Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 26

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

Half Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 61		Flowing Hair Half Cent. 1793 C-2. Sharpness of Extremely Fine Reverse rims filed. A very pleasing example of this popular early half cent. A mix of light and dark chocolate brown surfaces with sharp detail. No distracting marks or scratches in the fields or on the devices. On the reverse, the rims have been filed so that they appear to be angled. Regardless of the rim filing, we feel this choice early American half cent should bring strong bidding. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details	Realized $7,188
Lot 62		Liberty Cap Half Cent. 1794 C-2a. Rarity-2+. VF-20. Dark chocolate with light surface granularity. There are some light circulation marks and rim ticks, with a larger nick at 1:00 on the reverse rim. Manley Die State 1.0, which is called RARE. Removed from a PCGS holder graded VF-20 (PCGS # 1003) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 63		Liberty Cap Half Cent. 1794. C-1a. Rarity-2. Fine-15 or better. Dark chocolate with light surface granularity. The date is weak but readable, which is typcial for a 1794 C-1a. Manley Die State 2.0. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 64		Liberty Cap Half Cent. 1795. Lettered edge. C-1. Rarity-2. Fine-15. Medium brown with smooth surfaces. Some very minor circulation marks. There is a tiny spot inside the obverse rim at 4:00. Manley Die State 1.0. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 65		Liberty Cap Half Cent. 1795. Plain edge, no pole. ANACS graded Net VG-8 Corroded-Cleaned. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $518
Lot 66		Draped Bust Half Cent. 1800 C-1. Rarity-2. EF-45. Brown but re-colored long ago. Smooth, glossy surfaces. Manley Die State 4.0. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 67		Draped Bust Half Cent. 1802, 2 over 0. Reverse of 1800. PCGS graded Good-4. A uniform medium chocolate brown with darker highlights. As usual, struck on a slightly porous planchet. In an old green holder (PCGS # 1057) . Estimated Value $450 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $546
Lot 68		Draped Bust Half Cent. 1802, 2 over 0. C-2. Rarity-3. VG-10. Brown with smooth surfaces. Some minor, scattered circulation marks. This variety usually comes dark and corroded. While not perfect, it is above average for the date. Manley Die State 1.0. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 69		Draped Bust Half Cent. 1804. Plain 4, stemless. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Full luster radiates over this Draped Bust half cent. Light chocolate brown surfaces with patches of clay red on the obverse. The reverse is a tad better struck than the obverse and has more red brown color left. This variety of the 1804 half cent is relatively common and makes a great mint state example for a U.S. type set (PCGS # 1063) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,668
Lot 70		Draped Bust Half Cent. 1804 C-13. Rarity-1. MS-63 Brown Plain 4, Stemless. PQ. Medium brown with choice, lustrous surfaces. There are traces of mint red on the reverse. There are some tiny handling marks hidden in the hair. Manley Die State 2.0. Removed from a PCGS holder graded MS63 Brown. A C-13 is the most common 1804 but in this condition, it is exceptional. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,990
Lot 71		Draped Bust Half Cent. 1804 C-8. Rarity-1. EF-45 Crosslet 4, Stems, Spiked Chin. Medium brown with smooth, glossy surfaces. Some very minor circulation marks. Manley Die State 3.0. Reportedly removed from a PCGS holder graded AU50. A common but very popular variety. Includes the PCGS tag. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $322
Lot 72		Draped Bust Half Cent. 1807. NGC graded VF-35 Brown. Good type coin for the modest collector. Estimated Value $100 - 115. View details	Realized $207
Lot 73		Draped Bust Half Cent. 1808. C-3. Rarity 1. NGC graded EF-45 Brown. Brown with smooth, glossy surfaces. Some minor circulation marks. The reverse is rotated 165 degrees clockwise. An 1808 is scarce in better grades. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $322
Lot 74		Draped Bust Half Cent. 1808 8/7 C-2. Rarity-3. VF-20. Brown with smooth surfaces. There is an old, curved scratch on the right obverse field. A popular variety usually found in AG3-VG8. Manley Die State 1.0. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 75		Classic Head Half Cent. 1809 C-6. Rarity-1. AU-50. Brown with smooth, frosty surfaces. Reportedly removed from a PCGS holder graded AU53. Tag included. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 76		Classic Head Half Cent. 1809 C-3. Rarity-1. EF-45. Brown with smooth, frosty surfaces. Some minor circ. marks. An old pin scratch from the cheek to the lower neck. Manley Die State 2.0. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 77		Classic Head Half Cent. 1811 C-2. Rarity-3. EF-40. Brown with very slightly surface graininess. Manley Die State 2.0. An extremely tough date to get in better grades. Most are in low grade with corrosion. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 78		Classic Head Half Cent. 1828 C-3. Rarity-1. AU-55. Two-tone brown and light brown obverse and a light brown reverse. Smooth, frosty surfaces. A tiny mark on the cheek right of mouth. Manley Die State 2.0. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 79		Classic Head Half Cent. 1833. C-1. Rarity-1. NGC graded MS-64 Brown. Brown with faded mint color around some devices. Smooth, frosty surfaces. Manley Die State 2.0. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 80		Classic Head Half Cent. 1853. C-1. Rarity-1. NGC graded MS-63 Brown. Brown with faded mint red, mostly on the obverse. Smooth, frosty surfaces. Manley Die State 1.0 (PCGS # 11227) . Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $265
Lot 81		Classic Head Half Cent. 1835 C-2. Rarity-6. Proof 60 plus. Medium brown with bluish tones. The fields have quite deep mirrors. An 1835 Proof is extremely scarce. Most that are called Proof are really business strikes. An opportunity to acquire a desirable Proof!!! Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 82		Classic Head Half Cent. 1835 C-1. Rarity-1. AU-53. Medium brown obverse with a brown reverse. Smooth surfaces. Some very handling marks. Manley Die State 2.0. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 83		Coronet Head Cent. 1851 C-1. Rarity-1. MS-63 Red & Brown. Medium brown with 20% mint red showing on the obverse and 70% mint red showing on the reverse. Smooth, frosty surfaces. A couple of carbon specks on the reverse. Removed from a PCGS holder graded MS63 Red and Brown. Includes tag (PCGS # 1893) . Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $437
Lot 84		Coronet Head Half Cent. 1853. C-1. NGC graded MS-65 Brown. Brown with choice surfaces. Bold strike. Manley Die State 1.0. Estimated Value $650 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 85		Coronet Head Half Cent. 1853 C-1. Rarity-1. MS-63 Brown. Brown with choice, frosty surfaces. There is a tiny handling mark above star 5. Reportedly removed from a PCGS holder graded MS64 Brown. Includes tag (PCGS # 1227) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $403
Lot 86		Coronet Head Half Cent. 1854. C-1. Rarity-1. NGC graded MS-64 Brown. Medium brown with smooth, glossy surfaces. Manley Die State 1.0. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 87		Coronet Head Half Cent. 1854 C-1. Rarity-1. MS-60 Plus Red & Brown. Brown with 15% mint red. Smooth surfaces. Small areas of darker toning between stars 5-6 and at back of the head. Some minor handling marks. Reportedly removed from a PCGS holder graded MS62 Red and Brown. Includes tag. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 88		Coronet Head Half Cent. 1855 C-1. R1. NGC graded MS-65 Brown. Lustrous and smooth brick red and gun-metal blue hues overshadowed by a pleasant chocolate brown. Reverse possesses more red than the obverse. Sharp with strong eye-appeal. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details	Realized $719
Lot 89		Coronet Head Half Cent. 1856. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Definitely a more red appearance than brown. Sharply struck and a good type coin. Approximately 40% mint red on obverse and 80% mint red on reverse (PCGS # 1237) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $834
Lot 90		A Lot of Half Cents. Consists of: 1795, 1807, 1809 (2 pcs), 1828, 1834, 1835, 1855. Grades range from Fair to Very Fine. Lot of 8 coins. Estimated Value $275 - 325. View details	Realized $546
Lot 91		A Group of Half Cents. Consists of: 1800 (4 pcs), 1810, 1811 these grade AG to Fine. Also included: 1851 and 1853 grading VF-EF. Lot of 8 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $518