Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 59

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Half Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 918		1806 Draped Bust Half Dollar. Knobbed 6, large stars. NGC graded AU-50. Nice even toning on both sides. This Knobbed 6 obverse is immediately identified by the widely recut T of LIBERTY. A very choice example with natural "old silver" characteristics including luster within and around the devices. The choice surface quality seems motivated to induce bidders to increase their bids as though by subtle hypnotism! Pop 1; 1 finer in 53. Estimated Value $3,700 - 3,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,255
Lot 919		1812/1 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Large 8. Scratches. NGC has a pop of only 6 coins graded for this variety. A scarce piece. The 1812 over 1811 half dollar is rare both with origiinal dies and later fromm shattered dies (as in O-101A). There is a small 8 in the date. N in UNITED is recut at its base. Curiously, the other obverse overdate (O-102) shares the same reverse die as this. Diagnostics: On the obverse the die is now shattered with extensive cracks. The one originally joining stars 1 through 5 (and present on O-101) now forms a chevron between 81 and proceeds up through 12 to star 13. Another from milling below 2 upward to join all stars on right. A third from edge through frist 1 and into drapery, causing a small lump at the base of the numeral. A fourth from the front part of the cap to milling above and a fine crack from seventh star to front of cap. A die variety collector's dream come true! Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,600
Lot 920		1839 PCGS graded Genuine. Cleaned. Reeded Edge. Our grade is Sharpness of Unc. Two-year type struck during a decade when the U.S. mint underwent a technological revolution including the introduction of steam-powered coining presses (PCGS # 6179) . Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $690
Lot 921		1839-O Capped Bust Half Dollar. Improperly Cleaned. Die break through the stars and date. Scarce. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 922		A 17-piece lot of Bust Halves. A nice mixture of dates with 16 pieces grading Good to Very Fine and 1 piece Fine and holed. Worthy of a closer look. Lot of 17 coins. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Realized $1,150
Lot 923		1859-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck and mostly white, the surface frosty from the center to the rim. A hint of light tone on the obverse. Pop 8; 10 finer (PCGS # 6297) . Estimated Value $1,650 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,783
Lot 924		1873-CC Liberty Seated Half Dollar. No arrows. NGC graded VF-35. Nice even toning, full strong LIBERTY on the shield. Closed 3 in date on this variety. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 925		1878 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 66. Only 800 Proofs struck. A gorgeous Gem that has an exacting strike and blushes of light golden brown patina at the edge. The surfaces are virtually pristine. The cameo contrast is very pleasing. The popularity of the seated Liberty half dollar series rises to fever pitch in the higher-grade specimens, thus increasing the demand for Gem Proofs, which are nearly always more rare than the corresponding business strike issue. Pop 12; 2 finer, 1 in 67, 1 in 68. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. Ex: Eliasberg Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,715
Lot 926		1880 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 55. Lightly toned in the fields, deeper old-gray around devices. Estimated Value $300 - 325. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $391
Lot 927		1882 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. NGC graded AU-58. Even grey toning with semi-reflective surfaces. Only 4,400 pieces minted. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 928		1894-O and 1896-O. Sharpness of EF-45 each cleaned. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $690
Lot 929		1897-S Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. A hint of golden toning. Well struck with obverse marks which limit the grade. Frosty surfaces over both sides. Scarce. Pop 6 (PCGS # 6479) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,013
Lot 930		1905-S Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Lovely multicolor toning on both sides. Boldly struck. The surfaces have smooth luster under the accents of color. This issue is a condition rarity, like so many others in the Barber series. Although this issue is often overshadowed by the 1904-S, it is also very elusive at the higher Mint State grade levels. We rarely see 1905-S halves qualified as Gem MS66. Pop 3; 3 finer in 67 (PCGS # 6503) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. Ex: Friend Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,338
Lot 931		1912-S Barber Half Dollar. NGC graded AU-58. Nicely toned on both sides, a lustrous example of this popular 50¢ design Type. Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 932		1915-S Barber Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-64. Nicely toned. Mostly well struck and decidedly lustrous underneath the color. Choice for the grade. Pop 78; 50 finer. Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 933		1916 Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Well struck with even gold toning, the luster satin-fresh and glowing. Mint Director F.J.H. von Engelken said in 1916, "The design of the half dollar bears a full-length figure of Liberty, the folds of the Stars and Stripes flying to the breeze as a background, progressing in full stride toward the dawn of a new day, carrying branches of laurel and oak, symbolical of civil and military glory. The hand of the figure is outstretched in bestowal of the spirit of Liberty."The reverse of the half dollar shows an eagle perched high upon a mountain crag, his wings unfolded, fearless in spirit and conscious of his power. Springing from a rift in the rock is a sapling of mountain pine, symbolical of America." (PCGS # 6566) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 934		1916-D Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. A nice frosty example that has lovely originality and no defects of any kind. Weinman's Walking Liberty half dollar, highly regarded today, evoked varied reactions when it made its debut. "At last we have on our coins the great American eagle in a natural, lifelike form," The Numismatist said. "As represented on the half dollar he is, as the small boy would say, 'some bird,' and his size and proportions are in keeping with the greatness and power of the country." (PCGS # 6567) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 935		1916-S Liberty Walking Half Dollar. Improperly Cleaned. Desirable first year date. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 936		1921-D Liberty Walking Half Dollar. NGC graded Fine-12. A popular key date, only 208,000 minted (lowest in the series). Estimated Value $375 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 937		1936 Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63 PQ. 3,901 pieces struck. A hint of light toning, devices choice, fully struck and finely detailed under a magnifying glass (PCGS # 6636) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,185
Lot 938		1937 Liberty Walking Half Dollar. Proof 60 plus. Some faint hairlines but needle-sharp in all areas. Estimated Value $300 - 325. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 939		1934-S and 1937-D Walking Liberty Halves. PCGS graded both MS-64. Lustrous white specimens. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 6602) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,265
Lot 940		1938 Liberty Walking Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 67. Light hint of gold tone. Only 8,152 struck. A worthwhile Superb Gem by any standard, the mirrors are not in the least timid or yielding, while providing sparkling gleam over both sides. The strike, like the luster, is confident, indeed, as bold as ever seen on virtually any Proof in the Walking Liberty half dollar series. Pop 251; 69 finer, 16 in 67 Star, 46 in 68, 7 in 68 Star. Estimated Value $950 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 941		1938 Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66. A gorgeous Gem Proof whose devices are light satin frosted. Razor-sharp (PCGS # 6638) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $776
Lot 942		1938-D Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck and mostly untoned, this is the key date in the later 1930s, and one of the lowest mintage in the entire Walking Liberty half dollar series. The stark white satin-like luster is almost unimpaired by abrasions of any size (PCGS # 6605) . Estimated Value $1,050 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208
Lot 943		1938-D Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded VF-20. Scarce low mintage date: 491,600 minted (PCGS # 6605) . Estimated Value $90 - 100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $115
Lot 944		1939-S Liberty Walking Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. A nice white coin, the glistening ice-smooth fields stream light out in every direction of this superb piece. Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 945		1940 Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65. A hint of light gold tone, otherwise sleek mirrors on this Gem Brilliant Proof (PCGS # 6640) . Estimated Value $450 - 475. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $506
Lot 946		1941 Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65. A Gem Proof coin with sparkling mirrors and razor-sharpness throughout (PCGS # 6641) . Estimated Value $450 - 475. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $483
Lot 947		1942 Liberty Walking Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 68. A nice white Proof. We have handled a fair number of 68-quality Walking Liberty half dollars, business strikes and Proofs, but none come as close to perfection as this pristine example. Both sides are smoothly reflective with luster. The surfaces radiate careening mirror effects far in advance of most others. Fully struck in all areas with pinpoint detailing on the head and skirt lines, as well as feather detail. Pop 161; 4 finer in 69. Estimated Value $2,100 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 948		1942 Liberty Walking Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66. A glittering Gem Brilliant Proof (PCGS # 6642) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $506
Lot 949		A partial collection of Half Dollars 1803-1947-D. Consists of: 37 different Bust Halves; 41 different Seated Halves; Set of Barber Halves missing only 1897-S, 1900-S; Partial Set of Walkers missing 1934-S, 1936, 1937-D, 1938, 1938-D, 1939, 1940, 1941. The coins will range in grades from Fair to Mint State. A very worthwhile group worthy of close inspection. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details	Realized $12,075
Lot 950		A trio of better Liberty Walking Halves. Consists of: 1917-S Obverse VF toned; 1921-S VG cleaned; 1938-D Fine 12. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $100 - 110. View details	Realized $368
Lot 951		A Near Complete Set of Walking Liberty Halves Housed in a Brown Dansco Album. Dates range from 1916 to 1947 and grades range from About Good to Unc. Missing the 1916-S and the 1921, otherwise complete. Includes better dates: 1916, 1916-D, 1921-D, 1921-S, and 1938-D. The better dates will grade AU to Unc. Lot of 63 coins. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details	Realized $1,553
Lot 952		A Lot of Walking Liberty Half Dollars in MS60 to MS64. Dates include: 1941-S, 1944-P (2), 1944-D, 1945-S, 1946-P, 1946-S (18), 1947-P. Lot of 25 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $1,093
Lot 953		A lot of 235 BU Franklin Half Dollars. Consists of: 1948-D (39), 1949 (1), 1949-D (1), 1949-S (3), 1952 (1), 1952-D (2), 1952-S (4), 1954-D (3), 1955 (20), 1959-D (39), 1962-D (40), 1963-D (80). A lovely Brilliant Uncirculated group that has not been searched for gems. Also includes a roll Puerto Rico Washington Carver Halves (19), 1946-S BU Rolls Walker Halves, 1954-S Franklin, 1 1958-D Franklin. Lot of 273 coins. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details	Realized $3,105
Lot 954		A large lot of Franklin Half Dollars all in NGS holders. Consists of the following: 1960 (41), 1960-D AU (1), 1960-D (9), 1961 (81), 1962 (58), 1962-D (14), 1963 (14), 1963-D (20). The coins grade mostly MS-60+ to MS-65, some with Full Bell Lines. The grading seems to be correct. Lot of 238 coins. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,668
Lot 955		A large lot of Franklin Half Dollars all in UGS graded holders. Consists of: 1951 (14), 1952 (7), 1952-D (AU), 1952-D (5), 1953-D (1), 1954-D (6), 1954-S (19), 1956 (7), 1957-D (3), 1959 (21). A nice lot mostly MS-60 thru MS-65. We basically agree with the grading and we note some examples have Full Bell Lines. Lot of 84 coins. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details	Realized $1,035
Lot 956		A lot of Proof Franklin Halves all graded by NCS. Consists of the following: 1957 (1), 1961 (7), 1962 (20), 1963 (7). Coins will grade Proof 64 to Proof 66. Lot of 35 coins. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $403
Lot 957		A Complete Set of Franklin Halves Housed in a Brown Dansco Album. Dates range from 1948 to 1963. All coins grade Unc except the 1950-D which is AU. A nice group. Lot of 35 coins. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $506
Lot 958		A lot of BU Kennedy Half Dollar Rolls. Consists of: 1965 (1), 1966 (3), 1967 (1), 1968-D (2). Lot of 7 BU $10 rolls. Estimated Value $275 - 300. View details	Realized $334
Lot 959		$90 Face Value 1964 BU Kennedy Half Dollars. Estimated Value $900 - 950. View details	Realized $1,185
Lot 960		A Set of Kennedy Halves Housed in a Brown Dansco Album. Dates range from 1964 to 2007 and grades range from AU to Proof. Lot of 143 coins. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $403