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The Collectors' Auction 2010
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1918/7-S PCGS AU-55. 1918/7-S PCGS AU-55.
Lot Title: 1918/7-S PCGS AU-55.
Description: Prodigious luster must have been present when this overdate quarter was struck, because a commendable portion of the surface still retains cartwheel effect, and this despite light remnants of toning scattered widely across each side. 1918/7-S rarely comes well struck, but despite attrition of five points of detail to circulation, most of Liberty's head detail still remains present, and for that matter, the shield is fairly sharp. In light of these factors, one may be confident that this coin was somewhat better produced than most other examples in existence, with wear noticeably light on the highpoints.

That the 1918/7-S is a key to the series is never in question, since only the 1916 is more valuable in lower grades. The about-uncirculated level is where it begins to overtake even the 1916 as the premiere Standing Liberty quarter, and above this level, it becomes the most elusive coin, practically unknown with full-head details, and very expensive in all but the lowest mint-state grades. While a set that is otherwise comprised of fully choice uncirculated pieces may not be quite compatible with this AU-55 example due to strength of luster, good production and very decent preservation mean that it will assuredly fit in seamlessly with a set of high-end AU or nominal BU coins.

Low Estimate: $9,500.00
High Estimate: $11,000.00
Lot Status: Bidding has been closed for this lot.
Hammered Price: $9,500.00
Price Realized: $10,925.00
1918/7-S PCGS AU-55.
1918/7-S PCGS AU-55.

Price history for items of the same classification:
Lot #AuctionCurrent Bid or Hammer PriceDescription
547The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012$3,000.00
1918-S PCGS MS-64FH CAC.
Very pretty light golden patina filters across unblemished surfaces, but doesn't overcome the luster to any unfavorable extent. Liberty's head is finely embellished, while the shield has the usual...
417The Collectors' Auction 2010 on 10/15/2010$2,800.00
1918/7-S PCGS F-15.
While fairly reasonable in value at the Fine level and below, higher grade examples of 1918/17-S become substantially more expensive, and for many collectors, an F-15 coin will serve quite well in...
649The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009$11,750.00
1918/7-S PCGS AU-55.
Extensive mint luster provides much of the appeal of an uncirculated piece, though wear is just beginning to show on Liberty's shin and lower thigh. A good strike probably delivered close to full...
650The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009$650.00
1918-S PCI MS-64 FH.
Brazen, full head details are about as bold and as strong as your cataloger has ever seen on a 1918-S Standing Liberty quarter. Sculpted in full-blown three dimensional detail, the hair is defined...
459The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008$2,600.00
1918/7-S VF.
In your cataloger's experience, the most reliable diagnostic of a genuine overdate Standing Liberty quarter is the presence of a small tine that projects upward from the top of the "1" in the date,...
1072The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006$3,500.00
1918/17-S XF-40.
A tough overdate to obtain, regardless of grade. This example has strong XF details, but the surfaces are a little odd, and the reverse has some light porosity. Even so, this coin is worthy of a...
1294The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006$13,750.00
1918/17-S SEGS MS-61 FH Cleaned/Retoned.
This coin is tougher than the 1916 in Uncirculated condition. The one offered here has an amazing strike, but it has unfortunately has been cleaned. Yes, at some point in time someone cleaned this...

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