Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 62

The Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Half Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1459		1875. PCGS graded Genuine Proof. Our grade is Proof-64 and beautifully toned. Lovely bull's eye rainbow toning on both sides. Only 700 Proofs struck. From an old time collection accquired in the 1940's (PCGS # 6436) . Estimated Value $500-UP. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $949
Lot 1460		1877-S. PCGS graded MS-65. Frosty with stunning rainbow toning on the obverse and warm golden tones on the reverse. Sleek frostiness seesaws in and out of the devices under these lovely colors with an occasional hint of silver sparkling edging its way through. On the heels of such active luster and toning, we are satisfied to describe a coin faithful to every detail from a full blow by the dies. Although forgotten by numismatists now, 1877 was a special year. It had long been thought that the subsidiary coins which suddenly disappeared in 1861-62 during the Civil War were melted or sent to Europe and sold as bullion. As a matter of fact only a small proportion were disposed of in this way. The great majority went to countries where they had values as coins above their bullion values, some to Canada but most to Latin-America. Their dramatic reappearance in America beginning in 1877 fill the press reports of the time. Pop 25; 14 in 66; 1 in 66+; 1 in 67 (PCGS # 6357) . Estimated Value $3,700 - 3,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,680
Lot 1461		1880. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Well struck and fully white, the devices are especially sharp and noteworthy. Only 1,355 minted. Pop 20; 28 finer (PCGS # 86441) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,783
Lot 1462		1882. Proof 55. Cleaned and retoned. Only 1100 Proofs struck for this low mintage date. Estimated Value $300 - 325. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $495
Lot 1463		1884. PCGS graded Proof 66. Lovely rainbow toning on both sides. Only 875 Proofs struck. A resplendent example of this scarce date which boasts exceptional toning, the key to its star attraction. Note the multicolor hues which extend in from the rims well beyond the stars and date, into all areas and bathing Liberty and the eagle with its dizzying array of colors. Neither to be overlooked are the fields and devices, which retain the desired mint originality and freedom from handling which is seldom found on Proof Seated Halves of the 1880s. In every way, he present coin has a claim to being one of most attractively toned of this date. An outstanding and memorable example for the specialist, it will delight anyone knowledgeable in numismatics. Pop 8; 2 in 67, 1 in 68 (PCGS # 6445) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 3,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1464		1885. PCGS graded Proof 64. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 930 Proofs struck. Evenly toned. Well detailed for this more difficult 1880s issue, with vivid sharp highlights that add considerably to the appeal of this defect-free near-Gem. Pop 84; 31 finer (PCGS # 6446) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,350. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,495
Lot 1465		1885. PCGS graded MS-62. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Low mintage date of only 5,200 struck, the Mint States seem to be scarcer than the Proofs (PCGS # 6367) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $776
Lot 1466		A trio of Liberty Seated Halves. Consists of: 1844 PCGS VF-30; 1845-O PCGS VF-20; 1871-S ANACS AU-50. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details	Realized $334
Lot 1467		1902. PCGS graded Proof 67. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Lovely toning on both sides. Part of an original proof set in this sale. Only 777 struck. Pop 5; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 6549) . Estimated Value $4,200 - 4,400. The Wayne Fowler Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,038
Lot 1468		1905. PCGS graded Proof 67. Delicate lilac turning to electric blue at the obverse borders and a uniform blending of these hues on the reverse. Only 727 Proofs struck. Virtually perfect fields spread their mirror-like glitter in every direction. Our observation of the luster ends but we could write dozens more words and not exhaust ourselves. But pertaining to the devices, this coin was struck, as with others of its year and Type, with methodical precision throughout. Every device is razor-sharp. Pop 10; 1 in 68 (PCGS # 6552) . Estimated Value $4,800 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1469		1907-D. MS-60 Plus. Mottled multi-color toning, particularly on the obverse. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $380
Lot 1470		1908-O. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck with lovely delicate pale violet toning on both sides. Typical of the Barber O-mint issues in this high quality, fully original with warm silvery radiance shining through. With such gorgeous luster, it confirms the grade that the coin is struck carefully by the dies. Pop 39; 9 in 66, 4 in 67, 2 in 68. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,100. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1471		1910. NGC graded MS-62. A well struck untoned frosty mint specimen. Estimated Value $450 - 500. The Haveland Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 1472		A lot of Barber Halves. A total of 207 pieces grading Fair to Very Good. All are toned from being stored in old brown envelopes for over 50 years. Lot of 207 coins. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. The Haveland Estate. View details	Realized $2,214
Lot 1473		1918-S. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice light golden toning. Swimming in respectable mint brilliance over each side of this original toned half dollar has been carefully preserved. A moderate amount of detail with possibly minor weakness to the hand and skirt lines, we note strong definition on Liberty's head as well as appreciable detail in the eagle's chest plumage (PCGS # 6576) . Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1474		1920-S. PCGS graded AU-58. CAC Approved. Lovely delicate golden toning. Looks like a full Mint State example to us with sufficient luster to attract nearly all prospective buyer (PCGS # 6582) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $932
Lot 1475		1921-D. NGC graded Good-4. Together with: 1921-D 10¢ NGC AG-3. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 1476		1927-S. PCGS graded MS-65. Frosty and lightly toned. A virtually fully struck Gem with a light overlay of ice-white haze that nicely captures the silvery color. Close examination reveals some minor softness in the detail at the leg and hand. Destined for a fine Walking Liberty Half Dollar collection. One of only five half dollar issues between 1922 and 1932, the 1927-S most likely saw extensive circulation throughout the late 1920s and early 1930s. The scarcity of Gem quality examples enhances the desirability. With the introduction of the 1927 issue the mint redesigned the drapery lines at and below Liberty's right shoulder by putting them into stronger relief; there is also a strong incuse border around the flag and curl below Liberty's right arm, separating it from the lower level of the flag and giving it an appearance of being in higher relief. Pop 56; 6 finer in 66 (PCGS # 6587) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,188
Lot 1477		1929-S. VG-8. Missing the designer's initials on the reverse. Scarce. Estimated Value $50 - 75. The William Pannier Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1478		1936. PCGS graded Proof 64. Lovely rainbow toning on the obverse. Mirror-smooth fields rippling with luster and only a stray hairline or two. The more raised designs stand out nicely against this finish. No spotting, just marvelous color. Only 3,901 struck (PCGS # 6636) . Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1479		1936. PCGS graded MS-66. Boldly struck with hints of light blue around the obverse rims. A Premium Quality coin for the given grade (PCGS # 6598) . Estimated Value $190 - 200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $276
Lot 1480		1936. NGC graded MS-66. Well struck and totally white. This is the year Jesse Owens (1913-80) achieved international fame by winning four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin: one each in the 100 meters, the 200 meters, the long jump, and as part of the 4x100 meter relay team. Estimated Value $190 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 1481		1937. PCGS graded Proof 66. In a new shield holder, gleaming with originality and showing extremely bold relief as befits a well-made Proof (PCGS # 6637) . Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $920
Lot 1482		1939. NGC graded MS-67. Boldly struck and lightly toned. A superb gem sepcimen. Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 1483		1941. NGC graded MS-67. A blast white gem and superb quality throughout. Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 1484		1941. PCGS graded MS-66. A creamy-white gem in an old green PCGS holder (PCGS # 6611) . Estimated Value $160 - 170. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $207
