Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 57

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Half Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1106		1900 Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo. Only 912 Proofs issued. Lovely light blue and lilac toning. This is a splendid Superb Cameo Proof half dollar with strong contrast. The devices on both sides are sharply made. In fact, there does not appear to be any sign of weakness on either side. The surfaces are fully original, as well, given the attractive color. The fields are reflective, and these mirrors serve to backstop the lustrous devices to their full benefit. An amazing Proof 67 coin right out of the starting gate, one that represents unimpeachable quality, although three others have received this grade: Pop 4; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 86547) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,050
Lot 1107		1900 Barber Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 64. Only 912 Proofs struck. A strong cameo effect. The surfaces are radiant, pulsing with mirror freshness, and quite bright. Here and there a random hairline, but close to the gem class all the same. Pop 52. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,350. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1108		1901 Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 67. Only 813 Proofs issued. Lovely blue, green, and golden toning. Every once in a while, we are see a coin whose beauty is such that trying to describe it bankrupts the vocabulary. This is such a coin, although for the sake of completion in this catalog we will make an attempt to describe it a manner that provides at least a glimpse into the awe-inspiring eye appeal of this Proof Barber Half. Both sides are toned in vivid cobalt-blue and varying other colors that yield to underlying satin frost from the central devices. Deeply mirrored in finish, the fields form a splendid foundation for the colors. Further, there is not a single grade-limiting blemish, and the validity of the Proof-67 rating is confirmed. A coin that is worthy of a premium-quality bid. Pop 5; 2 finer in 68 (PCGS # 6548) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,475
Lot 1109		1902 Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 67. Lovely shades of blue and green colors. Only 777 Proofs issued. This Proof Barber half dollar is for all intents and purposes perfect and is unquestionably the among the most beautiful of the decade that we have ever offered. It is fully struck with a sharp square edge and deep mirror fields that are immaculate and pristine. The toning is as fresh and original in keeping with the quality of the surfaces. Every star is boldly defined with all radial lines present, and the head and leaves of Liberty are extremely sharp. All of the eagle's features and talons are also fully struck as well. Pop 5; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 6549) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,900
Lot 1110		1903 Barber Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 67. Nice blue and golden toning. Only 755 Proofs issued. We have only handled a few other Proof 1907 Barber half dollars graded as high as this lovely Superb Gem. The coin is spectacular from both technical or aesthetic viewpoints. A hint of silvery brilliance shines through the deeply toned surface, with toning iridescence at the peripheries, across the devices, and throughout the fields. There is a little bit of light frosting over the reverse eagle, but the balance of the features are brilliant in finish with particularly vibrant mirrored reflectivity in the fields. Type collectors who will settle for only the best would be shrewd to take full advantage of the opportunity that this coin presents (along with the others in the group), especially since both major grading services combined report very few high-end Proof Barber half dollars. Pop 18; 3 finer in 68. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1111		1903 Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded Genuine, questionable color. Our grade is Proof 63. The surface blends from fully reflective to light haze in a few areas; needle-sharp detail, of course, this being one of the well made Proofs of the year. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1112		1904 Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 67. Nice even toning. Only 670 Proofs struck. It is difficult for us to imagine a more attractively toned 1904 Proof. It is certainly an expertly struck coin, possessing as it does sharp detail on even the smallest intricate elements of Liberty's design and the eagle's wings and shield. The finish imparted by the dies is no less laudable. As a whole, the Proof 1904 is a well-produced issue, and many survivors exhibit one or both of these characteristics. What truly sets this coin apart, therefore, is the unswerving high quality of surface preservation. Could it have been hand selected right after striking and subsequently preserved with extreme care? We think so. It has the looks of it. Superb! Pop 8; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 6551) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,900
Lot 1113		1905 Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 67. Nice shades of blue, lilac, and golden colors. Only 727 Proofs issued. Precious few 1905 half dollars extant display the awe-inspiring eye appeal and solid merits of this Superb-quality Proof 67. First, the eye appeal. Both sides are saturated in a range of colors. The Mint finish is nicely mirrored in the fields while softly frosted over the devices -- features that provide delicate semi-cameo contrast. At the upper reaches of grading census, and worth including in the finest collection. Pop 10; 1 finer in 68 (PCGS # 6552) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,900
Lot 1114		1906 Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 67. Lovely rainbow toning with electric blue accents. Only 675 Proofs issued. A resplendent example of this date which boasts sharp details at the periphery and also at the centers. Boldly Proofs like this without signs of weakness are always a prize find. The reverse has even richer blue toned and again the surface luster dances beneath. These are the attributes required to make this a superior grade Proof Barber half dollar. If you demand the top grade, then here it is. Pop 10; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 6553) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,763
Lot 1115		1907 Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 67. Only 575 Proofs issued. Lovely blue, gold, and green toning. Iridescent steel gray as a base. The obverse is especially attractive. Sitting in your chair, breathing heavily, it is hard to conceive how such a coin came to be; and more to the point, how such a coin came to be offered, since the chances are it will be locked up in a Proof Barber half dollar set where it won't see the light of day again for many years. As to strike details, everything is boldly crisp. Furthermore, this splendidly undisturbed superb Gem will be a cherished purchase for the specialist of toned silver Proofs. Pop 2; 1 finer in 68 (PCGS # 6554) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,900
Lot 1116		1907 Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Enticing Gem. The obverse exhibits subdued peripheral multi-colored toning, while the reverse displays similar tones with slightly more intense hues. The reverse strike is a trifle soft. Pop 27; 4 Finer, 3 in 66, 1 in 67 (PCGS # 6508) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 1117		1908 Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 67. Light hint of golden toning. Only 545 Proofs issued. Original colors dominate both sides, a patina that gradually lightens as the outer margins are approached on the obverse. This elegantly original Superb Gem has a preservation that can best be described as clean and attractive. Pop 7; 3 finer in 68 (PCGS # 6555) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,188
Lot 1118		1909 Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 68 Cameo. Lovely shades of rainbow toning. Only 650 Proofs issued. This is a defining Proof 68 coin, stunning from both a technical as well as visual perspective. A swath of brilliance intersects the central obverse with warm deeply tinted iridescence at the sides. The reverse is similarly patinated in very becoming shades, and both sides are free of handling marks. There is a extensive frost on the Liberty and the eagle, while the fields display typical reflective finish with particularly vibrant mirrors in fact. Type collectors who want only the best will be your competition when it's Lot number comes up for bidding. Take full advantage of the occasion that this coin presents. Pop 1; the finest example graded at PCGS (PCGS # 86556) . Estimated Value $12,000 - 14,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $19,550
Lot 1119		1909 Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. A lovely and very choice example. The obverse is creamy-white while the reverse boasts hues of blue and rose color residence. Only 650 Proofs struck. Hard to imagine the others in this grade holding a candle to the offered coin. Pop 7; 22 finer (PCGS # 86556) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1120		1910 Barber Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 68. Lovely rainbow toning. Only 551 Proofs issued. A thrilling example of this always-popular Barber Type. This exception Proof specimen is well toned and very nicely struck, including clockwork precision seen in the eagle. This superb toned Proof has the appearance of a coin from an original Proof set stored in the mint tissue wrappers for the better part of a hundred years. In the early 1990s, a group of several dozen such original Proof sets, now NGC or PCGS certified and sold individually, hit the market. They made quite a splash and were quickly absorbed by eager buyers. Four unrelated events took place in 1910, the year of this Barber quarter: the Boy Scouts were established in U.S.; Halley's Comet made its appearance, Mark Twain died, and the Tango caught on as a popular dance. Pop 5; none finer at NGC. Estimated Value $11,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1121		1910 Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63. Only 551 Proofs minted. Mostly untoned and a lovely choice Proof of this early 20th vintage. Noteworthy for the light satin frost covering all devices, including the tops of the letters in the legends. Barber Half Dollar Proofs show all their fine details (PCGS # 6557) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 1122		1910 Barber Half Dollar. Artificial toning. All the same we detect sharp features along with residual Proof surface. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,006
Lot 1123		1911 Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 68. Lovely shades of blue and gold toning. Only 543 Proofs issued. A intensely pleasing specimen with superb preserved surfaces. The contrast is impressive, though obscured some by the deep colors, as this multifaceted Gem Proof has fully original surfaces. Even a close exam under magnification fails to disclose any marks or other likely problem spots. Mintage of Proof Barber coinage gradually lessened as the years progressed. 1911 is the third lowest production of the type. Pop 4; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 6558) . Estimated Value $11,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $14,375
Lot 1124		1912 Barber Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 68. Intense rainbow toning on both sides. Only 700 Proofs issued. The majority of 1912 Proofs were handled as if by a wrecking crew going to work on a demolition site, and there seems to be little doubt that some of the coins may actually have been spent. These factors weigh on the surviving census, therefore, with few high quality coins left today. The surfaces of the Proof 68 on offer are nearly close to perfect. "Impressive" seems to be too weak a work to describe them. We would love to fill pages with descriptive adjectives about the coin, but won't. Briefly, the coin verges on Cameo Proof quality, as seen by the light satiny surface on the main devices. Toning is as expected with rich, deep, and thoroughly enjoyable shades. We expect that the successful bidder will let out an inner shout of joy when it is awarded (and if the people in the room sitting nearby lean over and listen closely, some of his elation may escape from his mouth, ears and nose in a snort of delight.) The question is: Who will be that successful bidder? Pop 6; none finer at NGC. Estimated Value $11,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1125		1912 Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. A few light slide marks on the cheek. Irreproachable in terms of surface preservation, both sides are thickly frosted and essentially tone-free (PCGS # 6524) . Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1126		1913 Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 67. Lovely rainbow toning. Only 627 Proofs issued. The Superb Gem offered in this lot is one of a baker's dozen 1913 Proofs with the coveted 67 designation! The reasons for this are plain to see. One, gorgeous iridescent toning spreading inwards from the borders, with each side nicely corresponding to the other. Two, a bold strike yields the definition on all design elements a coin of this caliber deserves. And three, faultless quality is seen on both sides, no marks, not spots, faultless. These attributes produce a level of eye appeal which seems impossible to top. Pop 13; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 6560) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,625
Lot 1127		1913-S Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice light gold toning. This is a case in point of the Barber half dollar in this grade: sleek white in color under the toning, with mint bloom that captures the full effect of the careful preservation since it was made. Pop 24; 25 finer (PCGS # 6529) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,955
Lot 1128		1914 Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 67. Lovely shades of blue, green, and golden colors. Only 380 Proofs issued. A stunner! Everyone, rich or old, young or poor, even golfers with a 23-handicap, will love this coin for its superb beauty. With gleaming mirrors on both sides, the devices are highlighted by the an delightful array of original colors. This lovely Proof 67 is among the finest seen of a limited mintage of Proof 1914 half dollars. If you are assembling a Gem Proof set of Barber halves, then here is a great addition to the project, even if it means having to declare your intentions against strong competition from other bidders online, over the phone, or gripping the edges of their seats in the auction room itself. Capture a prize of this quality and it's acquisition will be the glory of any advanced collection. Pop 15; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 6561) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,338
Lot 1129		1915 Barber Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 68. Intense rainbow toning on both sides. Only 450 proofs issued. The 1915 is the last of three consecutive P-mint Barber Half Dollars that boast limited original mintages. Federal records indicate that only 138,000 business strike Halves flowed from the presses in that coinage facility during that year. The elusiveness of both Proof and Mint State survivors in today's market has prompted many Barber Half Dollar date collectors to obtain a survivor of the identically dated, 450-piece Proof delivery. This exquisitely toned specimen is certainly among the finest survivors of this low-mintage P-mint issue. Both the obverse and the reverse are overall sharp in striking detail. The mint finish is multicolored iridescent, but we do note some lovely pastels over the satin texture of the central devices. The surfaces are silky smooth in sheen with nary a distracting blemish to report. With strong technical merits and eye-popping aesthetic appeal, this coin is sure to see spirited bidding at auction. Pop 5; none finer at NGC. Estimated Value $11,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $21,275
Lot 1130		1927-S Liberty Walking Half Dollar. Toning is evident around the borders. Our grade is AU58 cleaned (PCGS # 6587) . Estimated Value $300 - 325. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 1131		1938-D Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. A lovely gem Walker. 491,600 minted of which only 30,000 are estimated to have survived according to experts who have studied this very attractive series of half dollar coins struck in the first half of the last century. 1938-D has long been a favorite with collectors. There is a remarkable photograph still in existence that shows the entire coinage of 1938-D half dollars in Mint-sealed canvas bags on a wheeled dolly at the Denver Mint before being distributed to banks that year! (PCGS # 6605) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208
Lot 1132		1942 Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66 PQ. CAC Approved. A blast white gem example (PCGS # 6642) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. Ex: Bear Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1133		1942 Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65. A nice untoned Gem coin whose surface sparkles at all angles with light hitting the mirror field (PCGS # 6642) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $529
Lot 1134		1943 Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. A gorgeous blast white superb gem Walking Liberty. Pop 291; 5 finer in 68 (PCGS # 6618) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. Ex: Bear Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $546
Lot 1135		1943 Liberty Walking Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. A well struck white example with a touch of gold about the borders. Estimated Value $80 - 90. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $334
Lot 1136		1943-D Liberty Walking Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-64. The obverse is a double die. Shimmering luster on both sides with only a few light contact marks away from Gem 65 status. Estimated Value $175 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $109
Lot 1137		A Lot of ANACS graded Walking Liberty Halves. Consists of: 1941 MS64, 1942 MS60, 1942 AU58 (2 pieces), 1946 MS63 (2 pieces), 1946-D MS64, 1946-D MS63. A total of 9 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details	Realized $230
Lot 1138		A Pair of ANACS graded Proof Halves. Consists of: 1942 PF65 and 1950 PF64. Both nice coins. Estimated Value $425 - 450. View details	Realized $770
Lot 1139		A Group of 1944-S Walking Liberty Halves. MS-60 Plus. A total of 4 coins. Estimated Value $120 - 130. View details	Realized $144
Lot 1140		1949-S Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. CAC Approved. Lovely rainbow toning around the edges. Pop 164; 4 finer in 67 (PCGS # 6655) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $207
Lot 1141		1950 Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. Totally white. An impressive cameo gem of this elusive first Proof year the Franklin half dollar series. Pop 82; 21 in 66, 2 in 67 (PCGS # 86691) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $834
Lot 1142		1951 Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65 Deep Cameo. Totally white. Pop 8; 13 in 66, 1 in 67 (PCGS # 96692) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,725
Lot 1143		1952 Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo. A glittering white gem, vivid cameo-strike impression. Superb! Pop 27; 1 finer (PCGS # 86693) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 1144		1952-S Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. The obverse displays lovely golden toning. Pop 170; 1 finer in 67 (PCGS # 6663) . Estimated Value $325 - 350. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $242
Lot 1145		1953 Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 68 Cameo. A superb white gem cameo proof. Here is the coin for a top rated Registry Set. Pop 4; none better (PCGS # 86694) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,358
Lot 1146		1954 Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 68 Cameo. A wonderful superb white gem. Pop 26; none finer (PCGS # 86695) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $690
Lot 1147		1954 Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66 Deep Cameo. Totally white. Pop 22; 28 in 67, 4 in 68 (PCGS # 96695) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 1148		1955 Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 67 Deep Cameo. Totally white. Pop 41; 16 in 68 DCAM (PCGS # 96696) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 1149		1955 Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 68 Cameo. A beautiful superb gem Franklin Half Dollar. Heavy polishing of the die causes Franklin's mouth to appear like it's open. Pop 58; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 86696) . Estimated Value $300 - 400. Ex: Bear Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 1150		1955 Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo. Nice frosty devices, deep reflective mirrors. A real crowd-pleaser. Pop 348; 58 finer in 68 (PCGS # 86696) . Estimated Value $150 - 200. Ex: Bear Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $230
Lot 1151		1956 Franklin Half Dollar. Type 1. PCGS graded Proof 68 Cameo. A wonderful pure white gem. Pop 26; none finer (PCGS # 86686) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1152		1956 Franklin Half Dollar. Type 2. PCGS graded Proof 68 Deep Cameo. CAC Approved. Intense "Black and White" deep cameo contrast is evident on this superb gem example. Pop 361; 39 finer in 69 (PCGS # 96697) . Estimated Value $500 - 600. Ex: Bear Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1153		1958 Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 68 Deep Cameo. A fantastic superb white cameo gem. It just does not get better than this. Undoubtedly destined for a top quality Registry Set. Pop 16 none finer (PCGS # 96699) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,990
Lot 1154		1959 Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 68 Cameo. A magnificent superb totally white gem. Pop 29; none finer (PCGS # 86700) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,300
Lot 1155		1960 Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 68 Deep Cameo. A superb totally white gem. Pop 70; 5 in 69 DCAM (PCGS # 96701) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $633

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