Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 84

January 25-28, 2015 Pre Long Beach

Franklin Half Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1489		1948-D. NGC graded MS-66 Full Bell Lines. CAC Approved. Attractive mint set colors are somewhat deeper on the obverse. A fully original, sharply defined Gem example. Pop 72; 1 finer in 66 Star. Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $541
Lot 1490		1950. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. CAC Approved. This example is high-end for the Gem Cameo grade level. Fully struck with flawless surfaces and profoundly deep mirror fields. Pop 49; 17 finer at NGC. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1491		1950. PCGS graded Proof 67. CAC Approved. A glittering all white superb gem proof. Only 51,386 proofs struck. Pop 43; 1 finer in 67+. (PCGS # 6691) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1492		1951. PCGS graded Proof 66 Deep Cameo PQ. CAC Approved. A highly unusual specimen in that it features heavily frosted devices over "black" mirrored fields. With absolute full striking detail, the devices contrast profoundly with the deeply mirrored reflectivity in the fields. Just a hint of natural patina has started to form, but the coin still presents as brilliant. A gorgeous survivor from a Proof mintage of 57,500 pieces, up more than 6,000 pieces from the previous year's mintage. Pop 15; 2 finer, 1 in 66+, 1 in 67 (PCGS # 96692) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1493		1951. PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo. Brilliant throughout, the fields are deeply mirrored and the devices are frosted which yields a noticeable cameo contrast. A very scarce early Franklin half to find with such nicely cameoed surfaces. Pop 26; 1 finer in 67+. (PCGS # 86692) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 3,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,935
Lot 1494		1951. NGC graded Proof 66. CAC Approved. Lovely partial blue and gold toning on the obverse rim, some of the color bleeds over to the reverse. Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $558
Lot 1495		1954. NGC graded Proof 69. Approaching perfection, the snow-white surfaces are basically blemish-free, and essentially unimprovable in condition. Pop 18; 3 finer in 69 Star. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,113
Lot 1496		1955. NGC graded Proof 69 Cameo. Blast white gem cameo proof. Pop 11; 3 finer in 69 Star. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,938
Lot 1497		1955. NGC graded Proof 68 Cameo. CAC Approved. Nearing perfection with fully white, untoned surfaces and no blemishes to report. Pop 374; 26 finer, 12 in 68 Star, 11 in 69, 3 in 69 Star. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $541
Lot 1498		1958. NGC graded Proof 68 Cameo. CAC Approved. A fully white, untoned example featuring the highly desirable Cameo effect on each side. Worth a close look and a strong bid. Pop 200; 22 finer (PCGS # 86699) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1499		1959. NGC graded Proof 69 Cameo. An amazing coin with mercury-like surfaces, very close to perfect. Pop 4; 1 finer in 69 Star. Estimated Value $7,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1500		1960. NGC graded Proof 69 Cameo. Approaching perfection with nary a defect to report. Fully brilliant throughout. Pop 16; 2 finer in 69 Star (PCGS # 86701) . Estimated Value $1,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1501		1960. NGC graded Proof 69 Cameo. A near perfect white gem proof coin. Pop 16; 2 finer in 69 Star. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,115
Lot 1502		1961. PCGS graded Proof 68 Deep Cameo. CAC Approved. A blast white gem. Pop 83; 1 finer in 69. (PCGS # 96702) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1503		1961. PCGS graded Proof 68 Deep Cameo. Some pastel-gold and spotty russet toning is seen, particularly on the obverse. Superb quality throughout. Pop 83; 1 finer in 69. (PCGS # 96702) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1504		1962. NGC graded Proof 69 Ultra Cameo. Outstanding black-on-white surfaces are a sight to behold on this Proof 69 Ultra Cameo Franklin half. Even close examination with magnification fails to reveal any distractions. In his Complete Guide to Franklin Half Dollars, Rick Tomaska, writing about Proof 67-68 NGC Ultra Cameo and PCGS Deep Cameo 1962 Franklins, says: "Flawless or near-flawless 1962 proof Franklins, with extremely heavy snow-white frost on both obverse and reverse are very elusive coins." This nearly perfect piece will surely draw special attention from Franklin proof collectors. Pop 26; none finer at NGC. Tied for the finest graded at both services. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,875
Lot 1505		A near BU set of Franklin Half Dollars. From 1948 to 1963. The 1949-P is AU, but the rest are UNC. Housed in a plastic holder. Lot of 36 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $541