Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 2

Coins, Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Half Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1332		1927-S. PCI graded AU-58. Lightly toned with some luster in the fields. There are some hairlines. View details	Realized $259
Lot 1333		1934. PCI graded AU-55 Scratched. Also included in this lot are the following, all PCI graded: 1934-D AU58, 1935 MS62, 1935-S MS62, 1937-S EF40 and 1938 EF45 cleaned. Lot of 6 coins. View details	Realized $276
Lot 1334		Gem MS-67 1934-S Half. NGC graded MS-67. A fabulous gem coin with near perfect blue and rose toning around the periphery; with vibrant luster throughout. Virtually free of tick marks, making this one of the very best of this scarce date. View details	Unsold
Lot 1335		1936. NGC graded Proof 66. The best date, of course, and a really nice example. Light cellophane toning. Real pleasing! View details	Unsold
Lot 1336		1938. PCGS graded MS-64. Nearly a gem and with a delicate band of toning around the periphery. View details	Realized $75
Lot 1337		1938-D. PCGS graded MS-66. A nice coin which could probably benefit from a judicious bath. Its luster is slightly subdued by silvery toning that also shows some faint water spotting. Hand's a touch flat, and the eagle's wings show some minor scuffs. View details	Realized $874
Lot 1338		1939. NGC graded Proof 68. Miss Liberty's leg shows the typical die-finishing marks, so ever present on nearly all of these Proofs, yet the color is that oldtime "cellophane silver," with a blush of blue, which distinguishes the finest, pristine pieces. Thirteen graded this high, none better. View details	Unsold
Lot 1339		1941. NGC graded Proof 68. Another "cellophane beauty," exhibiting the original colors from having remained stored in Mint packaging for decades. Liberty's leg is free from those die marks seen on some pieces. Really lovely. View details	Unsold
Lot 1340		1942. NGC graded Proof 68. Brilliant and, obviously, gorgeous, or else it would not have merited such a splendid numerical grade. Just 36 graded thus, and a lone 69 standing beyond it. View details	Realized $1,265
Lot 1341		1942. A pleasing trio of Walking Liberty Half Dollars, as follows: 1942, 1944 and 1945-S, ranging in grade from nice MS63 to MS65. Lot of 3 coins. View details	Unsold
Lot 1342		1944-D. PCGS graded MS-65. A frosty gem that is graced with blazing luster. View details	Realized $69
Lot 1343		1947-D. NGC graded MS-66. A real beauty, probably from a government Mint Set because of the typical color: bright silvery gray surfaces offset by splendid sun-gold peripheral iridescence. View details	Unsold
Lot 1344		1948. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Here we begin with the Finest Franklin Half Dollar set we have ever seen. These were mostly put away years ago and have the old dark green PCGS holder inserts. Many coins will soon be upgraded no doubt. Around World War II the mints looked for ways to modernize coinage, and most of the coinage series were changed. The Half Dollar was one of the last to be changed, and what better way than by honoring Benjamin Franklin with the combination of the Liberty Bell on the reverse. Although popular, the relief was fairly low, and striking quality varied from year to year. On some dates, up to half the coins were struck showing the full bell lines on the Liberty bell, other years are virtually unknown with full bell lines (like the 1953-S). Years of submissions to PCGS now gives us a clearer picture of how rare some of these dates are with full bell lines. Be sure to select carefully from this complete collection, as many of the coins are in the top dozen known. The 1948 is fully struck with complete bell lines on the Liberty bell. Frosty luster abounds and there are no surface problems of any kind, including bag marks or other signs of contact. Outstanding quality. View details	Realized $150
Lot 1345		1948. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Splashed with speckled yellow toning on the obverse and a bit on the reverse. View details	Realized $86
Lot 1346		1948-D. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. A superb gem coin that is graced with light obverse toning and a bit more color on the reverse. The strike is full and complete, and the coin has the appearance of having come from a mint set, as these often have similar toning. Carefully preserved from the time of issue. Abundant luster and perfectly struck, only a few faint tick marks on either side. View details	Realized $173
Lot 1347		1948-D. ANACS graded MS-64 Full Bell Lines. A few toning specks, but bright and lustrous overall. View details	Unsold
Lot 1348		1949. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. A frosty gem that boasts lovely color on both sides and darker toning at the periphery. One light toning streak near the top of the reverse, but boldly impressed and desirable in every way. Splendid fields and devices, with virtually no signs of contact anywhere on the coin. A coin that could easily be upgraded. View details	Realized $161
Lot 1349		1949-D. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bell Lines. One of the key dates, this 1949-D with Full Bell Lines has a population of just 6 coins (PCGS), with none graded above it. Even, tawny gold toning on the obverse atop blazing luster, the reverse is brighter with a light golden hue. Outstanding quality, virtually untouched by other coins since the time of issue. View details	Realized $6,038
Lot 1350		1949-S. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. A frosty gem that remains untoned. A few scattered marks on the lower obverse, not enough to diminish the grade. Long collected as the key date to the series, it has been upstaged by a few others that are even more difficult to find with Full Bell Lines. Approximately one out of ten of this date have Full Bell Lines according to the recent PCGS Population Report keeping this as one of the key dates to the series. Only 101 have been so graded, with 25 grading higher. View details	Realized $460
Lot 1351		1950. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bell Lines. One of 26 so graded, none better. A frosty gem that has speckled obverse toning and is untoned on the reverse. Superbly manufactured and perfectly preserved. About one half of those graded have Full Bell Lines of this date and mint, demonstating good quality control at the Philadelphia Mint. Scarce. View details	Realized $506
Lot 1352		1950-D. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. A blast of original mint luster greets the eye, boldly struck and perfectly preserved. One tiny area of toning on the reverse at the upper periphery. One of the new "key dates" to the series with full bell lines, only 73 have been so graded, with a mere 2 graded higher. Throw away the "bid" price if you want to acquire this sparkling jewel. View details	Realized $656
Lot 1353		1951. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Another scarce date with the full bell lines, only 101 have been so graded with a scant 10 graded higher. Frosty luster and untoned. No tick marks in obvious places, and another candidate for an upgrade. View details	Realized $253
Lot 1354		1951-D. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Gold fleck toning at the peripheral edge on the obverse, more organized on the reverse and with deeper gold colors. Pristine fields and devices, reflecting virtually no signs of contact with other coins. Only 89 so graded, with a lone coin graded higher. Another sleeper date. View details	Realized $311
Lot 1355		1951-S. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Faint golden toning atop blazing luster obverse; the reverse is a match with a just a hint of toning over dancing luster. Less than one in five of this date comes with full bell lines, typical of San Francisco issues. 81 have been so graded, with but 13 graded higher. View details	Realized $518
Lot 1356		1952. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Frosty, untoned and boldly struck. Delightfully clean surfaces on this gem. View details	Realized $161
Lot 1357		1952-D. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Lovely peripheral toning along the lower obverse and upper reverse. Free of distracting contact marks which so often are found on Franklin's broad cheek or in the open fields. Only 109 so graded with a single coin graded higher. View details	Realized $322
Lot 1358		1952-S. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Golden and russet peripheral toning on both sides greatly enhances this rarity. The PCGS Population Report shows a mere 56 so graded in Gem, with 4 graded higher. That makes this one of the very best available. As is typical of San Francisco, the coining pressure was seldom enough to bring up all the lines on Liberty's bell, which is what makes this coin so special. An opportunity for the specialist. View details	Realized $604
Lot 1359		1953. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. A real blazer that boasts vibrant luster and untoned surfaces. There is a scattering of tick marks visible with the aid of glass, but nothing requiring notice. Tough to find in Gem with full bell lines, PCGS has only graded 70 so far with a scant 6 graded higher. View details	Realized $690
Lot 1360		1953-D. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Boldly struck, with especially full bell lines on the reverse. Frosty luster and gleaming surfaces. Another scarce issue in this grade, although overshadowed by the nearly impossible to find 1953-S. Date collectors will have a field day with this set. View details	Realized $265
Lot 1361		1953-S. PCGS graded MS-66. Here is the key coin to the Franklin Half Dollar series. First of all, this coin is set apart from the other dates by its low mintage which obviously was not saved in great numbers. After years of collecting data on coins, the PCGS Population Report shows that only 13 coins have been graded with full bell lines of this date, making this by far the most difficult date to locate. When the numismatist examines this coin, you will see virtually complete bell lines, and we would not be surprised to see this coin in a "FBL" holder before long. As it is, this is one of just 43 coins graded this high by PCGS, with none graded higher. What truly separates this piece from the many other mint state 1953-S's are the untouched fields and devices. Sometimes toning obscures tiny tick marks, but without toning to hide behind, the surfaces are laid out there for all to examine. Be sure to view this untoned beauty before the sale, and prepare to bid accordingly. View details	Realized $1,783
Lot 1362		1954. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Frosty, untoned and boldly struck. Almost impossible to find better, and a blazer in every way. View details	Realized $132
Lot 1363		1954-D. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Untoned and sharply struck, with a tiny tick mark on Franklin's lower bust, but with clean fields and devices otherwise. With a few hints of toning starting to form. View details	Realized $150
Lot 1364		1954-S. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. One of 117 to be so graded, with a meager 5 graded above. Frosty and white, with a hint of toning starting to form. Like other "S" Mints, this coin is very difficult to locate boldly impressed, most are mushy, flat and unappealing. To locate one with a full strike and blazing luster is a real treat for the advanced numismatist. An opportunity! View details	Unsold
