Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 14

Coins, Collectibles and Memorabilia Auction

Half Dimes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2033		1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-65. Fiery deep orange gold toning with glowing luster in the fields fading to blue tones at the periphery. Boldly struck, with excellent details on Liberty's hair and the eagle's wing feathers. This one is a later die state with the familiar rim break above TY on the obverse, and the obverse die was lapped before this one was coined, making the obverse stars appear spindly. Beneath the dark gold and blue toning we see a few adjustment marks on Liberty's chin and neck, as well as the upper left obverse rim, but these are generally light and not too distracting. An important type coin, the flowing hair design lasted only two short years, and these were coined in very limited numbers. PCGS has graded 10 this high of the date, and just 5 higher, all MS-66 above. If you demand gem coins for your type set, then here is a rarity that will prove to be a major acquisition. In PCGS holder number 10002688. Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2034		1800 Draped Bust Half Dime. "LIBEKTY" error. PCGS graded MS-65. One of the very finest known of the variety, which is quickly identifiable by the open "R" on the obverse, which resembles an errant "K". The surfaces show a natural steel gray with lustrous iridescence in the fields. An early die state, hence Liberty's hair is sharp, the reverse die has the always seen swelling at the top left side of the shield and above, and on the right wing and cloud. Pristine surfaces, and nearly impossible to find in any mint state grade, to locate one in full gem might take a lifetime of searching. One of the highlights of this extensive collection, and worthy of a record price. Identifiable by a small planchet flaw from the field near Liberty's forecurl to the eighth star, and we note some doubling on the peripheral devices. The reverse die was rotated about 30 degrees counterclockwise when this one was struck, and both dies show very faint clash marks. In PCGS holder #6575381. As to the PCGS Population Report, it shows 4 as MS-64 below, and just this single coin at the top as MS-65. A sparkling jewel for the most advanced collection. Estimated Value $19,000-UP. From the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $31,050
Lot 2035		1831 Capped Bust Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-64 Premium Quality. Gorgeous toning which is likely from an old Wayte Raymond National Pages album, with intensly deep blue at the rims, then an inner ring of gold, and finally brilliant silver at the centers on the obverse, the reverse with similar, though less vibrant, toning. Fully struck and exceptionally clean for the grade, and worth a premium as such. Not all that common in this grade, we note that PCGS has graded 34 this high with 19 higher of the date. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. From the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,105
Lot 2036		1831 Capped Bust Half Dime. PCGS graded AU-55. Good luster, color and surfaces. Both dies show clash marks, but are fairly early die states. Estimated Value $150 - 175. From the Benson collection and purchased from B. Max Mehl for a $1.45 as "uncirculated". View details	Realized $230
Lot 2037		1832 Capped Bust Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-66 "Eliasberg" Premium Quality. A simply magnificent example of this scarce variety, with a pedigree to match its quality. Silvery gray at the centers, with darker blue and gold iridescent toning around the periphery. Fully struck on the tiny star centers, but a few of the central curls on Liberty's head show slight weakness. Likely one of the finest known of the variety, and high up there for the date too, with PCGS noting 33 this high, and just 5 graded higher. One for the collector who loves superb quality. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. Ex: Bowers and Merena's Eliasberg Sale, May 1996, lot 922 and the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,520
Lot 2038		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 2039		1837 Capped Bust Half Dime. Small 5¢. PCGS graded MS-64. In high demand as the only variety with the small 5¢ on the reverse for the year, locating a mint state example can be quite a challenge for most collectors. Here is a frosty white example that boasts satiny luster and a very sharp strike. The reverse die has a crack down towards the motto through the first T of STATES, and the tops of both Ss are filled, as well as the top of the 5. A rare coin in this grade, PCGS notes in their Population Report that only 5 have been graded this high with the small 5¢ and importantly, none are graded higher! Rarely encountered this nice. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,910
Lot 2040		1837 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No stars, small date. NGC graded MS-67. One of the finest graded of this important type coin and first year of issue. The surfaces are alive with mint luster, and this coin has the appearance of having just been struck. A hint of gold is seen over the luster and heavily frosted devices. It is believed that the small date variety (flat topped 1 on the small date, curved serif on 1 on the large date) is scarcer than the large date. With no stars on the obverse, there is plenty of open areas for nicks to accumulate, not so here, the surfaces and wide open fields remain pristine! On the reverse, we note the usual die crack from the rim to the first A in AMERICA, and other small cracks are seen as well. A great rarity in this grade, NGC has awarded just 12 pieces with this lofty number, with one single coin graded above as MS-68. PCGS has graded only 1 coin as high as MS-67 of this date. An impressive and exciting coin to view, and worthy of a strong bid. Estimated Value $12,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,775
Lot 2041		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 2042		1837 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No stars, large date. NGC graded MS-65. This one boasts particularly nice toning which ranges from reddish gold for most of the obverse to royal blue at the rims, the reverse similar but more golden over luster at the centers, with deeper red and blue at the rims. Boldly struck and with nearly perfect surfaces, enough so to keep this one in full gem condition. First year of the new type, and stars were added early in the year 1838, keeping strong demand on the few gems that survive. NGC has graded 99 of these, with 58 higher of the date. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 2043		1838 Liberty Seated Half Dime. Stars, no drapery. NGC graded MS-67. A stone white frosty gem that boasts a very sharp strike and nearly perfect surfaces throughout. Apparently an early die state as we see no cracks or clash marks, but we note some minor collar breaks at the extreme edge of the rim above the upper left stars on the obverse. One of the finest seen by NGC, they've graded 19 this high, with only 1 single coin graded higher of the Stars, No Drapery variety. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 2044		1838 Liberty Seated Half Dime. Stars, no drapery. NGC graded MS-66. Here is an absolutely gorgeous half dime. The surfaces are pristine, as expected for the grade, and fiery sunset gold and blue toning at the rim, with lighter silvery gray at the centers. Sharp on the obverse, but we note minor weakness on the upper left side of the reverse. Apparently, many of these were saved as the first of their kind, and NGC has graded 34 this high, with 20 even higher! Regardless, this is one any true collector will long love and never feel obliged to upgrade. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 2045		1838 Liberty Seated Half Dime. Small stars. NGC graded MS-65. An outstanding coin that exudes glowing gold and blue toning on both sides. The reverse is sharply struck, and so is the obverse, but the definition has been greatly reduced by the severity of the die lapping. In fact, some of the obverse stars are virtually missing, and there is extensive die rust on Liberty's arms and legs, and a long die crack from the rim through the last star curling up into the field pointing towards Liberty's arm. Perhaps underrated as NGC has only graded 4 this high, with none graded higher of this variety. A true beauty for the numismatist. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 2046		1839 Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-66. Blazing white luster without a breath of toning to be found. The surfaces simply scream with luster. At a glance, the brilliance makes one think this is some kind of modern issue, as early coins are almost never this bright. The strike is about as perfect as one could expect, with no signs of weakness on either side. PCGS has graded 13 this high, with just 5 higher all MS-67 above. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 2047		1839-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded MS-65 Premium Quality. This one is frosty and bright, with just a light layer of gold toning mostly on the obverse. The strike is sharp, particularly on the devices, although this is a later die state. There is a bisecting obverse crack through Liberty's head and body and to the rim below through the 8, and another from the rim through the fourth star to Liberty's elbow. The reverse die is strongly clashed, with Liberty outlined at the center and above on the reverse. Examination will note some tiny scrapes on the high points of the obverse. One of the finest graded by NGC, they report one in this grade, and two above, one as MS-66 and one as MS-67. In NGC holder 380013-023. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,140
Lot 2048		1839-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded MS-64. Steel gray and gold over luster, with multicolored flecks of green, red and fuchsia near the devices, especially on the reverse. Both the 1 and 9 show recutting in the date, and the obverse is very boldly struck, as is the reverse. Relatively early reverse state, with light radial die cracks. Exceptionally eye appealing if you love toned coins, and this one is particularly rare and underrated. NGC has graded 2 as such, with 3 higher, one in each grade above. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 2049		1839-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-63. An impressive example of this scarce early New Orleans date, the periphery shows medium to dark gold toning, with the centers remaining bright and silvery and accented by gold colors. Boldly struck on the obverse, with all the stars and drapery lines sharp, and the reverse as well, with sharp leaves and lettering, the only trace of weakness is on the bow knot. Identifiable by a tiny tick between F A in OF AMERICA and a faint scrape just left of the first S in STATES. Exceptional eye appeal for the grade and date. PCGS has graded 7 this high, with just 2 higher as MS-64 and 2 at the top as MS-65. An opportunity for the specialist. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,811
Lot 2050		1840 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No drapery. PCGS graded MS-67. One of the very finest graded of this date, the strike is absolutely needle sharp on the devices, including Liberty's toe and head. Further, there is a bisecting obverse crack from her head down through the 8 in the date, with a branching crack through her arm to the right. Frosty and bright, without a breath of toning on either side. PCGS has graded only 4 this high, with a single coin graded higher, making this certainly high in the condition census for the variety, and particularly desirable for the sharp strike and late obverse die state. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,555
