How quarters and halves from 1880s were sold to collectors 0

[RWB]

This is one of many letters to a collector who ordered uncirculated silver coins from the Philadelphia Mint.

RG104 E-6 Box 29 Vol 3 June 16, 1888-Mar 2, 1889

 

December 29, 1888

 

Sir,

I send you by Adams Express,

 

2          Silver proof sets                      $6.00

5          Minor proof sets                         .60

5          Gold proof dollars                    6.25

2          Three [dollar] proof                  6.50

6          Uncirculated half dollars          3.00

6          Uncirculated quar dollars         3.00

11        Uncirculated dimes                   1.10

and 5¢ change                                         .05

                                                            $25.00

as requested.

Very Respectfully

D. M. Fox, Superintendent

 

Mr. Isador Raymor

Baltimore, Md

[Rob’s Coins]

That’s neat!  I tried a currency calculator online.  According to that the $25 in 1888 is roughly $807 today.  
Care to educate on what the coins may be worth if kept in decent shape!?!  
Regardless, very cool history! Thanks for sharing.

[RWB]

Stacks-Bowers sold a MS-67 quarter, the likely condition when shipped to Mr. Raymor (above), for $9,600.

Heritage sold a MS-67 half dollar for $20,700 in 2008, and a proof 1888 gold dollar for $15,750.

If kept together and in original condition, you can figure the final present value.