Lot 1365		1955. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. A low mintage date that was saved in large quantities; however, not many can be found in full gem condition today, especially with full bell lines. Untoned and covered in luster, with no significant tick marks on either side. View details	Realized $219
Lot 1366		1956. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bell Lines. A stunning coin that is graced with a delicate greenish gold hue on the obverse, bright on the reverse. Only 1 coin graded higher, just above a cluster in this grade. Boldly struck and superb in every regard. View details	Realized $368
Lot 1367		1957. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bell Lines. A gem coin that must have come from a mint set as it has the familiar speckled gold toning on both sides from the mint set paper storage. Splendid and worthy of the finest collection. One of 94 so graded with 2 graded higher with full bell lines. View details	Realized $144
Lot 1368		1957-D. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bell Lines. A condition rarity in this grade, with only 58 so graded and a single coin graded higher by PCGS. That makes this investment grade coin worth putting away for many years to come. The obverse has an even layer of golden toning, while the reverse is really spectacular, deep gold fades to vibrant green colors, with various other hues visible when held under a light. Outstanding quality. View details	Realized $184
Lot 1369		1958. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bell Lines. Speckled gold toning on the obverse, likely from an original mint set which tended to tone coins this way. The reverse still bright and lustrous. One of 97 so graded with none graded higher, making this in a big tie for finest known. View details	Realized $132
Lot 1370		1958-D. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. A frosty, untoned gem that is boldly struck and perfect for the grade. Possibly a grade better. Excellent quality. View details	Realized $69
Lot 1371		1959. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. A frosty, untoned gem that boasts vibrant luster, well struck devices and near perection in its preservation. Only 157 graded as such, with a mere 4 graded higher. View details	Realized $196
Lot 1372		1959-D. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Lightly toned and very well struck. A glass fails to find anything but the faintest signs of contact, keeping this at the top of its grade class. Only 4 graded higher. The reverse shows some doubling on the motto from the famous double die of this year. View details	Realized $207
Lot 1373		1960. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Light toning starting to form at the periphery of the obverse and with blazing luster throughout. An impressive example, boldly struck and desirable. View details	Realized $288
Lot 1374		1960-D. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. One of the Finest Known of the date, with 96 so graded by PCGS, but none graded higher. Frosty and a full no-nonsense gem that will always find a ready market for the well preserved surfaces and abundant luster. A sleeper date in gem. View details	Unsold
Lot 1375		1961. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Here is another key date to the Franklin Half Dollar series. The PCGS Population Report reveals a scant 30 have been so graded, with none graded higher, making this tied for the Finest Known of this "common" date in very uncommon condition. The color is pristine, a lovely arc of gold toning at the bottom of the obverse and a blush of toning around the reverse periphery dances over lustrous fields. Boldly impressed on the devices, unlike most others of this date, with full bell lines on the reverse, in common with about one in seven of the issue. An opportunity for the advanced numismatist who must have the finest. View details	Realized $776
Lot 1376		1961-D. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. A vibrant blast of luster on both sides and sharply struck. One of 70 so graded, again, with none graded higher, making this grade the very finest available. Splendid surfaces throughout and completely untoned. View details	Realized $604
Lot 1377		1962. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Another key date to the later Franklin issues, for some reason didn't survive in gem condition with full bell lines. PCGS reports that just 30 have been so graded, with none graded higher. This particular coin has vibrant luster and pristine, unmarked surfaces. The strike is full and complete, with every device sharply defined. One tick mark before Franklin's face. View details	Realized $1,150
Lot 1378		1962-D. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Untoned on either side and blazing luster throughout. Boldly impressed and without a flaw. Only 78 so graded with none graded higher. View details	Unsold
Lot 1379		1963. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. A frosty gem that has just a whisper of toning atop the blazing luster. Only 71 so graded by PCGS with none graded higher. Outstanding quality. View details	Realized $437
Lot 1380		1963-D. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. A frosty gem that has no toning and boldly struck devices. The end of the Franklin series in superb condition. View details	Realized $173
Lot 1381		1964 ANACS graded Proof 68, Type 2, Flared G. Also included is a 1961 Washington Quarter, PCGS graded Proof 68 Deep Cameo and a 1963 Dime, NGC graded Proof 68 Ultra Cameo. Rare indeed. Lot of 3 coins. View details	Realized $23

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