Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 85

May 31-June 2, 2015 Pre Long Beach

Capped Bust Half Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1267		1807. Large stars, 50 over 20. PCGS graded EF-45. Nicely toned (PCGS # 6086) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,469
Lot 1268		1807. Large stars, 50 over 20. PCGS graded VF-30. Nice old time toning (PCGS # 6086) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $676
Lot 1269		1808 NGC graded Unc Details. Reverse Improperly Cleaned. A frosty coin. Boldly struck. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,939
Lot 1270		1815. 5 over 2. PCGS graded Fine-12. CAC Approved. Popular key date. Light grey toning. Only 47,150 struck (PCGS # 6108) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,173
Lot 1271		1820, 20 over 19. Curl base 2. Overton-102, Rarity 1. NGC graded AU-50. Light to medium antique toning on both sides. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $911
Lot 1272		1823. PCGS graded AU-55. Lovely golden toning around the edges (PCGS # 6131) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $588
Lot 1273		1824. PCGS graded AU-58. Well struck and lightly toned (PCGS # 6137) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $764
Lot 1274		1826. Overton-102, Rarity 1. PCI graded MS-62. Well struck and frosty, lightly toned. The holder is cracked. Our grade is MS-60. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1275		1827, 7 over 6. NGC graded MS-66. O-102. R1. Wonderful warm sunset and blue toning on both sides. Boldly struck. Tied for the second finest of this variety according to Steve Herrman's Auction & Mail Bid Prices Realized for Bust Half Dollars 1794 - 1839. A single obverse die was used to coin all the 1827/6 overdate pieces, and it was paired with three distinct reverses. On Overton-102, the reverse characteristics include the right sides of T-I in line, and there is a small defect lump located at the top right of the final A in AMERICA to the segment above. AM joined, with the base of M higher than A. To further expand on what we have hinted at, this is a highly lustrous and vivacious gem, and a benchmark for other examples of bust half dollars that share this lofty 66 grade. While the strike is firm and solid, it surpasses most other overdates seen in mint condition, certainly all of the head and shoulder details were impressed deeply by the die. An exceptional opportunity for the advanced variety or date collector. Pop 2; 1 finer in 67. Estimated Value $17,000 - 19,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1276		1831. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovely golden toning. A perfect type coin for the collector seeking a Capped Bust half dollar at the gem grade. Precious few will qualify and here is a particularly nice one. Don't overlook it. Pop 60; 9 finer, 2 in 65+, 5 in 66, 1 in 66+, 1 in 67. (PCGS # 6159) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,344
Lot 1277		1833. Overton-107, Rarity 3. NGC graded MS-66. Lightly toned over satiny luster to the centers, with the rims a bit deeper with russet-gold in areas. The surfaces are satin smooth and not interrupted by handling marks when carefully studied. One of the finer examples certified today and highly appealing for quality, luster and toning. A condition rarity! Pop 5; 3 finer, 2 in 67, 1 in 68. Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,456
Lot 1278		1833. NGC graded MS-65. Mostly white, with ample luster in the fields. Notice how clean and attractive the surfaces are, for rarely are these early Capped Bust half dollars found above the Choice grade, and a glorious specimen for theadvanced specialist to pursue. Pop 28; 10 finer at NGC. Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,638
Lot 1279		1836. Reeded Edge. PCGS graded AU-50. Nicely toned. The 1836 Reeded Edge half dollars were the first coins struck on the Mint's new steam operated press. This long sought advance allowed the coiners to monitor the strikes and keep them consistent through the day, unlike the variation from human powered coining presses. The steam driven machine did not tire as the day wore on. The engraving of dies dramatically changed with this new technology as well, as entire dies could be made from a master hub, and no longer were engravers needed to punch indivdual letters and stars into each working die by hand. Only the date needed to be added to each die as the primary maaster hub could last for years to create many working dies. This particular issue has always been popular with collectors for its historic event of steam driven coinage, as well as its rarity. This attractive About Uncirculated coin will no doubt be a centerpiece of an advanced collection. Only 5,000 struck. Pop 26; 100 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 6175) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 3,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,348
Lot 1280		1837. NGC graded MS-65. Frosty and mostly white with a dash of russet-gold and iridescence around the obverse and reverse rims. Boldly struck, particularly so on Liberty's curls and the eagle's wing feathers. This issue was struck on the still new (introduced in 1836) steam driven coining press. Decidedly few of these early half dollars survive at the gem level, and most seen fall well short of the quality, appeal and luster of this example. Pop 41; 17 finer at NGC. Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $13,513
Lot 1281		1837. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck and lightly toned. Lustrous surfaces remarkably clear for this numeral grade. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,763
Lot 1282		1838. NGC graded MS-65. Lovely blue toning around the edges while the centers are bright and lustrous. Well struck and one of the finer examples of this date known today. Precious few of this short-lived type retain the gem grade today, and most fall well short. A connoisseur's delight. Pop 18; 6 finer, 5 in 66, 1 in 67. Estimated Value $14,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1283		1836. Reeded edge. PCGS graded AU-53. A nice untoned example. An attractive piece. Only 5,000 struck. Pop 20; 80 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 6175) . Estimated Value $3,800 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,700
Lot 1284		A group of Capped Bust Half Dollars. From 1813 to 1836. Coins will grade AG to XF, all with old time toning. Housed in 2 Meghrig holders. Lot of 15 coins. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details	Realized $1,586