2002 July New York, NY Signature Sale - Day 1

1938 50C New Rochelle MS65 PCGS.<p>Light, even toning covers each side of this popular and interestingly designed commemorative. Important no...

1938 50C New Rochelle MS66 PCGS.<p>A lovely, high end Gem, both sides are awash in swirling frosty luster. Typically abrasion-free for the gra...

1938 50C New Rochelle MS66 NGC.<p>Spectacular orange, rose, and emerald-green iridescent toning covers all but the central portion of the reve...

1938 50C New Rochelle MS66 NGC.<p>Gorgeous golden-brown, electric-blue, and pale green patina. A highly lustrous Gem that has a reasonable str...

1938 50C New Rochelle MS67 PCGS.<p>Dusky lemon-gold color. A lustrous and sharply struck Superb Gem that has a seemingly pristine reverse. Im...

1938 50C New Rochelle Specimen MS67 NGC.<p>This coin is the second of two Specimen New Rochelle Commems that we are offering in this sale. Unt...

1936 50C Norfolk MS64 NGC.<p>A nice orange toning reflects off of the reverse of this nice Commemorative coin. A sharp strike and amazing lust...

1936 50C Norfolk MS67 PCGS.<p>A lustrous and lightly toned Superb Gem that has a very sharp strike. A nearly pristine example of this wordy Co...

1936 50C Norfolk MS67 PCGS.<p>A sharp strike and wonderful luster cover this coin from rim to rim. Important notice: We expect to be auctioni...

1936 50C Norfolk MS68 ANACS.<p>An impeccable silver-gray that has toned about the peripheries in irregular golden-orange hues. Important noti...

1936 50C Norfolk MS68 PCGS.<p>While the Norfolk is one of the more commonly encountered commemoratives in high grade, it is seldom located wit...

1925 Norse Medal Thick MS63 ANACS, well struck and lightly toned, a luster graze in the obverse field; and a 1925 Norse Medal Thin MS62 ANACS, streaky

1926 50C Oregon MS65 ANACS, golden yellow surfaces resonate off the attractive strike, impressive luster; and a 1937-D Oregon MS65 ANACS, silver, unto

1926 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS.<p>This nicely struck example of the Oregon Trail Commem shows nice luster throughout the coin. Important notice: W...

1926-S 50C Oregon MS65 PCGS.<p>Another nicely struck, lustrous example of this commemorative. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lo...

1926-S 50C Oregon MS67 NGC.<p>Dense lilac and aqua-blue patina. A lustrous and exquisitely preserved Commemorative that has a reasonable strik...

1928 50C Oregon MS65 PCGS.<p>One more nicely struck, lustrous example of this second year production of the Philadelphia mint. Important noti...

1928 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS, clean and lustrous with a thorough strike; and a 1934-D Oregon MS65 PCGS, nice, orange toning surrounding part of the north

1928 50C Oregon MS67 NGC.<p>The mintage of the Oregon Trail Commemorative resumed in 1928 after a one-year hiatus. The mintage of 6,028 pieces...

1928 50C Oregon MS67 PCGS.<p>Basically untoned through the centers with an intense, satiny sheen over both sides and a touch of yellow-gold pe...

1933-D 50C Oregon MS66 ANACS.<p>A lustrous Gem that has beautiful apricot-gold patina. Not far from pristine. The first Commemorative issue to...

1933-D 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS.<p>The nice luster of this Commem exudes from this piece. A light orange patina has developed on the reverse, poss...

1934-D 50C Oregon MS65 PCGS.<p>This shiny gray example of the Oregon Commem is a nice representation of the coin with impressive luster. Impo...

1936 50C Oregon MS65 ANACS, attractive with good detail, lustrous obverse and attractive silvery reverse; and a 1936-S Oregon MS65 ANACS, nice luster

1936 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS.<p>One more nicely struck example of this lustrous commemorative. The Indian points the way to numerous more years o...

1936 50C Oregon MS67 PCGS.<p>Yellow-green in color, with occasional rose hues at the margins. An exquisitely struck Superb Gem that has seemin...

1936-S 50C Oregon MS65 PCGS.<p>A nicely struck example of this S-mint Oregon. Nice luster also exudes from both sides of the coin. Important ...

1936-S 50C Oregon MS67 PCGS.<p>A razor sharp Superb Gem that has pleasing luster and impressive surfaces. Just 5,006 pieces were minted, and i...

1937-D 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS.<p>A white lustrous example of this well-struck commemorative half bringing back memories of the rough trip to the...

1937-D 50C Oregon MS67 PCGS.<p>Distinguishable rusted-orange patina encircling the piece with a nice strike and good luster are also exhibited...

1938 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS.<p>A nice yellowish toning covers parts of both sides of this piece. The impressive strike also makes this a desirab...

1938-D 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS.<p>This nicely struck commemorative shows great luster throughout both sides of the coin. This popular coin spawne...

1938-D 50C Oregon MS67 NGC.<p>A high grade example of this commemorative piece with no noticeable abrasions or marks. A light orange patina ex...

