Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 70

The September 2-5, 2012

Half Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1365		1801. . O-102, R-4. NGC graded VG-8. Nice blue toning. Two varieties for 1801, in O-102 the first A in AMERICA is embedded in the eagle's wing feathers. Both use the identical obverse. Scarce. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 1366		1806 NGC graded AU Details. . Overdate, 6 over 5. O-103, R-2. Improperly cleaned. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 1367		1807. . O-105, R-1. PCGS graded MS-62. Attractive golden toning. A velvety smooth and lustrous early Capped Bust, Large Eagle half dollar with a gradation of faint champagne on both sides. The underlying frost is shimmering white. The contact from the dies is virtually complete, although perhaps a hint of weakness is seen at the lovelock curl on Liberty�s neck. Stars at left complete; those on the right less so but still well formed for the most part. Turning next to the reverse, here too the detail is much better than on most 1807-dated halves. There is a complete E PLURIBUS UNUM on the scroll. Some of the wing feathers and breast detail near the shield is flat. A design problem since this area of the reverse lies opposite some of the highest relief on the obverse. The luster on both sides flows nicely outward producing the typical cartwheel sheen seen on the better preserved Mint States of the Type. Best of all, marks are nearly absent on this handsome offering! The die state is early enough so that the coin falls under O-105 rather than the "advanced state". There are, however, extensive die breaks through STATES OF (which later expanded into a near collapse of the die, shorting die-life) (PCGS # 6079) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500. The Stocker Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,200
Lot 1368		1807. . O-106, R-3. PCGS graded VF-35. Mostly untoned with pleasing surfaces, color, and strike-definition. Final year of the Draped Bust, Large Eagle design (PCGS # 6079) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,380
Lot 1369		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1370		1822 Overton 109 Rarity 2. NGC graded AU-58. Extensive luster plus natural toning gives this eye-appeal above and beyond what one usually sees. Bold stars and other detail. Estimated Value $950 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1371		1826. PCGS graded MS-62. CAC Approved PQ. Well struck and nicely toned. A frosty, satiny pale golden specimen with residual cartwheel-effects in the luster on both sides. Nicely struck as well, with all the finer detail visible at the hair curls and claps, the stars, and on the reverse, wing feathers and E PLURIBUS UNUM. Some lightness is noted at the claw and branch-end above "50" (PCGS # 6143) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,610
Lot 1372		1830 Large 0 Overton 122 Rarity 1. ICG graded MS-64. Nicely toned. Well struck for this variety. All stars on right entirely flat, a hallmark of this variety. On the reverse 50C is well centered. The 5 has a short stubby top. I is slightly right of being centered under T. Left border of shield extends right. Condition Census. Estimated Value $2,100 - 2,150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 1373		1834. NGC graded MS-63. A nice white coin. The seventh and final stylistic change to Reich's venerable capped bust left Half Dollar is seen in the 1834 to 1836 lettered edge pieces. There had been a massive redesign by the mint, with a smaller, sharper face and a downward-tilted bust line. Stars also are smaller. Estimated Value $2,100 - 2,150. Ex: The Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,128
Lot 1374		1835 Overton 109 Rarity 2. ICG graded MS-65. Toned and semi-reflective. On this variety for 1835 the date is in a straight line. Stars 7, 11 and 13 show recutting with tiny extra points. On the reverse ("G") the 5 is nearly closed and C. is much larger than 50. A shallow center dot lies between crossbars 3 and 4. Left side of D in line with right side of E. Right side of I under left side of T. Condition Census. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,050. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,565
Lot 1375		A group of Bust Halves from an old time collection. Consists of: 1807, 1810, 1811, 1813, 1814 (holed), 1819, 1825, 1826, 1827, 1829, 1830, 1833, 1834. Coins range from Good to Very Fine. Lot of 13 coins. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details	Realized $978
Lot 1376		A Lot of Bust Half Dollars. Consists of: 1808, 1809, 1811, 1812, 1813, 1818 (2), and 1819/8. Coins grade Fine to XF and many are cleaned. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $1,035
Lot 1377		A Partial Collection of Bust Halves. Consists of: 1820, 1822 (2), 1823, 1824 over date, 1825, 1826, 1827, 1828 (2), and 1829. Coins grade VF to XF . Lot of 11 coins. Estimated Value $650 - 750. View details	Realized $1,610
Lot 1378		A Lot of Bust Half Dollars. Consists of: 1830 (2), 1831, 1832, 1833, 1834 (3), 1835, 1836, and 1838. Coins grade Fine to XF. Lot of 11 coins. Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details	Realized $1,495
Lot 1379		1853. Arrows and Rays. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved PQ. Lovely toning on both sides. A frosty brilliant natural-toned example of this important one-year Type, with highly concentrated luster and almost ostentatious eye appeal. The Philadelphia Mint Arrows and Rays pieces were generally well made. This coin takes confirms the observation with no a hint of weakness at the key central devices. This plus more has been taken into consideration by the grading service at arriving at their conservative MS64 grade.Pop 147; 23 finer (PCGS # 6275) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,775
Lot 1380		1873 No Arrows Closed 3. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. A toned sparkling gem of the optimum quality for this actively collected No Motto Seated Liberty design. Intense mirror luster blends effortlessly with golden, lavender and silvery-blue highlights on the original surfaces, not many of which possess both a high technical grade and pleasing cameo contrast. Given the grade, as expected, the surfaces are impeccably preserved, displaying no objectionable features. Only 600 minted. Pop 8; 6 finer (PCGS # 6431) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1381		1877-CC. NGC graded MS-65. Lovely light gold and blue toning. Satiny and highly lustrous fields support frosty, sharp design motifs on this splendid gem, the grade many collectors strive to acquire, especially when the coin involved was minted in Carson City. Lovely toning hues have gathered across the surface, adding a touch of elegance to an already beautiful gem. While not a great rarity where Carson City Mint issues go, the present 1877-CC is of outstanding quality -- where else will you find an 1877-CC half dollar to compare? Pop 19; 7 finer. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,370
Lot 1382		1885. PCGS graded Proof 64. CAC Approved PQ. Only 930 minted. Lovely blue toning. An impressive Proof in all regards. The reflective surfaces seem to ripple with mirror luster, the strike is sharp and direct including all stars while the eye appeal is nothing short of outstanding. Pop 84; 32 finer (PCGS # 6446) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,955
Lot 1383		1890. PCGS graded Proof 66. CAC Approved PQ. Lovely multicolor toning. Only 590 minted. A glittering gem with spectacular mirrors and lively lavender-rose, extensive blue and some golden toning highlights. Typical bold strike for a Proof of this vintage, somewhat soft some stars at the upper right, but crisply defined IN GOD WE TRUST on the scroll makes it stand out from some others. Superlative where physical originality is concerned. Pop 12; 8 finer in 67 (PCGS # 6451) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,830
Lot 1384		1891. NGC graded Proof 66. Nicely toned. A worthwhile gem by any yardstick you choose to measure it: the luster is not in the least bit timid or shy about proclaiming itself. Meanwhile dusky lavender and other toning hues blossom on both sides. The strike, like the luster, is confident, indeed, as bold as ever seen on virtually any Proof date in the Seated Half Dollar series. Only 600 struck. Pop 35; 4 finer, 3 in 67, 1 in 68. Estimated Value $3,500 - 3,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,600
Lot 1385		1892-O. PCGS graded EF-45. Old time toning gives this first-year O-mint coin added appeal (PCGS # 6462) . Estimated Value $425 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $518
Lot 1386		1905. PCGS graded Proof 63+. Only 727 Proofs struck. A nice choice white coin (PCGS # 6552) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,121
Lot 1387		A Set of Barber Halves In A Whitman Blue Folder. Dates range from 1892 to 1915-S. Some varieties are included. A total of 74 coins grading About Good to Fine . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. The Dr. Charles Ruby Collection. View details	Realized $1,725
Lot 1388		The Dr. Ruby Holdings of Barber Half Dollars. Dates range from 1893 to 1915. A total of 89 coins grading About Good to VG. Includes better dates; 1913, 1914, and 1915. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. The Dr. Charles Ruby Collection. View details	Realized $1,898
Lot 1389		1919 PCGS graded Genuine AU Details. Questionable color. From an old time collection. We like the golden toning. Scarce: only 962,000 struck. Most are well circulated (PCGS # 6577) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 1390		1938-D. PCGS graded MS-64. A hint of light gold tone; frost and well struck, as always for this grade level. Denver consistently produced sharp Liberty Walking Half Dollars in the 1930s and 1940s. Mintage: only 491,600 pieces (PCGS # 6605) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $750
Lot 1391		1942. PCGS graded Proof 66. CAC Approved PQ. Housed in a First Generation Holder. This is a sparkling mirrored, Gem quality representative of this desirable Liberty Walking design. Proofs were issued only in 1936-42. Considered by many to be among the most attractive coins ever issued by this country or any other (PCGS # 6642) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $575
Lot 1392		1941-1947-D Set of Walkers. Includes some extra coins: 1916, 1916-S, 1929-D. Coins grade AU to BU and all housed in a Dansco album. A nice lot that should be examined prior to bidding. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. View details	Realized $2,530
Lot 1393		A Complete Set of Walkers 1916 to 1947. Coins will grade About Good to VF. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details	Realized $1,035
Lot 1394		A Group of Walking Liberty Half Dollars. Dates range from 1916 to 1940's. Includes some better dates. A total of 30 coins grading About Good to Unc . Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $805
Lot 1395		A Lot of Better Date Walkers. Dates include: 1921-S (2) and 1938-D (8). Coins grade About Good to XF . Lot of 10 coins. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $518
Lot 1396		1934. NGC graded MS-64, MS-65, and MS-66. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details	Realized $776
Lot 1397		A Lot of Walking Liberty Half Dollars. Contains $85.50 Face Value . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details	Realized $1,955
Lot 1398		1941 Walking Liberty Half Dollar Roll. Coins grade MS60 to MS64. Some nicely toned. Lot of 20 coins. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $1,265
Lot 1399		A Complete Set of Franklin Half Dollars. Coins grade Unc to Proof. Housed in a Lucite holder. Lot of 35 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $1,121
Lot 1400		1949 P and D BU Rolls. Consists of one $10.00 roll of each. Each a choice BU roll. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details	Realized $1,840
Lot 1401		A Lot of U.S. Silver Half Dollars. Consists of: 1955-P Unc (16 pieces), $56 Face Value Mixed Date Halves, 1949-D PCGS MS64FBL (2), 1963-D PCGS MS65 (1), 1951-S PCI MS63 (2), 1954-D PCI MS60 (1), 1958-D PCI MS63 (1), 1963 PCI MS63FBL. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details	Realized $1,668
Lot 1402		A Set of Proof Franklin Half Dollars 1950 to 1963. Housed in a Lucite holder. All 14 coins are blast white. Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details	Realized $891
Lot 1403		A Complete Set of Franklin Proof Half Dollars 1950 to 1963. Housed in a Capital Plastics holder. Coins grade Proof 63 to Proof 65. Lot of 14 coins. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $949
Lot 1404		A Collection of Half Dollars. Dates range from 1805 to 1838. A total of 20 coins grading Poor to VF. A nice mix of dates. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details	Realized $1,438
Lot 1405		A Group of Half Dollars 1814 to 1878. Contains some "CC" mints. A total of 29 coins grading About Good to XF. A nice lot. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details	Realized $2,300
Lot 1406		A Group of U.S. Half Dollars. Dates include: 1818, 1821, 1822, 1824, 1827, 1830, 1833, 1834, and 1859-O Damaged. A total of 9 pieces grading VG to VF. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $719
Lot 1407		A Group of U.S. Half Dollars. Dates range from 1819 to 1949's. Some nicer coins included. Lot of 29 coins. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details	Realized $1,150
Lot 1408		Dr. Ruby's Half Dollar Holdings. Dates range from 1855 to 1940's. Includes: Mixed Date Seated Liberty Halves (18 pieces), 1921 (3), 1921-D (4), 1921-S (13), and 1938-D (5). A total of 122 coins grading Poor to XF. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. The Dr. Charles Ruby Collection. View details	Realized $3,105