Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 41

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

$5 Gold Capped Bust

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1552		1798 $5 Capped Bust. Large eagle, large 8, 13 stars. NGC graded MS-62. A hint of light gold toning. Breen 2-D with die crumbling at the top edge of the reverse around ATES O in the legend. Almost unrivaled in this grade in terms of exterior preservation, both sides of this golden beauty are well frosted and for all intents and purposes mark-free with only a few widely dispersed tics noted in hidden places. The only weak spot in the strike is seen at the exact center of the obverse and reverse; elsewhere, the design is crisply defined. Pop 2; 3 finer in 63 (PCGS # 8078) . Estimated Value $31,000 - 33,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1553		1798 $5 Capped Bust. Large eagle, large 8, 14 stars. NGC graded AU-53. Lightly toned on both sides. Breen 2-C from a late stage with extensive die breaks on the reverse. One extends from the F of OF in a curve into the shield, meeting up with another entering from the right through the E of AMERICA. There is a curving lint mark in the field at left touching the arrow points and curving through NI of UNITED. Some luster remains; Natural toning throughout. Pop 2; 9 finer, 2 in 55, 6 in 58, 1 in 60 (PCGS # 8080) . Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1554		1800 $5 Capped Bust. . Breen-1B. NGC graded MS-61. Nice clean planchet. Lightly toned. Effusive, smooth-as-silk mint frost in amounts so splendid it borders on unusual for such an early half eagle. The color is warm flaxen-gold to orange-gold color. Desirable with this precision strike, as noted in the photographs. Close inspection under a magnifying glass fails to detect even one instance of a noticeable mark or rim problem, although someone who wanted to could point out a minute nick on the tip of Liberty's chin. This choiceness further recommends the coin to bidders one and all. Pop 46; 55 finer. (PCGS # 8082) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $11,500
Lot 1555		1800 $5 Capped Bust. PCGS graded AU-55. Breen 1-C, M-43. A hint of light golden toning with some luster evident. Mintage for the year was 37,628 pieces (with many exported and/or melted along the way). Walter Breen identified five different varieties of 1800 half eagles. The mintage figures during the early 19th century are always suspect. Officially, mintage of half eagles in 1800 totaled 11,622 coins. However, 26,006 coins were minted in 1801 though there are none known with this date. Some of these were almost certainly struck from 1799-dated dies; however, the mintage of coins bearing the 1800 date must have been a significant portion of the total. In his Complete Encyclopedia, Walter Breen identified the 1800 mintage as being the total of both figures, or the number given above. A popular early type coin. Pop 38 with 112 finer (PCGS # 8082) . Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,625
Lot 1556		1802/1 $5 Capped Bust. PCGS graded MS-63. Mostly untoned with a very clear overdate. There is a short line in the field from the hair to star two that can be used as reference. Smooth fields, otherwise, and lustrous. All 1802 half eagles were struck from overdated obverses. It is reported there were 53,176 pieces made this year; however, what is not in the records but is well known to numismatists, is that upwards of 95% to 97% of the issue was either exported or later melted. The resultant collector population is therefore much fewer than many suppose; fewer still in this outstanding Mint State 63 grade, per the PCGS census: Pop 29; 18 in 64, 1 in 65, and 1 in 66. (PCGS # 8083) . Half Eagles of 1802 were minted from two distinctly different obverse dies, each an overdate with digit 2 punched over a previous 1. These two overdate obverse dies are very similar in appearance although the first has the top of the 2 distant from the bust and centered over the original digit 1. Some confusion exists to this day regarding reverse dies and which obverse dies with which they were mated. This example is Breen 1-C and in an early die state before numerous fine reverse die cracks appear. Estimated Value $19,000 - 21,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $23,000
Lot 1557		1805 $5 Capped Bust. PCGS graded MS-61. A nice untoned coin. Breen 3-B with die deterioration around LIB of LIBERTY, as always seen. And so to the next qualification, the strike. Here we see quite good detail with not even minor weakness to the sharp centers nor are there any adjustment marks ruining the lustrous surface of the coin, a major advantage over some others in this grade. Pop 19; 91 finer (PCGS # 8088) . Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $12,075
