2003 Charlotte ANA National Money Signature Sale #316 - Session 2

1853 50C Arrows and Rays MS64 NGC. There is essentially no toning on either side of this Seated Half Dollar type candidate. We are also unable to find

1854-O 50C Arrows MS65 NGC. There is much to recommend this coin to Gem quality type collectors. The quality of strike for the 1854-O Arrows varies gr

1855-O 50C Arrows MS62 NGC. An attractive, golden-gray example that still shows some original luster and only a few minor abrasions. The reverse has d

1858 50C MS64 NGC. Well struck, with only the arrow feathers and the left (facing) claw of the eagle lacking full definition. A carefully preserved an

1862 50C MS61 NGC. A boldly struck Half Dollar with extensive luster and light lemon-gold color in the fields. The fields have a few faint slide marks

1864-S 50C MS65 PCGS. WB-101. This variety encompasses the large S mintmark, the 1864-S being the final Seated Half Dollar on which this style was emp

1868-S 50C MS63 NGC. The deep dove-gray patina does not fully subdue the shimmering cartwheel luster. A well struck example that has a beautifully pre

1872-CC 50C XF40 NGC. Mauve and green-gray patina. The eagle's neck and front leg are not fully struck, but LIBERTY is bold and the surfaces are...

1873-S 50C Arrows MS64 PCGS. The Carson City With Arrows issues are generally the ones that garner the most attention among collectors. However, the S

1873-S 50C Arrows MS65 NGC. WB-101. The 1873-S Arrows is known from only a single die marriage, the reverse apparently having been impressed with a mi

1874 50C Arrows MS64 PCGS. Large Arrows. WB-102. An ever-popular issue among type collectors, the 1874 comes with both large and small arrows flanking

1876 50C MS65 PCGS. Lower grade examples are readily available of this Centennial issue, but high grade (read: Gem) pieces are actually quite scarce.

1877-S 50C MS65 NGC. Tail Hub Variety One. WB-101. There are six known reverse die varieties of WB-101, all of which display a micro S mintmark that i

1888 50C MS65 PCGS. Only 12,001 business strike Halves were struck in the Mint 1888, and very few survivors are extant today in Gem condition. This is

1891 50C MS65 PCGS. The 1891 is curiously scarce in Gem condition, even though it is the final year of issue for the Seated design. This is a lovely a

1860 50C PR66 * Cameo NGC. In 1860, there were 1,000 proof Half Dollars struck. However, only 525 pieces were actually sold, the remainder being melte

1869 50C PR65 PCGS. Even though 795,900 pieces were produced of the 1869, including 600 proofs, this is a scarce date in high grades. This is a beauti

1877 50C PR64 PCGS. The borders have iridescent powder-blue, golden-brown, and mauve patina. A boldly struck near-Gem that has attractive cameo contra

1877 50C PR66 Cameo NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Tail Hub Variety II. This hub variety is identifiable by the closed berry on the bottom of the reverse olive

1878 50C PR66 NGC. A gorgeous and obviously original proof striking of the Seated Half from 1878. The obverse retains a fair amount of original brilli

1881 50C PR66 Cameo NGC. Only 10,975 Half Dollars were produced in 1881, of which 975 were proofs. This sharply cameoed example has a small circle of

1882 50C PR65 Cameo NGC. WB-102. This is a gorgeous Gem whose smooth, distraction-free surfaces are boldly contrasted between reflective fields and fr

1885 50C PR65 PCGS. Only 930 proofs were struck in 1885 with an additional 5,200 business strikes, making this a perennially popular issue with collec

1885 50C PR66 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. A mere 5,200 business strike Half Dollars emerged from the presses of the Philadelphia Mint in 1885. The desirabili

1887 50C PR65 NGC. The desirability of this issue (710 specimens delivered) should be instantly recognizable to the collector who recalls that the bus

1889 50C PR66 PCGS. Of the 12,711 Half Dollars struck in 1889, only 711 were proofs. This is a superlative example that shows dusky gray-rose centers

1892 50C MS65 PCGS. Thick mint luster glows beneath the deep, multicolored layers of gray, green, and rose toning that cover each side of this lovely

1892 50C MS66 NGC. Eye appeal, technical quality, and originality are all well represented in this lot. Dappled copper-russet, sea-green, and reddish-

1902 50C MS64 NGC. A lustrous near-Gem that has a few freckles of faint tan patina on each side. Well struck aside from a hint of softness on the uppe

1904-O 50C MS63 PCGS. A lightly toned and lustrous example of this conditionally rare issue. The obverse is well struck, while the reverse has occasio

1905 50C MS64 PCGS. The 1905 is more common in an absolute sense than an original mintage of 662,727 pieces might suggest. As with most Barber Half Do

1905-O 50C MS64 NGC. Both sides are deeply toned with original pearl-gray patina. A lustrous near-Gem that has a reasonable strike, and is immaculate

1906 50C MS65 NGC. Even though more than 2.6 million pieces were struck of this issue, Gem examples are very elusive. In fact, only six others have be

1907-D 50C MS62 NGC. Golden-brown patina encroaches upon the centers of this lustrous and carefully preserved example. The strike is bold except for t

1908 50C MS66 PCGS. The 1908 is among the more underrated P-mint Barber Halves above VG despite a respectable (for the series) original mintage of 1.3

1908-D 50C MS62 NGC. A lustrous piece with light apricot patina and surprisingly unabraded surfaces. Boldly struck aside from the right (facing) claw

1909 50C MS64 PCGS. A lustrous near-Gem that has dusky silver-gray patina and an above average strike. The cheek and the entire reverse is impressivel

1912-S 50C MS64 PCGS. Housed in a first generation PCGS holder and smooth in most areas, this coin is knocking on the door of an MS65 grade. In fact,

1913-D 50C MS62 PCGS. Radiant apricot and sea-green patina. A lustrous Quarter that has a reasonable strike and surprisingly undisturbed surfaces. A l

1913-D 50C MS65 NGC. Whereas the example in the previous lot would make a suitable addition to a Mint State type collection, the present '13-D H...

1892 50C PR66 NGC. The 1892 is perhaps the most popular Barber Half Dollar among proof type collectors. After all, it is a first-year issue with survi

1892 50C PR65 Cameo NGC. As the first Barber Half Dollar, the 1892 is popular among type collectors in both business strike and proof formats. A high

1892 50C PR65 Cameo PCGS. The fields are bright and sparkling with a light overlay of golden patina. The devices are nicely frosted and display a stro

1894 50C PR67 PCGS. It is highly unlikely that proof 1894 Barber Halves come nicer than this Superb Gem. Fabulously original, the obverse displays com

1897 50C PR66 PCGS. The peripheries display a dusting of pale tan iridescence that deepens ever so slightly in a few areas at the reverse denticles. O

1897 50C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. This brilliant proof shows unfathomable depth of mirrored reflectivity in the fields which go completely "black&...

1899 50C PR66 NGC. An exquisite proof striking, the centers are brilliant with just the slightest touch of golden-brown color around the margins. The

1900 50C PR66 Cameo NGC. A pristine, thoroughly brilliant proof striking. The fields show glassy mirror-like reflectivity and the devices are heavily

1903 50C PR66 NGC. Another spectacularly toned and completely original coin from this major consignor. The present cataloger knew the consignor 15-20

1905 50C PR65 PCGS. We are pleased to be offering high quality survivors of both the business strike and proof 1905 Barber Half Dollar deliveries in t