Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 80

June Pre Long Beach Sale

Capped Bust Half Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 534		1819, 9 over 8. Small 9 PCGS graded Genuine VF Details. Cleaning (PCGS # 6118) . Estimated Value $50 - 60. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $88
Lot 535		1819, 9 over 8. Large 9. Overton-103a, Rarity 4. PCGS graded EF-45. Nicely toned with turquoise circles around the edge on both sides. Pop 3; 3 finer for the variety, 2 in 55, 1 in 58. (PCGS # 39558) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $588
Lot 536		1819, 9 over 8. Small 9. Overton-101, Rarity 1. PCGS graded EF-45. Lightly toned. Incorrectly labeled as "Large 9" by PCGS (PCGS # 6119) . Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 537		1820. Curl Base 2, Small Date. O-103, Rarity-1. PCGS graded VF-35. Nice old time toning, a very pleasing example of this slightly lower mintage date (only 751,122 were struck) (PCGS # 6121) . Estimated Value $120 - 130. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $294
Lot 538		1820. Square base, no knob 2, large date. Overton-106, Rarity 1. PCGS graded VF-25. Nicely toned with the deeper area offset by light accents of silvery gray on the star-tops and design high points. Mintage declined somewhat in 1820 when only 751,122 half dollars were minted. Eight die varieties are recorded for the year. The 1820 half dollars are grouped into broad categories by the type of "2" punch used to punch-in the date. The very basic distinction is the curl base or square base of the numeral. The square base 2 punch is also subdivided into knobbed top or no knob on top. School history texts are often silent on the United States' first true economic Depression caused by loose money, misallocated spending on roads, canals, and real estate speculation after the war with Great Britain ended in 1815. What is now called the Panic of 1819 in the more studious history books scarcely describes the intense pain felt by speculators, bankers and the general working man after the boom ended. That a large percentage of the population still farmed protected them from the harsher aspects that town people experienced. Perhaps this decline in Half Dollar production, which at the time was the hardest working silver denomination and a large export item, is the result of that almost-forgotten Hard Times episode (PCGS # 6123) . Estimated Value $100 - 110. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $247
Lot 539		1821. Overton-104, Rarity 2. PCGS graded EF-40. Nicely toned. Well struck and attractive. Pop 1; 6 finer for the variety, 1 in 45, 2 in 50, 1 in 55, 2 in 58. (PCGS # 39580) . Estimated Value $150 - 160. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $259
Lot 540		1822. Overton-106, Rarity 3. PCGS graded EF-45. Nice even toning on both sides (PCGS # 6129) . Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $294
Lot 541		1822. Overton-108, Rarity 3. ANACS graded EF-45. Lightly toned. Here, as before, beautiful (and natural) patina prevails, shifting from darker old-silver color to lighter rubbed-silver highlights. Very attractive devices, we might add. Housed in an ANACS Old Style Holder. Estimated Value $130 - 140. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $248
Lot 542		1822. Overton-110, Rarity 2. PCGS graded EF-40. Nice light gray color. Some residual luster around the stars (PCGS # 6129) . Estimated Value $130 - 140. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $247
Lot 543		1822, 2 over 1. Overton-101, Rarity 1. PCGS graded AU-50. Well struck with lovely light gold toning (PCGS # 39604) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $881
Lot 544		1823. Overton-111, Rarity 3. PCGS graded EF-40. Evenly toned. Diagnostic small die line or spike on Star 7. Very pleasing deep old gray patina in the fields, highlighted by lighter gray portrait (PCGS # 6131) . Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $270
Lot 545		1823. Overton-107a, Rarity 2. PCGS graded VF-35. Light even toning. O-107a shows no listing in the 4th Edition Parsley/Overton book, but presumably will be included in the soon to be available 5th Edition. "On late die states a die crack from edge below 5 circles upward across 2 pair of olive leaves, UNITED STATES and to milling above OF." There is a die defect bar (like part of an arrow shaft) between the two upper talons of the right claw (PCGS # 6131) . Estimated Value $150 - 160. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $353
Lot 546		1823. Overton-103, Rarity 2. PCGS graded EF-40. Attractive old time toning. A few old marks on the obverse (PCGS # 6131) . Estimated Value $120 - 130. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $259
Lot 547		1823. Overton-108, Rarity 2. PCGS graded VF-35. Light toning. In the date, 23 is noticeably larger than 18. On the reverse, the eighth crossbar extends into the right wing (PCGS # 6131) . Estimated Value $100 - 110. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $200
Lot 548		1824 O-108 Rarity 2. NGC graded AU-55. Lovely light golden gray toning. Choice surfaces. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $852
Lot 549		1824. Overton-105, Rarity 2. PCGS graded EF-45. CAC Approved. Well struck and lovely toned (PCGS # 6137) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $306