Lot 2051		1840 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No drapery. PCI graded MS-64. This one has bright white luster, and we note a few light hairlines in the fields. A bold strike on all the devices, including the stars. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 2052		1840 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No drapery. NGC graded MS-62. Sharply struck and well preserved, with a lovely steel gray color on both sides. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $196
Lot 2053		1840 Liberty Seated Half Dime. Drapery. PCGS graded MS-64 Premium Quality. This one possesses exceptional color on both sides over lustrous fields. The strike is also bold, with full stars and curls on Liberty, and the reverse too, is sharp throughout. A few ticks from full gem, but this is more than made up for by the colorful eye appeal. PCGS has graded only 12 this high, with 3 higher of the date. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 2054		1840-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. Drapery. PCGS graded EF-40. A scarce coin in all grades, this particular one has a very sharp strike, luster in the fields, and a touch of gold toning near the rims. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 2055		1841-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded MS-66. An outstanding rarity in this grade, and certainly one of the very finest known of the date. The luster dances in the fields, and there is no toning on either side. The dies both show extensive peripheral rust and wear, as well as clash marks. Further, the reverse is shattered, with several radial cracks visible with a glass. NGC in their Population Report show 2 graded this high, with a single coin graded higher of the date. An important opportunity for the New Orleans or Half Dime specialist. In NGC holder #1605835-001. Estimated Value $7,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $12,650
Lot 2056		1841-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-63. A choice example of this rare coin, the surfaces are silvery white and basically untoned. Well struck for the date, and note the multiple clash marks on both sides. PCGS has graded 4 this high, with just 3 above, all MS-64, making this coin at the lower end of the condition census for the date. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 2057		1842 Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded MS-63. Medium steel gray toning with gold and red hues intermixed over luster. Sharply struck by the dies, with full leaves in the wreath and strong curls on Liberty, with full stars as well. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 2058		1842-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-65. Steel gray in color with pristine fields and devices. Boldly struck throughout, especially on the obverse, where Liberty's drapery and hair details are sharp, as are the surrounding stars. The 8 and 2 in the date show minor recutting. Forget the reported mintages of the early New Orleans half dimes, they are far more difficult to find than one would expect. Especially rare in this grade, PCGS notes just 3 graded as MS-65, with a single coin graded higher of the date. Estimated Value $9,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,950
Lot 2059		1842-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded MS-61. This appears to be the V-3 variety, with weakness noted on Liberty's head, the lower portion of the shield and above the 42 of the date on the platform that Liberty rests on. Frosty luster in the fields, with a few minor handling marks which account for the grade. A rare date in mint state grades, which is seldom offered. This particular one will satisfy most specialists. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 2060		1845 Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-66 Premium Quality. Bright white and lustrous, with excellent surfaces throughout. We note virtually no signs of contact with other coins on either side. Untoned and well struck. PCGS has graded 10 this high, with 5 graded higher, all MS-67 above. The 184 of the date is very round and fat, while the 5 is thinner. Both the obverse and reverse show clash marks. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 2061		1845 Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-65. The date on this one is sharply doubled, and for many years was reported to be an overdate of 5 over 3. Examination now finds that this is a recutting error in the date. As to the coin itself, it is particularly nice with rose gold and blue toning on the obverse, and reddish gold on the reverse over mint luster. While PCGS and NGC do not designate this variety as a separate entry in their Population Reports, it is likely one of the finer ones known of the popular double date. Breen believes that the abundance of double dates, triple dates, misplaced dates from 1844 to 1849 was caused by James Barton Longacre, who secured the Mint Engravership position via Senator John C. Calhoun. The prior Mint Engraver, Christian Gobrecht, had died in July 1844, and Longacre went around normal Mint procedures and obtained the Engravership, at the behest of the old line Mint families, the Eckfeldts, Peales, DuBois and Pattersons. Naturally, the Engravership position being handed to an outsider greatly upset the apple cart. Either Longacre was assigned the menial tasks of punching dates into dies, or his employees were silently protesting Longacre's position, and by failing in their work perhaps wanted him to be removed. Regardless of which speculation is correct, the truth may never be known for sure, but we have many fascinating coins with mispunched dates to ponder. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 2062		1846 Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded Proof 65 Pittman. A rare and seldom offered issue, the proof 1846 half dime is notable in that perhaps 20 were struck, instead of the usual 10 in earlier or later years up until 1856 when proof mintages started to climb. Toned with bluish and lilac gray hues on both sides, with well mirrored and reflective fields. Boldly and solidly struck by the dies, as expected for a proof. For future identification we note a faint scratch between stars two and three, and a longer vertical hairline scratch in the left obverse field inside of star two, and in NGC holder #209015-008. Estimated Value $10,000-UP. From David Akers sale of the John Jay Pittman collection in 1996. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $12,075
Lot 2063		1849 Liberty Seated Half Dime. 9 over 6. NGC graded MS-66. This coin is very sharply struck, but is toned with dark blue and reddish gold hues on each side. The surfaces are pristine. As to the overdate feature, it is barely visible on this one, as it is a very late die state, especially so on the reverse. NGC has graded only 4 this high, with a single coin graded higher. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 2064		1849 Liberty Seated Half Dime. 9 over 8. PCGS graded MS-64. A satiny coin that possesses light gold toning over luster on both sides and excellent surfaces. The overdate feature is sharp, with a long lump on the right side of the 9, and other traces present as well. One tiny tick on the reverse between the wreath ends may have kept this from a higher grade, but it certainly has gem eye appeal and color. PCGS has graded 7 this high, with 8 graded higher in grades up to MS-68! In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 2065		1849 Liberty Seated Half Dime. 9 over 6. PCGS graded MS-64. A beautiful mint state example of this popular overdate. The remnants of the 6 are easy to see with a glass, including the recutting on the 84 as well (Valentine-1). Breen called this variety the 1849/8/6 (his #3052) in his Encyclopedia. An excellent enlargement of the date is available in Al Blythe's Complete Guide To Liberty Seated Half Dimes. Satiny gold on the obverse over luster, the reverse with more blues as well as gold toning. Interesting radial die cracks on the reverse. PCGS has graded 4 this high with just 4 higher, all MS-65 above. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 2066		1849-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-64. One of the finest graded of this date, with a curious PCGS Population Report, we note the mint state coins reported are 1 as MS-62, and then a small cluster of 6 as MS-64. Perhaps there was a small hoard, or simply coincidence of having half a dozen MS-64s, but none higher. The coin itself shows light gold flecks in the stars, and similar matching colors on the reverse and is silvery gray in color. Not the finest die work of the period, with a few lumps around the stars, and the strike is somewhat uneven on the upper reverse. Clean surfaces that show faint signs of handling, but are quite pleasing for the grade. A rare opportunity to purchase a coin that is certainly one of the very finest known of the date. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,763
Lot 2067		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 2068		1850 Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-65 Premium Quality. A fine gem example of this date, the surfaces are satiny and gray with a touch of gold toning. We note the strike is very sharp on both sides, and the coin is not only appealing, but totally problem free. PCGS has graded 18 this high and 18 higher. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 2069		1851 Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded MS-66. Mostly light silvery gray with pretty orange gold toning around the periphery on the obverse, and through the fields and rims on the reverse. Boldly struck by clashed dies, as usual for the period. Pristine surfaces, expected for the grade. NGC has graded 6 this high, with just 3 higher of the date. Recall that these were melted in massive quantities and the price of gold fell relative to the price of silver from the California gold rush, and it wasn't until 1853 that the silver content was reduced slightly, allowing these tiny coins to circulate more freely. Most of the silver coins struck before the silver content reduction (1853) were melted as they were worth more than face value. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 2070		1851-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded MS-66. One of the finest graded, and likely one of the finest known of the date. Silvery gray luster on both sides, with no blemishes or annoying contact marks found even with a glass. The strike is decent too, we note virtually full stars around Liberty and details on her head. Interesting die file marks on the upper right obverse rim towards a few of the stars. NGC in their Population Report note 4 this high, with none higher, PCGS has graded one example as high as MS-65 only. A rare coin in this grade, and a true gem for the connoisseur. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,485
Lot 2071		1852-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-64. Choice reddish gold toning on both sides with flashy luster beneath. Note how the left obverse stars are sharply struck, while the stars on the right show minor weakness at the extreme centers (partial radial lines), and similar on the reverse where the wreath is sharp save for a touch of weakness on the ribbon. Mintages dropped to 260,000 this year in New Orleans, and most of these were melted as they were worth more than face value at the time they were coined. PCGS has graded 5 this high, with just 3 higher. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,060
Lot 2072		1853 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No arrows. PCGS graded MS-66 Premium Quality. One of the very finest of this rare date to survive, this particular coin boasts deep blue peripheral toning and rich golden hues near the centers. Fully struck by the dies, with bold details on Liberty and the stars, similar on the reverse which shows no weakness whatsoever. PCGS has graded 5 this high, with just 2 coins graded higher of this date, from the mintage of a scant 135,000. We note a thin die crack through the lower digits of the date, and another at the top of the cap extending each direction towards the stars. Similar on the reverse, with a few light cracks to the tops of the letters and main device points. If you want a truly stunning coin for your collection, then check out this one. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. From the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,025
