Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 80

June Pre Long Beach Sale

Capped Bust Half Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 484		1807. Overton-114, Rarity 3. PCI graded VF-35. A little over graded. Our grade is F-15. Large stars. Note the small dots under the "7" in the date as well. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $588
Lot 485		1807. Large stars, 50 over 20. Overton-112, Rarity 1. PCGS graded EF-40. CAC Approved. Lovely old time toning with hints of golden-bluish hues gracing the contrast between devices and fields on both sides. This is the scarce early state of the obverse die made from perfect dies before a diebreak develops below the chin. The first design of John Reich's capped bust left Half Dollar employs a substantially different treatment of hair, cap, drapery, and portrait than does any of the later designs, and is separately listed in the Guide Book. We see for the first time the appearance of the defective star-point on the 13th star (lowest star on right). This little defect, clearly intentional, would appear on Bust Half Dollar obverse dies made through 1813. Some have called it John Reich's secret signature. In all, 750,500 Capped Bust Left half dollars were made in 1807. It was accomplished using four different die varieties comprising a combination of four obverse dies and three reverse dies. Popular varieties of the 1807 Bust Left, new design are the O-111 and O-112 reverse H which has an error. The 5 in 50C was first punched over a 2. This punching error was corrected by punching a 5 over the 2 (PCGS # 6086) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,586
Lot 486		1807. Large Stars, 50 Over 20. O-112, Rarity-1. PCGS graded VF-35. CAC Approved. Nice old time toning. The popular reverse error and believed to be the first Capped Bust Left die after the switch occurred following retirement of the Draped Bust, Large Eagle design (PCGS # 6086) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $881
Lot 487		1808 Overton-103, R-1. PCGS graded AU-55. Nice blue toning on both sides a well struck example of an early Capped Bust date. On O-103, the left base of 1 in the date is missing, the stars are large and well formed; AM solidly joined at the base on reverse (PCGS # 6090) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 488		1808. Overton-106, Rarity 3. NGC graded AU-50. A hint of tone. Pleasing original surfaces with some luster still evident around the stars and legends and within devices. On O-106, stars 5 and 6 are closer than stars 6 and 7. Stars are large and well formed.The estimated production of 1,368,600 half dollars dated 1808 was accomplished using ten obverse dies and nine reverse dies. This combination, or marriate, of nineteen dies produced ten die varieties. All of the varieties are common except for the O-105, O-108 and O-109 which are scarce, and the O-110 which is rare. This is a later die state of O-106 with the die cracks noted in the Parsley/Overton reference, although the die was still pretty much intact, thereby producing a well struck coin. (Later the dies deteriorated considerably.) Pop 1; 2 finer for the variety, 1 in 55, 1 in 58. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $881
Lot 489		1808. Overton-104, Rarity 2. NGC graded EF-45. Light gray toning. Very attractive color and originality, we note there is some luster present which further confirms the high grade. There is a faint defect line from R in LIBERTY to the cap which helps define this variety. Also, a die line at the olive stem. Pop 5; 9 finer for the variety, 1 in 50, 2 in 53, 2 in 55, 3 in 58, 1 in 62. Estimated Value $300 - 330. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $558
Lot 490		1808. Overton-108, Rarity 3. ANACS graded EF-45. Planchet Flaw. Nice blue and golden toning. Most of the left base of 1 in the date is missing, a characteristic of O-108. Arrowheads close with the two lower ones joined. Estimated Value $300 - 330. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $588
Lot 491		1808, 8 over 7. Overton-101, Rarity 1. NGC graded EF-45. Lightly toned with excellent eye-appeal. Scarce early overdate Bust Half Dollar. Pop 26; 78 finer at NGC for the variety. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $564
Lot 492		1809. Overton-103, Rarity 1. PCGS graded AU-53. Lovely gold and blue toning with some light luster around the legends and within the eagle. Minor weakness is found on the eagle's head, which lies opposite a high point on the obverse design (PCGS # 6092) . Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $999
Lot 493		1809. Overton-106, Rarity 3. PCGS graded EF-45. Nice old time toning with hints of gold and blue colors (PCGS # 6092) . Estimated Value $300 - 325. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $564
Lot 494		1809. Overton-115, Rarity 2. ANACS graded EF-45. Rich old time toning on both sides. Housed in an ANACS Old Style Holder. Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $623
Lot 495		1809. Overton-112, Rarity 5. NGC graded Good-6. Even wear and toning. Scarcer variety. The second "style" of Reich's bust left Half Dollar, that of 1809 to 1811 (including 1812, 2 over 1) was introduced this year. It has Liberty's cap smaller; lacks the second "band" below the band inscribed LIBERTY. Further, the figure of Liberty is shorter and broader than in 1807-8, with shorter ribbon ends, more curls, and a redesigned bust. It seems, however, that the modifications in 1809-11 produced a generic striking weakness at the clasp and the curl above it, the very points which are used for grading. Pieces from this design must be graded more by the state of the curls at the forehead and back of the ear. Pop 1; 5 finer for the variety, 3 in VF, 1 in 45, 1 in 58. Estimated Value $100 - 115. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $106
Lot 496		1809. Experimental edge, "IIIII" between words. Overton-108, Rarity 4. PCGS graded VF-30. CAC Approved. Nice light gray toning. There are four different types of edge varieties in 1809. These edges are plain edge, XXX edge and IIIII edge, with the fourth edge being a pseudo engraved in front of FIFTY found only on O-106. The devices are located between the words DOLLAR and FIFTY. The IIIII (five bars) edge shows the bars between the words OR and HALF as well as between the words DOLLAR and FIFTY (PCGS # 6094) . Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $329
Lot 497		1810. Overton-103, Rarity 2. PCGS graded AU-50. Well struck with dark antique toning. Average hair detail at center, but much better struck on the eagle. Attractive color and originality. The estimated mintage of 1,276,276 half dollars this year was completed using nine obverse dies and ten reverses. This combination of nineteen obverse and reverse dies produced ten separated varieties or marriages for 1810. Although the 1810 half dollars contain no varieties with rarity above scarce, no overdates or other popular varieties, this date is still diligently searched by collectors for well preserved, strongly struck specimens which are the exception and not the rule. As in 1809, weakly struck coins prevail. Pop 1; 4 finer for the variety, 2 in 53, 1 in 55, 1 in 64. (PCGS # 39408) . Estimated Value $400 - 440. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $676
Lot 498		1810. Overton-104a, Rarity 3. NGC graded AU-53. Dark toning on both sides. Very attractive, original surfaces that affirms its superior standing among Bust Half Dollars from this early decade. We expect a strong price realized. Pop 1; 1 finer in 55 for the variety. Estimated Value $400 - 440. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $734
Lot 499		1810. Overton-108, Rarity 3. PCGS graded VF-35. Attractive gray toning. Much original detail still present (PCGS # 6095) . Estimated Value $180 - 200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $294
Lot 500		1810. Overton-106a, Rarity 3. PCGS graded VF-30. Nice light toning. Later die state in which the rim appears flattened, something that happened in the minting process, apparently something lodged against or in the die and, whatever it was, it moved, as the rim flattening appears in several different positions. According to Donald Parsley, in his description of this unusual subvariety O-106a, "some specialists and researchers believe that this problem with flattened areas on the obverse and reverse rims or segment areas of the coin was caused by the edge lettering machinery." (PCGS # 6095) . Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $212
Lot 501		1810. Overton-102a, Rarity 2. NGC graded VF-30. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $100 - 110. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $223
Lot 502		1810. Overton-101a, Rarity 1. PCGS graded Fine-12. Even wear and toning (PCGS # 6095) . Estimated Value $70 - 80. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $106
Lot 503		1811. Overton-104, Rarity 1. ANACS graded VF-30. Evenly toned. There is a vertical die crack through the date. Housed in an ANACS Old Style Holder. Estimated Value $90 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 504		1811. Small 8. O-106, Rarity-3. PCGS graded AU-53. Nice old time toning with some luster present. This obverse is noted for the top curl curving away from the headband (PCGS # 6097) . Estimated Value $350 - 375. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $940
Lot 505		1811. Small 8. Overton-111, Rarity 1. NGC graded VF-25. Nice even toning. Estimated Value $90 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 506		1811. Small 8. Overton-106, Rarity 3. PCGS graded VG-8. Even wear. The curl curves away from Liberty's forehead on this variety, and all specimens observed show weak and incomplete milling, with stars drawn to the edge. Pop 1; 12 finer at PCGS for the variety. (PCGS # 39429) . Estimated Value $60 - 70. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $94
Lot 507		1811. Large 8. Overton-103, Rarity 4. NGC graded AU-50. Nicely toned. Mintage for 1811 was 1,203,644 and there are currently 13 separate die marriages reported. Popular varieties are the overdate 1811 overdate, 1 over 0, also known as the punctuated date, and Large 8 or Small 8 die punches. Pop 1; 5 finer for the variety, 1 in 53, 1 in 55, 2 in 58, 1 in 63. Estimated Value $400 - 440. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $705
Lot 508		1811, 11 over 10. Overton-101, Rarity 1. PCGS graded EF-40. CAC Approved. Nicely toned. Pop 25; 85 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 6099) . Estimated Value $300 - 325. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $617
Lot 509		1812 O-103 Rarity 1. NGC graded MS-65. Lovely blue toning. Well struck and a solid Gem. The obverse stars are almost entirely full excepting numbers 8 to 11, with the points pulled toward the edge for the most part. Lovely blue color toward the outer portions then a transition to pale lilac golden in the center. Crisp detail on all hair curls, cap, as well as a bold shoulder clasp. A remarkable coin. Razor-sharp on all reverse devices too where the color continues and the clear feathers, shield and claws places this among the best looking of its variety we have seen. A bold scroll above with all letters in E PLURIBUS UNUM deeply impressed. Reverse rim dentils somewhat obscure as though the die was worn out in some areas. However the sharp eagle contradicts this possibility since nothing shows but boldness. Some die cracks through the leaf tips. Pop 16; 21 finer, 1 in 65 Star, 20 in 66. Estimated Value $8,500 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,400
Lot 510		1812. Overton-105a, Rarity 2. PCGS graded AU-50. CAC Approved. Nice light violet toning on the obverse, while the reverse still has some luster remaining. Pop 2; 6 finer for the variety, 2 in 53, 2 in 55, 1 in 58, 1 in 63. (PCGS # 39450) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $823
Lot 511		1812. Overton-104, Rarity 1. PCGS graded AU-53. CAC Approved. Lovely even dark toning with hints of steel-blue and sunset colors on both sides. Pop 1; 6 finer for the variety, 3 in 58, 1 in 62, 1 in 64, 1 in 65. (PCGS # 39447) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $852
Lot 512		1812. Overton-103, Rarity 1. NGC graded VF-35. Lightly toned. The third "style" of Reich's capped bust left Half Dollar was issued from 1812 to 1817. Here, Liberty's hair curls are thickened and in higher relief; the relief level of the breast and shoulder is also increased and the drapery modified. Estimated Value $120 - 130. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $223
Lot 513		1812. Overton-107, Rarity 1. NGC graded VF-30. Nicely toned. An intriguing coin, the 8 in the date has crude overlapping circles. Tiny spikes at the tip of the right wing identify this reverse (Reverse F). Estimated Value $100 - 110. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 514		1813. Overton-104, Rarity 4. NGC graded AU-50. Untoned. In all, 1,241,903 half dollars were produced this year from a combination of fifteen obverse and reverse dies, producing ten separate marriages for 1813. The 1813 dated half dollars are generally well struck for the series, but quite often show excellent examples of die clashing. In fact, specimens without evidence of clashed dies are the exception. Pop 1; none finer at NGC for the variety. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $764
Lot 515		1813. Overton-107, Rarity 4. PCGS graded VF-35. Nicely toned. Lovely detail and color with characteristic well formed stars and star 10 recut. There is a tool mark, as made, from the end of the left olive leaf. Most specimens of O-107 show fine die cracks from below 8. These continued to extend until the die shattered. Similarly, the reverse shows increasing die breakage as the dies wore. Another fascinating 1813 die variety (PCGS # 6103) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $376
Lot 516		1813. Overton-108, Rarity 4. PCGS graded VF-35. Nice even gray toning. Carefully preserved for more than two centuries. A choice example for the collector (PCGS # 6103) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $400
Lot 517		1813. Overton-105a, Rarity 3. PCGS graded VF-35. Nice even toning. Later die state where a heavy die crack develops from the edge across the stem of the lower olive leaves and on through the shield and eagle's neck. Another crack starts at the edge below the left wing tip through UNI and the bottom of TED STAT. Yet a third crack, from the edge above O of OF through AMERICA, arrowheads, C. and to the edge below 0 of 50. A desirable subvariety (PCGS # 6103) . Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $282
Lot 518		1814. Overton-103, Rarity 1. PCGS graded AU-55. CAC Approved. Well struck with light grey toning. Due to its choice surfaces, bold devices, and extensive luster, we expect there will be active bidding (PCGS # 6105) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,410
Lot 519		1814. Overton-102, Rarity 2. PCGS graded VF-30. Lightly toned. The estimated mintage of 1,039,075 half dollars with the 1814 date was completed using eight obverse dies and nine reverse dies. This combination of seventeen obverse and reverse dies produced nine separate marriages or varieties for the year. In 1814, the edge dies were modified to include a star * between the words DOLLAR and FIFTY on the edge lettering. The quality of strike for the year is generally quite good (PCGS # 6105) . Estimated Value $120 - 130. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $259
Lot 520		1815. 5 over 2 PCGS graded Genuine AU Details. Cleaning. Nice light blue toning. Popular date. Old obverse scratch. A high degree of detail distinguishes the medium silver gray surfaces from others of the date which are less original even though in technically similar grade. Collectors familiar with the series will recognize this difference at once and will especially note the sharp cap, hair curls, and drapery clasp on the obverse. The reverse, for its part, continues the bold attraction. Everything on this side shows its finer detail. A desirable Key date, even in light of the obverse mark. On January 11, 1816, a fire in the rear building of the Mint damaged rolling and cutting apparatus sufficiently to make any further coinage of gold or silver impossible until extensive repairs could be made. Regarding the damage to the rolling and cutting apparatus, while this affected the Mint planchet preparation process, the real reason for lack of half dollar coinage after 1815 was lack of deposits. The War of 1812 had officially ended on December 24, 1814, but news of this was not fully disseminated until well into 1815 (the Battle of New Orleans, showcasing the heroism of Andrew Jackson, took place in January 1815 after the war had ended). The commerce of Europe remained in turmoil, affected not only by the aftermath of the War of 1812, but also the recent wider-ranging Napoleonic Wars (PCGS # 6108) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 521		1817. Overton-111a, Rarity 1. PCGS graded AU-53. Lovely light blue and gold toning on this handsome, lustrous example. Pop 3; 2 finer for the variety, 1 in 55, 1 in 63. (PCGS # 39505) . Historical Account of the Growth of the American Republic: President James Monroe in his message to Congress in December 1817, told of purchases made from Indian tribes that included land in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. An exchange was made with the Cherokee for lands beyond the Mississippi and for lands in the States of North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. Alabama territory was also expected to be acquired as the United States spread quickly across the continent in what would become known as its Manifest Destiny. Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,116
Lot 522		1817. Overton-113, Rarity 2. PCGS graded EF-45. Nicely toned. Star 13 is somewhat high on this variety, which is diagnostic. Reverse J contains a center dot between crossbars 4 and 5. A horizontal die defect line is found at the lower tip of the beak (PCGS # 6109) . Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $376
Lot 523		1817. Overton-112, Rarity 2. PCGS graded VF-35. Nicely toned (PCGS # 6109) . Estimated Value $90 - 100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $223
Lot 524		1817, 7 over 3. Overton-101a, Rarity 2. NGC graded AU-53. Light even gray toning. A high-grade example of this illustrious (and very impressive) 7 over 3 overdate. No longer offered as often as it once was. An earlier-dated 1813 obverse die was taken off the shelf and repunched with a 7 for coinage this year. In most other cases seen, an overdate has the digit punched over the previous year's date. Minor weakness in the haircurls and clasp, as is often the case, but the eagle is sharper by far than the usual weak impression. Very attractive. Pop 1; 7 finer for the variety, 1 in 55, 3 in 58, 2 in 62, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. Ex Jules Reiver Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,939
Lot 525		1817. Dated 181.7. Overton-103, Rarity 3. NGC graded AU-50. Nice even toning. The fourth "style" of Reich's capped bust left Half Dollar, that of 1817 to 1825, incorporated several major improvements. First, the curls are far more finely engraved below the cap than on any other date range in the series. Second, major changes in the relief of the drapery occur, especially the top fold in front of the clasp. Finally, the cheek and jaw are in higher relief and the chin more tilted upwards, plus there was some relief modification to the cap. The nature of the progressive changes in the style of Reich's bust design -- from fine hair to coarse, and then starting over with fine again -- shows clearly that in this period the Mint was using master dies rather than hubs, as these modifications would have required the addition of more metal to a hub, but merely deepening of the engraving on a master die. The "Master Die" concept was, according to Stack's and other researchers, standard practice at the Mint until many years after the end of the Bust Half Dollar series. Pop 4; 10 finer at NGC for the variety. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,087
Lot 526		1818. Overton-108, Rarity 1. NGC graded AU-55. Lightly toned. Pleasing light gray patina with some variegated darker areas around the stars as well as along the outer margin on the reverse. The eagle's feathers and shield are nicely detailed. Choice and attractive appearing. Much above average when it comes to aesthetic appeal. Indeed, the vast preponderance of coins in this Bust Half Dollar consignment are downright gorgeous for their originality and generally uncleaned, damage-free state of preservation. Our conservative estimates may fall by the wayside once prospective buyers see just how attractive these are! Estimated Value $300 - 330. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $617
Lot 527		1818. Overton-112, Rarity 1. PCGS graded EF-40. Nicely toned (PCGS # 6113) . Estimated Value $140 - 150. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $282
Lot 528		1818. Overton-109a, Rarity 1. PCGS graded VF-35. Nicely toned. A later die state, now with a die crack from the edge above TED STATE (PCGS # 6113) . Estimated Value $110 - 120. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $176
Lot 529		1818. Overton-107, Rarity 1. PCGS graded VF-30. Evenly toned. In all, there were 1,960,322 half dollars with the 1818 date. A combination of twenty-two obverse and reverse dies produced fifteen marriages for the year. There are three 1818, 8 over 7 overdate varieties for the year, O-101, O-102 and O-103. 1818 dated half dollars are generally well struck. On O-107, the first T in STATES is noticeably canted sharply to the left (PCGS # 39523) . Estimated Value $90 - 100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $165
Lot 530		1819. Overton-114, Rarity 3. PCGS graded EF-40. Attractive, even toning throughout; an uncleaned coin with the look that long-time collectors prefer (PCGS # 6117) . Estimated Value $150 - 160. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $223
Lot 531		1819. Overton-113, Rarity 1. PCGS graded VF-35. Light even toning that has the often seen, and attractive, medium gray fields accented by lighter (we like to call) "rubbed silver" accents or high points, the result of normal hand-to-hand use a century or more ago. Aesthetically pleasing in every way. Not rare, but no longer are these early Bust Half Dollars readily available without some signs of cleaning, bruises, or tarnish. This coin, like the rest in this old-time collection, will be turning heads and drawing forth the buyers (PCGS # 6117) . Estimated Value $120 - 130. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $200
Lot 532		1819. Overton-108, Rarity 3. PCGS graded VF-35. Nice old time toning. There were 2,208,000 half dollars struck in 1819, with fifteen die varieties. The overdates are popular, most are relatively plentiful issues, and best of all they are almost always well detailed with the modified design first featured in 1817 continuing throughout 1819 (PCGS # 6117) . Estimated Value $100 - 110. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $200
Lot 533		1819, 9 over 8. Small 9. Overton-101, Rarity 1. PCGS graded VF-20. Lightly toned on both sides (PCGS # 6118) . Estimated Value $90 - 100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $165

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