Lot 1558		1806 $5 Capped Bust. Pointed 6. PCGS graded MS-63. An untoned and intensely frosty mint specimen. Breen 1-A. First two stars almost touching. About as close to watertight perfection as can be expected, this vibrant yellow gold example shines with frosty luster. The dies left their partly rigid impression behind with some modest weakness or imprecision only at the centers. Pop 14; 5 in 64. As is typical for coins of this year, under magnification this specimen reveals many interesting features. In the date, the lower left serif of the 1 is absent. The 6, with pointed top, is out of line with the other digits and imbedded in the drapery. On the left the stars are very irregularly arranged as already noted. Delicate die cracks are seen around much of the border. On the reverse it is seen that the lower right serif of the T (appearing three times on the die) is absent, however, not the case with the single T (LIBERTY) on the obverse. The eagle's talons touch the bottom foot of the final A in AMERICA. Such dies were made by hand giving each its own signature. Estimated Value $24,000 - 26,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $29,325
Lot 1559		1806 $5 Capped Bust. Round 6, 7x6 Stars. NGC graded MS-64. Frosty and untoned. Breen 5-E. The only variety with Round Top 6 in date. Splendidly lustrous, both sides of this bright yellow-gold example exhibit oscillating cartwheel effects. Don't expect the usual halfhearted impression left by the striking of the (sometimes worn) dies that made this piece (1806-dated half eagles are noted for their soft mushy strikes), for we are glad to report the opposite is true. This is a very bold coin with sharp hair curls and eagle chest feathers. The only sign that the metal did not fill the die entirely is on a portion of the lower shield where some of the vertical stripes are not complete. The luster is complete, however, and markedly so. Pop 12; 1 finer in 65 (PCGS # 8089) . Estimated Value $40,000 - 44,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1560		1806 $5 Capped Bust. Round 6. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. A well struck example loaded with frosty mint luster; all lightly toned. Rich soft yellow gold surfaces show abundant satiny cartwheel luster. An attractive specimen, as its mint frost is free from the typical harsh cleaning or contact marks. The toning is warm and the strike is full-featured at Liberty's cap and hair, with only a scant few traces of softness running across the left side of the shield on the reverse. No marks of note are seen on the reverse either, even under scrutiny with a glass, the almost immaculate fields seem to glow. Some light hairlines may be all keep this piece from a higher designation. Pop 56; 100 finer (PCGS # 8089) . Estimated Value $13,000 - 14,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $14,950
Lot 1561		1807 $5 Capped Draped Bust. Bust left. NGC graded MS-64. Delicately toned with intense frosty mint luster. Breen 5-D. One small mark at the forehead. A fully struck early half eagle with a nice overlay of original color. Close examination reveals some sharp areas that define this specimen, including all stars on the obverse, the hair curls and drapery clasp, etc. Destined for a fine collection, rest assured. Only 51,605 struck. Pop 25; 4 in 65; 2 in 66. (PCGS # 8101) . Almost six months to the day after John Reich became Assistant Engraver of the Mint, assigned to produce improved designs on all denominations, his new capped bust left half eagles appeared; Mint Director J. R. Snowden {1860} said the date was Sept. 30. 1807. They promptly met with criticism, some newspaper accounts characterizing Reich's new effigy of Liberty on half eagles and half dollars as "the artist's fat mistress.'' Almost all obverses by John Reich, 1807-17 inclusive, on every denomination from dimes through half eagles, show the lowest star at right with one point notched: his "signature." On some dies this notched point faces border; on others (no half eagles) it faces curl. Estimated Value $29,000 - 31,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $31,625
Lot 1562		1810 $5 Capped Draped Bust. Large date, large 5. PCGS graded AU-53 BD-4, Rarity 2. Toned. Deepens naturally around the devices. We note a minute rim bump near the last star (PCGS # 8108) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1563		1811 $5 Capped Draped Bust. Small 5. NGC graded MS-64. Breen 1-B with arrow feather directly above small 5 in denomination. Well struck and frosty with rich golden toning. An intensely pleasing Capped Bust Left half eagle, a coin with eye-catching luster and a strike that is amazingly close to complete for this early date. Intense warm golden toning suggests that the present specimen spent much of its life in an out of the way place, free from cleaning solutions and collector coin dip. As handsome as it is, the coin also boasts a low census in this choice grade: Pop 9; 4 in 65, 1 in 66 (PCGS # 8109) . Estimated Value $34,000 - 36,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $35,650
Lot 1564		1812 $5 Capped Draped Bust. . BD-1, Breen 1-B. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck and "fresh" with frosty mint lustre and natural golden-orange toning about the borders. The surfaces on this handsome half eagle are judged by us to be vibrant gold in color, and quite luminous, with the high grade acting on behalf of its outstanding quality. What's more, mathematically above-average standards are seen in the centers and full stars, making this 1812 issue noteworthy since "average" detail in the key high points, such as hair curls and cap, the eagle's feathers and shield, is more often the case. Some light adjustment lines noted in PLURIBUS. 1812 initiated two Great Wars in Western history: ours, against Britain, and Napoleon's, against Russia. Britain lost and Napoleon was thoroughly trounced. Half eagle pieces struck at the time were used by banks and export companies to pay for goods coming into the East Coast ports. Most 1812 half eagles, indeed, upwards of 95% of the issue, were eventually melted. That is one reason why so few choice, frosty Bus like this are in existence. Pop 38; 4 in 65, and 1 in 66 (PCGS # 8112) . Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $36,225
Lot 1565		1813 $5 Capped Head. NGC graded MS-61 BD-1 Rarity 2. A frosty mint example well struck on a problem-free planchet. Natural greenish-golden surfaces throughout. A popular type coin with the larger capped head. Pop 25; 63 in 62, 38 in 63, 4 in 65 (PCGS # 8116) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1566		1818 $5 Capped Head. 5D over 50. NGC graded AU-58 BD-3, Rarity 5. Well struck with a clearly distinctive 5D over 50. Lightly toned with rose color highlights resting within the devices. Pop 1; 5 finer (PCGS # 8120) . Estimated Value $17,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1567		1820 $5 Capped Head. Square base 2. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. PCGS holder 02443961. Well struck Premium Quality coin with intense frosty mint luster. Struck in natural olive color gold. Breen 1-A. Merged denticles. This coinage date is relatively scarce due to high attrition (and least plentiful in choice Mint State). Despite a recorded mintage of 263,806 coins, we find no more than an occasional example is offered, and then only in major sales. Some confusion exists regarding varieties of this date. In 1966, Walter Breen described just six die varieties from four obverse dies and five reverse dies. He mentioned a seventh in his New Varieties monograph; however, he did not provide a specific description. Robert W. Miller, Sr., in 1997, described 13 varieties! It is now believed that nine varieties are currently known. The present example has the obverse die easily recognized by three denticles merged together at 1 o'clock. Large letters on the reverse. Several small raised bumps in the field left of the 5 in the denomination. Now, on to the all-important grade specifications. This is, without the slightest need for hyperbole, a genuinely beautiful and problem-free coin with luster racing over the surface. Vivid and gold in appearance, it glows. What's more, the fields acquit themselves nicely in terms of the fewness of marks, hence the desirable MS64 grade. Desirable also is to see this exacting strike: even though we need to point out some examples show signs of weakness in the central regions, this coin is a brilliant exception to that rule. It has sharpness everywhere with outstanding shield horizontals and vertical stripes. The appearance of this 1820 half eagle is more than one could hope for in a certified early half eagle. We expect to see strong bidder excitement when this remarkable, low-census specimen goes up for bidding. Pop 11; 2 in 65, 1 in 66 (PCGS # 8125) . Estimated Value $40,000 - 50,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1568		1834 $5 Capped Head. Plain 4. NGC graded MS-61. NGC holder 1848568-007. Well struck, bright and lustrous. We note a faint scuff in the right obverse field mentioned mailnly for identification purposes. Rare and popular type coin. By 1834, and actually for many years prior, it was known that gold coinage production could not continue as it had, for the gold content actually exceeded the face value. Congress passed new legislation lowering the weight of all our gold coinage, promoting renewed circulation. This is one of the last With Motto 1834 Capped Head half eagle surviving today, and seldom is one found in grades finer than this. A very attractive Mint State piece. It is a very sharply struck, save for a couple of rounded stars, with fully brilliant, semi-prooflike surfaces and a light cameo contrast. Faint surface blemishes give the coin a slightly rough, abraded appearance, but the underlying luster is complete from high points to open areas. We have handled only a few 1834 Capped Head half eagles with Plain 4 in the past dozen years, and this example is obviously one of the most important offerings we have ever offered. A genuine part of American numismatic history and coin lore. Although almost 75,000 1834 half eagles of this design type were minted, apparently only 50,141 examples actually left the Mint. The remaining 25,000 coins were melted and coined into the lower weight Classic Head design, introduced upon passage of the Act of June 28, 1834. Four die varieties were minted from three different obverse dies and three reverse dies. This obverse has a plain 4 in the date. Walter Breen mentioned another obverse die with plain 4, that having the final digit leaning slightly to the left and almost entirely left of the curl above. Pop 5; 10 finer (PCGS # 8160) . Estimated Value $55,000 - 60,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $69,000
Lot 1569		1834 $5 Classic Head. Plain 4. NGC graded AU-58. A nice bold strike with some luster present within the protected areas. Light golden toning adds to its appeal. Breen-6501, first of the Kneass heads with bust truncation markedly curved, its end broad and rounded. Center stroke of 8 thick; large plain 4 in date (PCGS # 8171) . Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,990
Lot 1570		1841-C $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Lovely golden toning and a bold strike. Indeed, the strike on this early C-mint rarity is all that could be desired: full stars and hair waves (including the long curl above the ear which is exquisitely detailed, clear hair bun and beaded cord. There is a single short hairline in the field between the first two stars on the left. Consistency is also a hallmark of the reverse where the eagle projects its feathers and shield detail for all to admire. The leaves show their central veins; the arrows, their central shafts. Bold square rims act like a picture frame around the entire composition. A worthwhile bid is called for to obtain this handsome specimen. Only 21,467 coins stuck. Pop 4; 3 finer, 2 in 62, and 1 in 64 (PCGS # 8203) . Estimated Value $11,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1571		1842-C $5 Liberty. Large date. NGC graded MS-62. Only 27,432 coins minted. Well struck with nice even golden toning. A few tiny marks at Liberty's chin are easily ignored considering the smooth overall appearance of originality; nothing hurts the delicate design features of Liberty. All stars are well made, as well, showing complete radial lines. The rim dentils below the date and to the right are slightly rounded but elsewhere, sharpness prevails. Pushing along to the reverse, there is a small mark at the eagle's neck feathers. But again, this is minor and seeing that the remaining surface is outstanding for a gold piece of the 1840s, almost miraculous. The entire coin is by all measures accurately graded and a treat for any advanced buyer of early date Charlotte Mint gold coinage. Watch the price action on this! Pop 1; 4 finer, 1 in 63, 2 in 64, 1 in 65 (PCGS # 8209) . Estimated Value $15,000 - 16,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1572		1843-D $5 Liberty. Medium D. PCGS graded MS-61. Light yellow gold with lustrous highlights. The present coin is a frosted example of great beauty, a piece that could well have been placed in a higher-grade holder. Even the specialist in Dahlonega Mint coinage will find things to like about this MS61 specimen. We expect that its next owner will enjoy hours of study and contemplation of it. The 1843-D is most often found in circulated condition, well circulated, and not often BU. The 1843-D's mintage was only 98,452 pieces. Pop 3; 6 finer, 2 in 62, 3 in 63, 1 in 64 (PCGS # 8215) . Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $11,500
Lot 1573		1844-C $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. Only 23,631 coins stuck. A hint of light gold toning. A nice strike for this date. Some mild rough surface on Liberty caused by the uneven planchet. While not consistently "sharp" overall, there are areas where the design shows above-average definition. And, as a delight for the connoisseur, the surface is rolling with brilliant golden luster. This in and of itself would recommend the coin since 1844-C is one of those years that tend to be found well circulated (when found at all). The year 1844 is also notable for one other thing at this mint. See historic note below. Pop 1; 5 finer, 2 in 61, 1in 62, 2 in 63 (PCGS # 8220) . Historical note: One of the major events in the history of the Charlotte Mint took place on of Saturday, July 27, 1844. Superintendent Green W. Caldwell had been ill the Friday before and was not present when a fire was discovered. Small and contained to a single room, the fire might easily have been extinguished by the reservoir of water used to supply the boilers, but no one took the precaution to do this. Nearly the entire structure was destroyed. Much of the machinery lay in ruins. Fortunately, the mint's bullion supply had been removed for safekeeping to the Branch Bank of the State of North Carolina. There were the usual recriminations following this costly fire, though no satisfactory explanation for its cause was ever forthcoming. Superintendent Caldwell maintained that his quarters had been robbed and that the fire was set by the thief to cover his tracks. A servant named Calvin was briefly held as the suspected thief, but he was later released. Gold coinage did not recommence until 1846. Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1574		1844-D $5 Liberty. Sharpness of Very Fine. Light marks are noted in the field, still a rare coin and well worth our estimate (PCGS # 8221) . Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1575		1845-D $5 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. A lustrous early D mint half eagle. Lightly toned with some lustre still visable. Pop 19; 32 finer at PCGS (PCGS # 8224) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,990
Lot 1576		1845-O $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62 HW Bass Jr. Coll. A needle sharp strike, quite unusual for this mint. Lovely pale greenish-golden luster throughout. The color takes on even lovelier proportions from the lustrous honey gold accents with attractive luster. Nicely struck in all areas. Second only to the MS63 example in the same Harry Bass sale and two others graded by PCGS (see below). An incredible specimen, and an incredible opportunity. Some die characteristics include: Many of the vertical stripes on the reverse shield extending well into the horizontal lines above, with many also projecting downward through the shield border into the eagle's feathers. Pop 1; 3 in 63 (PCGS # 8225) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $14,375
Lot 1577		1846-C $5 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Nice golden toning. A few tiny marks below Liberty's chin. Only 12,995 minted. Strong collector interest accompanies all "C" mint gold. This early Liberty five is well struck in all areas. A rarity, with so few examples of the date made it is rare in all grades. Most specimens sold at auction are average Very Fine. According to Breen, two obverses were sent to Charlotte in 1846, and were combined with leftover reverses from 1844; only the one variety seen with 1 in the date showing "light repunching." Extremely rare above Extremely Fine. Pop 5; 1 in 61, 2 in 62, 2 in 64 (PCGS # 8227) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,900
Lot 1578		1846-C $5 Liberty. NCS graded Details of Extremely Fine obverse repaired. We note signs of expert retooling in the left obverse field (PCGS # 8227) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $900
Lot 1579		1847-C $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck with nice even toning on both sides. Struck on a typically greenish-gold colored planchet with muted luster evident throughout. Of particular note is the sharp details. They turn up in the stars and hair curls (with only minor softness on the word LIBERTY itself); additional crispness is found throughout the reverse, including the oftentimes weak shield which, in this instance, is boldness personified. A key point for the specialized collector to bear in mind. Finally, there are no objectionable marks to report anywhere on the coin, again, a major plus. Pop 7; 3 finer, 1 in 62, 2 in 63 (PCGS # 8223) . Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1580		1847-D $5 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. Plenty of luster still present. Lightly toned with mint luster around the devices. A choice high-quality About Uncirculated with sunset-gold surfaces and the reverse rim plays host to a full strike. The reverse, as if in competition with the obverse for the viewer's attention, and far from the "norm" for gold half eagles from this mint, is equally full as to its strike. A lovely coin, one that certainly meets the qualifications for the assigned grade. The sternest censor could find nothing to cavil at in this precious gold 1847-D $5 gold piece. Pop 10; 22 finer. (PCGS # 8234) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,025
Lot 1581		1848-C $5 Liberty. Low Population 1848-C Half Eagle in Mint Condition. PCGS graded MS-62. A total 64,472 coins struck. Rich golden toning with mint lustre evident. Great eye appeal. Tremendous beauty from a very positive confluence of toning shades over the warm golden surface, which collectors like better to see than wishy-washy color; furthermore, the surfaces show smoothness far beyond the norm for this grade category. The design left by the dies lacks a certain robustness on the hair of Liberty above her temple and on some of the stars, but that isn't unusual for this mint's production. As for the eagle, it too is a mix of sharpness (wings) and minor rounding in the design of the neck feathers, legs and claws. About par for 1848-C in other words, although the MS62 grade places it among an elite few, as indicated by the eye-opening census numbers: Pop 1; 1 finer in 64. Low Population 1848-C Half Eagle in Mint Condition. (PCGS # 8237) . Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1582		1849-C $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck with light golden toning. Strong metal flow with an almost prooflike tendency augments the already showy mint luster that covers the surfaces, giving the coin a brand new, glowing appearance right in line with its Mint State grade. No signs of cleaning. And best of all, none of the usual torrent of small marks. The mint brilliance is only broken up by a rare overlay of pale patina. Of course, collectors seeing the photos understand this coin is nicely struck for an 1849-C half eagle, best of all entirely so. Certainly a coin that gets proper mention where completeness of design is difficult to attain. 64,823 coins struck. Pop 10; 13 finer, 6 in 62, 4 in 63, 2 in 64, 1 in 66 (PCGS # 8241) . Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1583		1849-D NCS AU Details. Reverse scratched and polished. Untoned. Only 39,036 pieces struck (PCGS # 8242) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 1584		1850-C $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. 63,591 coins struck. Nice strike with light golden toning. What is most in full view when we examine this coin is its swirling, rolling-gold mint frost as though spraying outwards from a garden hose -- it swirls over each side unhindered by digs or abrasions, free of even a trace of tarnish. A coin with outward charm that will delight the serious collector of rare early branch mint gold. In more respects than one, the dies left their rigid impression behind with only slight imprecision, only a few are ever found this way. 1850-C tends toward mushiness. If your searches for a C-mint half eagle have turned up nothing but a parched wasteland of unacceptable choices, then this high quality piece should do admirably.Pop 9; 9 finer, 1 in 62, 3 in 63, 5 in 64 (PCGS # 8244) . Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1585		1850-D $5 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Only 43,984 minted. Nice untoned coin. A few light marks on Liberty and in the surrounding field. It is easy to see this piece was delivered a decent if not actually sharp blow by the dies. Possibly the dies were used past their normal termination, which imparted minor weakness in the central areas to the struck planchet. Luster abounds on both sides, however, with 1850-D being on a par with other dates that immediately follow it (1851-54). Pop 8; 1 in 60, 2 in 61 (PCGS # 8245) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1586		1851-D $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61 PQ. Loaded with frosty mint luster. Struck in natural greenish color gold. A few minor marks at the lips and a scuff line from that area to the second star. Otherwise choicer and deserving your inspection. The otherwise orange-gold color yields to the former greenish tints providing an almost spellbinding beauty to the coin. Struck with systematic exactness throughout, a fortunate hallmark of the 1851 issue struck at Dahlonega. Importantly, the eagle's neck feathers are complete. The wings, too, along with outstanding leg detail, leaf veins, arrow shafts, and the arrow feathers. That said, a strong bid may be required in order to lock this Mint State coin "in." Pop 1; 1 in 62; 1 in 63. (PCGS # 8248) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1587		1852-D $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Well struck with lustre still visable. A nice bold strike. A desirable coin for its D-mint origin; and since mintage was 91,584, opportunities exist to acquire a lovely Mint State example like this without paying an arm and a leg. The 1852-D is one of the more readily available half eagles from this storied Southern mint, yet don't be fooled, at this lustrous grade the issue is very scarce. Indeed, the present piece is close to Condition Census. Pop 1; 1 in 62, and 2 in 63 (PCGS # 8252) . Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1588		1852-D $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. A bold strike with mint luster. Pleasingly bright and lustrous, both sides are warmly colored in vibrant hues. A smoothed rather than sharp impression was left along the rim denticles by the pressure of the dies that struck this; however, the centers show no suspicion of any weakness, they are well struck. We do not see why the same principle should not apply to this handsome Mint State as does to the others in this run of C and D mints: due to the low grading census, and due also to the current excitement in the marketplace for rarities, a strong bid is called for. 91,584 coins minted. Pop 10; 8 finer; 5 in 62; 3 in 63. (PCGS # 8252) . Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1589		1853-D $5 Liberty. Large D. PCGS graded AU-58. A nice bold impression with wide borders and plenty of mint frost still intact. Scarce in this grade. Pop 24; 24 finer (PCGS # 8255) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1590		1853-D $5 Liberty. Medium D. NGC graded MS-61. In NGC holder 1615422-002. Light yellow gold. A nice untoned example. A desirable display of luster and surface silkiness underpins bright golden color on this outstanding Mint condition 1853-D half eagle. Nicely struck but for the rims being beveled and some of the stars flat. Centers are slightly above average. 89,678 coins minted. Pop 16; 13 finer; 6 in 62; 4 in 63; 3 in 64. (PCGS # 98255) . Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1591		1853-D $5 Liberty. Medium D. NGC graded MS-61. Nice strike. Untoned with some luster evident. The color is light golden with a great deal detail in the main devices; much discussion surrounds the strike of the coins minted in Dahlonega. This has excellent detail with no sign of weakness to Liberty or the eagle, other than a trace of softness in the feathers at the neck and the feathers of the arrow. Those who take only a quick glance at this piece will miss all the subtleties and key areas that define its rarity and status in the hierarchy of rare branch mint gold of the period. Study it with a magnifying glass, and buyers will become suddenly interested in learning more about it, possibly with an eye to submitting a bid. Pop 16; 6 in 62; 4 in 63; 3 in 64. (PCGS # 98255) . Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,188
Lot 1592		1854-C $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Only 39,283 coins struck. Untoned and a nice strike. Devices are dull in only three areas, at the left wing, on the neck feathers, and affecting the arrow feathers, as struck, which the grading service has ably taken into consideration in assigning the grade. This exceptionally pleasing Mint State example has bright golden color over each side with a complete absence of toning spots. The luster is beyond frosty, it glows. The rims bold, high, and injury free, helping to shelter the interior design from mishaps. Pop 9; 5 finer, 3 in 62, 1 in 63, and 1 in 64 (PCGS # 8257) . Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1593		1854-D $5 Liberty. Medium D. NGC graded MS-62 PQ. Well struck with nice broad borders and lovely golden toning. A fair percentage of the 1854-D half eagles sold are poorly struck. This piece has some marginal weakness here and there but is much sharper than usually seen. As always, the stars at the right appear to be smaller and more insubstantial than those on the left. There are some light abrasions in the obverse and reverse fields that are not distracting. Come to think of it, the fields are much cleaner than usual for an early gold half eagle in this grade. Additionally, this '54-D has choice luster whose satiny obverse carries over to similar satin-on-frost on the reverse. Both sides have lovely patina and a richly brilliant appearance. In short, an outstanding coin that has a clear advantage over other 1854-D half eagles. A Premium Quality coin for the given grade. Pop 20; 5 in 63, 1 in 64, 1 in 65, 1 in 67 (PCGS # 88258) . Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1594		1854-D $5 Liberty. Medium D. NGC graded MS-61. In NGC holder 162878-006. Lustrous honey color gold surfaces. A nice overall impression except for the central area of the hair at Liberty's brow. Quite frosty and colorful, the fields show the frostiest luster throughout the outer margins where the field is protected by the stars, date, and letters in the legend, but best of all, despite the centralized weak areas, with no trace of wear. A scarce coin in Mint condition. 56,413 coins minted.Pop 22; 28 finer. (PCGS # 88258) . Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1595		1854-D $5 Liberty. Medium D. SEGS graded MS-60. A decent looking coin that we grade AU-58, although with so much luster and freedom from marks, we can see how it could easily seem like a full mint state specimen. Of the various issues from Dahlonega, those struck in 1854 are obtainable without much difficulty. The puts it in good form for any collector who wants a single D-mint half eagle to represent the design from this mint (PCGS # 88258) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1596		1855-C $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Only 39,788 struck. Lightly toned on both sides. A boldly original gold-surfaced coin whose high-end beauty in the various components gets amplified by fresh mint bloom. A unsuccessful strike is often the bane of C-mint half eagles. Yet, with this coin nearly every part of the design was left sharp after the rebound of the dies. The photographs reveal all; further, close-up inspection under 5x or 10x magnification can detect only the minutest contact marks in the fields and on some of the design. Again, a simply outstanding coin for the specialized buyer, like a breath of fresh air from the usual more worn pieces that are seen offered. Pop 4; 3 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 64, 1 in 65 (PCGS # 8262) . Estimated Value $13,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1597		1855-D $5 Liberty. Large D. NGC graded MS-62. A hint of light golden toning. With a stable underpinning of advanced collectors, the field of C and D mint gold continues to offer splendid prospects. Take this handsome 1855-D half eagle: Highly luminous orange gold luster with all the eye appeal and objective quality you could want in a Mint State 62 coin! Some central flatness is met with in Miss Liberty's lowest tresses at the ear, and also at the eagle's neck, which we hastily add is typical for this issue. The typical extant specimen at Very Fine and and occasional Extremely Fine is all one sees on the auction circuit. That makes 1855-D a scarce and vastly underappreciated date in any grade even close to Mint State. We end here by simply stating that this is the third finest certified to date at the NGC service. NGC #6672690-006. Only 22,432 coins minted. Pop 1; 2 finer; 1 in 63; 1 in 64. (PCGS # 8263) . Estimated Value $14,000 - 16,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1598		1856-C $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Untoned and well struck. Only 28,457 coins struck. Nicely struck but with a few flat lower stars. Liberty and the eagle are impressively bold. Desirable too is the state of the fields, which show an almost entire avoidance of marks. Luster abounds throughout. The 1856-C is one of the scarcer dates from this Mint. As the 1850s wound down, mintage levels fell too, with 1856-C being especially rare in mint condition, as seen in the census: Pop 5; 2 finer in 62 (PCGS # 8267) . Estimated Value $16,000 - 18,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1599		1856-C $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Only 28,457 coins struck. Light golden toning. Exercising our professional duties as describers of rare coins, we note a few scattered abrasions in the field above and to the sides of the eagle; others (equally minor) on Liberty's face and jaw line. Nothing objectionable. In addition, much luster remains. The rims are in excellent shape as well without nicks or breaks in the circumference. Pop 27; 13 finer, 6 in 60, 5 in 61, and 2 in 62 (PCGS # 8267) . Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1600		1856-D $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Satin surfaces and lightly toned.19,786 coins minted. Lustrous orange-gold with ample iridescence on both sides. A touch of weakness is seen at the centers, with a sharp features present in all other areas. From a mintage for the date of 19,786 pieces, the 1856-D is among the lowest Dahlonega half eagle production runs of the era. Typical examples of the date are usually VF or so. We've said it before with other rarities from this distinguished group of early gold, but it bears repetition: The connoisseur will appreciate the present piece and will be present and accounted for at the sale, in person or by another form of bidding (of which we offer several means in the present Internet era). The beginning collector may wish to take a bold leap forward by acquiring this rare, high quality specimen. Pop 10; 6 finer; 3 in 63; 3 in 64. (PCGS # 8268) . Estimated Value $12,000 - 14,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $12,075
Lot 1601		1857-C $5 Liberty. SEGS graded AU-58. Our grade is AU-53 cleaned, but that is mere quibbling since the coin has a certain presence and attractiveness that transcends mere numerical designations. This is an historic half eagle from America's short-lived Charlotte, North Carolina mint.With only 31,360 mintage, it is scarce in all grades (PCGS # 8272) . Estimated Value $2,100 - 2,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold

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