relief Commemorative gold... |
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| 1122 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $425.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. MS-60+.
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This gleaming specimen depicts a delightful honey gold aspect on its delicate surfaces. Some scattered ticks and flecks are noted. The design motifs are noteworthy for an issue produced from shallow... |
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| 1123 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $1,500.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. NGC MS-64.
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The color of this coin is very similar to that of an ice cold frosty Budweiser -- which everyone knows is the king of beers. Anyone else getting thirsty? There are only a very few minute ticks in... |
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| 1124 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $1,250.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS MS-64.
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A vibrant mix of rich honey gold and sunset yellow artistically reflect from the glistening surfaces of this most impressive Commemorative issue. It appears to be relatively mark free for the grade,... |
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| 1125 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $13,250.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. NGC MS-66.
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This lot represents the last gold Commemorative issue from the early period of this coinage series. It was issued to mark the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. ... |
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| 262 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $725.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS MS-62.
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This wonderful Commemorative has a rich orange glow that is very pleasing to the eye. It is fully struck and has amazing luster. There is a minute line on the reverse that might hold this coin back... |
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| 263 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $625.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS MS-62.
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Gorgeous violet, blue, and shades of red reflect from the lustrous surfaces of this clearly conservatively graded Sesquicentennial. Seldom do naturally toned gold coins look so pleasant, and the... |
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| 264 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $1,650.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. NGC MS-64.
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Bursting with a yellow-gold brilliance, this popular commemorative exhibits a wonderful halolike aspect. When observing its surfaces with a glass, just a meager amount of ticks are visible. The... |
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| 265 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $14,750.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. NGC MS-66.
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A rather easily obtainable gold commemorative, but a challenging one, for sure, to locate in this lofty attributed grade. Its exquisite satinlike aspect generates a sumptuous vibrancy. The... |
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| 316 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $500.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. MS-60++.
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This radiant issue depicts satiny surfaces adorned with rose and orange highlights. Struck from shallow relief dies, it has a few scattered ticks with a better strike than those typically... |
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| 317 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $2,050.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. NGC MS-64.
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A brilliant yellow-gold aspect adorns satinlike, lustrous surfaces. A scant number of microscopic ticks offer no distraction to this well-struck piece from shallow relief dies. |
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| 318 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $2,200.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. NGC MS-64.
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A rich copper-gold glow radiates from highly lustrous, satiny surfaces. A couple minuscule ticks and trivial toning flecks are observed, but mostly go unnoticed due to its delightful eye appeal. ... |
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| 319 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $1,500.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. PCGS MS-64.
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A satinlike example embellished with an intense orange iridescence. The few microscopic ticks and flecks are not obtrusive. Prominently struck from dies having a rather shallow relief. |
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| 320 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $1,500.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. NGC MS-64.
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Eminently lustrous, the satiny surfaces radiate a whisper of rose over its honey gold aspect. A paltry amount of ticks are noted on this rather bold strike produced from shallow relief dies. |
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| 322 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $4,200.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial. NGC MS-65.
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A magnificent specimen portraying an intense yellow-gold, satinlike aspect. Refreshingly void of light contact ticks that seem to plague this issue. A few flecks are observed on this crisp strike... |
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| 971 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $380.00 |
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1926 America Sesquicentennial PCI MS-62.
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A super nice Commemorative with no distractions. It is bright, and the color is pleasing. This coin deserves the grade it was assigned. |
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