Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 16

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Half Dimes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 213		1794 Flowing Hair Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-65. Tied for the finest graded of the date by PCGS (save for 1 specimen coin graded SP-67) with a total of 7 seen this high. While the surfaces are superb what really separates this coin from the average is the spectacular deep blue and rose gold toning that is perfectly matched on both sides. Such colors must be seen to be believed and appreciated. We note the strike lacks fullness, which is typical of the variety, with the lower curls weak near their tips, and the left wing of the eagle and branch above shows similar weakness. This is likely the finest known of the variety, and certainly one of the most beautiful as well. An impressive condition rarity for the connoisseur. Estimated Value $50,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 214		1794 Flowing Hair Half Dime. NGC graded AU-55. Lilac gray in color and quite pleasing in appearance. Traces of luster in the fields, and some desirable blue colors around the edge. Clean surfaces with no adjustment marks or other problems, but we do note a dull scrape on the truncation of Liberty, and another tiny scrape in the field before her face. An early die state before the crack forms on the right side of the Y, but the tiny crack is present from the dentil left of the M and the die crack (die scratch?) connecting the eagle's feet. Certainly high in the condition census for the variety, and this one is possibly tied with a few others as the finest reported of the variety. Needless to say, an important opportunity for the half dime specialist. Estimated Value $6,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 215		1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime. NGC graded MS-62. One of the very finest known of this very rare variety, this coin is probably represented by less than 30 known specimens in all grades. A few have been found in mint state, but certainly less than five. This particular coin has spectacular eye appeal, with satiny luster in the fields and the toning is a perfect light gray with blue and green highlights. Fully struck from a later die state, we note a bisecting crack on the obverse die from the first star through Liberty's head and out the rim through the left side of the Y, just grazing the upper serif. The devices are well struck throughout. Identifiable by a tiny mark on Liberty's shoulder where it joins her neck, above the 5 in the date, and a very light scrape in the hair on the second strand from her neck a couple of millimeters below her ear. Die file lines are noted on the reverse, and these were part of the die preparation process. No annoying adjustment marks or other detractions. Simply a splendid coin that is a rare variety but may not bring much of a premium as such over a typical common type example. As rare as it is beautiful. Estimated Value $9,500-UP. No provenance included, but possibly the Holmes coin, and very similar to Stack's Alto coin, 10/91:558, but that was an earlier die state. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 216		1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime. NGC graded AU-58. A common variety of this important first half dime type issued. The obverse displays a cud die break from the TY of LIBERTY including star nine beyond. Lovely iridescent blue and gold toning on both sides, and sharply impressed. We do note some adjustment marks around the obverse periphery, and the reverse die was rotated about 60 degrees clockwise when this one was struck. Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,910
Lot 217		1829 Capped Bust Half Dime. Both are reflective and well struck. A nice pair. The 1829 is the LM-1, V-7 and 1835 is the LM-11, V-1 which is scarce. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $311
Lot 218		1835 Capped Bust Half Dime. Large date, large 5¢. NGC graded MS-64. Deep blue and gold toning on both sides, with a few faint signs of handling beneath. Good luster in the fields, and well struck. Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 219		1835 Capped Bust Half Dime. Small date, small 5¢. SEGS graded MS-65 Prooflike. This one is toned with burgundy and blue hues and we note minor signs of handling underneath the toning. Fairly well struck, and slightly prooflike in the fields as noted on the insert. A coin to be evaluated by prospective purchasers. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $552
Lot 220		1836 Capped Bust Half Dime. Small 5¢. AU-55. Dark gold toning on both sides, with hints of luster beneath. Solidly struck, with no trace of weakness. The reverse shows clash marks. These Capped Bust half dimes have not seen price increases in this grade in decades, and are becoming more avidly collected by die variety all the time. As offered here, a nearly mint state coin can be purchased for a nominal sum, and we don't expect this to always be the case. Estimated Value $150 - 170. Ex: Coin Galleries Sale, April 10, 1996, lot 3170. View details	Realized $219
Lot 221		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 222		1850 Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded MS-66. Snowy white in color, with satiny luster on both sides. Nearly perfect surfaces, and the strike is absolutely sharp on all the devices. Truly an outstanding example of this date. NGC has graded 10 this high with just 7 higher. In NGC holder #139877-003. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 223		1860 Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded Proof 68 Cameo. This is the only PF-68 graded by NGC, and the best proof PCGS has graded is PR-67 of this date. Hence, this coin likely deserves the honors of the Finest Known of the date, and it certainly is the Finest graded! Simply perfect fields and surfaces and utterly and completely white in color. A monumental grade on such a tiny coin, but with such deep frost and mirror fields, it heartily deserves the attention it gets. Boldly struck and as perfect as one could imagine. Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,350
Lot 224		1860 Liberty Seated Half Dime. Obverse of 1859, reverse of 1860. PCGS graded MS-66. One of the few Transitional half dimes struck, also known as the "Coin without a Country" as the name United States Of America does note appear on the coin. Deep gray toning with fiery red and blue luster in the fields. Sharp on Liberty, but a few of the surrounding stars and parts of wreath show minor weakness as usually seen. Note the diagnostic die line up to left from the lowest point of the base. One of the finest graded, PCGS has seen 3 this high, with just 7 graded higher, all MS-67 above. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,175
Lot 225		1871 Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded MS-65. A boldly struck gem that boasts mint fresh luster and very clean surfaces. Gems like this are always in demand. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Unsold