2003, Orlando, FL. (FUN) Signature Sale #308 - Sessions 3 and 4

1811 50C Small 8 MS65 NGC. O-106, R.3. Most easily attributed by the die defect line that extends from crossbar 2 into the right wing. Thick, satiny l

1812 50C MS61 PCGS. O-105, R.1. This Mint State example offers choice lustrous surfaces imbued with a warm original amber-gray patina. There is some e

1813 50C AU50 ANACS, O-103, R.2, attractive with peripheral golden-brown color and abundant bright luster, struck from multiply clashed dies; and an 1

1813 50C 50C Over UNI MS61 PCGS. O-101, High R.3. Last sold as lot 6569 in our 2001 Central States Sale, where it was described as, "Overton...

1814 50C MS65 NGC. O-109, R.2. Al Overton lists a single MS65 example as the finest 1814 O-109 Capped Bust Half in his Condition Census. That fact alo

1815/2 50C XF45 PCGS. O-101, R.2. The earlier die state of the only known variety of the key date 1815/2 Capped Bust Half, this Choice XF representati

1817 50C XF40 ANACS, O-103a, R.2, light to medium gray with soft golden accents; 1832 XF45 ANACS, O-106, R.1, characteristically soft on Liberty'...

1818 50C AU58 ANACS, O-111, R.1, light golden-gray toning with occasional bluish-green peripheral accents; and an 1823 Patched 3 AU58 ANACS, O-101a, R

1818/7 50C Small 8 MS65 NGC. O-102a, R.2. Easily one of the finest examples known of the variety with the Condition Census listed in Overton as (65, 6

1820 50C Square 2, Large Date MS64 NGC. O-106, R.1. Characterized by the ME being joined at the top by a die line and several small lumps in the field

1820/19 50C Curl 2 MS62 ICG. O-102, R.1. One of the more readily visible overdates in the Capped Bust series and an especially desirable coin in Mint

1822 50C XF45 ANACS, O-114, R.3, lustrous silver-gray surfaces; 1823 XF45 ANACS, O-106a, R.2, minor pinscratches above the eagle's left (facing)...

1823 50C MS64 PCGS. O-103, R.2. Sharply struck, except on the upper right obverse stars, the surfaces are covered with gray-lilac toning that deepens

1823 50C MS64 PCGS. O-103, R.2. The surfaces show strong luster characteristics beneath the deep iridescent toning that covers each side. Just an exce

1823 50C MS64 PCGS. O-107, R.2. Sharply struck with bright, sparkling mint luster. Each side shows a bit of speckled light gray toning. A very attract

1824 50C MS64 ICG. O-105, R.2. Undoubtedly one of the finest survivors of this die marriage, this rim toned near-Gem displays crescents of rainbow col

1824/4 50C MS63 PCGS. O-109, R.2. Tied with several other pieces at the lower end of the Condition Census which is listed in Overton as (65, 65, 65, 6

1824/4 50C MS63 NGC. Ex: Brown. O-110, R.2. An unquestionably original example, the surfaces are pleasingly lustrous for the Select level of preservat

1826 50C AU58 ANACS, O-116a, R.1, temptingly close to Mint State, with russet peripheral highlights; and an 1827 Square Base 2 AU55 ANACS, O-136, R.3,

1826 50C MS64 PCGS. O-117a, R.2. At the MS64 level this is a mid-Condition Census example with the C.C. listed in Overton as (65, 64, 64, 63, 63). Ver

1826 50C MS66 NGC. O-105, R.3. This coin must be the finest 1826 O-105 Half Dollar extant. Overton's Condition Census doesn't list a single ...

1826 50C MS67 NGC. O-110, R.2. This important Superb Gem was previously offered as lot 8096 in our New York 2002 Signature Sale, where it was cataloge

1827 50C Square Base 2--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF45, O-131, R.2, irregular charcoal accents; 1829--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF45, O-11

1827 50C Square Base 2 MS64 PCGS. O-107, R.3. A mid-Condition Census example with the C.C. listed in Overton as (65, 65, 63, 60, 60). Reddish-gray cen

1827/6 50C AU55 PCGS. O-102, R.1. Mis-attributed as the regular variety of 1827 on the insert, this is actually an 1827/6 overdate. This specimen has

1828 50C Square 2, Small 8s, Large Letters MS64 NGC. O-117, R.1. Shimmering satin textured surfaces are appreciable beneath rich charcoal toning that

1828 50C Square 2, Small 8s, Large Letters MS65 NGC. O-115, R.2. Both sides of this coin exhibit an exactness of strike that is often absent on Half D

1829 50C MS64 PCGS. O-115, R.1. Rich gunmetal-blue toning covers the peripheral areas of both sides, with additional color highlights of dusky gold an

1829 50C MS64 PCGS. O-105, R.1. Antique golden-gray toning dominates the outward appearance on the obverse, although we note a few splashes of charcoa

1829 50C MS65 NGC. O-115, R.1. Easily attributed by the recut arrowhead and the extension on the inner border of the shield. This is one of the finest

1829/7 50C MS65 NGC. O-102, R.2. This coin was previously offered as lot 1158 in our September 2002 Long Beach Bullet Auction, where it was cataloged

1830 50C Small 0 MS64 PCGS. O-102, R.3. The margins have light golden-brown patina, while the obverse center is generally brilliant. The reverse is do

1830 50C Large 0 MS61 ANACS. O-122, R.1. Naturally toned in rose-gray and iridescent hues, with strong central details and diagnostic flatness on a fe

1831 50C AU55 ANACS, O-104, R.1, deep, variegated rose and olive toning; and an 1835 AU55 ANACS, O-106, R.1, light steel-gray surfaces with generous a

1831 50C MS63 PCGS. O-109, R.1. This coin was previously offered as lot 6584 in our April 2002 Central States Signature Sale, where it was described a

1832 50C AU58 PCGS. O-118, R1. This example is sharply struck and fully lustrous. It gives the initial impression of being a full Mint State specimen,

1832 50C MS65 PCGS. O-115, R.1. Tied with several other pieces at the top of the Condition Census, this Gem is unquestionably original and is covered

1833 50C AU55 ANACS, O-104, R.1, nicely struck and with nearly full luster, a hint of rub on Liberty's brow, lightly toned; and an 1836 AU55 ANA...

1833 50C MS61 ANACS. O-103, R.2. Deep maroon and sea-green patina. The luster is full if not vibrant, while the surfaces lack mentionable abrasions. W

1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters MS62 NGC. O-102, R.1. The otherwise untoned surfaces reveal delicate golden tinting around the reverse periphery an

1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters MS65 NGC. O-106, R.1. The 4 in the date is actually overpunched over a small 4. As a further diagnostic, look for t

1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters MS63 PCGS. O-111, R.1. Overton refers to this variety as the "so-called child's head" due to the op...

1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters MS65 NGC. O-115, R.2. This is the finest known example of the O-115 variety. The Condition Census as listed in Over

1836 50C Lettered Edge MS62 ANACS. O-106a, R.4 for the die state, R.1 for the variety. A late die state that has all of the spidery die cracks (as mad

1836 50C Lettered Edge MS64 PCGS. O-114, R.2. Copper-gray central toning gives way to more vibrant orange-gold shadings at the borders. The former col

1836 50C Reeded Edge VF25 PCGS. A well balanced light to medium gray example that, upon close inspection, has a couple of old, diagonal scratches on t

1836 50C Reeded Edge VF30 ANACS. Muted gunmetal-gray surfaces display a few shallow scratches in the obverse fields and another adjacent to Liberty&...

1836 50C Reeded Edge XF45 ANACS. Both sides have a muted slate-gray appearance through the centers, with deep violet-brown peripheral highlights. The

1836 50C Reeded Edge MS62 PCGS. This coin was formerly offered as lot 6250 in our May-June 2001 sale of the Alex Highland Collection (part of our Long

1837 50C MS64 NGC. This is a pleasing near-Gem representative of a type that is all too often overlooked as a condition rarity. The surfaces are free