Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 47

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Capped Bust Half Dimes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3917		1831 Capped Bust Half Dime. NGC graded MS-65. Mostly untoned except around the edges. Satin surfaces that are pleasantly frosted with sleek, glowing silver color. A dullish impression was left by the recoil of the dies that struck most bust half dimes in the 1829-1837 period; however, we're pleased to see and report that this 1831 is a splendid exception to that rule. A very bold Gem BU. Pop 56; 45 finer, 30 in 66, 2 in 66 star, 9 in 67, 3 in 67 star, 1 in 68 star (PCGS # 4278) . Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,760
Lot 3918		1831 Capped Bust Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty and untoned, and unparalleled in this grade for visual apeal coming from the bold strike plus choice luster. Pop 90; 85 finer, 39 in 65, 38 in 66, 7 in 67, 1 in 68 (PCGS # 4278) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208
Lot 3919		1833 Capped Bust Half Dime. NGC graded MS-67. A georgeous gem loaded with luster. Vivid toning favoring electric-blue irridescence seems to explode from the surface in a fireworks display of attraction. Several die characteristics are noteworthy: a filled second S in STATES, a die break from the A in STATES that curves through BU of PLURIBUS, and other die breaks through the 5 of the denomination. Pop 12; 1 finer in 67 star (PCGS # 4280) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,338
Lot 3920		1837 No stars and 1838 stars no drapery. Each grades Sharpness of VF-35. Each with some damage. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $40 - 50. View details	Realized $150
Lot 3921		1837 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No stars, small date. NGC graded MS-65. Nicely toned on both sides. A nice bold strike. Sparkling iridescence permeates both sides of this satiny (and indeed colorful) beauty with a life of its own. The colors shimmer with gorgeous iridescence. The first year issue of a new design is often tempting for buyers. In the case of the 1837 half dime, the first year also comprises a scarce two-year design by Christian Gobrecht noted designer and mint engraver at the time. The familiar figure of a seated Liberty is positioned in a simple, plain field. Later, the Mint would add 13 stars around her in a crescent. 1837 was an interesting period in American history. The two term president, Andrew Jackson would switch places in office in January that year with incoming Martin Van Buren, his hand-picked successor. The state of the nation was in turmoil (as it often was), but that did not hinder distribution of the sweet little half dimes of the new seated Gobrecht design (PCGS # 4312) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,990
Lot 3922		1843 Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-63. A bold strike with light gray toning. The devices were struck with such power by the dies that all design elements show boldly including the central leaf veins and the knot tying the ribbon (PCGS # 4332) . Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $336
Lot 3923		1864 Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded Proof 64. Nice blue toning. Only 470 Proofs struck. Scarce Civil War year Proof. Lovely surfaces swirl with reflectivity. What's more the word "deficiency" isn't in the cards when it comes to this coin's nice detail, in fact, "outstanding" is the true term to describe the striking on all devices, including the legends (PCGS # 4447) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 3924		1865-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. EF-45. Possibly cleaned at one time and retoned. Only 120,000 minted. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 3925		1870 Liberty Seated Half Dime. AU-58. Lightly toned and frosty (PCGS # 4396) . Estimated Value $50 - 60. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $180
Lot 3926		A Group of Mixed Date Half Dimes. Housed in a Wayte Raymond folder. Consists of: 1829, 1831, 1832, 1835, 1838 stars, 1841-O, 1855, 1857, 1858, 1860-O, 1862, 1868-S (2). Coins grade About Good to XF. Many have been cleaned and repaired. Lot of 13 coins. Estimated Value $280 - 300. View details	Realized $575