1938-S 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS.<p>This white example of the extremely lustrous Commem is very pleasing to the eye. Important notice: We expect t...

1938-S 50C Oregon MS67 NGC.<p>A yellowish orange toning encircles the Indian on the obverse of the coin. No marks or abrasions hamper this coi...

1938 SET Oregon PDS Set ANACS.<p>Included are: 1938 Oregon MS64 ANACS, well struck except for the upper back of the ox; 1938-D Oregon MS65 ANA...

1938 SET Oregon PDS Set PCGS.<p>Included are: 1938 Oregon MS67 PCGS, light yellow-green peripheral patina, immaculately preserved with good lu...

1939 50C Oregon MS65 PCGS.<p>This silver half dollar commemorative is a nice, no-problem, high grade piece with good luster and a nice strike....

1939-D 50C Oregon MS65 PCGS.<p>A gray complexion makes this Commem pleasing to the eye. Good luster also follows the wagon's trail on the ...

1939-D 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS.<p>Brilliant and virtually mark-free, this Gem displays solid luster and an impressive strike. Important notice: ...

1939-S 50C Oregon MS65 PCGS.<p>This last coin of the Oregon Commem set bids farewell. This is a nice piece with good luster and a quality stri...

1939 SET Oregon PDS Set ANACS.<p>Included are: 1939 Oregon--Cleaned--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU55, well-detailed with reflective surfaces, yel...

1939 SET Oregon PDS Set MS66, MS66, and MS65 NGC.<p>All three examples of this low mintage set exhibit a hard, satiny brilliance and are accen...

1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS61 ANACS.<p>This coin from the Panama-Pacific Exposition remains in the same preservation from when it was sold. A...

1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS64 PCGS.<p>Untoned with few distracting abrasions, this silver-white example possesses plenty of eye appeal for th...

1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS64 NGC.<p>The obverse is somewhat muted by a splotchy violet-gray toning that is absent on the attractive, satiny-...

1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS65 PCGS.<p>Satiny with a light dusting of gray patina on the obverse, the reverse is much brighter with just a hin...

1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS65 PCGS.<p>Scintillating mint frost characterizes this immaculate Gem. Virtually brilliant, there is just the ligh...

1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS66 PCGS.<p>A sharply struck Gem that has richly variegated lavender and green-gray patina. Exquisitely preserved, ...

1920 50C Pilgrim MS65 PCGS.<p>A sharp piece with a tinge of orange toning on the obverse make this first year issue coin desirable. Important...

1920 50C Pilgrim MS65 ANACS.<p>An array of rainbow colors surround the Pilgrim on the obverse and the Mayflower on the reverse. Well-struck wi...

1920 50C Pilgrim MS65 PCGS.<p>Rainbow toning encircles this Commem and highlights the brilliant luster. A strong strike makes the ship on the ...

1921 50C Pilgrim MS65 PCGS.<p>A wonderful strike on this Pilgrim makes the Mayflower come to life. Important notice: We expect to be auctioni...

1921 50C Pilgrim MS65 NGC.<p>The rainbow toning on the top and bottom of the obverse add color to an already bright Commem. The deeply-hammere...

1921 50C Pilgrim MS66 PCGS.<p>This is a very nice example of an extremely low mintage Commem. A nice strike, lustrous fields, and no noticeabl...

1921 50C Pilgrim MS66 PCGS.<p>The green-gold and lilac patina is unquestionably original. A well struck and lustrous Gem that has very impress...

1921 50C Pilgrim MS66 PCGS.<p>The light olive-gold patina is attractive, and luster blazes across the unblemished surfaces. The strike is very...

1921 50C Pilgrim MS66 PCGS.<p>The richly frosted and virtually pristine surfaces are awash in delicate champagne-gold patination. A lovely Gem...

1936 50C Rhode Island MS65 PCGS.<p>A beautiful white example of this Commem with great luster. A few scratches on the high points of the obver...

1936 50C Rhode Island MS66 NGC.<p>Once again a burnt orange and blue surround the obverse of this Commem. A nice luster and minimal marks make...

1936 50C Rhode Island MS66 PCGS.<p>While the centers may be brilliant, the borders have a blush of gold color. A highly lustrous Gem that has ...

1936-D 50C Rhode Island MS65 PCGS.<p>This nice frosty Commem has nice luster throughout the obverse. The reverse has a few dark outlines on th...

1936-D 50C Rhode Island MS66 PCGS.<p>An orange-blue toning surrounds this interestingly designed Commem. the nice color overshadows any minima...

1936-D 50C Rhode Island MS66 PCGS.<p>Rich milky-apricot patina, with a hint of lavender color in the centers. Well struck, lustrous, and not f...

1936-D 50C Rhode Island MS66 PCGS.<p>A curious issue, as the surfaces on both sides are usually lightly pebbled as if struck from rusty dies. ...

1936-D 50C Rhode Island MS66 PCGS.<p>Beautiful lavender, yellow-green, and rose-violet patina. A lustrous and nicely preserved Gem. Important...

