Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 10

Coin and Currency Auction

Half Dimes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 462		1796 Draped Bust Half Dime. "LIHERTY" error. . Val-1. PCGS graded AU-58. This is one to take a look at, the coin has peripheral toning around both sides and is bright at the centers. There is a long thin obverse scratch down Liberty's neck and some faint graffiti is noted in the right obverse field. The reverse die is rotated about 30 degrees counter clockwise. Reflective on the devices, likely from an old cleaning. Nevertheless, Liberty sports good definition on her curls, and most of the eagle's breast feathers show. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,325
Lot 463		1829 Capped Bust Half Dime. . Val-16. SEGS graded AU-55. This die variety remains very scarce since its discovery by John W. McCloskey in 1975. The diagnostics are the recut top of the 1 in the date, and an extra serif between the CA of AMERICA. As to the coin, the surfaces show light gold toning and some luster remains. An opportunity for the half dime variety specialist to upgrade or finally purchase a high grade example of this challenging variety. Certainly well up in the Condition Census for the variety, with only a single mint state coin reported. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details	Realized $483
Lot 464		1830 Capped Bust Half Dime. . Val-8. SEGS graded AU-55. Original toning and minor handling marks on both sides. Nice for the variety. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $138
Lot 465		1831 Capped Bust Half Dime. . Val-1. MS-60+. Dark gray toning and well struck. Later die state with filled letters on the reverse. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Unsold
Lot 466		1831 Capped Bust Half Dime. . Val-4. SEGS graded AU-50. Dark gray toning with dark gold near the date and around parts of the rim. Sharply struck and probably cleaned and retoned long ago. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Realized $132
Lot 467		1837 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No stars, small date. PCGS graded MS-66. This is the flat topped 1 in the date and is much rarer than the normal peaked 1 large date variety. It is important to note that this coin is in an old green insert PCGS holder, which dates back to the time before the small date variety was noted on the holder. As such, only a single coin has been graded this high besides the present example of the small date variety! PCGS has graded 20 in all of both varieties as MS-66, but there are none graded higher. Gorgeous mint luster throughout, and lightly toned with gold hues. Estimated Value $3,700 - 4,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,830
Lot 468		1837 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No stars, small date. NGC graded MS-65. The flat top 1 or small date is much rarer than the pointed 1 according to Breen. Frosty white luster in the fields and with a touch of gold toning starting to form on both sides. As a type coin this date and grade is fairly available, but always in high demand by a variety of collectors that need one. Boldly struck and from a middle die state with some die crumbling along the right side of Liberty, but this one was struck before the die failed at the first A of AMERICA (although a minor die crack is noted there). Truly a beautiful coin in every way. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 469		1837 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No stars, small date. 1837 No Stars half dime, EF-40 with light hairlines; 1839 No Drapery Quarter, F-15, cleaned and 1861-O Half Dollar, EF-40, cleaned. The half dime is nice, while the other two coins have been cleaned a bit too harshly. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details	Realized $311
Lot 470		1837 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No stars, large date. AU-55. This one could possibly grade better, so check it out. Nice color and surfaces for the grade. Estimated Value $225 - 300. View details	Realized $368
Lot 471		1838 Liberty Seated Half Dime. Stars, no drapery. NGC graded MS-65. One of the best to survive and the first year of the "with stars" type. Apparently many were saved, and because of the their small size many were saved in high grade. Deep green and blue toning on both sides, and pristine surfaces beneath, from what we can see, keep this coin in the gem class. The NGC Population Report shows 58 have been graded this high, while an additional 54 have been graded higher. Fully struck on each side, and impressive in every way. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 472		1839 Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded Proof 64. This is an incredibly beautiful and ultra rare example of this early proof issue. We were able to track it down to the Bowers and Merena sale of June, 2000. Prior to that, this coin hadn't been offered in over 110 years! Toned with shades of ocean deep blue with hints of lighter gold around the periphery. Naturally, the strike is intense, with no signs of weakness anywhere to be found. Breen estimates that 4 are known, which is probably about right, as 4 have been graded by the services (NGC has graded 3 as PF-64, and PCGS has graded 1 as PR-65). This particular coin was not recorded by Breen, as it hadn't turned up in his lifetime or recently enough to trace. Bowers notes that this coin was purchased by an attorney from Vicksburg, Mississippi from a Chapman Brothers sale in the 1890s, and held in that collection until it was sold in June 2000. Certain to be the highlight of any early proof collection. The 39 in the date is repunched, as noted in Breen. Estimated Value $22,500 - 27,500. From Bowers and Merena's June 2000 sale, lot 423. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 473		1841 Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded Proof 63. Light gray in color with silvery highlights. Boldly struck and with full devices details on both sides. We note a small lint mark above Liberty's shoulder in the left obverse field, and a couple of small ticks in the fields. Perhaps a dozen were struck, with few graded by the services. We note 1 graded as such, with 3 graded higher by NGC, while PCGS has graded a single coin as PR-63. An extreme rarity in proof. In NGC holder #283064-001. Estimated Value $9,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 474		1842-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded VF-35. This is a scarce issue from the early days at the New Orleans Mint. This one is neatly toned and shows only trivial handling marks, expected for the grade. One for the date collector. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $253
Lot 475		1845 Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded MS-62. Nicely struck for the date, with sharp devices and well defined stars. Deep blue and gray on the obverse, mottled gray on the reverse. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details	Realized $121
Lot 476		1849-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded EF-45. Rare in high grades, the recent PCGS Population Report notes only a dozen graded higher, and this coin is alone in EF-45 in that report. Untoned throughout, with some luster in the fields. One minor scrape down from the cap into the field. As to the strike, it shows minor weakness as usually seen on the issue. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $403
Lot 477		1850-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded AU-50. The dies show rust from improper storage or shipping and this is typical of the date. Natural medium gray in color and nicely struck. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $219
Lot 478		1857 Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded Proof 64. Deep rose toning on Liberty, with deeper blues in the fields surrounding. Perhaps 75 were struck, with PCGS showing 12 graded this high and 7 graded higher. Hazy gold toning on the reverse and problem free throughout. A foremost rarity for the specialist to enjoy. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 479		1858 Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded MS-64. Deep mottled blue and gold toning on both sides. Sharply struck throughout, even on Liberty's stars, most of which show part or all of their radial lines. The fields show clash marks on the reverse. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $265
Lot 480		1859 Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded Proof 65. The final year of the with stars regular issue (a few proofs were struck with stars in 1860, but these were not for circulation). Note that the date shows recutting on the 18 and 9. Milky and hazy toning on both sides, but reflective when examined closely. One short lint mark on the inside field of the last two stars. NGC has only graded 34 this high, with 22 graded higher. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 481		1860 Liberty Seated Half Dime. Legend. NGC graded MS-65. Attractive natural sunset toning encircles the borders on both sides. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details	Realized $1,093
Lot 482		1862 Liberty Seated Half Dime. ICG graded MS-63. Deep green and gold on the obverse and reverse, and struck from clashed dies. Clashed on both the obverse and reverse. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Realized $127
Lot 483		1863 Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded Proof 64. A creamy white beauty. Only 460 proofs made for this scarce low mintage date. Estimated Value $450 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 484		1866-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded AU-55. A scarce date in high grade, this one is nearly mint state and quite nice for the grade assigned. Delicate toning on both sides over luster in the fields, and struck from clashed dies. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details	Realized $276
Lot 485		1867-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded AU-50. Light gray in color and generally untoned. On the reverse there are some minor specks scattered about. Scarce and uncommon this nice. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $219
Lot 486		1868-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. ANACS graded AU-58. Toned a smoky gold on the obverse, lighter on the reverse. Well struck from worn and cracked dies, which is normal for the issue. Estimated Value $175 - 200. View details	Realized $196
Lot 487		1870 Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded MS-64. Toned, with nice shades of brown and gold throughout, minor weakness on the wreath. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $265