2002 September Long Beach Signature Sale Sale #300 - Session 3

1913 50C MS62 ANACS. Dusky silver-gray color. A few faint slide marks below Liberty's chin and a typical strike, but with good luster. A small p...

1913-D 50C AU58 ANACS. The strike is a bit soft and the luster essentially full beneath russet toning. The reverse is virtually mark-free, but Liberty

1913-D 50C MS63 PCGS. A lightly toned example that has pleasing luster, impressive surfaces, and a typical strike. A lower mintage issue.From the Ohio

1913-S 50C MS64 PCGS. Although produced in greater numbers (604,000 pieces vs. 534,000 pieces), the 1913-S is more challenging to locate than the 1913

1914 50C--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. A green-gray example that has extensive subdued luster. The ANACS 'scratched' des...

1914 50C MS61 ANACS. Attractive copper-gold patina. Sharply struck and lustrous with pleasing surfaces for the grade. A planchet flaw (as struck) near

1914-S 50C MS61 PCGS. The borders and devices are lightly outlined with charcoal patina. A nicely struck Half Dollar that has modest luster. The surfa

1915 50C MS63 NGC. Dusky champagne-gold and lilac patina. A mildly prooflike example that has a reasonable strike and a well preserved reverse. Just 1

1915-D 50C MS62 ANACS. Light apricot-gold and steel-lilac patina. A carefully preserved example that has good luster and a typical strike.From the Ohi

1915-S 50C MS62 ANACS. Peripheral copper-gold speckled patina. A lustrous and carefully preserved example. The reverse is virtually pristine. The grad

1915-S 50C MS63 PCGS. Peripheral tobacco-brown patina surrounds the dusky apricot centers. A nicely struck specimen that has moderate luster and immac

1915-S 50C MS64 PCGS. Every bit the near-Gem, this fully lustrous and bright example is free of all but one or two small bagmarks. Suggestions of gold

1894 50C PR64 PCGS. A nicely struck near-Gem with speckled golden-brown and lilac patina. Less than 1,000 proofs were struck. Important notice: We exp

1897 50C PR63 Cameo NGC. A nicely struck representative that has a seemingly pristine reverse, while the cheek has a couple of wispy slide marks. The

1900 50C PR65 PCGS. The original rich patina reveals powder-blue, lime-green, and lilac colors when the coin is rotated under a light. A well struck G

1903 50C PR64 NGC. Rich champagne-gold patina. While not fully struck, this near-Gem has been carefully preserved. Just 755 proofs were struck.From th

1905 50C PR66 PCGS. Since the Philadelphia Mint produced a relatively limited number of business strike Half Dollars in 1905, proofs are always in dem

1906 50C PR64 Cameo, Questionable Toning Uncertified. The borders have lovely electric-blue and golden-brown colors. A well struck and exquisitely pre

1907 50C PR64 PCGS. A lovely near-Gem endowed with pale apricot and gold patina. Well struck except for a hint of weakness near the upper right tip of

1909 50C PR68 PCGS. We have only handled three other proof 1909 Barber Half Dollars graded as high as this lovely Superb Gem, the last of which sold a

1913 50C PR68 Cameo NGC. Half Dollar production at the Philadelphia Mint dipped to just 188,627 pieces in 1913, 627 coins of which were proofs. The sc

1916 50C MS63 ANACS. The borders have faintly speckled green-gray patina. Despite a couple of stray minor contact marks, this lustrous specimen has pl

1916 50C MS64 NGC. Dusky green-gray patina. A lustrous near-Gem with a sharp strike and unabraded surfaces. The fields on both sides have heavy die po

1916-D 50C MS64 NGC. Light dove-gray patina. A lovely near-Gem with pleasing luster and surfaces that are relentlessly near-pristine. Sharply struck e

1916-D 50C MS65 PCGS. A lustrous, brilliant, and beautifully preserved Gem. The central skirt lines are not fully struck, but the waist and head have

1916-D 50C MS66 PCGS. FS-8, Breen-5130. The mintmark is boldly repunched southeast. A brilliant, lustrous, and sharply struck Gem with remarkably undi

1916-S 50C--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. The obverse has faint yellow-gray color, while the reverse has dusky steel-gray patina. Nicely detai

1916-S 50C AU50 ANACS. A briefly circulated but problem-free example of this early low mintage issue. Nicely detailed with original lilac patina and a

1916-S 50C AU53 ANACS. Fully struck with granular surfaces and just a hint of light peripheral color. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lot

1916-S 50C AU58 ANACS. Silver-gray in color with some pale green patina. The devices have light rub, but the luster is virtually complete. A lovely un

1917-D 50C Obverse AU50 ANACS, well struck with scattered light toning; 1918 AU53 ANACS, well defined but dull; and a 1927-S XF45 ANACS, bright from a

1917-D 50C Obverse MS62 NGC. Nicely struck with very good luster and original lilac-gray patina. The right obverse field has a couple of faint luster

1917-D 50C Reverse--Reverse Scratched--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF45, lightly toned; 1917-S Reverse--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF45, fully struck

1917-D 50C Reverse AU58 ANACS. Lustrous for the grade, with bright tan-gold patina on the highpoints. A pleasing Borderline Uncirculated example that

1917-D 50C Reverse MS62 ANACS. Lovely, lustrous, and essentially brilliant. Sharply struck except for the usually weak central skirt lines. A couple o

1917-S 50C Obverse AU58 ANACS. Problem-free and sharp for the grade, with unabraded surfaces and hints of russet and steel-gray color. One of the key

1917-S 50C Obverse MS62 ANACS. Faint yellow and gray color. A lustrous representative that has surprisingly unabraded surfaces for this sometimes scuf

1917-S 50C Reverse MS62 ANACS. The borders are lightly freckled with dusky gold patina. Lustrous and carefully preserved, although the strike is nothi

1917-S 50C Reverse MS63 ANACS. Lovely peripheral copper-gold patina. Lustrous and well preserved for the grade, with an above average strike. Importan

1918 50C AU58 PVC Uncertified, light gray patina; 1933-S--Scratched--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF40, fully struck with just a bit of color on each side;

1918 50C MS64 ANACS. Original lilac-gray and pale yellow-green patina. A flashy near-Gem that has an above average strike with bold details on Liberty

1918-D 50C MS61 ANACS. The obverse has a familiar faint gold color, while the reverse has more interesting hints of blue-violet patina. A lustrous coi

1918-D 50C MS63 ANACS. A lovely light golden-brown example that has impressive luster and carefully preserved surfaces. This coin would surely grade e

1918-D 50C MS63 ANACS. Speckled golden-brown and steel-blue patina. A highly lustrous example of this scarce issue. Somewhat softly struck in the cent

1918-D 50C MS65 PCGS. In a probable effort to increase die life, the Denver Mint appears to have reduced striking pressure for the Walking Liberty Hal

1918-S 50C MS63 ANACS. A lustrous representative that has attractive light tan-brown patina. Typically struck, but the surfaces have good eye appeal.

1918-S 50C MS64 PCGS. The 1918-S is a highly respected strike and condition rarity among early Walkers. Only 10.2 million pieces were produced, and wh

1918-S 50C MS64 PCGS. One of several high grade 1918-S Halves that we are presenting to bidders at Long Beach, this near-Gem is minimally toned on the

1919 50C--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. The obverse periphery has wisps of charcoal color. A lightly circulated and glossy representative with

1919 50C--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. A slate-gray representative of this low mintage issue. Somewhat lackluster, with light rub on the devi

1919 50C--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU55. The apricot-gold patina is attractive. A lustrous specimen that has a few faint luster grazes in the

1919-D 50C--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Stone-gray in color, with wisps of olive patina on the devices and speckled russet patina at the rev

1919-D 50C AU55 ANACS. The borders have rich navy-blue patina, while mauve patina enriches much of the interior. Much luster remains. A problem-free s

1919-S 50C--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. The obverse has a swath of golden-brown color. Not noticeably hairlined, but the highpoints are glos

1919-S 50C XF45 ANACS. A slate-gray piece with rich plumage details on the eagle. The obverse has faint slide marks, while the reverse has a pleasing

1920 50C MS63 ANACS. The borders have attractive tobacco-brown patina. An attractive representative with flashy luster and nicely preserved surfaces.

1920 50C MS64 ANACS. A lustrous near-Gem that has a good strike, with sharp details on the branch hand. A tiny toning spot near the W in WE does not d

1920 50C MS65 NGC. The present sale notwithstanding, the '20-P is not at all common in grades above the MS64 level. This is a frosty-white Gem w...

1920 50C MS65 PCGS. The obverse has rich apricot patina, while the reverse has lavender and yellow-green colors. Lustrous despite the desirable origin

1920 50C MS66 NGC. The obverse border has a rich band of yellow-green patina. The lower right obverse field has heavy horizontal die polish lines, as

1920-S 50C AU50 ANACS. The lower obverse has suggestions of sea-green patina. A lightly circulated but unblemished example with strong hints of periph

1920-S 50C AU50 ANACS. The right obverse field has scattered minor abrasions, but the devices are bold, and bright luster swirls across the devices an

1920-S 50C AU55 ANACS. Gold and lilac patina. The margins and devices have ebullient luster. The fields have a few minor abrasions. Important notice:

1920-S 50C AU58 ANACS. Both sides have rich swirls of sunset-gold and lavender patina. A Borderline Uncirculated coin that has essentially complete lu

1920-S 50C MS64 PCGS. The '20-S is one of the most significant overall rarities in the early series of Walking Liberty Halves. It is also a stri...

1921 50C--Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Light gray surfaces with a small mark in the left obverse field. Important notice: We expect

1921 50C--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU50. Lustrous with a good strike, but the Walking Liberty device has a glossy appearance due to a cleaning

1921 50C AU50 ANACS. Light silver-gray color. The bright luster is quite extensive, and the surfaces have pleasing eye appeal. Struck from clashed die

1921-D 50C--Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. Bright from cleaning. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per h

1921-D 50C AU58 ANACS. Just shy of a Mint State grade, this otherwise golden-gray example reveals some champagne tinged overtones on both sides. There

1921-D 50C MS61 ANACS. The post-World War I recession, as well as the federal government's desire to replenish its stocks of Silver Dollars, mea...

1921-S 50C--Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. An evenly worn example of this key issue. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the r

1921-S 50C XF40 ANACS. Despite a limited original mintage, the 1921-S is not all that rare in worn condition. Most coins, however, grade no higher tha

1921-S 50C XF40 ANACS. This originally preserved example is overlaid in silver-gray shades with the lightest hint of lilac color. Deeper, russet tinge

1921-S 50C MS64 PCGS. Fewer 1921-S Walking Liberty Halves were set aside at the time of issue than for any other date in this series. As a result, the

1923-S 50C AU55 ANACS. Most of the coin is bathed in bright luster. The lower reverse has some speckles of russet patina, while the left obverse field

1923-S 50C MS62 ANACS. The golden-brown patina is especially rich on the obverse. A lustrous specimen that has a typical strike and just a few luster

1927-S 50C AU55 ANACS. Although lightly circulated, this untoned example has abundant silvery luster and is without noticeable abrasions. Important no

1927-S 50C MS63 ANACS. Faintly speckled gold patina. A flashy representative that has clean surfaces and a slightly above average strike. A vertical d

1927-S 50C MS64 PCGS. Since the 1927-S was the first Half Dollar produced since 1923, it stands to reason that most of the 2.3 million coins delivered

1928-S 50C AU55 ANACS, lightly toned at the borders, the shimmering luster is nearly full; and a 1929-D AU58 ANACS, the upper obverse has milky tan pa

1928-S 50C MS63 ANACS. Small mintmark, Breen-5151. Light tan patina hugs the borders, with silver-gray color elsewhere. A lustrous Walker that has a r

1928-S 50C MS66 PCGS. Formerly offered as lot 8531 in our July 2002 sale of the Ally Collection, where it was cataloged as: "Produced during an...

1929-D 50C MS63 ANACS. The skirt lines have blushes of tobacco-brown patina. A lustrous and carefully preserved coin with a very sharp strike.From the

1929-D 50C MS64 PCGS. A lustrous and immaculately preserved near-Gem that has light gold and blue-violet patina. The branch hand is softly struck, but

1929-S 50C MS64 PCGS. Dusky yellow-green patina. A lustrous near-Gem that has a reasonable strike and attractive surfaces. Less than two million piece

1933-S 50C AU58 ANACS. Brilliant, lustrous, and sharply struck. A hint of rub on the breast of the eagle prevents a much higher grade. Important notic

1933-S 50C MS60 ANACS. Sharply struck with flashy luster. The reverse rim has an area of charcoal patina at 10 o'clock, and there are some faint...

1933-S 50C MS63 ANACS. A pleasing specimen with impressive luster and a very sharp strike. A couple of tiny contact marks on the eagle are certainly a

1933-S 50C MS63 PCGS. Gently speckled with golden-brown patina. A lustrous and sharply struck example that has a few trivial obverse contact marks. Th

1933-S 50C MS65 PCGS. After the presses began to strike silver coins once again after the slowdowns from 1930-32, some 1.7 million Half Dollars were p

1934 50C MS63 ANACS, well struck with speckled gold patina; 1935 MS64 PCGS, nicely struck and pleasing; 1935-D MS63 NGC, typically struck but beautifu

1934 50C MS66 PCGS. Speckled yellow-green patina. A lustrous Gem with an extraordinary strike and exquisite surfaces. While not a rare issue, surely i

1934 50C MS66 ANACS. Shimmering mint luster characterizes this original (mostly) brilliant coin. Sharply struck throughout and exceptionally clean. Im

1934 50C MS67 PCGS. Lustrous silver fields alternating with slight yellow patination over the central devices and around the reverse periphery. This c

1934 50C MS68 ICG. This lovely Superb Gem is blanketed in billowy frosty luster. Pastel tinting adorns the smooth, exceptionally well preserved surfac

1934-D 50C MS64 NGC. Rich apricot-gold patina. The right obverse field has a faint luster graze, with the surfaces otherwise extremely clean. Well str

1934-D 50C MS65 ANACS. Light yellow-gold patina. A well struck and lustrous Gem that has an especially well preserved reverse. Important notice: We ex

1934-S 50C MS63 NGC. The peripheries have speckled golden-brown and russet patina. Lustrous and immaculately preserved. A scarcer issue.From the Dale

1934-S 50C MS64 ANACS. Rich apricot-gray patina. A well struck near-Gem that has good luster and exquisitely preserved surfaces. One of the scarcest i