Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 8

Coin and Currency Auction

Half Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 155		1793. Flowing Hair Half Cent. Cohen-1, Breen-1, High Rarity-3. . C-1. PCGS graded AU-55 and Del Bland graded EF-40. Excellent surfaces displaying virtually no abrasions, nicely centered and well struck with HALF CENT sharp. Below the right side of R in LIBERTY are two faint scratches but they are not readily visible to the unaided eye. Light medium chocolate brown on the obverse and dark chocolate brown on the reverse. Aesthetically very appealing and a prize for the half cent collector. Breen's State I. The color is a bit lighter on the upper right of the obverse, and darker below. Splendid surfaces for the issue, which is all too often found with problems and distractions. As this is an early die state, all device details are sharp. Nearly impossible to find so nice, and certain to attract considerable collector interest. This is the first federal issue of the Liberty Cap design, it predates the Liberty Cap cent by approximately four months, and the Cohen-1 variety is believed to be the first variety coined on July 20, 1793, with a total issue of just 7,000 pieces. Augustin Dupré's 1782 design of the Libertas Americana medal was used as the model by Mint Engraver Adam Eckfeldt for the obverse design of the half cent. Both the medal and the 1793 half cent feature Liberty facing left, which is unique to this half cent design. On the 1793 large cent, and later 1794 half cents, Liberty faces to the right. Eckfeldt is believed to have engraved the reverse dies also, using the design of the Birch Cent likely sketched by David Rittenhouse. The letter punches were made by Jacob Bay, a Germantown typefounder, who was employed at the mint from December 24, 1792 until he died in one of the annual yellow fever epidemics. From a numismatic standpoint, this is a monumental coin as it is the first variety struck of the half cent design. As a specimen, it is outstanding for its high grade and choice surfaces. Apparently a few were saved in mint state, others in high grade like this, but these are the exceptions to the rule. Breen believes that approximately 1.5 percent of the original mintage survived in various grades, and locating even a moderate grade coin with nice surfaces is a difficult task. A timeless American and numismatic classic. Estimated Value $14,000-UP. Ex: John G. Mills; S.H. & H Chapman 4/04:1400 as "E.F." $19; Carl Wurtzbach; Ira S. Reed 8/1/45 as "Unc." for $90. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $20,125
Lot 156		1793 Flowing Hair Half Cent. . C-3. Del Bland graded VG-7. Sharpness of Fine-12 but the surfaces are lightly rough, several long scratches exist, mostly on the obverse, and on the reverse are two edge dents. Medium brown with the reverse dark chocolate brown. Nicer in appearance than it sounds. As mentioned above by Del Bland, the obverse scratches are light and not too distracting. On the reverse, the bumps are located above the U of UNITED and the R of AMERICA on the rim. The coin does boast nice color and is well struck for the variety. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750. Ex: Celina Coin M.B.S. #12 : 1885 at $40. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 157		1793 Flowing Hair Half Cent. . C-4. Del Bland graded VG-10. Sharpness of Very Fine 20 but uniformly porous with some nicks and a scratch along the right obverse rim. Darkish steel brown. Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 158		1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. . C-1a. PCGS graded AU-50 and Del Bland graded VF-35. Pleasing medium dark steel brown surfaces marred only by some tiny nicks on the neck and a microscopic scratch opposite the end of the pole. Sharply struck and well centered with die clash marks on both sides. Very attractive. If you have been searching for a really nice example of this type or variety, then make sure to view this coin, you will want it for your collection, as the surfaces, color and strike combine to make this extremely desirable. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,500. Ex: Dennis Lewis (Lewis Rare Coins, 10/89). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,600
Lot 159		1794. Liberty Cap Half Cent. Small edge letters. Cohen-1b, Breen-1b, Rarity-6. . C-1b. Del Bland graded VG-8. Sharpness of F-15 but uniformly and finely porous with a couple nicks on the face and a small dig at D in UNITED. All details are legible except the 7 in the date, which is weak. Dark steel brown with tan high points. One of the better examples of this very rare sub-variety with small edge letters and a Condition Census piece. Here is one of the pleasures of cataloging a large collection that was formed decades ago. This coin represented the date 1794 in the Benson half cent collection. It was purchased in 1944, when few people bothered collecting by variety or noticed the large or small edge letters sub-varieties. Thus, this Condition Census coin stayed tucked away for three generations, waiting to be rediscovered. Once again, this coin surfaces for a brief time when it crosses the auction block, and will no doubt soon be tucked away again, this time as a highlight of an advanced half cent die variety collection. An historic opportunity. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. Ex: James G. Macallister 6/7/44 for $5. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 160		1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. . C-2a. PCGS graded EF-45 and Del Bland graded VF-20. More than five points sharper but cleaned and retoned to a medium light brown, from the fraction through UNITED STATE is some fine porosity and between S and O is a spot of erosion. Better in appearance than the description makes it sound. Intermediate die state. The consignor believes this coin was used at some time in the Guide Book as the plate coin for 1794 half cents, however, we could not match it to a random sampling of a dozen or so different issues. This one has a good pedigree and has eye appealing surfaces and color. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. Ex: 1978 ANA Sale, Bowers and Ruddy Galleries, lot 88, unknown; Jim McGuigan. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 161		1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. . C-2. Del Bland graded Good-4. Sharpness of Very Good-10 but at ERTY are many nicks and on Liberty are several hairline scratches. Dark olive. Estimated Value $150 - 300. View details	Realized $345
Lot 162		1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. . C-2a. Del Bland graded Good-6. Somewhat sharper but lightly rough on the obverse with most of the reverse covered with fine raised corrosion and some ancient scratches on both sides. Medium dark steel brown. There is a single scratch pin scratch through the date and others in the left obverse field, the reverse similar with the pin scratches clustered under UNITED and others on the lower reverse. A coin to be inspected to correctly estimate the proper value. Estimated Value $150 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 163		1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. . C-4. PCGS graded AU-50 and Del Bland graded Very Fine-25. Smooth medium chocolate brown surfaces with a couple of very light obverse edge dents. Late die state and a delightful example of the variety. An outstanding coin that will excite any specialist who has spent years searching for a high grade example. Splendid surfaces and quality for the issue, and worthy of an advanced collection. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. Ex: Jim McGuigan, 1/86. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,140
Lot 164		1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. . C-4a. Del Bland graded VF-20. Sharper by five points but on the edges and in the fields are several very small nicks with larger ones about midway between the edge and the chin, on the edge opposite the mouth and near the rim at K2½ on the obverse. Medium dark chocolate brown. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. Ex: Emory Collection; Spink Auctions (London) #94 10/92:762. View details	Realized $2,185
Lot 165		1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. . C-6a. Del Bland graded VG-7. Sharpness of VG-10 but lightly and uniformly porous with very small erosion spots below the chin and some raised corrosion touching the top of the head. An acceptable example of this rare variety. Dark olive steel in color. Estimated Value $1,500 - 3,000. Ex: Martin Baer; 1989 ANA (Bowers and Merena):1094 as "F-15"; Chris Victor-McCawley (CVM). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 166		1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. . C-8. Del Bland graded Good-6. Sharpness of VG-10 but porous with some scratches across the rim behind the cap. Darkish olive steel. There is a nose nick on Liberty. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 167		1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. . C-9. PCGS graded EF-45 and Del Bland graded Very Fine 30. With a line-like planchet defect through the right base of Y of LIBERTY. Medium dark chocolate brown marred only by two tiny nicks, one on the cheek, the others above A in HALF and some microscopic scratches below LF. A sharply struck and well centered example of the later die state with a die crack through the tops of IBERTY. A beautiful half cent that boasts lovely brown color and abundant eye appeal. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. Ex: Dennis Lewis (Lewis Rare Coins) 2/87. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,990
