Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 63

The Pre-Long Beach Auction of US, World Coins and Currency

Walking Liberty Half Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 844		1917-S. Mint mark on obverse. PCGS graded MS-62. Lightly toned. A Premium Quality coin for the given grade, and always desirable for the Obverse Mintmark variety. As in many instances when a new design is introduced on a United States coin, the mint chiefs changed their mind on the mintmark placement for the Walking Liberty Half Dollars by switching it to the reverse partway into 1917. On most other denominations, except for the 1916-30 Standing Liberty Quarters and 1907-33 Double Eagles, mintmarks always appear on the reverse on the major denomination. No information is forthcoming as to why the Standing Quarter continued with its mintmark on the obverse after the first year or two. The 1917-S Half Dollar is elusive in Mint condition (PCGS # 6572) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,875
Lot 845		1920. PCGS graded MS-64+. CAC Approved. Nicely toned, this sharp 1920-P mint Walking Liberty half dollar as very attractive golden to golden brown toning on both sides, clear evidence of long storage in a safe environment. Pop 1; 91 finer (PCGS # 6580) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,553
Lot 846		1936. PCGS graded Proof 65 CAC Approved. A brilliant creamy white Gem Proof, this being the first year issue and a low mintage one at that. From 1916 to 1936, the Mint officials insisted they were unable to apply the Proofing process to Walking Liberty Half Dollars due to their modern design (compared to the former Barber type of 1892-1915). But science, Minting excellence, and a few jabs in the side by an interested collecting fraternity, finally caused the government to issue these in Proof. And what wonderful examples they made, as this lovely Gem establishes! (PCGS # 6636) . Estimated Value $2,600 - 2,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,508
Lot 847		1936. NGC graded MS-67. A superb blast white superb gem. Pop 78; 12 finer . Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 848		1938. PCGS graded Proof 67 CAC Approved. A gorgeous brilliant white Gem, as super, as handsome as any seen at this level. Sure to become a showpiece in any collection (PCGS # 6638) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,380
Lot 849		1939. PCGS graded Proof 66 CAC Approved. A glittering creamy-white Gem Proof with ocean's deep fields offering an inspiring reflective quality for the connoisseur of this series (PCGS # 6639) . Estimated Value $575 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 850		1939-S. PCGS graded MS-67. CAC Approved. A nice mostly white coin whose superb quality is front and center for every collector to admire. Pop 106; 1 finer in 67+ (PCGS # 6608) . Estimated Value $900 - 950. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,610
Lot 851		1940. PCGS graded Proof 65 CAC Approved. A brilliant untoned gem Proof in a 1st generation holder, in solid PR65 quality and just the ticket for the fastidious buyer of Walking Liberty coins. Estimated Value $475 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 852		1940-S. PCGS graded MS-66. A blast white gem whose detail is above average for this sometimes weakly struck S-mint release. Always high on the wish list of Walking Liberty Half Dollar collectors (PCGS # 6610) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $834
Lot 853		1941. PCGS graded Proof 67 CAC Approved. An intensely brilliant white gem Proof, this handsome (and pristine) specimen looks as if it has just been stamped with the Proof dies. Exquisite! (PCGS # 6641) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $978
Lot 854		1941. NGC graded MS-67. CAC Approved. Housed in an Old Holder. Superb white fields and luster. Pop 511; 46 finer . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 855		1941-S. PCGS graded MS-66. A sharply struck gem and creamy white in appearance. In our opinion a Premium Quality coin for the grade. Pop 362; 4 in 66+, 6 in 67 (PCGS # 6613) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,840
Lot 856		1941-S. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. CAC Approved. A frosty gem coin that has long been a favorite with collectors because it is the scarcest date struck during World War II (1941-45) (PCGS # 6613) . Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 857		1942. PCGS graded Proof 67 CAC Approved. A superb brilliant white Proof for the collector who prefers a fresh-from-the-Mint look of untoned beauty and sparkle (PCGS # 6642) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $868
Lot 858		1942. PCGS graded Proof 65. A glittering untoned gem example (PCGS # 6642) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $518
Lot 859		1943-D. PCGS graded MS-67. Well struck and superbly white. Pop 213; 3 finer (PCGS # 6619) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $776
Lot 860		1946. PCGS graded MS-67. A well struck example, brilliant and untoned and in our opinion a Premium Quality example. Pop 32, none finer (PCGS # 6627) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,857
Lot 861		1916-1940 Complete Set of Walkers thru 1940. Coins will range in grade from Good to AU with the key date 1921 and 1921-D strong Goods. All housed in a deluxe Whitman album. Lot of 45 coins. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. View details	Realized $1,610
Lot 862		A group of Half Dollars in an old Raymond folder. Consists of: 1917 MS-60, 1919-D VF, 1929-S EF, 1936-D MS-60+, 1941-S MS-64, 1941-S MS-63, 1945 MS-65, 1935-S San Diego MS-63. Lot of 8 coins. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details	Realized $1,006
Lot 863		A Partial Collection of U.S. Half Dollars. Dates include: 1822, 1828, 1848-O, 1850-O, 1854, 1856-O, 1858-P,O, 1860-O, 1898-P,S, 1899-S, 1900-O, 1908-O, 1915-D, 1916 Walking Liberty, 1917-S Reverse, 1921-S. A nice group of coins grading AG to XF. Lot of 18 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $1,150
Lot 864		A Group of Walking Liberty Half Dollars. Dates range from 1917 to 1947-D and grades range from AU to BU. Most will grade MS60+. Lot of 31 coins. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details	Realized $1,495
Lot 865		1934-S and 1935-D. PCGS graded both MS-63. Each is mostly white. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 6594) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $949