Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 28

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

U.S. Half Dollars - Liberty Seated

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1228		1839 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. No drapery. AU-58. Mostly well struck, except for a few obverse stars, with lustrous surfaces that show only the slightest evidence of friction. All is overlaid with mottled grayish-violet toning. A rare and highly desirable one-year type coin. Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 1229		1839 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Drapery. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. A well struck and flashy example of this first year of issue. Aside from faint hairlines, the surfaces are above average for the grade and minimally abraded. Small hints of gold toning and a toning spot on Liberty's left leg are the only areas that are not purely white and brilliant. Two distinct Seated half dollars were produced in 1839, the With Drapery and the transitional No Drapery designs. In terms of total number graded by PCGS and NGC, the 1839 No Drapery actually has a higher number known, 254 pieces currently graded in all grades. The 1839 With Drapery issue has a total population of 188 at PCGS and NGC. The transitional status of the 1839 No Drapery puts a price tag of 10-15X higher than the 1839 With Drapery issue and consistently overshadows the significance of the present variety. Therefore, one seeking a first year of issue for the No Motto design and an 1839 issue would do well to acquire this choice, scarce and significant specimen. PCGS has graded 7 in this grade with a total of 28 finer (PCGS # 6232) . Estimated Value $500 - 700. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,955
Lot 1230		1845 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-60. Predominantly white with some light magenta toning at 12:00 on the obverse and a splash of iridescence at 6:00 on the reverse. An issue that is currently scarce in all grades. PCGS has graded 1 in MS-60 with only 9 finer. (PCGS # 6248) . Estimated Value $575 - 625. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 1231		1846 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. 6 over horizontal 6. NGC graded MS-62. A rare and popular Red Book listed variety. Well struck and lustrous with natural light toning at the extreme edges on both sides. NGC reports only 2 in this grade with 2 rated better by a single point. Estimated Value $5,800 - 6,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,245
Lot 1232		1847 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty surfaces and luster enhance a specimen possessing white central portions fading to a deep, sunset orange color. Both the obverse and reverse fields have slight reflectivity to them. Some faint die polish lines are seen running diagonally on the obverse and reverse. Boldy defined raised die lines are seen above the NITED of UNITED. A lovely example of this low population and undervalued issue. PCGS has graded 11 in MS-63, 5 in MS-64, 4 in MS-65 and a single MS-66 as finest (PCGS # 6257) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,553
Lot 1233		1849 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Bright white surfaces with satiny and vibrant luster. Almost all aspects of this piece are well struck. Some soft russet tones exist on the obverse. While a mintage of 1,252,000 is recorded for this issue, survivors in the near-gem grade are rare. PCGS has graded 6 in MS-63 and 12 in MS-64 as tied for finest known (PCGS # 6262) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,185
Lot 1234		1850-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. Stormy gray coloration with radial, satiny luster. Lovely russet and magenta toning in the periphery of both the obverse and reverse. Free from any serious scratches or marks, only light hairlines in some spots. A small group exists in MS-64 but above that this coin is quite rare with only 2 MS-65 specimens and 2 MS-66 specimens at PCGS (PCGS # 6265) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $978
Lot 1235		1851 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-61 PQ. Well struck and predominantly white with sporadic splashes of golden hues. The 18 in the date are recut and this is classified as WB-102 by R.Wiley and B. Bugert. The surfaces are frosty and with only the lightest of hairlines. Light magenta toning is found on the obverse and reverse peripheries. The 1851 half dollar is scarce in all grades and rarely comes finer than MS63. Currently this issue is quite undervalued and even the astute collector would be hard-pressed to find another example as pleasing as the one being offered. PCGS has graded 1 in MS-61 with only 15 finer. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 1236		1851 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded EF-45. Lightly toned and quite scarce in all grades (PCGS # 6266) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 1237		Finest Known 1851-O Seated Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. A tremendous gem New Orleans No Motto Seated half dollar! Liberty and the eagle rest on pure white and lustrous surfaces with intense iridescent toning around the periphery. Luster rolls across all surfaces. Delicate interwoven raised die lines are seen behind Liberty's head and appear like a spider's web. The reverse is just as pristine as the obverse and has matched eye appeal. Boldy struck with evidence of clashing visible within the right vertical stripes of the shield. Stars 3-8 display slight repunching. A fine die crack extends from the rim just below star 10. Another die crack extends off Liberty's ankle and connects to star 13. On the reverse, a very faint die crack extends from the rim above E and passes through the right side of that letter into the field above the eagle's head. A frosty, brilliant and beautifully toned example and one of the finest in existence, exceeded by no other specimen at NGC or PCGS. NGC has graded only this coin in MS66 with none finer. PCGS has graded only a single MS66 as the finest as well. Estimated Value $15,000 - 18,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $12,650
Lot 1238		1852 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Soft gray surfaces with lovely underlying iridescence. Satiny and lustrous surfaces. Liberty is frosty and surrounded by magenta, russet, olive and light blue hues. The entire coin is boldly struck. Mintage of 77,130 and any example above MS-63 is extremely rare and Condition Census for this issue. PCGS has graded 24 in MS-63, 1 in MS-64, 2 in MS-65 and a single MS-66 as finest (PCGS # 6268) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,875
Lot 1239		1852-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-64. A fabulous coin! Well struck throughout with the hair and head of Liberty full defined. The lustrous surfaces are remarkably clean and the natural toning is simply superb. Both sides exhibit a blending of violet hues that terminate on the obverse edges to an iridescent blue. Population 3 none higher at NGC. Estimated Value $8,500 - 9,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,775
Lot 1240		1853 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows and rays. PCGS graded MS-60 PQ. A fresh and original example with soft gray surfaces enhanced by golden toning. A one year type coin produced with a reduced fineness to try and halt the melting of silver coins. As California gold flooded the bullion market, the price of silver became worth more in gold dollars, thus silver coins became worth more than face value. Arrows flanking the date and rays surrounding the eagle were designed to allow the public to quickly recognize these new issues. A pleasing and choice example with finely granular surfaces, rich luster and clean surfaces and devices. Housed in an old PCGS green label holder (PCGS # 6275) . Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,250. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,610
Lot 1241		1854 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. A splendid near-gem example with light gray surfaces and some small spots of iridescent toning. Surfaces are satiny and have only the slightest hairlines in the fields. A fine die crack through stars 1 -13 and evidence of die clashing near Liberty's elbow. The first A of AMERICA and the tops of other letters in AMERICA display weakness. A very solid example of this always popular "type" issue and we feel very choice for the grade. PCGS population of 35 in MS-64, 4 in MS-65 and 6 in MS-66 (PCGS # 6279) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,990
Lot 1242		1854 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. An always popular type coin and scarcer than its New Orleans counterpart. Boldy struck and predominantly white with a light film over the satiny surfaces in some areas. A light raised die line connects the border to the rock. Another light raised die line from border to 1st star. A die crack exists on the reverse from the border to the left top of U. In an old PCGS green label holder. PCGS has graded 18 in this grade with 64 finer (PCGS # 6279) . Estimated Value $750 - 850. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 1243		Tied For Finest Known 1855 Arrows Seated Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. Even and subtle champagne and silver surfaces with a satiny texture. Fully struck with outstanding hair and feather detail. Rich luster swirls over surfaces spared any sharp abrasions and original die polish lines are seen running from 11:00 to 4:00 on the obverse. A short, shallow scuff is noted right of stars 1-2 and a single reed mark is left of star 13. After the Arrows and Rays issue produced in 1853, Mint Director Snowden decided to change the design in 1854, keeping the arrows at the date but removing the rays from around the eagle. Breen noted that the combination of increased time of production, the cost of die sinking and the reduced die life were all factors in Snowden's decision to remove the rays in the new issues of 1854. Struck from 1854-1855, the With Arrows, No Motto Seated half dollars were produced at Philadelphia, New Orleans and San Francisco. The issues of this type produced at the Philadelphia Mint are seen in gem condition much less frequently than those produced at New Orleans. In fact, the 1855 is second only to the 1855-S with regards to conditional rarity. An exciting opportunity to acquire one of the finest and most elusive issues of the short lived With Arrows, No Motto half dollar series! NGC has currently graded only 3 in MS66 and not a single example finer. Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,050
Lot 1244		1855-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. A popular type coin and a beauty at that! Pristine gem surfaces are bright gray and adorned with champagne, blue and magenta toning. The surfaces are alive with crisp luster and well defined metal flow lines. The only obverse mark to mention is a tiny hairline scratch right of star 3. Reverse quality matches the obverse and the surfaces are basically spotless. There is a delicate die crack from the rim, through the O of OF and to the back of the eagle's neck. Another die crack from the rim, through the tip of the uppermost arrow and connecting to the wing tip. An extremely choice example of this popular With Arrows type coin and one that should be given serious review. Gem examples are very scarce and we feel confident that this piece will soon join their ranks. PCGS population of 57 in MS-64, 16 in MS-65, 4 in MS-66 and 2 in MS-67 (PCGS # 6283) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,300. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,463
Lot 1245		1855-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. PCGS graded EF-40. A pleasing circulated example of a very significant type coin. Although two pairs of dies were shipped to the San Francisco Mint when it opened in 1854, it was not until 1855 that With Arrows half dollars were produced and it marked the only year in which No Motto, With Arrows coins were struck at this mint (in fact, no silver coinage was produced at San Francisco until 1855). Most of the drapery underneath the elbow is gone due to the dies having been abraded and polished. The surfaces are antique gray in appearance and display even wear. With a mintage 129,950, it is safe to say that almost every coin of that mintage saw heavy circulation. Breen noted that this issue was exported heavily to China. For such a significant rarity, one would think that the current price sheets are a tad low. A truly rare issue and a strong buy. PCGS has graded only 45 in all grades and the only uncirculated specimen is a magnificent MS-66 (PCGS # 6284) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,680
Lot 1246		1856-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. Frosty and shimmering with luster. Well struck and almost completely white. Some light chatter in the fields but other than that no major marks to mention. Raised bumps are seen on the lower portion of Liberty's gown, a result of rusting dies. In an old PCGS green label holder. PCGS has graded 17 in this grade (PCGS # 6288) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $719
Lot 1247		1859 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. Bright white with semi-reflective fields. Rich frosty luster over all surfaces and the devices are super frosty, giving a "cameo-like" appearance. There are some light hairlines in the obverse and reverse fields but the overall eye appeal of this crusty example takes the emphasis off of them. Original die polish lines are seen on the reverse, most noticeably at 12:00. Identified by tick marks in a group just right of IT of UNITED. A truly choice Philadelphia No Motto seated half dollar. PCGS has graded 13 in MS-63, 6 in MS-64, 5 in MS-65 and 2 in MS-66 (PCGS # 6296) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,898
Lot 1248		1861 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63 PQ. Brightly reflective fields that are inhibited to only a slight degree by some light film. Medium hairlines are seen on both obverse and reverse. Luster is crisp and radial. A relatively available proof up to the near-gem level. Rare in gem grades. In an old PCGS green label holder (PCGS # 6415) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,760
Lot 1249		1861 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. A well struck and white example of this Civil War Era Seated half dollar. Frosty obverse and reverse surfaces with abundant luster. Housed in an old PCGS green label holder (PCGS # 6302) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 1250		1861-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63 Eliasberg. White and frosty with subtle champagne overtones. Well struck and all devices brought up in relief. Metal flow lines seen near borders on both obverse and reverse. Sparkling microgranular surfaces. Clashmarks seen to the right of the portrait. Extremely nice for the grade and were it not for some light hairlines this piece would easily be in the gem category. In an old PCGS green label holder. PCGS has graded 5 in MS63, 7 in MS-64 and 2 in MS-65 and a single MS-66 as finest (PCGS # 9450) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,450
Lot 1251		1862 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. A pure white proof with fully reflective fields. Minor hairlines in the obverse and reverse fields. A Civil War date issue and a mintage of only 550 pieces. Relatively available in the near-gem grades but rare any higher. Liberty is extremely frosty and the eye appeal of this coin is of high quality. PCGS has graded 42 in PR-64, 13 in PR-65, 2 in PR-66 and 1 in PR-67 (PCGS # 6416) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 1252		1862 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Beautifully toned and stunning in its appearance, this Civil War Era Seated half dollar is top notch for the grade and destined to end up in the hands of the most quality conscious collector. Deep rainbow toning has settled into the periphery while the rest of the surfaces and devices are covered in mint frost. PCGS has graded 9 in MS-63 with only 24 finer (PCGS # 6307) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,840
Lot 1253		1862-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. Even silver gray surfaces with soothe, radial luster. Well struck on both the obverse and reverse. There is a faint orange-peel effect to the surfaces under the eagle, near the mintmark. The 1862-S is scarce in all grades and aside from a small group in MS-64 (perhaps submission inflation) at PCGS, rare in mint state. Identified by a small of strike weakness in the lower right hand portion of the vertical stripes of the shield. PCGS population of 8 with 24 finer, 16 of which are MS-64 (PCGS # 6308) . Estimated Value $500 - 650. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 1254		1863 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 62. A nice lower grade Civil War Era proof half dollar. Fully reflective fields with moderate minor hairlines. A patch of darker russet toning at 1:00 to 4:00. Aside from the hairlines in the fields, there are no marks or scratches to note. PCGS has graded 31 in this grade (PCGS # 6417) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,620
Lot 1255		1863 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. A brilliant white gem with vibrant luster and soft russet toning. A small planchet depression near the border, just below the 1 in date. A scuff is present between stars 2 & 3 and a longer, shallow scuff left of the U of UNITED. Well struck and wholly original. In an old green holder. PCGS has graded 17 in MS-64, 8 in MS-65 and 2 in MS-66 as the finest (PCGS # 6309) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,800. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,220
Lot 1256		1863-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. Eliasberg. Light gray with remnants of verdigris attached to the edges of the device. A small spot of wax above star 9. Light hairlines over the obverse and reverse fields. Stars 3 through 8 lightly repunched. The San Francisco Mint produced 916,000 Seated Half dollar this year and both of the known die marriage generally come well struck. Mint state survivors have always been considered scarce to rare. PCGS has graded 12 in MS-62, 15 in MS-63, 11 in MS-64 and single MS-65 as the finest (PCGS # 6310) . Estimated Value $600 - 700. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. Originally from the Henry Blair Collection sale, Charles Steigerwalt, October 12, 1896; J.M. Clapp; John H. Clapp. Clapp Estate, 1942, to Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. (Eliasberg pedigree noted on current holder). View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208
Lot 1257		1864 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo. Liberty stands out against heavily mirrored fields in a frosty disposition. Two small tick marks on Liberty's left upper thigh are the only marks on either of the devices. The mirrored state of the fields do display some hairlines. This proof can be identified by a small lint mark up and to the right of the 4 in the date. Under the TAT of STATES are two parallel planchet defects. The left side of the 6 in the date has a flat appearance. Only a mere 470 proofs were struck this year, a year in which business strikes were also tiny due to the Civil War and the suspension of specie payments (PCGS # 86418) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,120
Lot 1258		1864 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. Light gray surfaces that have a chalky film over them. Lustrous, mark free and well struck. Diagonal die polish lines are seen on the reverse. In an old PCGS green label holder (PCGS # 6311) . Estimated Value $450 - 550. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 1259		1865 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63. A mystifying steel gray appearance with Liberty in a light gray and in contrast with reflective fields. A short diagonal tick mark on Liberty's left knee. A thin scratch from star 1 to star 3 and another longer scratch from in between star 9 & 10 and continuing to front of leg below. Mintage of only 500 proofs this year. In an old PCGS green label holder. PCGS has graded 49 in PR-63 with only 69 finer (PCGS # 6419) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,980
Lot 1260		1866 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. With motto. PCGS graded MS-63. Brilliant and deeply prooflike surfaces with radial luster. Liberty is frosty and stands out beautifully against the fields. Very light scuffs on the legs. A die crack connects stars 2-7. A light, chalky film rests on the reverse fields but does not detract from the overall pleasing eye appeal. A series of light cracks are seen at HALF DOL and continuing up to ERICA of AMERICA. The year 1866 was an important one for U.S. numismatics as the motto "In God We Trust" was incorporated into the Silver and Gold series of coinage. PCGS has graded 8 in MS-63 and 19 finer (PCGS # 6319) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,783
Lot 1261		1867 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. A captivating steel gray beauty! Light champagne hues have settled into the periphery. Liberty is frosty and well struck. and the date is razor sharp. The reverse has a bold and frosty eagle (PCGS # 6321) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 1262		1868 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-61 PQ. A fantastic specimen with deeply prooflike fields and an intensely desirable cameo contrast. Liberty is soaked in original mint frost and displays no disturbing marks. The fields are lustrous and satiny. The reverse fields have a very light original film that has settled onto them but it does not distract from the otherwise prooflike and frosty appearance. The 1868 half dollar had a mintage of 418,200 but the survival rate has been low in comparison to the mintage. This issue could be considered scarce in all grades and rare in a condition such as this specimen. PCGS has graded 3 in MS61 with only 19 finer and a total of only 37 coins for the issue. Estimated Value $500 - 650. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 1263		1869 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. Slight reflectivity to pure white and frosty fields. Sharply struck, which is expected for this issue. Another example of a Philadelphia Seated half dollar from this time frame that is characterized by a high mintage figure and low population. Scarce this nice and definitely a specimen that is choice for the grade (PCGS # 6325) . Estimated Value $500 - 650. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $719
Lot 1264		1870 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65. A fully reflective gem proof with gorgeous iridescent peripheral toning as a plus. A small amount of planchet roughness is noted, mostly in the mid-section of Liberty. The eagle's right leg displays a tad of strike weakness and there is a small spot near the upper right corner of the shield. A great candidate for someone seeking a brilliant and toned proof Seated half dollar of the With Motto design. PCGS population of 11 in PR-65 with only 4 in PR-66 (PCGS # 6428) . Estimated Value $2,900 - 3,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,760
Lot 1265		1870-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. The 1870-S half dollar is a grossly undervalued and seldom seen issue that associates itself with the famous and numismatically romantic year of 1870 and coin production from San Francisco Mint. While 1,004,000 coins were produced, survivors in all grades are very scarce to rare. For example, PCGS has graded only 29 examples in all grades and the distribution of survivors is even across the entire grade spectrum. The current published price levels do not seem to take into account the scarcity and significance of the 1870-S half dollar. This specimen is drop-dead gorgeous! Soft gray surfaces with subtle lavender and champagne toning. Flawless satiny luster and a bold strike. The fields are reflective and a perfect backdrop to a nearly perfect portrait of Liberty. Die polish lines are seen on the obverse and reverse. The reverse has gem quality luster and an untouched eagle. A beautiful and significant half dollar! PCGS has graded 2 in MS-62, 1 in MS-63, 2 in MS-64 and 2 in MS-65 as the finest (PCGS # 6329) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,025
Lot 1266		1871-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. A blast white example in an old PCGS green label holder. A faint surface scuff from stars 2 to 5. Very choice the grade. PCGS has graded 3 in MS-62 with 18 finer (PCGS # 6332) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $978
Lot 1267		1872-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. A white and lustrous example of this very scarce and undervalued issue. Untouched fields have shimmering metal flow lines. Liberty and the eagle are pristine and abrasion free. Only 580,000 were produced and survivors are scarce in all grades. In the higher mint state grades this issue becomes very rare. We feel that the present specimen is conservatively graded and should be viewed carefully as it could be one of the finest known. PCGS has graded only 5 in MS63, 2 in MS64 and 1 in MS65 as finest (PCGS # 6335) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,450
Lot 1268		1873 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. No arrows, open 3. PCGS graded VG-8. A very rare date that is seldom offered for sale. A pleasing problem-free example for the grade as the wear is evenly spread with no marks or nicks worthy of note. A rare date coin that has seen honest wear. Only 14 examples in all grades by PCGS (PCGS # 6337) . Estimated Value $2,700 - 2,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,105
Lot 1269		1873 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. PCGS graded Proof 63. A white Liberty is offset by antique gray surfaces toned with light iridescence. The reflectivity of the fields is uninhibited by the color and only light hairlines are worth noting in the obverse and reverse fields. A great "type" coin always in demand. Only 550 proofs were produced and survivors are relatively available up to the near-gem category. Housed in an old PCGS green label holder (PCGS # 6434) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,610
Lot 1270		1873-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ. A light gray and lustrous example that is nearly all white except for some splashes of lavender hues. Radial luster is complete over both the obverse and reverse and appears mint state in quality. In fact, the entire coin seems to be mint state and what appears to be friction on Liberty's top right leg could actually just be a combination of strike weakness and a little wipe. A fully struck and choice example! The 1873-S half dollar has only ever been found in the With Arrows format. Although 5,000 No Arrows are reported to have been struck, not a single example has ever been found. The 1873-S With Arrows half dollar is scarce in all grades and rare in mint state. PCGS population of 2 in AU58, 1 in MS-62, 4 in MS-64 and 2 in MS-65 as finest (PCGS # 6345) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,013
Lot 1271		1874 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. PCGS graded MS-62. A nice white example that is conservatively graded. Surfaces are finely granular and possess a tad of frost to them. Of the With Arrows Seated half dollars the 1874 has the largest mintage, 2,359,600 and subsequently it is often sought after as a type example for this design. Arrows appear at the date of these issues as a result of the Mint Act of February 12, 1873. In addition to design changes, this Mint Act also effectively increased the weight of the coins and caused many issues to needlessly be melted. PCGS population of 25 (PCGS # 6346) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,438
Lot 1272		1875-CC Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. A predominantly white and frosty example with only subtle golden hues. The satiny fields and frosty devices are missing any serious marks except for a small vertical scratch right of the date. On the reverse, we note a boomerang shaped deeper scratch just to the right of the top arrow tip. This specimen has the first C recut over a small C and is variety WB-102, documented by Randy Wiley and Bill Bugert in their work on the Seated Half dollar series. A well struck, pleasing and fresh example from this fantastic collection. Housed in an old PCGS green label holder (PCGS # 6350) . Estimated Value $600 - 700. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,565
Lot 1273		1875-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Boldy struck with patches of light iridescence. Liberty's hair definition is superb, as is the luster. PCGS population of 63 in MS64, 41 in MS-65 and 12 in MS-66 as finest (PCGS # 6351) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 1274		1876-CC Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-60 PQ. A semi-reflective and frosty example. Bright white surfaces with satiny luster and a cameo contrast between the fields and devices. A fine die crack runs from star 1 through star 13. Fine die cracks are also seen running through the letters of the reverse. A very pleasing example of this Carson City issue and one which seems choice for the grade. Housed in an old PCGS green label holder (PCGS # 6353) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,380
Lot 1275		1877-CC Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. WB-103.A frosty white and original example. Well struck and possessing rich luster. A legitimately scarce coin in this appealing near-gem grade and an issue that is rare in gem condition. A small amount of repunching is seen at the top of the first C in the mintmark. PCGS population of 37 in MS-64, 17 in MS-65, 2 in MS-66 and 1 in MS-67 (PCGS # 6356) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,530
Lot 1276		1878 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty white with hints of champagne toning in the periphery. We mention the presence of a few scattered abrasions but the overall appearance of this specimen is of one at the upper range of the MS-64 grade. Scarce in this near-gem condition and rare above. PCGS population of 14 in MS-64, 9 in MS-65 and 3 in MS-66 (PCGS # 6358) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. The Michael M. Magdic Collection Ex: Pryor Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 1277		1879 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Blast white, well struck and possessing semi-reflective fields. A few trivial marks exist in the obverse fields but these are mostly confined to Liberty's right arm. Mintage of 5,900 and the last year of low mintages for business strike issues from Philadelphia (PCGS # 6361) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208

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