Lot 168		1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. . C-9. Del Bland graded Fine-12. Medium dark steel brown with some minor abrasions consistent with the grade, plus a few light scratches on the reverse, most noticeable through the lower wreath. The color is even and the coin is still appealing. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 169		1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. Plain edge, no pole. . C-5b. PCGS graded VF-20 and Del Bland graded VG-8. A very attractive light brown example and generally well struck on a cut down large cent planchet, however, there is some weakness at the date and at HALF, the latter due to the die crack above and resulting die sinking. The fields on both sides display myriad microscopic marks and on the rim between A and T in STATES is a carbon spot. The reverse die developed a crack on its previous die pairing, so when it was pulled off the shelf to coin this variety, the crack was fairly strong, with the area below the crack always weakly struck. The obverse die was in good shape, with all devices clear, although the date is a touch weak, as usual. Breen estimates that only 1,963 were struck of this die variety, all from cut down large cent planchets. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Ex: James G. Macallister 6/7/44 for $10. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 170		1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. Plain edge, no pole. . C-5b. Del Bland graded Good-5. Slightly sharper but cleaned, now a golden color with light steel overtones. Over M in AMERICA is a small edge dent and at the denominator is a small pit mark. Weight 118.5 grains. Scarce and desirable this nice. Estimated Value $400 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $334
Lot 171		1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. Plain edge. . C-3a. Del Bland graded VG-10. Nice medium dark steel brown surfaces relatively free from handling marks except for a light dent on the neck and two very small reverse dents. Behind the top of the head is a dark spot, another exists in the hair behind the neck. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 172		1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. 1 above 1, plain edge. . C-1. Del Bland graded VG-8. Nice dark chocolate brown surfaces with a scratch from the rim left of the first S in STATES and an edge dent over the left top of U. Late die state. Estimated Value $300 - 450. View details	Realized $633
Lot 173		1797 Liberty Cap Half Cent. . C-3a. Del Bland graded VG-7. With a rather small planchet defect in the dentils opposite the chin. Medium brown and very clean for the grade. Above the cap is a small nick and STATES OF AMERICA is somewhat weak as usual on this variety. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Unsold
Lot 174		1800 Draped Bust Half Cent. . C-1. NGC graded MS-63 Brown and Del Bland graded MS-61. With some blunt striking on the hair and drapery. A couple points better but light carbon exists, mostly on the obverse, though not readily visible to the unaided eye and a few equally difficult to see abrasions are on the neck. Medium chocolate brown and mint red. This is a beautiful half cent which any collector would be proud to own. Lovely color, surfaces and eye appeal throughout, with few signs of handling anywhere. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,800. Ex: Rodney T. Grove; Robert Nofal and Lewis Kling; Superior Galleries 6/81:5; Superior Stamp & Coin Co. F.P.L. 3 & 4/82:3; Pullen & Hanks F.P.L. 7/82:1. View details	Realized $1,783
Lot 175		1800 Draped Bust Half Cent. . C-1. Del Bland graded AU-55. A delightful example of this date. Uniform medium dark steel brown with underlying faded mint red on both sides and a few tiny light spots on the obverse. On the face and bust are minor scratches and between D and S is a long one. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,500. Ex: Dr. Jesse D. Rising; Stack's 5/91:540; unknown; 1991 ANA (Bowers and Merena): 105. View details	Realized $1,553
Lot 176		1800 Draped Bust Half Cent. . C-1. Del Bland graded AU-50. Darkish olive steel with slight evidence of faded mint red around some devices on both sides. Only a couple of minuscule abrasions on each side away from perfection including an almost invisible scratch on the face, a nick opposite the eye and another over E in UNITED. Only the faintest trace of wear on the upper devices, and nearly a grade better. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 177		1800 Draped Bust Half Cent. 2 over 0, second reverse. . C-2. Del Bland graded Good-6. A very nice appearing half cent, the surfaces just lightly rough with an ancient scratch above A in HALF. Darkish steel brown. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details	Unsold
Lot 178		1803 Draped Bust Half Cent. Del Bland graded as follows: 1803 VG-8; 1804 G-6; 1805 VG-7 obverse planchet defects; 1807 VG-7; 1808 G-5 porous; 1809 G-6; 1810 AG-3 two obverse pits and 1810 FR-2 rough. A nice selection of lower grade, common variety half cents, a few with problems as noted. Lot of 8 coins. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Realized $253
Lot 179		1803 Draped Bust Half Cent. . C-1. Del Bland graded VF-20. Excellent dark chocolate brown surfaces with light brown high points. Perfectly clean except for three microscopic nicks grouped together on the bust. Manley state 1.0. Estimated Value $225 - 350. View details	Realized $299
Lot 180		1804 Draped Bust Half Cent. Crosslet 4, stems. . C-1. Del Bland graded Fine-12. Very clean and attractive for the grade. Medium dark steel brown. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $207
Lot 181		1804 Draped Bust Half Cent. "Spiked chin". . C-6. Del Bland graded VF-25. Choice medium dark steel brown surfaces and very attractive. Breen's State XIV. One of the most fascinating die deteriorations in any series, many collectors obtain several examples of this variety which starts with a perfect (uncracked) reverse die and rapidly develops cracks, which soon become die cuds where small pieces literally drop out of the die, forming a raised area on the coin. In this case several pieces broke away from the die, and many raised areas are seen around most of the reverse. This is one of the later die states seen of this variety. Estimated Value $325 - 400. View details	Realized $414
Lot 182		1804 Draped Bust Half Cent. "Spiked chin". . C-6. Del Bland graded VF-20. Three minute nicks opposite the face, another on the rim opposite the eye and a small edge dent between T and A in STATES. Medium dark steel brown. Manley state 9.0. Estimated Value $250 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 183		1804 Draped Bust Half Cent. "Spiked chin". . C-6. Del Bland graded VG-10. A bit sharper but on the rim opposite the neck is a dent, another is on the rim between M and E in AMERICA. Medium dark steel brown. Manley State 3.0. Estimated Value $125 - 200. View details	Realized $109
Lot 184		1804 Draped Bust Half Cent. Crosslet 4, stems. . C-9. Del Bland graded Fine-12. A clean dark chocolate brown half cent. Nice for the grade, and a pleasant coin for the collector. Estimated Value $75 - 125. View details	Realized $121
Lot 185		1804 Draped Bust Half Cent. Crosslet 4, stems. . C-10. Del Bland graded VF-35. Sharpness of nearly About Uncirculated-50 but cleaned and retoning to a light golden tan color. Small nicks are visible on the forehead, on top of the neck, on the bust and on the edge behind the neck. Nevertheless, this coin will tone down and shows a lot of device detail. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 186		1804 Draped Bust Half Cent. Crosslet 4, stems. . C-10. Del Bland graded VF-35. With blunt striking at the tops of LIB. On the neck are a couple of tiny nicks and behind the head is a dull scratch, still a very nice half cent. Medium steel brown. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $230
Lot 187		1804 Draped Bust Half Cent. Crosslet 4, stems. . C-10. Del Bland graded Fine-12. Sharpness of EF-40, but in the right obverse field is a long heavy scratch, and in the ribbon behind Liberty's head is another short scratch. Across Liberty is a very long, curved hairline scratch. Through the right reverse is a very long, heavy scratch and at ST in STATES are shorter ones. Golden brown with some olive toning. Estimated Value $30 - 50. Ex: James G. Macallister 6/7/44 at $2.50. View details	Realized $115
Lot 188		1804 Draped Bust Half Cent. Plain 4, stemless. . C-10. Del Bland graded EF-40. Five points sharper but opposite the forehead is a pin scratch, behind the lower curls is a heavier one and around the upper reverse edge are some tiny nicks. Medium dark steel in color with reddish brown around the obverse devices and throughout the reverse. The marks referred to are extremely minor and scarcely noticeable, even with a glass. Highly appealing. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 189		1804 Draped Bust Half Cent. Plain 4, stems. . C-11. Del Bland graded Fine-12. With blunt striking on the upper hair. Slightly sharper but in the field behind the neck is a vertical scratch and scattered around the obverse are spots of light roughness. Dark olive, with the fields a bit darker than the devices. A scarce variety which is always in demand. Estimated Value $175 - 275. View details	Realized $161
Lot 190		1804 Draped Bust Half Cent. Crosslet 4, stemless. . C-12. Del Bland graded EF-45. Very attractive despite a dent on L in LIBERTY and a tiny nick on the chin. Medium dark steel brown, the reverse dull golden brown faded from mint red. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $506
Lot 191		1805 Draped Bust Half Cent. Large 5, stems. . C-1. NGC graded VF-20 Brown, and Del Bland graded Fine 15. Heavily double struck on top of the head, across the bust, on the ribbon and on the face. Medium dark steel brown with the only abrasion worthy of mention being a horizontal pin scratch above the bust into the lower neck. Around the letters in HALF CENT are traces of verdigris which can easily be removed. A fascinating coin to study and such errors are always very popular with collectors. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 192		1805 Draped Bust Half Cent. Small 5, stems. . C-3. Del Bland graded Good-6. A little sharper but most of the obverse and part of the reverse are lightly rough. Darkish steel brown and nice in appearance. Liberty's face is full and complete, with the familiar bulge in the right obverse field. Not many of these have turned up despite years of searching, so keep that in mind when bidding. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 193		1806 Draped Bust Half Cent. Small 6, stemless. . C-1. PCGS graded AU-58 and Del Bland graded VF-35. Five points sharper but cleaned and nicely retoned to a medium chocolate brown color with faint lighter brown tones. Opposite the point of bust and between ER in LIBERTY are small scratches. The PCGS label is wrong, this is not a "Small 6, Stems". Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 194		1806 Draped Bust Half Cent. Small 6, stems. . C-1. Del Bland graded AU-55. Lovely light steel brown surfaces with a thin, light, elongated carbon streak in the right obverse field. Traces of faded mint red on this lovely coin. The carbon streak is quite benign and scarcely worth mentioning. Estimated Value $600 - 850. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 195		1806 Draped Bust Half Cent. Large 6, stems. . C-4. Del Bland graded VG-10. Darkish steel brown and pleasing for the grade. Estimated Value $25 - 40. View details	Realized $52
Lot 196		1807 Draped Bust Half Cent. . C-1. PCGS graded AU-58 and Del Bland graded EF-45. Slightly sharper but cleaned and very nicely retoned to an even medium dark chocolate brown. On the rim over N in UNITED is a very small nick, otherwise quite free from abrasions. Late state with die roughness in the fields. Estimated Value $450 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 197		1808/7 Draped Bust Half Cent. . C-2. Del Bland graded VG-7. Quite pleasing for grade despite three scratches through AME. Dark chocolate brown, light brown high points. Estimated Value $200 - 350. View details	Realized $288
Lot 198		1808 Draped Bust Half Cent. Normal date. . C-3. Del Bland graded VF-25. At least five points sharper but on both sides are some faint scratches visible under a glass and between F and A is a light edge dent. Early die state and well struck slightly off center. Medium dark steel brown. The reverse die is rotated 160 degrees to the left. Another appealing half cent that is seldom found in high grades. Estimated Value $400 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $552
Lot 199		1808 Draped Bust Half Cent. Normal date. . C-3. Del Bland graded VF-20. Some minor handling marks here and there, mostly in the central area of the reverse. Medium dark steel brown with a deep reddish brown around the obverse devices. Reverse rotated 160 degrees to the left. Estimated Value $250 - 400. View details	Realized $265
Lot 200		1808 Draped Bust Half Cent. Normal date. . C-3. Del Bland graded VF-20. Slightly sharper but on the bust is a thin scratch and a glass reveals some faint roughness on Liberty. Darkish steel brown. Manley state 4.0. Estimated Value $150 - 300. View details	Realized $253
Lot 201		1809 Classic Head Half Cent. Normal date. . C-3. Del Bland graded MS-60. Beautiful, lustrous dark chocolate brown surfaces with very faint traces of lighter brown. Quite well struck and very attractive. Probably would slab out as MS-64 BN. or even a point higher. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 202		1809/6 Classic Head Half Cent. . C-5. Del Bland graded AU-55. With some soft striking on both sides. Minute nicks on top of the neck, on the edge over star ten and on a point of star twelve, these so inconspicuous they are barely worth mentioning. Somewhat glossy dark steel brown. Estimated Value $400 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 203		1809 Classic Head Half Cent. Normal date. . C-6. Del Bland graded AU-50. Nearly mint state in sharpness but on the neck is a nick, a tiny one can be found on the cheek and on both sides are a few microscopic handling marks. Sharply struck and perfectly centered. Dark chocolate brown. An impressive example for the specialist. Estimated Value $250 - 375. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 204		1809 Classic Head Half Cent. Normal date. . C-6. ANACS graded Sharpness of AU-50 net EF-40. Note the second strike at the tip of Liberty's bust, and on the reverse above ES of STATES. Cleaned to a pinkish brown, and could easily be improved by retoning. There is a minor scratch on the reverse above HA of HALF to the O in OF. All mint errors of the period are rare and highly sought-after by legions of collectors. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $322

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