Lot 1485		1941. NGC graded MS-66. Boldly struck and lightly toned. Estimated Value $160 - 170. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 1486		1941-D. NGC graded MS-67. A well struck frosty white superb gem example. There was a wide variety of music on the radio in 1941 -- if you liked country (often called "Hillbilly" music back then), Gene Autry had his own show, the Melody Ranch, and the Grand Ole Opry was on Saturday night. It was a year when the great band-leaders dominated the charts: Artie Shaw ("Frenesi"), Jimmy Dorsey ("I Hear a Rhapsody"), Benny Goodman ("There'll Be Some Changes Made"), and Gene Krupa ("It All Comes Back to Me Now"). There was always a hot-selling Glenn Miller record, such as "Song of the Volga Boatmen" or "Chattanooga Choo Choo"; and many listened faithfully to his radio show on the CBS network. Estimated Value $450 - 475. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 1487		1941-D. NGC graded MS-66. Boldly struck with hints of light golden toning. Estimated Value $160 - 170. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 1488		1942-D. NGC graded MS-66. Fully struck and blast white. Estimated Value $210 - 220. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 1489		1943. NGC graded MS-67. Well struck and blast white. A superb example. Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 1490		1943. NGC graded MS-66. Well struck and fully white. Estimated Value $160 - 170. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 1491		1943-D. NGC graded MS-65. Boldly struck with areas of light toning scattered about. Estimated Value $100 - 110. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 1492		1945. PCGS graded MS-66. A blast white gem (PCGS # 6624) . Estimated Value $160 - 170. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $196
Lot 1493		1945. NGC graded MS-66. Boldly struck with hints of light golden toning on the obverse. Estimated Value $160 - 170. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 1494		1945-D. PCGS graded MS-66. A frosty white gem in an old green label holder (PCGS # 6625) . Estimated Value $170 - 180. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $196
Lot 1495		1945-D. NGC graded MS-66. Well struck and mostly white. Estimated Value $170 - 180. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 1496		1945-S. NGC graded MS-66. Well struck, frosty and totally white. Estimated Value $200 - 210. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 1497		1946-D. NGC graded MS-66. Well struck, white and frosty. Estimated Value $150 - 160. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 1498		1946-S. PCGS graded MS-66. A creamy-white gem in an old green label lholder (PCGS # 6629) . Estimated Value $170 - 180. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $207
Lot 1499		1946-S. NGC graded MS-66. Well struck, white and frosty throughout. Estimated Value $170 - 180. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 1500		A Lot of Slabbed Walking Liberty Half Dollars. PCGS graded all MS-65. Dates include: (2) 1941 (1) 1942, and (1) 1945. All are housed in Old Green Holders and one of the 1941's is in a First Generation Holder. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $300 - 330. The Wayne Fowler Estate. View details	Realized $403
Lot 1501		1949-S. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovley golden and lilac toning on both sides. Scarcer S-mint issue (PCGS # 6655) . Estimated Value $80 - 90. The Haveland Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $115
Lot 1502		1955. PCGS graded Proof 68 Cameo. Pop 60; none finer in CAM at PCGS (PCGS # 86696) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1503		A lot of Franklin and Earlier Halves. Consists of: 9 halves 1839-1877 AG to Fine; 1916-D and 1916-S both AG; 14 Walkers AU; 6 Walkers MS-60 to MS-60+; 9 Franklins 1948-1951, all in Mint State. Lot of 40 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 600. The Haveland Estate. View details	Realized $874
Lot 1504		A Complete BU Set of Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963. Housed in a deluxe Whitman album. A choice Mint State set of Franklins. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $633
Lot 1505		A dozen nice BU Franklin Halves. Consists of: 1948, 1948-D (2), 1949-D, 1949-S, 1951 P-D-S, 1954 P-D-S and 1955. All will grade MS-60 or better. Lot of 12 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details	Realized $265
Lot 1506		A Partial Collection of PCGS graded Proof Franklin Half Dollars. Consists of: 1950 PR66, 1951 PR66, 1953 PR66, 1956 Type 2 PR65, 1957 PR67, 1958 PR67, 1960 PR67, 1962 PR67, 1963 PR67. All are glittery gem to superb coins. Lot of 9 coins. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details	Realized $1,093
Lot 1507		1954-D. Group of 3 BU Rolls. In original wrappers and unchecked for full Bell Line examples. Lot of 3 rolls. Estimated Value $400 - 450. The Haveland Estate. View details	Realized $748

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