Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 54

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Half Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2672		1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. NGC graded AU-55 O-110A. Nicely toned. A refreshingly solid-looking AU55 and of the highest reported quality for this popularly collected flowing hair design. Ample luster blends effortlessly with sleek medium "antique gray" highlights on the mark-free surfaces. The main feature of this obverse is, of course, its dramatic die break in two concentric arcs at 2 o'clock. Not only did the die break in this area, but it sank, leaving a stepped-appearance to the break. In the 21st century, the half dollar has disappeared from the channels of American commerce, becoming almost irrelevant to the nation's monetary system. That's a far cry from the role it played in America's first full decade after the Constitution was ratified, when it had a significant function and carried exceptional weight. Its importance was underscored by the fact that in 1794, when United States silver coinage began, the half dollar was one of the first three denominations to be issued in that metal, along with the silver dollar and half dime. The Overton-110 variety is characterized by recutting on the 9 in the date, several raised lines are visible between the curls and stars 2 and 3, and the 9-8 berry configuration with a leaf tip below the center of F. Late die state examples like this are the most dramatic looking. Pop 1; the finest graded for the variety at NGC. In a new 4 pronged NGC holder. Estimated Value $15,000 - 16,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $13,800
Lot 2673		1803 Draped Bust Half Dollar. Sharpness of VF-30. Cleaned. Estimated Value $200 - 250. Ex Mayflower Auction, Dec. 1968 lot 644 The Leo Wexler Collection. View details	Realized $391
Lot 2674		1806 Draped Bust Half Dollar. Pointed 6, stem through claw. PCGS graded MS-62 O-120, Rarity-3. Attractive blue and gold toning. In this variety, the reverse ("P") has 5 berries, but only the two lowest ones below the branch have stems. The Lower right base of F is missing. The point of the leaf is below I, just left of center. A star point is attached to the front of the beak. There are vertical die defect lines from the left corner of the shield to the scroll, and another from the right corner points to the inner curve of the eagle's wing. There is also a faint crack from the top of the first A in AMERICA curving through M, with a faint one from the edge above M. A lustrous, original toned specimen of the kind of quality one likes to describe for bidders of this actively collected Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle design for the half dollar. Remaining luster blends easily with lighter highlights on the topmost features. Deeper toning resides around the legends and stars. Pop 19; 32 finer (PCGS # 6071) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,200
Lot 2675		1806. Pointed 6, stem not through claw. O-109 (R-1). Together with: 1807 Bust Right O-102 (R-2) and 1807 Bust Right O-106 (R-3). Coins grade About Good to Good. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $480
Lot 2676		1807. "The Bearded Goddess" O-111 b. Same as O-111-a except the die crack from the chest to chin is much more pronounced. Very Fine 20. We note some old marks and light graffiti. Together with: 1807 O-112 (R-1) in Fair. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $750 - 850. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 2677		1807. "The Bearded Goddess" O-111a (Rarity 4). VF-20. Caused by a light curving crack from upper chest to under-side of chin. Much sought-after variety. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 2678		1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar. . O-104, Rarity-2, die line at olive stem. PCGS graded EF-45. Light golden and pale lilac toning on both sides (PCGS # 6090) . Estimated Value $275 - 325. The Leo Wexler Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $460
Lot 2679		1808, 8 over 7. O-101 (R-1). Together with: 1808 O-106 (R-3). Both grade Very Good 8. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $120 - 140. View details	Realized $161
Lot 2680		1809. Group of 8 varieties for the year. Consists of: O-101 (R-5), O-102 (R-1), O-108 (R-4), O-109 b (R-4), O-111 (R-2), O-112 (R-5), O-115 a (R-3) 2 pieces. Coins range from About Good to Very Good . Lot of 8 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $578
Lot 2681		1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar. . O-105, Rarity-2. PCGS graded EF-45. Nice golden toning with traces of mint luster still visible. Sharper than usual at the centers (PCGS # 6092) . Estimated Value $225 - 250. The Leo Wexler Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $391
Lot 2682		1810 Capped Bust Half Dollar. . O-101, R-1. PCGS graded AU-55. Frosty surfaces with light hints of gold color toning. Soft detail at centers (PCGS # 6095) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. The Leo Wexler Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $633
Lot 2683		1810. A trio of varieties. Consists of: O-103 (R-2), O-107 a (R-4), O-109 (R-3). Coins grade Good to Very Good. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details	Realized $196
Lot 2684		1811/10 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Very Fine 20. Together with: 1811 small 8 O-105 (R-4) in VF-20; O-105 a (R-2); O-109 (R-2), O-111 (R-1). Balance of coins grade Very Good to Fine. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $472
Lot 2685		1812, 2 over 1. Small 8. O-102 (R-2) 2 coins. Together with: 1812 O-104 (R-1); O-106 (R-3); O-107 (R-1). Coins grade Good to Very Good, some with scratches. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 275. View details	Realized $368
Lot 2686		1813. Group of 8 varieties. Consisting of the following: O-101 a (R-4), O-103 (R-2), O-104 (R-4), O-105 (R-1), O-107 a (R-1) 2 coins, O-110 (R-1) 2 coins. Coins grade Good to Very Fine. Some were cleaned at one time. Lot of 8 coins. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $633
Lot 2687		1814, 4 over 3 O-101 (R-2). Together with: 1814 O-103 (R-1). Coins grade Very Good and Fine respectively. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $175 - 200. View details	Realized $207
Lot 2688		1817. Group of 4 different varieties. Consists of: O-105 a (R-4), O-106 (R-2), O-112 (R-2), O-113 a (R-4). All coins grade Very Good. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $276
Lot 2689		1818, 8 over 7. Large 8. O-101 (R-1) 2 coins. Together with: 1818, 8 over 7, small 8 O-102 a (R-2). Also included are the following 1818 varieties: O-104 a (R-3), O-106 (R-3), O-107 (R-1), O-108 (R-1), O-112 (R-1), O-114 (R-3). Coins grade Very Good to Fine. Lot of 9 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $633
Lot 2690		1818, 8 over 7. Large 8. O-106 (R-4). Good 4. Together with: 1819 Wide Date O-115 (R-3) in Fine 12. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Realized $138
Lot 2691		1820. Square base, no knob 2, large date. O-108 (R-2). Together with: 1821 3 different varieties - O-103 (R-2), O-104 (R-1), O-107 (R-3). Coins grade Very Good to Fine. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details	Realized $265
Lot 2692		1822. A trio of varieties. Consists of: O-106 a (R-4), O-111 (R-2), O-113 (R-3). Coins grade Very Good to Fine. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $175 - 200. View details	Realized $230
Lot 2693		1823. A group of 6 popular varieties. Consists of: Patched 3 O-101 a (R-1) 2 coins; Normal O-104 (R-3); Broken 3 O-106 a (R-2); 23 larger O-108 (R-2); Extra tall 3 O-112 (R-1). Coins grade Fine to Very Fine. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $604
Lot 2694		1824. Group of 9 different varieties. Consists of: O-101 (R-2), O-103 (R-1), O-104 (R-2), O-105 (R-2), O-110 (R-2), O-111 (R-2), O-113 (R-1), O-115 (R-2), O-117 (R-1). Coins grade Very Good to Fine, some with old scratches. Lot of 9 coins. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $776
Lot 2695		1825. O-101. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. A sensational frosty mint specimen, right on the borderline of Gem 65 condition. The stars are complete, the curls nearly so. The lustrous surfaces are further enhanced by a touch of golden and steel blue toning about the borders on both sides. Pop 1; none finer for the variety (PCGS # 39647) . Historic note: By 1825, the year of this half dollar, speed with the thing. Hard to imagine by today's standards, but in 1825 turnpikes and canals were the threads that tied cities closer together. Boston was within 2 days of New York City; New York City to Philadelphia took 11 hours; and the distance between Pittsburgh and Washington could be covered in 15 hours. (Compare to today's rush-hour travel times!). Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,888
Lot 2696		1825. A group of 6 different varieties. Consists of: O-101 (R-1), O-104 (R-4), O-106 (R-4), O-111 (R-3), O-113 (R-1), O-114 (R-1). Coins range from Very Good to Very Fine. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $529
Lot 2697		1826. A group of 16 various varieties. Consisting of: O-101 a (R-2), O-102 (R-1), O-105 (R-3) 3 coins, O-106 (R-3), O-107 (R-3), O-108 (R-1) 3 coins, O-109 (R-1), O-110 (R-2), O-112 (R-2), O-116 a (R-1), O-119 (R-4), O-120 a (R-3). Coins will range from Very Good to Very Fine, some cleaned at one time, others with some scratches. Lot of 16 coins. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details	Realized $978
Lot 2698		1827. Group of 22 various varieties. Consists of the following: 7 over 6 O-101 (R-2); 7 over 6 O-102 (R-1); O-104 (R-1) 2 coins; O-106 (R-2); O-107 (R-3); O-109 (R-4) 2 coins; O-114 (R-3); O-125 (R-3); O-128 (R-3) 2 coins; O-129 (R-4); O-132 (R-3); O-133 (R-4); O-135 (R-3); O-139 (R-4) 2 coins; O-142 (R-3) 2 coins; O-143 (R-3); O-146 (R-2). Coins grade mostly Very Good to Very Fine. Lot of 22 coins. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details	Realized $1,430
Lot 2699		1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. AU-50. Considerable luster remains with light toning about the periphery. We note tar streaks in the obverse field as made. Estimated Value $200 - 250. Ex Logan Sale. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 2700		1828. Group of 8 different varieties. Consisting of: Curl base 2 O-101 (R-1); Curl base 2 O-104 (R-3); Sq. base 2, large 8's O-108 (R-3); Sq. base 2, small 8's O-110 (R-1); O-111 (R-4); O-112 (R-3); O-113 (R-3); O-120 (R-1). Coins range from Very Good to Very Fine. Lot of 8 coins. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $633
Lot 2701		1829 Capped Bust Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-65 O-112. A satiny gem with energetic luster carefully capped by pale natural toning that seems determined to increase the coin's beauty and allure in the eyes of the numismatist. Given the proper amount of die pressure, the coin is fully brought up by the striking. We see no reason to supply an "however" here, even for the sharp stars, since there are no weak areas as are so often found on bust halves of the 1830s, none at all! In a new NGC 4 pronged holder. Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,520
Lot 2702		1829. Group of 16 various varieties. Consists of the following: 9 over 7 O-101 (R-1); 9 over 7 O-101 a (R-2) 2 coins; O-105 (R-1); O-107 (R-3); O-110 (R-2); O-110 a (R-2); O-111 (R-2); O-111 a (R-1); O-112 (R-1); O-112 a (R-2); O-113 a (R-2); O-114 (R-3); O-115 (R-1); O-117 (R-2) 2 coins. Coins will grade mostly Very Good to Very Fine. Lot of 16 coins. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details	Realized $1,121
Lot 2703		1830. Group of 16 various varieties. Consists of the following: Small 0 O-101 (R-1); O-103 (R-1), O-104 (R-2), O-108 (R-3), O-109 (R-3), O-110 (R-3), O-111 (R-2), O-112 (R-4), O-113 (R-2), O-115 (R-2), O-116 (R-2), O-117 (R-2), Medium 0 O-119 (R-1); Large 0's O-120 (R-1) 2 coins; Large 0 O-122 (R-1). Coins range in grade from Very Good to Very Fine. Lot of 16 coins. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details	Realized $1,121
Lot 2704		1831. Group of 10 various varieties. Consists of the following: O-101 (R-2), O-102 (R-1), O-104 (R-1) 3 coins, O-108 (R-1), O-109 (R-1) 2 coins, O-112 (R-3), O-118 (R-3). Coins grade mostly Fine to Very Fine. Lot of 10 coins. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details	Realized $834
Lot 2705		1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar. NGC graded AU-53. A very pleasing example with natural sunset toning deepening at the borders. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 2706		1832 Small Letters. . O-102, Rarity-1. PCGS graded MS-63. A stunning and very choice example, mostly well struck with lovely gold and steel blue toning over smooth, satiny luster. The absence of marks makes this a first-rate example for the grade as well as for the Type. Pop 110; 98 finer (PCGS # 6160) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,955
Lot 2707		1832. A group of 20 varieties. Consisting of the following: Large Letters O-101 (R-2); O-101 a (R-1), Small Letters O-103 (R-1); O-107 (R-2), O-108 (R-3) 2 coins, O-109 (R-5), O-110 (R-1) 2 coins, O-111 (R-1), O-115 (R-1), O-117 (R-4) in Abt. Good, O-118 (R-1) 2 coins, O-119 (R-3), O-120 a (R-4), O-122 (R-1) 4 coins. Except as noted, most grade Very Good to Very Fine. Lot of 20 coins. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details	Realized $1,265
