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

1918 50C MS65 PCGS. While generally available in circulated grades through the AU level, the 1918 is surprisingly elusive in Mint State for an issue w

1918-D 50C MS65 PCGS. A shimmering, Gem quality representative of a D-mint issue that is scarce in any Mint State grade. Nearly all of the 3,853,040 H

1918-S 50C MS64 NGC. An above-average strike, being most noticeably deficient on the feather details down the side of the eagle's breast and rig...

1918-S 50C MS65 PCGS. The 1918-S Half Dollar is the epitome of a condition rarity in the Walking Liberty series. More than 10 million pieces were mint

1919-D 50C MS64 ICG. The essence of condition rarity in a Walking Liberty Half Dollar, the 1919-D is difficult to locate even at the XF and AU levels.

1919-S 50C MS65 PCGS. Ex: Pryor. Half Dollar production at the San Francisco Mint amounted to 1.5 million coins in 1919. While this is certainly a not

1920 50C MS65 PCGS. In an absolute sense, the '20-P (6.3 million coins produced) is among the more readily obtainable dates in the early Walking...

1920 50C MS66 NGC. Very rare in this grade, in sharp contrast to the 1920's commonness in circulated grades. This exceptional piece is boldly st...

1920-D 50C MS63 ANACS. Whereas many poorly struck issues in this series can be explained by extended working die life, the '20-D seems to have b...

1920-D 50C MS65 PCGS. Housed in a first generation PCGS holder, this boldly struck '20-D shows a touch of delicate golden and ice-blue patina th...

1920-S 50C MS65 PCGS. A beautiful Gem example that is powerfully struck for the issue, this lovely S-mint half has a couple of tiny abrasions in the l

1921 50C VG10 ANACS, a faint pinscratch near Liberty's profile but otherwise charming; 1921 Fine 12 ANACS, a tiny rim bruise at 1 o'clock, t...

1921 50C MS65 PCGS. This is a fully frosted and sharply struck representative of a P-mint Half Dollar that is in demand in even the lowest grades. The

1921 50C MS65 NGC. It is not without precedent for us to offer two Select or better Mint State 1921 Half Dollars in the same sale, but this appears to

1921-D 50C MS65 PCGS. Despite the fact that we have offered several Gem quality '21-D Halves over the past several years, we have lost none of o...

1921-S 50C VF20 ANACS. A faint pinscratch on the reverse does little to detract from this solid mid-grade example of this scarce date. Just over a hal

1921-S 50C AU50 NGC. It may be difficult for some to believe that the current (12/01/02) CDN bid of the '21-S Walker could be as high as $5,800 ...

1921-S 50C MS65 PCGS. The 1916-S, 1921-P, 1921-D, and 1938-D all boast lower mintages than the 1921-S (548,000 pieces produced). The latter issue, how

1923-S 50C MS65 PCGS. The 1923-S is an isolated Half Dollar issue in the early to mid 1920s that undoubtedly saw extensive circulation. It is the only

1927-S 50C MS62 PCGS. A brilliant and carefully preserved example that has full luster but a somewhat mushy strike in the centers. The fields have hea

1927-S 50C MS65 PCGS. Dappled golden-tan and russet patina rings the peripheries of this obviously original Gem. The latter shade is particularly evid

1928-S 50C MS64 PCGS. Only 1.9 million pieces were produced of the 1928-S and it is rarely seen in mint condition, especially high grade mint conditio

1929-D 50C MS65 PCGS. Lustrous and untoned. A well preserved Gem that has abundant eye appeal. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at th

1929-D 50C MS66 PCGS. Ex: Pryor. A little more than 1 million 1929-D Half Dollars were originally produced. Despite this limited mintage, the '2...

1929-S 50C AU58 PCGS. Delicate golden-tan color yields to dark-russet patina near some of the borders, while the warm and vibrant surfaces appear to b

1929-S 50C MS65 PCGS. Frosty surfaces and very well struck for this San Francisco Mint issue. Very attractive and worthy of considerable bidder intere

1929-S 50C MS66 PCGS. The onset of the Great Depression this year probably explains why the 1929-D and 1929-S are the most plentiful Half Dollars from

1933-S 50C MS66 PCGS. Unlike S-mint issues from the 1940s, the 1933-S Walking Liberty is normally associated with having strong striking details. This

1934 50C MS66 PCGS. A boldly struck and lustrous Gem that has pleasing apricot-gold color. The reverse is essentially pristine. A beautiful type coin

1934 50C MS66 PCGS. Although somewhat dwarfed by the MS68s that follow, this satiny-white Gem possesses glowing luster and excellent sharpness. Import

1934 50C MS68 PCGS. Pastel orange, gold, and powder-blue shades adhere to much of the obverse border with a somewhat more extensive distribution over

1934 50C MS68 NGC. An NGC-certified counterpart to the similarly graded PCGS example that we are also offering in this sale, this crisply defined repr

1934 50C MS68 PCGS. Off center swirls of pale golden iridescence are seen on both sides, as well as delicate ice-blue accents toward the borders. This

1934-D 50C MS65 PCGS. Sharply struck in all but one or two isolated areas, the Gem quality surfaces are silver-gray in sheen with full mint frost. We

1934-D 50C MS65 PCGS. Well struck for this Denver Mint issue, this coin possesses one small scratch on the eagle's breast and right wing. Import...

1934-D 50C MS65 PCGS. Extremely sharp strike with full skirt lines apparent, and Ms. Liberty's thumb and fore-finger in full evidence. Important...

1934-D 50C MS66 PCGS. The strike on both sides of this coin is nothing short of extraordinary for a '34-D Walker. The reverse eagle is essential...

1934-S 50C MS65 PCGS. While the rarity of the 1934-S has been readjusted in recent years relative to many early dates in this series, it is still rega

1935 50C MS65 PCGS. Bright and untoned with a pleasant, satiny appearance. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 pe

1935-S 50C MS65 PCGS. A beautiful, white Gem without any noticeable marks.From the St. Louis Collection. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning

1936 50C MS65 ANACS, some hazy toning is noted on this mostly satiny specimen; 1939-D MS65 ANACS, solid Gem-quality surfaces; and a 1939-S MS65 ANACS.

1936 50C MS67 PCGS. Featuring a razor-sharp strike, and swirling cartwheel luster over immaculately preserved surfaces, this Superb Gem possesses amaz

1936-D 50C MS64 ANACS, a faint contact mark is noted in the right obverse field; and a 1937-D MS64 ANACS, most of the luster grazes are limited to the

1936-D 50C MS66 PCGS. Bright, frosty-white surfaces display excellent highpoint detail, as is characteristic of this well produced Denver issue. Impor

1936-S 50C MS65 PCGS. Full booming luster, sharp strike and frosty surfaces enhance the charm of this specimen.From the Collection of Colonel Carmine

1936-S 50C MS66 PCGS. A well struck, exquisitely preserved Gem, with brilliant surfaces displaying a lot of cartwheel luster. There are a few trivial

1936-S 50C MS66 NGC. A smattering of champagne color accents the obverse of this otherwise brilliant Gem. Sharply defined. Important notice: We expect

1936-S 50C MS66 PCGS. A lustrous and gorgeously preserved Gem that has an exceptionally sharp strike. Light olive-green color ensures the originality

1937 50C MS62 ANACS; 1940-S MS64 ANACS; 1941-S MS63 ANACS; 1942-D MS64 ANACS; 1942-S MS64 ANACS; and a 1944-S MS64 ANACS. Each coin is mostly white, a

1937 50C MS65 PCGS, faint russet patina hugs the obverse rim; 1939-D MS65 PCGS, proudly adorned with blazing luster; and a 1939-S MS65 PCGS, thick, cr