Lot 550		1824. Overton-104, Rarity 2. PCGS graded EF-40. Nicely toned. Pop 3; 6 finer at PCGS for the variety. (PCGS # 39624) . Estimated Value $130 - 140. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $188
Lot 551		1824. Overton-113, Rarity 1. PCGS graded EF-40. Lightly toned (PCGS # 6137) . Estimated Value $130 - 140. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $200
Lot 552		1824 O-116 Rarity 3. PCGS graded VF-30. Lightly toned (PCGS # 6137) . Estimated Value $100 - 110. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $165
Lot 553		1824. Overton-103, Rarity 1. ANACS graded VF-35. Light toning. Housed in an ANACS Old Style Holder. Estimated Value $60 - 70. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $153
Lot 554		1824, 4 over 1. Overton-101a, Rarity 2. PCGS graded EF-40. Pleasing light gray toning. This 1824/1 overdate obverse was paired with two reverses to produce O-101 (the present coin) and O-102. On the later state O-101a, a die crack forms from the edge below U joining top of UNITED. Another at top of ERICA and one at the top of TES OF A. Pop 1; 10 finer at PCGS for the variety. (PCGS # 39641) . Estimated Value $150 - 160. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $294
Lot 555		1824, 4 over 4. Overton-109, Rarity 2. NGC graded AU-50. Nice even toning on both sides. Pop 2; 13 finer at NGC for the variety. Estimated Value $325 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $588
Lot 556		1824, 4 over 4. Overton-109, Rarity 2. PCGS graded EF-45. Lightly toned. Pop 5; 5 finer at PCGS for the variety. (PCGS # 39643) . Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $306
Lot 557		1825. Overton-101, Rarity 1. NGC graded MS-64. Nice shades of gold toning. A luminous MS64 of optimum quality for the grade: The luster is smooth, satin-like, and free of marks or other abrasion. Further benefiting any prospective bidders is the way the strike is nearly full, being quite crisp in most places including all stars, the eagle�s wing, neck and leg feathers (even the claws are nicely defined) and a top-notch shield for what is traditionally the weakest area. All in all this handsome coin presents a splendid opportunity for the collector.Pop 52; 35 finer, 26 in 65, 6 in 66, 3 in 67. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,290
Lot 558		1825. Overton-116, Rarity 3. NGC graded MS-62. Well struck with light gold tone over the frosty surface. Pop 2; 3 finer for the variety, 2 in 63, 1 in 65. Life in the United States, circa 1825: Stagecoach travel was rough going in those days. Journeys sometimes began as early as 3 A.M., but the sturdy dining fare at most taverns compensated for the tiresome journey. Stagecoach drivers in the U.S. didn't accept tips, but sometimes indulged in "shouldering," picking up unscheduled fares and pocketing the money. Passengers often invited the drivers to drink with them, and more often than not, the drivers accepted. Tipsy drivers, and those who couldn't resist a race, were two of the hazards travelers had to face. Often however, stage drivers were friendly and popular with the people along their routes. One driver in Massachusetts was said to have been delegated by the ladies on his route to pick out their bonnets. He was glad to oblige, seeing to it that he never purchased two alike. Other drivers carried messages, letters, packages and engaged in shopping for people along their routes, until the practice was so abused that it had to be ended. By 1825 turnpikes and canals brought cities closer together. Boston was within 2 days of New York City; New York City to Philadelphia took 11 hours; and the distance between Pittsburgh and Washington could be covered in 15 hours. (Almost the same as it takes today on a Friday getaway night in a snowstorm!). Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,645
Lot 559		1825. Overton-107, Rarity 2. PCGS graded AU-55. Well struck and evenly toned (PCGS # 6142) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $541
Lot 560		1825. Overton-115, Rarity 3. PCGS graded AU-55. Beautiful gold and blue toning. Pop 2; 3 finer for the variety, 1 in 58, 1 in 62, 1 in 65. (PCGS # 39662) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $764
Lot 561		1825. Overton-106a, Rarity 3. NGC graded AU-55. Light hint of gold tone. Lustrous. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $734
Lot 562		1825 O-105 Rarity 2. PCGS graded EF-45. Lightly toned (PCGS # 6142) . Estimated Value $325 - 350. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $306
Lot 563		1825. Overton-101, Rarity 1. NGC graded AU-53. Light golden toned. Pop 2; 10 finer for the variety, 1 in 55, 4 in 58, 1 in 60, 4 in 62. Estimated Value $300 - 325. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $400
Lot 564		1825 O-111 Rarity 3. NGC graded EF-45. Star 13 touches the bust on this obverse; on the reverse, 50C is recut, and AM solid at the base. Pop 2; 10 finer for the variety, 2 in 50, 2 in 53, 4 in 55, 2 in 58. Estimated Value $140 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $270
Lot 565		1825 O-102 Rarity 1. PCGS graded EF-40. Even grey toning (PCGS # 6142) . Estimated Value $130 - 140. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $212
Lot 566		1825 O-110 Rarity 2. PCGS graded EF-40. Original dark toning (PCGS # 6142) . Estimated Value $130 - 140. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $259
Lot 567		1825 O-106 Rarity 3. PCGS graded VF-35. Dark toning. The date on this scarcer variety has the 5 noticeably recut at top. Unusual is the fact that most of the shield's horizontal lines extend left of the shield and some far into the right wing. The die engraver must have had the shakes. Or poor eyesight (PCGS # 6142) . Estimated Value $100 - 110. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $153
Lot 568		1825 O-108 Rarity 3. PCGS graded VF-35. Mostly untoned (PCGS # 6142) . Estimated Value $100 - 110. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $165
Lot 569		1826. Overton-105, Rarity 3. ANACS graded AU-58. Lovely blue and gold toning with sleek luster underlying it all. A bold impression for the dies reveals exquisite hair curls, full sharp stars where on the first and ninth ones are ill-defined. Transferring attention to the reverse, the same boldness is seen. A most attractive 1826 Bust Half dollar. This year in history marked several events, two of which have a close relationship. The first is the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The second, the coincidental deaths of John Adams (second President of the United States) and Thomas Jefferson (third President) who died only hours apart on the fiftieth anniversary of their handiwork, July 4, 1826. Neither was aware of the other man's passing. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $764
Lot 570		1826. Overton-115, Rarity 5. PCGS graded Fine-15. Light toning, scarce variety. Die line above star 7, stars are large and star 7 points to the top curve of the curl. A scarce marriage (PCGS # 6143) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $482
Lot 571		1826. Overton-106a, Rarity 1. NGC graded AU-55. Mostly untoned with extensive luster on both sides; very attractive. Pop 2; 8 finer for the variety, 5 in 58, 1 in 62, 2 in 66. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $734
Lot 572		1826. Overton-119, Rarity 4. ANACS graded EF-45. Unevenly toned. A scarce variety. The 26 in date is high, with a 2 that is very short, in fact, mostly curl. Housed in an ANACS Old Style Holder. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $247
Lot 573		1826. Overton-106a, Rarity 3. PCGS graded AU-50. Nice even toning (PCGS # 6143) . Estimated Value $300 - 325. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $447
Lot 574		1826. PCGS graded AU-55. Well struck with nice old time toning and extensive luster remaining. We note some light tarnish streaks by the eye, possibly caused by impurity in the silver alloy (a common happenstance in those less technological sophisticated years) (PCGS # 6143) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $823
Lot 575		1826. Overton-104, Rarity 3. PCGS graded EF-40. Light even toning with a balanced look to the coin. Most rim denticles lack detail (PCGS # 6143) . Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $212
Lot 576		1826. Overton-120a, Rarity 3. PCGS graded EF-45. Lightly toned. On the reverse of O-120, a die crack develops in the later state through UNITE that extends through D STAT. An additional crack starts at the end of the first one just above U and circles down across the leaves and 50C to the arrowheads (PCGS # 6143) . Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $353
Lot 577		1826. Overton-109, Rarity 1. NGC graded EF-45. Mostly untoned with pleasing light gray patina. Another coin that bidders will admire for its originality. Pop 3; 9 finer for the variety, 1 in 50, 4 in 55, 4 in 58. Estimated Value $150 - 160. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $259
Lot 578		1826. Overton-111, Rarity 2. PCGS graded EF-45. Beautifully toned, light to medium gray shades. The choice surfaces are unimpeded by the usual plethora of marks (PCGS # 6143) . Estimated Value $150 - 160. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $294
Lot 579		1826. Overton-117, Rarity 2. PCGS graded EF-45. Light even toning (PCGS # 6143) . Estimated Value $150 - 160. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $247
Lot 580		1826. Overton-108a, Rarity 1. PCGS graded EF-45. CAC Approved. Dark even antique toning (PCGS # 6143) . Estimated Value $150 - 160. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $282
Lot 581		1826. Overton-102, Rarity 1. PCGS graded EF-45. Boldly struck with even gray toning (PCGS # 6143) . Estimated Value $140 - 150. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $282
Lot 582		1826. Overton-110, Rarity 2. PCGS graded EF-40. Nice old time toning. Diagnostic for O-110: the 8 is recut in its upper loop. on the reverse, the arrowheads are close and attached by small die defects. Another very eye-catching coin (PCGS # 6143) . Estimated Value $130 - 140. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $200
Lot 583		1826. Overton-116a, Rarity 1. PCGS graded EF-40. Nicely toned with outstanding surface integrity and attractiveness. On the obverse of this late-state variety, a fine die crack joins all stars on the left and a second crack joins all stars on the right. Both end at the milling above Liberty's cap (PCGS # 6143) . Estimated Value $130 - 140. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $188

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