Lot 2708		1833 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Consists of: O-101 (R-1) 2 coins, O-102 (R-1) 2 coins, O-103 (R-2) ANACS VF-35, O-104 (R-1), O-105 (R-2) 2 coins, O-106 (R-2), O-107 (R-3), O-108 (R-1) 3 coins, O-111 (R-4), O-112 (R-2) 2 coins, O-114 (R-2). Coins range mostly Very Good to Very Fine. Lot of 17 coins. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details	Realized $1,121
Lot 2709		1834. A group of 21 representing most of the varities for the year. Consists of: Lg. dt., large. let. O-101 (R-1); O-102 (R-1); Lg. dt., small. let. O-105 (R-1); O-106 (R-1), O-107 (R-1) 3 coins; O-108 (R-2); Sm dt., small. let. O-110 (R-4); O-111 (R-1); O-113 (R-1) 3 coins; O-114 (R-1); O-115 (R-2); O-116 (R-1) 2 coins; O-117 (R-2) 2 coins; O-119 (R-3); O-120 (R-3). Coins range from Good to Very Fine. Lot of 21 coins. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details	Realized $1,320
Lot 2710		1835. A group of 10 various varieties. Consisting of: O-101 (R-1), O-102 (R-3), O-104 (R-4), O-105 (R-1), O-106 (R-1) 2 coins, O-107 (R-1), O-108 (R-3), O-109 (R-2), O-110 (R-2). Coins will range from Very Good to Very Fine. Lot of 10 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $661
Lot 2711		1836. Group of 15 various varieties. Consisting of: O-101 (R-1), O-102 (R-3), O-106 a (R-3), O-107 (R--3), 1836 over 1336 O-108 (R-1) 2 coins, O-110 (R-1), O-111 (R-3), O-112 (R-1), O-114 (R-2), O-115 (R-3), O-117 (R-1), O-118 (R-4) ANACS net EF-40, O-122 (R-2), O-123 (R-3). Mostly Very Good to Very Fine, some cleaned long ago. Lot of 15 coins. Estimated Value $750 - 850. View details	Realized $920
Lot 2712		A lot of Bust Half Dollars. Consists of: 1818, 1824, 1827/6, 1828 curl base 2. Coins will grade About Good to Very Fine . Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $125 - 150. From an old Mayflower Auction The Leo Wexler Collection. View details	Realized $484
Lot 2713		A Partial Collection of Bust Half Dollars. Consists of: 1811 Small 8, 1811 Large 8, 1814, 1830 (2), 1832 (2), 1833, 1834. A total of 9 coins grading VF to EF. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details	Realized $1,064
Lot 2714		A Lot of Bust Half Dollars. Consists of: 1808, 1809, 1812, 1814, 1824, 1825, 1826, 1827 (2), 1828 (2), 1829. A total of 12 coins grading Fine to VF. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details	Realized $2,013
Lot 2715		1851 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Sharpness of EF-45. Lightly cleaned long ago. Very scarce date. Estimated Value $400 - 450. The Leo Wexler Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,006
Lot 2716		1861 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 62. Only 1,000 Proofs struck of this Civil War issue. Less than 400 sold the balance were melted. Both sides exhibit attractive multi-colored toning. The obverse displays intense coloration variations favoring sea-green hues. Pop 20; 60 finer, 33 in 63, 17 in 64, 8 in 65, 2 in 66 (PCGS # 6415) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 2717		1866-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. No motto. Sharpness of Fine-15. Cleaned at one time and slightly bent, still a very scarce coin. Estimated Value $250 - 300. The Leo Wexler Collection. View details	Realized $414
Lot 2718		1872-CC Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded VF-35. Even wear, mostly untoned. Scarce date. Pop 8 (PCGS # 6334) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. The Leo Wexler Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,380
Lot 2719		1875 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63 PQ. A brilliant untoned example of Premium Quality for the grade, and a honey of a coin that displays attractive frosted devices against a reflective background. Only 700 Proofs struck. Pop 41 (PCGS # 6436) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,050. The Leo Wexler Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,703
Lot 2720		1877-CC Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded AU-53. Light uniform toning on both sides (PCGS # 6356) . Estimated Value $180 - 200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $489
Lot 2721		1880 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 61. Light golden toning that deepens at the borders. Some hairlines and minor handling visible. Only 1,355 Proofs struck for this low mintage date (PCGS # 6441) . Estimated Value $375 - 425. The Leo Wexler Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $552

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