Lot 2073		1853 Liberty Seated Half Dime. Arrows. PCGS graded MS-64 Premium Quality. Highly lustrous and generally bright save for peripheral gold toning on the obverse, the reverse with more gold toning and a streak on the right side. Clean surfaces, and well struck by the dies. We note extensive clash marks and die wear visible on this coin. A nice type example for the collector. Estimated Value $400 - 500. From the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 2074		1854 Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-66. One of the finest graded of the date, and don't forget that this is a short lived type coin with arrows at the date. Boldly struck by the dies, with full radial lines on the stars and excellent details on Liberty, head to toe! The obverse die must be an early die state as we note several die file lines around the periphery, and minor clash marks, and the reverse too is clashed. Pristine surfaces and blazing original luster throughout. PCGS has graded a scant 3 this high, and none are graded higher by that service. This one is a keeper. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,910
Lot 2075		1854 Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded AU-53. One of the prettiest half dimes in the sale, this one boasts colorful rainbow toning around the edges, and frosty luster at the centers. The reverse die is strongly clashed, with the outline of Liberty in the wreath. Estimated Value $80 - 100. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed for 75¢ in the mid 1940s as "Unc." View details and enlarged photos	Realized $201
Lot 2076		1854-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded MS-66 Pittman. An outstanding coin with an equally outstanding pedigree from the John J. Pittman collection. Blast white in color with a hint of toning on the obverse and just a trace of gold on the reverse. Pristine surfaces that are effectively free of contact marks. One of the finest graded, PCGS has seen none higher than MS-65, and NGC reports only 4 this high, with a single coin graded higher as MS-67 by that service. Several minor die cracks on the obverse, and one on the reverse. An important type coin, and far more difficult than other dates of the era. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. From David Aker's sale of the John Jay Pittman collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,600
Lot 2077		1854-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-65 Premium Quality. Stunning toning on this gem, with colors ranging from blue to gold to green over the lustrous fields. Sharply struck by the dies, with no signs of weakness noted. A few trivial die cracks on the obverse. Examination will not find fault, for this is a true gem in every regard. PCGS has graded 7 this high, with none graded higher, making this one tied for the finest seen by that service. We suspect that if all 7 could somehow be rounded up, this might be one picks for eye appeal and toning. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. From the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,613
Lot 2078		1854-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-63. This one has loads of eye appeal for the grade but we note some minor surface marks in the right obverse field and a long streak down the reverse on the right side which disturbs the surfaces slightly. Light toning over luster. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $426
Lot 2079		1855 Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded Proof 64 Premium Quality. Although mintages were not recorded for proof issues, it is believed that 20 were struck. This particular one is toned deep blue, gray and gold, and carries all of Breen's diagnostics for a proof of this date. Examination will note a few small lint marks through the first few stars, and a small cluster of lint marks on the reverse at the A of HALF.As a type coin, these early with arrows pieces are extremely rare in proof, and it is likely that this piece will bring a very strong price. PCGS has graded 4 this high, with just 2 graded higher. Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500. From the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,350
Lot 2080		1855 Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded MS-65. A colorful example for the toned collector. The obverse boasts several shades of jewel tones around the periphery, while the reverse is more evenly toned blue and gray gold. Boldly struck by the dies, and there is a long bisecting crack on the reverse. About as nice as this is comes, with NGC reporting 21 this high, 8 higher in grades as high as MS-68. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 2081		1856 Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovely steel gray with flecks of gold and green on both sides over luster. Excellent surfaces and strike, with sharp details on Liberty and the stars, although the obverse dentils are mush (the die was probably lapped when this one was struck). While a common date, this coin is a condition rarity as PCGS reports they have graded just 16 this high, and here's the important part, there are none graded higher. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 2082		1857-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-66. Blazing white luster and completely without toning. Not only is this coin stone white, but the strike is bold throughout, with no signs of weakness. Minor clash marks on both sides and just a few tiny pecks from handling. One of the finest graded of the date, PCGS notes just 5 this high with 2 graded higher. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875

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