1936-S 50C Rhode Island MS64 ANACS, lustrous, but not quite sharp in the centers; 1936 Robinson MS64 ANACS, brilliant and lustrous with a good strike;

1936-S 50C Rhode Island MS65 PCGS.<p>This nice coin produced in the commemorative boom of the 1930s has nice luster but a few discoloration sp...

1936-S 50C Rhode Island MS65 ANACS, orange patina covers the rim interrupting the luster in the center, well-preserved; 1937 Roanoke MS65 ANACS, thor

1936 SET Rhode Island PDS Set MS66 NGC.<p>The P-mint coin has reasonable luster and some golden-brown color. The Pilgrim has a couple of minis...

1937 50C Roanoke MS65 NGC.<p>The gorgeous strike and reflective luster on this piece makes it an extremely desirable coin to add to any collec...

1937 50C Roanoke MS65 NGC.<p>Rainbow toning surrounds Sir Walter Raleigh on this nice Commem. This is a beautiful Commem for any collection. ...

1937 50C Roanoke MS66 PCGS.<p>A brilliant and razor sharp Gem that has pleasing cartwheel luster. Exquisitely preserved with excellent eye app...

1937 50C Roanoke MS66 PCGS, rainbow toning covers much of the reverse at a subtle angle, very clean piece with a nice strike and beautiful luster; and

1937 50C Roanoke MS67 PCGS.<p>There is tab toning and then there is spectacular tab toning which becomes immediately obvious on this Superb re...

1936 50C Robinson MS65 PCGS.<p>A well struck Gem that has a faint blush of tan patina on Robinson's forehead. Lustrous and impressively pr...

1936 50C Robinson MS65 ANACS.<p>Untoned with fulsome mint luster and a razor sharp strike, this is a carefully preserved example. Important n...

1936 50C Robinson MS65 PCGS.<p>This is a nice commemorative with a light brown tint on the left side of the obverse of the coin. The reverse o...

1936 50C Robinson MS66 PCGS.<p>This is a nice Commem with a gradually developing toning near the rim of the coin. A slight moss green patina i...

1935-S 50C San Diego MS65 PCGS.<p>The strike on the tower is well above average, but the legs of Minerva are not fully struck. Lustrous and im...

1935-S 50C San Diego MS65 ANACS, nice fields on this well-struck coin, brown patina appears on this attractive piece; 1936 Wisconsin MS65 ANACS, red a

1935-S 50C San Diego MS66 PCGS.<p>The bright mint frost is overlaid with a light accent of golden patina. A lovely example of this popular com...

1935-S 50C San Diego MS67 ANACS.<p>Undeniably original, both sides are toned in competing steel-lilac and orange-russet shades that are streak...

1936-D 50C San Diego MS66 PCGS.<p>A lustrous and essentially brilliant Gem that has a seemingly pristine reverse. The tower is somewhat softly...

1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS64 NGC.<p>A gray toning exudes from this Commemorative Half, with decent strike and good luster. Important notice...

1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS64 PCGS.<p>This coin exhibits a nice, rainbow toning around parts of the rims of both sides. A dark patina has dev...

1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS64 NGC.<p>This Commem has a nice luster and few noticeable abrasions. A purple tint from Liberty near the rim is ...

1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS64 PCGS.<p>A highly lustrous near-Gem that has attractive lemon-gold patina. Carefully preserved, but with a typic...

1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS65 PCGS.<p>A highly lustrous Gem that has marvelously variegated golden-brown and yellow-green patina. There is a ...

1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS65 PCGS.<p>Lustrous and bright with shimmering, glistening surfaces that are unfazed by the light golden and lilac...

1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS66 NGC.<p>With surfaces that are free of all but a few inconsequential distractions, this premium quality Gem easi...

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS64 ANACS.<p>Well struck and lustrous with a blush of gold patina on the lower right obverse. The fields have only a f...

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS64 ANACS.<p>A thin veil of mottled amber toning gently covers the obverse, while a few wispy hairlines can be detecte...

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS65 PCGS.<p>The lower reverse has a thin golden-brown toning streak. Well struck and well preserved, with a tiny mint-...

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS65 PCGS.<p>A brilliant lustrous fields halos the sharp strike. A light red tint reflects off the coin when held at an...

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS66 ANACS.<p>A lustrous Gem that has pleasing surfaces and lovely milky-apricot patina. A much scarcer Commemorative t...

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS66 PCGS.<p>This high grade Commem has a slight orange patina across the obverse and reverse. Sharply struck with nice...

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS66 PCGS.<p>This Commemorative of the Old Spanish Trail has a nice satin finish. The strike and absence of abrasions m...

1925 50C Stone Mountain MS65 PCGS.<p>The luster on this coin is rather impressive surrounding the Confederate leaders on the obverse of the co...

1925 50C Stone Mountain MS66 PCGS.<p>A blazing luster radiates from this Commemorative with a nice strike. The Stone Mountain design is quite ...