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

1914 50C MS65 NGC. Seldom do one of our Signature Sales include a business strike example of this important Half Dollar delivery whose surfaces are sm

1915-S 50C MS64 PCGS. While the eagle's right (facing) shoulder lacks complete definition, this brilliant and lustrous near-Gem has impressively...

1892 50C PR64 PCGS. The mosaic of Charles Barber's artistic talents float in calm seas. This nearly flawless coin is worthy of all the acclaim i...

1892 50C PR66 Cameo NGC. This smooth Gem is a delight to behold. Both sides are devoid of toning as well as numerous handling marks. The richly froste

1893 50C PR67 NGC. Formerly offered as lot 7566 in our 2001 Central States Sale, where it was described as, "An early issue, it is unlikely tha...

1893 50C PR67 PCGS. Off center swirls of lavender-gray patina interrupt the otherwise even endowment of charcoal toning. The latter color yields to go

1895 50C PR67 PCGS. As a date, the 1895 Barber Half Dollar is not a rare coin in either business strike or proof formats. Since specimen strikings wer

1897 50C PR67 NGC. Seemingly deserving of a Cameo designation, this coin displays rich mint frost over the devices and glassy reflectivity in the fiel

1898 50C PR67 PCGS. Mottled lavender-gray patina dominates this coin's outward appearance, but there are splashes of olive-gold patina on the ob...

1899 50C PR67 PCGS. This coin was previously offered as lot 7839 in our January 2001 FUN Signature Sale, and then again as lot 7567 in our April 2001

1900 50C PR65 Cameo PCGS. A spectacular turn-of-the-century Proof that is completely brilliant and has appreciable contrast between the glassy fields

1902 50C PR65 PCGS. This coin was previously offered as lot 6259 in our June 2001 sale of the Alex Highland Collection (part of our Long Beach Signatu

1903 50C PR66 NGC. Untoned save for a blush of pale iridescence over the right obverse, this coin is uniformly brilliant in the fields and on the devi

1905 50C PR67 PCGS. The NGC and PCGS certified population of this proof Half Dollar issue dwindles to just 12 coins at the PR67 level of preservation.

1905 50C PR67 PCGS. There is no bothersome lack of detail in any area on this spectacular proof 1905. Rich antique-copper patina overlays both sides a

1906 50C PR64 PCGS. Gorgeous golden-brown and electric-blue peripheral patina frames the lightly toned centers. A boldly struck near-Gem with good eye

1909 50C PR67 PCGS. A coin with undisputed originality, the virtually untoned centers are framed in dappled copper-russet and champagne-gold periphera

1910 50C PR66 PCGS. Light golden iridescence is confined to the reverse and the upper and lower peripheral areas on the obverse. The center of the lat

1911 50C PR68 NGC. Close examination with a strong magnifier fails to reveal even the tiniest blemish on the surfaces of this coin. The fields are dee

1913 50C PR63 PCGS. Mottled, almost granular metallic-gray and faint blue toning resides on this piece. Housed in a first generation PCGS holder. Impo

1916 50C XF45 ANACS, surprisingly sharp, lightly toned, problem-free; 1916 AU50 ANACS, silver-gray color with hints of charcoal patina in protected ar

1916 50C MS64 NGC. A highly desirable, first year issue, soft dove-gray patina lightly dances over each side. A couple of chatter marks are mentioned

1916 50C MS64 ANACS. The borders have speckled russet-gold patina, while the centers are untoned. A richly detailed near-Gem that has an immaculate re

1916 50C MS64 ICG. Sharply struck and carefully preserved, this near-Gem displays satiny surfaces which carry a miniscule number of insignificant cont

1916 50C MS66 NGC. Always of interest to the type or date collector, the 1916 is always available in circulated grades but in the higher grades of Unc

1916 50C MS66 PCGS. Someone must have lovingly preserved this outstanding Gem, the surfaces of which are well struck and nearly pristine. Dappled peri

1916 50C MS66 NGC. This remarkable specimen is fully brilliant, and the sharply struck surfaces display superb cartwheel luster, along with a coating

1916-D/D 50C MS63 ANACS. FS-008, V-101, CONE E-01, Breen-5130, RPM-1. According to the consignor, this coin is one of the finest known examples of the

1916-D 50C MS64 PCGS. With satin-like surfaces, a nice strike and full brilliant luster, this is a very engaging example of this Denver Mint issue.Fro

1916-D 50C MS65 PCGS. A lustrous and sharply impressed Gem that is both lightly toned and gorgeously preserved. The upper reverse has a few faint spec

1916-D 50C MS66 PCGS. The 1916-D is the most available of the three first year Walking Liberty issues in Mint State, but the number of Superb examples

1916-D 50C MS66 PCGS. This flashy first year D-mint half is fully brilliant, minimally abraded, and possesses incredibly thick mint frost that blanket

1916-S 50C AU50 Cleaned Uncertified. Sharp remaining details with charcoal-gray surfaces. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rat

1916-S 50C MS63 NGC. Traces of patina are noted on both the obverse and reverse. The grainy luster on this first year of issue is particularly attract

1917 50C MS64 NGC. Light golden-brown patina visits the borders and outlines the devices. A lustrous near-Gem that has a sharp strike and an exquisite

1917 50C MS66 PCGS. Magnificent in its luster, strike, and overall appearance. This is a satiny, pristine example. Population: 62 in 66, 2 finer (10/0

1917-D 50C Obverse AU55 ANACS, light golden-brown color, attractive luster, problem-free; and an 1877--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF40, a hairlin

1917-D 50C Obverse MS65 PCGS. The '17-D is a scarcity in high grades despite the appearance of two Gems in this year's FUN sale. This piece ...

1917-D 50C Obverse MS65 PCGS. This second-year issue from the Denver Mint reverses the trend that characterizes most branch mint Walkers. It is more d

1917-D 50C Obverse MS66 PCGS. As noted above, high grade examples of this issue are very elusive, even more so than sharply defined coins. This piece

1917-D 50C Reverse MS62 ANACS. Impressive for the grade, with pleasing luster, a good strike, and light yellow-green color. The right obverse field ha

1917-D 50C Reverse MS64 PCGS. This piece is especially sharply defined with sharp details on Liberty's hand and head as well as the eagle's ...

1917-D 50C Reverse MS65 PCGS. This coin boasts one of the sharpest strikes that this cataloger has seen on a 1917-D Half Dollar with the mintmark on t

1917-S 50C Obverse MS63 ANACS. The first of two Uncirculated '17-S Obverse Halves that we are offering in this sale, the present Select quality ...

1917-S 50C Obverse MS65 PCGS. The difficulty that collectors will experience in locating a 1917-S Obverse Half increases dramatically when one crosses

1917-S 50C Reverse MS64 NGC. A fully frosted and quite well struck example of this popular, reverse mintmarked, San Francisco Mint issue of the Walkin

1917-S 50C Reverse MS65 PCGS. Ex: Pryor. This is an important representative of an early S-mint Walker that is a well known rarity as a fully struck G

1918 50C MS64 PCGS. Light gray toning with exceptionally nice definition for the date. The surfaces exhibit a few light luster grazes, but none worthy

1918 50C MS64 PCGS. A lustrous and well struck near-Gem that has blushes of yellow-green color on each side. Impressively preserved and unquestionably

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