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

1873-CC 50C Arrows--Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. Ex: Berlinghof. Both sides are hairlined and have steel-gray patina, with hints of charco

1873-CC 50C Arrows--Edge Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF35. The damaged edge appears to be a couple of rim bumps that do not distract from

1873-CC 50C Arrows XF45 PCGS. WB-102. Small Mintmark. Well detailed for an early Carson City product, with murky gray patina over somewhat lackluster

1873-CC 50C Arrows--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Has a solid circulated appearance, but retains most of its original detail. Important notice

1873-CC 50C Arrows AU53 PCGS. Large Mintmark. WB-103. Judging by the fact that the Orlando Hoard contained equal numbers of both the small and large m

1873-CC 50C Arrows AU55 PCGS. Large Mintmark. WB-103. This coin has a refreshingly original "look." Medium intensity lilac-gray patina ove...

1873-S 50C Arrows AU55 NGC. A lustrous specimen exhibiting light overall wear and no serious detracting contact marks. Population: 3 in 55, 9 finer (1

1873-S 50C Arrows MS65 PCGS. While the 1873-CC and 1874-CC deliveries garner considerable attention among collectors, few realize that there are other

1874 50C Arrows--Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net VF30, boldly detailed, glossy devices and hairlined fields; 1874 Arrows--Cleaned--ANACS, AU

1874 50C Arrows MS63 ANACS. A brilliant, well struck, and lustrous specimen that has no obtrusive abrasions. Arrows and Motto Halves were only minted

1874 50C Arrows MS67 NGC. This coin was previously offered as lot 8153 in our July 2002 New York Signature Sale, where it was cataloged as: "A ...

1875-CC 50C MS64 NGC. WB-101. There are six known reverse dies for the 1875-CC Seated Half, five of which are grouped under the WB-101 attribution. Al

1876-CC 50C MS62 ANACS. Swirling mint luster dances beneath medium crimson-purple toning. Mottled brick-red color rests gently on the reverse. Importa

1876-CC 50C MS63 PCGS. This coin is attractively toned a light amber-olive around its periphery, and displays nice strike and frosty luster. A pleasin

1876-S 50C AU53 ANACS, richly detailed and with ample luster, a blush of tobacco-brown color on the lower left obverse; 1898 AU58 ANACS, well struck,

1876-S 50C MS63 PCGS. This is an attractive example with slightly subdued luster, sharp strike and admirable surfaces. Population: 34 in 63, 35 finer

1877 50C MS64 PCGS. An appealing, heavily frosted coin with tinges of golden peripheral color. The strike is needle sharp in virtually all areas and a

1877-CC 50C MS62 Lightly Cleaned Uncertified. Hints of color are noted on this mostly white half dollar. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning

1877-CC 50C MS63 PCGS. Dusky gold patina reduces the reflectivity of the surprisingly prooflike fields. A well struck and impressively preserved examp

1877-S 50C MS64 PCGS. Boldly lustrous surfaces lie beneath the attractive toning on this half dollar. Gun-metal gray, blue, purple and a wheaten color

1880 50C MS67 NGC. The Philadelphia Mint used one obverse and two reverse dies to deliver 8,400 business strike Half Dollars in 1880. The present exam

1883 50C--Cleaned--ANACS, Unc Details, Net XF45. Abnormally bright with a multitude of hairlines and cleaning marks. One of only 8,000 business strike

1885 50C MS65 PCGS. The beginning collector armed with only a copy of the Guide Book might be tempted to classify the 1885 as a rare coin. After all,

1886 50C MS64 NGC. Lovely golden-brown and cobalt-blue peripheral patina. A well struck near-Gem that has traces of clash marks (as made) on each side

1888 50C MS66 PCGS. The Philadelphia Mint delivered only 12,001 business strike Half Dollars in 1888--an odd number, to be sure, but still impressivel

1889 50C--Cleaned--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU50. Untoned overall, myriad hairlines are reported on both sides. Still, a scarce late date in this serie

1890 50C MS66 NGC. Devoid of toning, the surfaces are brilliant-white in sheen with nary a distracting bagmark to report. The strike is sharp, if not

1891 50C MS66 NGC. Although business strike production of 1891 Half Dollars was substantially increased from issues in the preceding decade, the numbe

1859 50C PR67 NGC. There are at least three different die marriages of the proof 1859 Seated Half. The present example is attributable by the presence

1859 50C PR64 Cameo PCGS. Dappled orange-tan shadings adorn the peripheries with some hazy silver-gray colors in the same areas. The centers are large

1860 50C PR67 NGC. Formerly sold as lot 6204 in our 2001 Atlanta Sale, where it was described as, "This is the finest 1860 proof half we have a...

1862 50C PR65 PCGS. Seldom do we offer an 1862 Seated Half that combines high technical quality with blatant originality as elegantly as the present G

1864 50C PR66 Deep Cameo NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. In the 1993 book The Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Half Dollars, Randy Wiley and Bill Bugert assert t

1866 50C PR66 PCGS. Ex: Benson. The toning that graces the peripheral areas of this razor sharp Gem really needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. O

1867 50C PR66 PCGS. Ex: Benson. The toning distribution is similar to that seen on the Benson specimen of the proof 1866 Motto Half that we are also o

1867 50C PR65 Cameo PCGS. Not only is the proof 1867 a conditionally challenging issue that is difficult to locate as a Gem, but it has a low certifie

1868 50C PR67 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. The fully brought up devices, reflective fields, and knife-like rims all confirm this coin's status as a proo...

1869 50C PR63 PCGS. An attractive example of this proof issue. The toning in shades of iridescent amber, blue, and green lend a two-toned effect to th

1869 50C PR66 NGC. The 1869 business strike is a fairly scarce item, even though 795,900 pieces were produced. Only 600 proofs were struck, and this w

1871 50C PR65 PCGS. There are two different looks on the obverse and reverse of this proof 1871 Seated Half. The former side is richly toned in lavend

1873 50C No Arrows PR67 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. All 600 proof 1873 No Arrows Halves produced display a Closed 3 in the date. Breen (1977) notes that thes

1873 50C No Arrows PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. One would be hard pressed to find survivors of this proof 1873 Half Dollar delivery that are more stunning th

1873 50C Arrows PR66 NGC. Formerly sold as lot 6216 in our 2001 Atlanta Sale, where it was described as, "Impeccable mirrored surfaces are enve...

1873 50C Arrows PR66 PCGS. This lot represents an important bidding opportunity for the first-year type collector. It is also an opportunity to acquir

1874 50C Arrows PR64 PCGS. Russet-gray and rich, blue peripheral toning frames the boldly detailed devices on this half dollar. Important notice: We e

1874 50C Arrows PR64 Cameo PCGS. Thin rings of cobalt-blue and reddish-russet patination encircle both sides of this otherwise silver-gray specimen. N

1875 50C PR65 PCGS. Originality is a hallmark of this richly toned and carefully preserved Gem. The otherwise charcoal-copper color yields to splashes

1876 50C PR65 PCGS. Business strike Halves of this date are known with both the Variety One and Variety Two tail hub varieties. Writing in 1977, howev

1876 50C PR66 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Although 1,520 proof Seated Half Dollars were struck in 1876, a mintage figure of 1,150 pieces is generally regarde

1878 50C PR64 ICG. Highly reflective surfaces and notable cameo contrast make this near-Gem an appealing item. Fully struck, as expected for a proof r