Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 26

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

Half Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 776		Flowing Hair Half Dollar. 1795. O-126a. Rarity 4. EF-45. A lovely and very desirable example of the type with some marks about the rims, mostly on the reverse. The light grey toning further adds to its appeal. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,500. View details	Realized $9,775
Lot 777		Flowing Hair Half Dollar. 1795. Overton-102. Rarity-5. PCGS graded VG-8. Nice even wear over an antique silver-gray planchet. Two small pin scratches just under Liberty's flowing hair bust. Lettering and border detail strong everywhere except stars 10-13 where strike weakness resulted from unequal striking pressure. A diagonal hairline scratch across the reverse, angled upwards from the bottom left. Totally original example and early Flowing Hair half dollars in this grade are one of the most collectible issues around these days. Housed in an older green label PCGS holder (PCGS # 6052) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 778		Draped Bust Half Dollar. 1805, 5 over 4. VG-8. Normal wear with medium toning. Estimated Value $190 - 210. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $380
Lot 779		Draped Bust Half Dollar. 1806. Pointed 6, stem through claw. O-110. AU-53. A trifle soft in the centers as made with surfaces that still show traces of original mint luster, all lightly toned. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 780		Draped Bust Half Dollar. 1806. Pointed 6, stem not through claw. NGC graded AU-50. A very pleasing example for the grade with lots of detail and struck on a problem-free planchet. The centers are light silver grey surrounded by natural antique tones deepening to the borders. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details	Realized $2,070
Lot 781		Draped Bust Half Dollar. 1807. O-105. PCGS graded AU-58 PQ. Lovely gold toning which is slightly iridescent in appearance. Pop of 46 (PCGS # 6079) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,600
Lot 782		Draped Bust Half Dollar. 1807. O-102. PCGS graded EF-45. Rich original luster highlighted with iridescence flows over pewter surfaces. A blend of strike weakness and old wear have let the surfaces develop a uniform and natural color. The reverse has very strong luster mixed with light gun-metal blue hues. Nice metal flow lines are still seen near the rims (PCGS # 6079) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,610
Lot 783		Capped Bust Half Dollar. 1810. AU-58. Attractive natural iridescent blue toning encircles the borders. In a custom plastic holder. Estimated Value $300 - 400. Ex Pittman Collection. View details	Realized $546
Lot 784		Capped Bust Half Dollar. 1812. O-104A. NGC graded MS-62. Well struck with surfaces exhibiting greyish-violet toning. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 785		Capped Bust Half Dollar. 1824 O-104. AU-55 toned. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $299
Lot 786		Capped Bust Half Dollar. 1826 O-108A. NGC graded MS-64 Prooflike. Boldly struck wtih reflective surfaces on both sides. Pop of 1. This is the only one graded for this variety in Proof-like. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,888
Lot 787		Capped Bust Half Dollar. 1826. MS-61. A mostly well struck example with some striking flaws on some of the extreme denticles. Accompanied by an ANACS MS-61 insert. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 788		Capped Bust Half Dollar. 1826 and 1830. Both MS-60. Each exhibits light to moderate toning. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details	Realized $1,035
Lot 789		Capped Bust Half Dollar. 1828. Square base 2, small 8's and letters. PCGS graded AU-58. Plenty of mint luster remains with light natural toning about the borders (PCGS # 6152) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 790		Capped Bust Half Dollar. 1829. O-115. ANACS graded MS-62. Well struck with lustrous surfaces exhibiting warm golden toning. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $661
Lot 791		Capped Bust Half Dollar. 1830. Small 0 (2 pcs). PCGS graded AU-50 and EF-40 (raw). Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 6156) . Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $299
Lot 792		Capped Bust Half Dollar. 1831. PCGS graded MS-64. Gem quality luster glows around well struck devices. An attractive steel-gray with a very subtle film that in some cases cast a golden sheen to the coin. Two small nicks on the bust keep this piece from a higher grade. The heavier and coarser curls of Reich's "fifth" style (1825-1831) are brought up strongly. A perfect balance of eye appeal, luster and definition make this Capped Bust half dollar pleasing and desirable. A great type coin candidate! (PCGS # 6159) . Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,530
Lot 793		Capped Bust Half Dollar. 1832 Small Letters. PCGS graded AU-58. Lots of luster remains (PCGS # 6160) . Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $426
Lot 794		Capped Bust Half Dollar. 1833. ANACS graded MS-61. Well struck with splashes of obverse and reverse toning (PCGS # 6163) . Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $368
Lot 795		Capped Bust Half Dollar. 1834. MS-60. Lightly toned with prooflike surfaces. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Realized $334
Lot 796		Capped Bust Half Dollar. 1836 Overton-123. Rarity-3. NGC graded MS-62. Pleasing lavender and golden toning on top of lustrous fields. Original frost still seen in the recessed areas of the hair. A nice early half dollar! Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details	Realized $633
Lot 797		Capped Bust Half Dollar. 1837. AU-53. Lots of luster remains. Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 798		Capped Bust Half Dollar. 1837. AU-53. A pleasing Reeded Edge type for the grade. Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details	Realized $288
Lot 799		Group of Early Half Dollars. Consists of: 1807 Draped Bust VG-8, 1811 G-4, 1825 F-12, 1826 EF-45, 1831 AU-50, 1834 EF-45, 1836 VG-8. Lot of 7 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $661
Lot 800		A Lot of Half Dollars. Consists of the following: 1830, 1831, 1832, 1837, 1853 Arrows & Rays (2 pcs), 1858-S, 1866-S Motto, 1877, 1897, 1900-S, 1923-S Monroe, 1893 Colombian Expo. Lot grades AG to VF. Lot of 13 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details	Realized $690
Lot 801		A Collection of Bust Halves in old Wayte Raymond boards. Consists of: 1810, 1811, 1812 (2 pcs), 1818/7, 1820 S.D., 1825, 1828, 1833, 1834 (2 pcs), 1936, 1837, 1839. Coins grade from Extremely Fine to Mint State. A lovely offering of Bust Halves and careful study is recommended. Lot of 14 coins. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details	Realized $4,888
Lot 802		Liberty Seated Half Dollar. 1839. No drapery. MS-60. Lightly Cleaned and Retoned. Still a very high grade example of this elusive type coin. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 803		Liberty Seated Half Dollar. 1840. Small letters (reverse of 1839). EF-40. Together with: 1875 AU-58. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $275 - 300. View details	Realized $391
Lot 804		Liberty Seated Half Dollar. 1842. Medium date. NGC graded MS-63. A well struck sparkling white example. Pop 3 with only 2 higher, 1 in MS-65 and 1 in MS-66. Estimated Value $900 - 1,050. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 805		Liberty Seated Half Dollar. 1853. Arrows and rays. Sharpness of EF-45 cleaned and retoned. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 806		Liberty Seated Half Dollar. 1860-O. MS-60 Plus. Boldly struck and lightly toned. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Unsold
Lot 807		Liberty Seated Half Dollar. 1867. PCGS graded MS-64. Boldly struck with semi-reflective surfaces that are attractively toned. The peripheries are iridescent featuring shades of electric blue tightening to violet in the centers. Pop of 7 with 4 in MS-65, 2 in MS-66 and 1 in MS-68 (PCGS # 6321) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,013
Lot 808		Liberty Seated Half Dollar. 1869. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo. A well struck beauty with excellent cameo contrast. A few minor hairlines and some minor mint imperfections, nonetheless, quite choice. Only 600 proofs made. Pop 1 with 6 in PR-64 CAM and 5 in PR-65 CAM (PCGS # 86427) . Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,006
Lot 809		Liberty Seated Half Dollar. 1875-S. PCGS graded MS-65. A striking coin with soft, silky gray obverse surfaces that are highlighted with golden tones hugging the periphery, devices and date. Original frost in recessed areas and Liberty is mark free. Two small toning spots below the date and near the rim. The reverse has semi-prooflike to prooflike fields that embelish the more noticeable magenta, blue and golden streaks of toning. Small broad s. Pop is 39 with 11 in MS66 as the finest at PCGS. Very choice (PCGS # 6351) . Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 810		Liberty Seated Half Dollar. 1885. PCGS graded Proof 65. An intriguing Seated Liberty proof gem half dollar! A light gray center hugs Liberty's device while beautiful dark iridescent toning is in the fields. The reverse displays the same pattern of toning and the eagle is bold and mark free.Nice proof gem type still has a long way to go in today's market (PCGS # 6446) . Estimated Value $2,100 - 2,300. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,300
Lot 811		Liberty Seated Half Dollar. 1888. MS-60 Plus. Well struck with subdue mint luster, all with a film of mottled toning. Scarce low mintage date. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $489
Lot 812		Liberty Seated Half Dollar. 1826, 1829, 1838, 1873 Arrows. The first three grade VG to Fine while the 1873 Arrows grades AU-58 with questionable toning. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $633
Lot 813		A Collection of Half Dollars in an old Wayte Raymond board. Consists of: 1839 No Drapery, 1848-0, 1862, 1877-S, 1899-S, 1908-S, 1917-S obv. Coins grade from Very Fine to Mint State. Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,200. View details	Realized $3,450
Lot 814		Barber Half Dollar. 1893-O. NGC graded MS-62. Subdue frosty mint luster with natural mottled antique toning. A tough and unappreciated date in Mint State. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details	Realized $575
Lot 815		Barber Half Dollar. 1897-O. VG-8. A problem-free example of this key date issue. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 816		Barber Half Dollar. 1899. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo PQ. A strong cameo contrast is accented by blue and magenta peripheral toning. Gem eye appeal with a small tick under the eye that does not detract from this coin's PQ look. PCGS Pop is 5 in 64CAM with only 7 finer, the finest being a pair of PR67 CAM specimens (PCGS # 86546) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 817		Barber Half Dollar. 1899-O. MS-60 Plus. A splendid example with gorgeous "bull's eye" rainbow toning, particularly so on the obverse. We note some weakness of strike on the reverse around the eagle's shoulder and neck. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $748
Lot 818		Barber Half Dollar. 1900. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo. A solid gem proof Barber half dollar. Mostly brilliant coin with light golden toning and light chalky toning on the reverse. The Cameo look is best seen by tilting the coin up 10-15 degrees from a flat plane. Fully reflective fields. Pop is 7 with only 3 Proof 67 Cameo specimens finer (PCGS # 86547) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,140
Lot 819		Barber Half Dollar. 1903-S. PCGS graded MS-64. A uniformly well toned example in a 1st generation holder. Pop of 16 with 12 finer. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 820		Barber Half Dollar. 1910. PCGS graded Proof 67 PQ. Here is a simply glorious gem proof example with a blending of natural multi-color hues gracing the surfaces on both sides. Pop 11 with only 1 rated higher by a point. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details	Realized $6,900
Lot 821		Barber Half Dollar. 1911-S. PCGS graded MS-65. A very scarce and undervalued issue from the Barber half dollar series. Mintage this year from San Francisco was 1,272,000 but survivors are few and far between. In fact, PCGS has graded only 70 1911-S Barber halves in all grades. The quality of the present piece is phenomenal for this issue. Pure white and untouched, surfaces that display no filming, whether artificial or natural. Lustrous and well struck and the neck, cheek and face of Liberty close to flawless. The only mark to mention is a tiny, hairline scratch to the right of stars 4 & 5. Bid accordingly for this truly gem Barber because it could be some time before you see another this nice. PCGS population in 7 in MS65 with 5 finer, all MS66 examples. (PCGS # 6523) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,175
Lot 822		Barber Half Dollar. 1912. PCGS graded Proof 62. A glittering untoned proof with no noticable hairlines worthy of note (PCGS # 6559) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $489
Lot 823		Barber Half Dollar. 1913. PCGS graded MS-64. A lovely white and lustrous example of this scarce date. Light die polish lines can be seen in both the obverse and reverse fields. Identified by a small patch of planchet roughness at star 4. Sharply struck and the cheek mark free. Only 188,000 Barber half dollars were minted at Philadelphia this year, making the Philadelphia issues scarcer than those struck at Denver and San Francisco. Choice near gem example like this coin can be a challenge to locate. PCGS reports 20 in this grade with only 12 in MS65 and 5 in MS66 as the finest (PCGS # 6527) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,300
Lot 824		Liberty Walking Half Dollar. 1916. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice original toning appears on both sides (PCGS # 6566) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 825		Liberty Walking Half Dollar. 1917. PCGS graded MS-65. Exceptionally bold and white. Frosty luster over pristine, gem surfaces. Liberty's dress and the sun are free of marks (PCGS # 6569) . Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $920

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