2003 May St. Louis, MO (CSNS) Signature Sale - Session 3

1897 Proof Set NGC Certified. This is a fabulous set of coins. Included are:Cent 1C PR64 Red and Brown. Nicely mirrored in the fields, there is a sign

1794 50C--Graffiti, Scratched, Rim Damaged--ANACS. AG Details, Net Fair 2. O-103, R.5. Both sides are heavily worn with all design elements missing fr

1795 50C--Holed--ANACS. Good Details, Net Poor 1. O-116, R.5. The otherwise lavender-gray surfaces assume an antique-gold sheen over the raised featur

1795 50C--Graffiti--ANACS. Fine Details, Net Good 4. O-112, R.4. The words FAITH HOPE AND CHARITY are engraved on the obverse. Evenly worn with medium

1795 50C--Corroded, Scratched--ANACS. Fine Details, Net Good 6. O-102, R.5. The right obverse field has lengthy vertical pinscratches near the portrai

1795 50C MS61 NGC. O-110, R.4. This conditionally scarce variety is characterized by recutting on the 9 in the date, several raised lines that are vis

1795 50C 3 Leaves--Graffiti, Damaged, Bent--ANACS. Fine Details, Net Good 6. O-111, R.4. Bent at 1 and 7 o'clock, and with some rim bruises. A l...

1797 50C XF45 PCGS. O-101a, R.5. The 1796-1797 Half Dollar is one of the most avidly sought-after type coins in all of U.S. numismatics. The two years

1802 50C--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS VF details, Net Fine 12. O-101, R.3. A lightly cleaned Bust Half that has a relatively inconsequential diagonal sc

1803 50C Large 3 VF30 ANACS. O-103, R.3. The rich lilac fields contrast with the slate-gray highpoints of the devices. Liberty's ear has light d...

1803 50C Large 3 XF40 ANACS. O-103, R.3. A lightly toned and pleasingly defined piece with ample luster within protected areas. A pair of stars beneat

1803 50C Large 3 AU55 PCGS. O-101, R.3. A wonderfully balanced and original Heraldic Eagle Half, with lustrous gray surfaces and colorful peripheral a

1805 50C XF40 ANACS. O-112, R.2. A curved die crack through STATES confirms the variety. The major devices are boldly detailed and have hints of luste

1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem Good 6 ANACS, O-120, medium gray overtones blanket well worn, yet relatively problem-free surfaces, a tiny scrape is noted ne

1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem XF40 ANACS. O-116, R.3. The T in LIBERTY is boldly repunched. A beautifully toned Bust Half, with iridescent peripheral bands

1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem AU58 PCGS. O-115, R.1. ME in AMERICA is joined at the base, and the T in LIBERTY is sharply repunched. A faint die crack rest

1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem MS62 PCGS. O-115a, R.2. As a date, the 1806 (839,576 pieces produced) is a popular representative of the Draped Bust Half Dol

1806/5 50C XF40 PCGS. O-103, R.2. The peak of an underdigit 5 is found northeast of the 6 in the date. Medium lavender patina. Traces of golden-brown

1807 50C Draped Bust VF35 ANACS. O-110a, R.2 for the variety, R.3 for the die state. A series of spindly die cracks (as struck) through the date and l

1807 50C Draped Bust--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. O-102, R.2. A faintly granular piece with tan and lilac color. Struck from heavily clashed

1807 50C Draped Bust MS64 NGC. O-105, R.2. This variety shows the 1 in the date joined to the curl next to it, and on the reverse the beak and star ar

1809 50C--Scratched--ANACS, VG Details, Net Good 4, O-102, well worn, particularly in the center of the obverse, with competing charcoal-gray and slat

1811 50C Large 8 XF40 ANACS, O-103a, R.3, rich lilac patina with a few speckles of russet toning on the right reverse margin, abundant luster, struck

1812 50C AU58 NGC. O-103, R.1. This is a wonderfully original example with lavender-gray and golden-blue album toning. The more vivid shadings are pre

1812 50C AU58 NGC. O-109a, R.2. A nicely struck piece with extensive silvery luster and light dove-gray color. The surfaces are free from obtrusive co

1812 50C MS64 NGC. O-103, R.1. A well struck example except, of course, on the stars on the right side--a diagnostic of this variety. Also diagnostic

1813 50C AU55 NGC. O-108, R.2. The major devices are sharply struck, although the stars are somewhat flat. Abundant satiny luster penetrates the rich

1815/2 50C VG10 PCGS. O-101a, R.3 for the die state, R.2 for the variety. The curve of the underdigit 2 is noted above the lower loop of the 5 in the

1815/2 50C--Repaired, Tooled--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30. O-101, High R.2. The 1815 has long been considered a key issue in the Bust Half series, not

1817 50C MS62 PCGS. O-113, R.2. Stars 1 and 8 recut, star 13 is high, and the eagle has a raised die line (as made) below the beak. Deep pearl-gray pa

1817/3 50C AU53 NGC. O-101a, R.2. The peripheries and devices have extensive silvery luster. Dusky dove-gray patina blankets the surprisingly unabrade

1818 50C--Scratched--ANACS, VG Details, Net Good 6, O-113, a few pinscratches are seen over and before the obverse portrait, both sides are silver-gra

1820 50C Square 2, Large Date MS64 PCGS. O-106, R.1. While comfortably reaching Condition Census quality for the die marriage, one or two even finer e

1823 50C Good 6 ANACS, O-103, both sides are a little glossy in texture with a mostly untoned appearance; 1824 VG10 ANACS, O-108, lightly toned in sha

1823 50C MS62 PCGS. O-111a, R.2. The obverse has deep lavender patina with peripheral hints of orange-gold color, while the reverse has pleasing golde

1825 50C MS65 NGC. O-110, R.2. Liberty's mouth is well open, a diagnostic of the O-110 die marriage, with a distinct triple profile on Liberty&#...

1826 50C MS62 PCGS. Ex: Queller O-112, R.2. Dusky golden-brown and pearl-gray patina does not subdue the cartwheel luster. The upper left obverse fiel

1826 50C MS65 PCGS. O-117, R.2. This die marriage may be among the more common for the 1826 Capped Bust Half, but Gems are rare. In fact, Overton...

1827 50C Square Base 2 MS62 NGC. O-141, R.2. Well struck except for the centers of the right side stars. Lovely olive-brown patina, with moderate lust

1827 50C Square Base 2 MS63 PCGS. O-128, R.3. Gorgeous golden-brown and electric-blue patina enriches the peripheries. The portrait and eagle are exqu

1828 50C Square 2, Large 8 MS66 PCGS. O-109, R.3. This is the first O-109 we have offered in quite some time. While it shares a common obverse with O-

1828 50C Square 2, Small 8, Large Letters AU58 ANACS. O-117a, R.1. The serif of the C in 50C is recut. Iridescent golden-brown and powder-blue patina.

1828 50C Square 2, Small 8, Small Letters MS66 NGC. O-115, R.2. A solid Condition Census example of this less than difficult die pairing, quickly dist

1829 50C Good 6 ANACS, O-105, pleasingly original with lavender-gray toning, there are a few pinscratches over the lower right reverse; 1829 VG10 ANAC

1829 50C MS63 PCGS. Ex: Queller. O-110a, R.2. A fully original, Choice quality representative, this coin displays mottled steel-gray overtones on the

1832 50C Small Letters MS64 NGC. O-122, R.1. Vibrant mint luster blankets both sides with a pleasingly bright, satiny sheen. While the centers are unt

1832 50C Large Letters MS61 NGC. O-101a, R.1. Medium gray overtones envelop the surfaces, through which one can see golden highlights on both sides an

1833 50C MS64 PCGS. O-110, R.1. Freckled charcoal toning overlays a base of silver-gray color. The originality is further underscored by the presence

1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters MS62 ANACS. O-103, R.2. The third of only three varieties that combine a large date and large letters in the revers

1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters MS62 NGC. O-103, R.2. The centers have deep aqua-marine patina, while the borders have iridescent golden-brown hues