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

1851 50C MS61 NGC. WB-101. There is only one normal date obverse die of the 1851 Seated Half (WB-101), and it is most easily recognizable by the prese

1851 50C MS62 ANACS. WB-103, High R.3. A portion of a 1 is noted left of the prominent second 1 in the date. An exquisitely struck piece that is surpr

1852 50C VF35 PCGS. This issue is much scarcer than its mintage of 77,130 pieces would indicate. This, of course, is because of the widespread melting

1853 50C Arrows and Rays MS63 PCGS. Delicately patinated in golden hues, the surfaces shimmer with a satiny finish. All elements of the design are ple

1853 50C Arrows and Rays MS64 PCGS. The vibrancy and eye appeal of this coin is quite uncommon for a survivor of this important one-year type. Whereas

1854-O 50C Arrows AU58 ANACS. Just a touch of wear is seen below the grey and charcoal toning. Clean and nice-looking. Important notice: We expect to

1855-O 50C Arrows MS63 PCGS. The major devices are sharply struck, while only a few of the stars lack bold centril definition. A refreshingly unabrade

1860-O 50C AU58 NGC. Much of the original mint sheen remains on the nearly abrasion-free surfaces. Light gray-golden toning is gently draped over each

1860-O 50C MS65 PCGS. Tail Hub Variety Two. WB-103. There is a sizeable amount of space between the tops of the LF in HALF, this feature confirming th

1863-S 50C AU55 ANACS. Delicate golden, lilac, and rose toning accents the clean, mark-free surfaces of this lightly circulated, but still highly desi

1864 50C MS64 NGC. Dusky champagne-rose patina enriches the borders of this exquisitely struck near-Gem. The obverse field appears to have a couple of

1867 50C MS63 PCGS. This is an attractive MS63 representative with lavender-gray centers and mottled cobalt-blue rim accents. Both sides are sharply d

1871-CC 50C AU53 PCGS. The 1871-CC Half Dollar is the second year the Carson City Mint struck this denomination. Only 153,950 pieces were produced, an

1871-S 50C MS63 PCGS. The 1871-S Half is rarely seen in high grades with all varieties rated by Wiley and Bugert as a low R.6 in mint condition. This

1872-CC 50C--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Medium dove-gray patina dominates, although the rims have freckles of charcoal patina. Richly detai

1872-CC 50C AU55 NGC. Liberty's thigh and shoulder have a hint of rub, but luster embraces the margins and devices. Medium pearl-gray patina and...

1873 50C Arrows MS64 PCGS. Large Arrows. WB-106. Gorgeous album toning envelops both sides with apricot-gray centers giving way to particularly vivid

1875 50C MS65 NGC. Snow white with chilly surfaces that glisten with Mint frost. No marks, major or minor are visually objectionable and the overall l

1875-S 50C MS64 PCGS. A rather large mintage of 3.2 million pieces explains the high survival rate of this issue in all grades. This lovely piece has

1877 50C MS64 PCGS. Crimson and dark-amber peripheral colors adorn each side, more heavily so on the reverse. The strike is very sharp, and there are