Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 51

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Half Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 973		1916-S Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Old green holder. Nicely toned. on both sides. A scintillating, lustrous, and exquisitely preserved Gem, the satin luster conspiring with the delicate toning to almost break your heart with its beauty and serene competence of manufacture. Struck with controlled precision throughout as is sometimes, but not always, typical of this S-mint release from the first year of issue. Mint State U.S. silver coins in 1916 came off the press with unusual "textured" surfaces -- unusual and alluring. Such luster is especially nice on high-end Uncirculated examples like the present half dollar. Compared to later issues which sport more typical mint frost, these early dates are in a class all by themselves. Any collector who is familiar with them may find it rewarding to add this '16-S to his collection. Pop 79; 14 finer; 13 in 66; 1 in 67. (PCGS # 6568) . Estimated Value $4,400 - 4,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 974		1917 Liberty Walking Half Dollar. AU-55 and AU-50 respectively. Both coins are untoned and lightly cleaned. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Realized $288
Lot 975		1918 Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. A splendid well struck gem with immaculate mark-free surfaces. Lovely original antique toning with hints of pastel toning on both sides that adds to its eye appeal. A Premium Quality coin for the grade (PCGS # 6574) . Estimated Value $2,600 - 2,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,220
Lot 976		1919-S Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Nicely toned. Scarce date. Choice fields rippling with satiny luster. The more raised designs stand out nicely against this finish. No heavy toning, just silver-white color intermingled with delicate shades of auburn and antique gray. A slightly diminished impact was left by the blow of the dies that struck this key date issue, but soft skirtlines and leg definition are considered normal within the 1916-21 half dollar group with their subtle features. Starting in 1923 and thereafter, the skirt lines would be strengthened noticeably. Of historic interest: Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the Telephone in 1876, spent the years 1906-21 on, among other things, development of the hydrofoil boat. His HD-4, powered by two aerial propellers, set a world's marine speed record of 70.86 miles per hour on September 9, 1919, the year of this 1919-S half dollar, a record that stood for ten years. Pop 47; 109 finer; 60 in 64; 38 in 65; 11 in 66. (PCGS # 6579) . Estimated Value $6,700 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 977		1920-D Liberty Walking Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-62. A bit softly struck in the centers as usual but loaded with mint luster, all lightly toned. Nothing obscures the beauty of this piece, no spotting or harsh contact marks. The Denver Mint pieces are much scarcer than those struck at Philadelphia in 1920. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 978		1929-D Liberty Walking Half Dollar. NGC graded AU-58. Frosty and untoned, a lustrous coin. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 979		1936 Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66 CAC Approved. A gorgeous gem example with blazing luster and outstanding detail from a full, sharp strike (PCGS # 6598) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $265
Lot 980		1937-S Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Old Green Holder. Primarily untoned. Moon-glow bright silver-white and satin luster radiates on both sides of this minimally toned example. Pop 301; 17 finer in 67 (PCGS # 6603) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $949
Lot 981		1938-D Liberty Walking Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. Semi-key date. Only 491,600 minted. Well struck and brilliant silvery-white. Bright rolling-fresh finish, bright as when first struck. Difficult to find in Gem condition. Sheer boldness of strike throughout, as well, which adds immeasurably. Pop 104; 18 finer. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 982		1939 Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 68. A superb gem white Proof specimen. This is an incredibly sparkling silver specimen radiating mint bloom, powerfully struck and impeccably preserved. Unlike some which are not quite 100% detailed at the centers, this marvel of precision minting shows all regions crisply detailed including the hand and skirt lines as well as the eagle's leg detail. Pop 24; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 6639) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 983		1941-S Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. A brilliant white unblemished specimen; this is among the scarcer S-mint dates of the later period (PCGS # 6613) . Estimated Value $150 - 170. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $173
Lot 984		1942 Liberty Walking Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 68. A super blast white coin. This is a lovely, healthy-glowing Superb Gem, completely without toning, and one whose obverse and reverse being essentially pristine, beam with mirror-deep, fresh-off-the-dies luster. A sharp impression was left by the recoil of the dies that struck this lovely Proof. Pop 135; 18 finer. Estimated Value $2,700 - 2,900. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 985		1942 Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66. An outstanding brilliant white gem, bold, glittering, and solidly graded by PCGS. A total of 21,120 Proofs were struck (PCGS # 6642) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $690
Lot 986		1944-D Liberty Walking Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-67 Star. CAC Approved. A splendid superb gem with rainbow toning around the obverse borders. A magnificent coin worthy of a premium bid. Pop 2; none finer. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 987		A trio of Walking Liberty Halves. Consists of: 1916, 1917-D Obverse, 1917-S Obverse. Coins grade EF to AU cleaned. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details	Realized $1,150
Lot 988		A nice group of better date circ Walkers. Consists of: 1916, 1916-S (3), 1921, 1921-D, 1938-D Coins grade Good to Very Good and none with problems. Lot of 7 coins. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details	Realized $1,035
Lot 989		Three partial circ sets of Walkers. Total of $40.50 in face value. Includes a few better dates such as 1916 and 1916-D in About Good . Housed in 3 albums. Lot of 81 coins. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $575
Lot 990		An Uncirculated lot of Walking Liberty Half Dollars. Consists of: 1938, 1940, 1940-S, 1941-S, 1942, 1945. Coins will grade MS-60 to MS-60 plus. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details	Realized $265
Lot 991		1941-1947-D Complete PCGS MS-65 Set of Walkers. All in old green label holders. Each is a gorgeous white gem with a number of Premium Quality examples included. Most of the coins are in consequective numbered holders. A lovely gem set of halves. Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details	Unsold
Lot 992		A lot of NGC graded Walking Liberty Half Dollars. Consisting of: 1941 MS-61, 1941-D MS-65, 1942 MS-62, 1942-D MS-66, 1943 MS-65, 1943-D MS-65, 1943-S MS-64, 1944 MS-65, 1944-D MS-66, 1944-S MS-64, 1945 MS-63, 1945-D MS-65, 1946 MS-65, 1946-D MS-65, 1946-D MS-66, 1947 MS-63. Lot of 16 coins. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,610
Lot 993		1942-S-1945-S. A Choice BU Group of Walking Halves. All housed in an old Meghrig folder. The coins will grade MS-60 plus to MS-64. A very choice group. Lot of 10 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 440. View details	Realized $489
Lot 994		1948-D Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Lovely shades of golden and sunset colors on both sides (PCGS # 86652) . Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $115
Lot 995		1949 Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bell Lines. Lightly toned. Pop 143; none finer (PCGS # 86653) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $322
Lot 996		1949-S Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines CAC Approved. Light golden toning (PCGS # 86655) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $230
Lot 997		1949-S Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66 CAC Approved. Lovely rainbow toning around the edges. Pop 164; 4 finer in 67 (PCGS # 6655) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $230
Lot 998		1949-S Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Nice original toning on both sides. A frosty, well struck gem (PCGS # 86655) . Estimated Value $300 - 330. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 999		1950 Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63 Full Bell Lines. Attractive original multi-color toning on both sides (PCGS # 86656) . Estimated Value $70 - 80. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $46
Lot 1000		1951-D Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bell Lines. Lovely natural toning on both sides. Some green colors. A beautiful coin. Pop 63; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 86659) . Estimated Value $500 - 650. Ex: Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 1001		1951-S Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bell Lines. A wonderful blast white coin. Pop 84; none finer (PCGS # 86660) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,265
Lot 1002		1952 Franklin Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-66 Full Bell Lines. Spectacular vivid dark rainbow toning on both sides. Pop 58; 2 finer. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 1003		1952-S Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. The obverse displays lovely golden toning. Pop 170; 1 finer in 67 (PCGS # 6663) . Estimated Value $325 - 350. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $196
Lot 1004		1953 Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 CAC Approved. Lovely golden and light blue toning on both sides. Pop 374; 49 finer in 66 (PCGS # 6664) . Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1005		1954 Franklin Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 68 Cameo. A white gem Cameo in a new NGC 4 prong holder. Pop 126; 6 finer. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 1006		1955 Franklin Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 68 Ultra Cameo. A white gem proof with Ultra Cameo contrast. A condition rarity Pop 28; 5 finer. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1007		1956 Franklin Half Dollar. Type 2. NGC graded Proof 69 Cameo. A super white cameo gem proof. Pop 41; 15 finer in 69 Star. Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 1008		1957 Franklin Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 69. A blast white super gem proof. Pop 10; 5 finer in 69*. Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1009		1957 Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bell Lines CAC Approved. Lovely pale blue and light pastel toning on the obverse. Pop 391; 11 finer in 67 (PCGS # 86672) . Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $138
Lot 1010		1957 Franklin Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 67 Cameo Star. CAC Approved. A blast white superb cameo gem. Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1011		1957-D Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovely original multi-color toning (PCGS # 6673) . Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $75
Lot 1012		1957-D Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Lovely rainbow toning with some desirable green colors. In an old green label holder (PCGS # 86673) . Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $127
Lot 1013		1958 Franklin Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 69. A fully white superb gem. Pop 12; 1 finer in 69*. Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1014		1958 Franklin Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-66 Full Bell Lines. Vivid mottled gold and blue toning, mostly on the obverse. Pop 54; 4 finer. Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1015		1958 Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo. A magnificent black and white cameo gem. Pop 189; 43 finer (PCGS # 86699) . Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $156
Lot 1016		1958-D Franklin Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Nice original mint set toning. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $69
Lot 1017		1958-D Franklin Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Gorgeous green and gold toning, particularly the obverse. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $109
Lot 1018		1958-D Franklin Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. Nicely toned on both sides. Estimated Value $70 - 90. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $52
Lot 1019		1959 Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Lovely violet and golden toning on both sides (PCGS # 86676) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $299
Lot 1020		1959 Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo. A brilliant untoned gem cameo proof specimen. Pop 131; 29 finer in 68 (PCGS # 86700) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1021		1959 Franklin Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 68 Cameo. A fully white gem. Pop 81; 5 finer, 3 in 68 Star, 1 in 69, 1 in 69 Star (PCGS # 6700) . Estimated Value $80 - 90. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $460
Lot 1022		1959-D Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 Full Bell Lines. Nice rainbow toning near the obverse borders (PCGS # 86677) . Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $144

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