Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 11

Coin and Currency Auction

Barber Half Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1085		1892 Barber Half Dollar. Proof 62. Nice color and surfaces, we see few signs of handling and hairlines are at a minimum. First year of issue. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $633
Lot 1086		1892 Barber Half Dollar. ICG graded MS-65. Deep blue and gold toning on both sides and with clean surfaces. A couple of faint slide marks on the cheek. An impressive gem of this first year of issue, and one that was obviously put away at the time of issue. Nicely struck, and perfect for the type collector. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 1087		1897 Barber Half Dollar. MS-60. Light hairlines but very strong luster and an excellent strike on all the devices. Lovely gold toning around the periphery. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $316
Lot 1088		1898 Barber Half Dollar. ICG graded AU-50. Nice color and surfaces, with luster near the devices. Estimated Value $175 - 200. View details	Realized $161
Lot 1089		1900-O Barber Half Dollar. MS-65. This one has blotchy gold toning on both sides and we note some slide marks on Liberty's face. A rare date in gem grade, so make sure you view it carefully before the sale. Estimated Value $7,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 1090		1905 Barber Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 66. A stunning example of this date, the toning is quite alluring as it ranges from bright blue at the rims through red and gold towards light gold at the centers, similar on both sides. Perfectly struck and preserved, and a fine addition to a high grade set. Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 1091		1905-O Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. One of the finest graded by PCGS, they report 6 grade as such, with just 5 graded higher (best MS-68). This one has excellent luster and a good strike, with satiny gold toning starting to tone down the original white surfaces. One minor tick on Liberty's nose from a higher grade, but her cheek and the fields are very clean. A gem by any definition. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 1092		1907-O Barber Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. A remarkable coin that boasts satiny gold luster and toning on both sides, and very few handling marks. Examination with a glass will note a couple of minor areas of contact. NGC has graded 5 this high, with 3 graded higher. Well struck by the dies and certainly one of the finest graded of the date. Take a look and see if this is one for your collection. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 1093		1892 to 1915-S complete Barber half dollar set. This set grades from About Good to Fine and includes all 73 pieces, mounted in a Dansco brown coin album. Most are steel gray and original appearing, but a couple are cleaned. Lot of 73 coins. Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details	Realized $748