2003, Orlando, FL. (FUN) Signature Sale #308 - Sessions 5 and 6

1960-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines ICG. Terrifically clean and well-struck, with only the barest hint of toning over satiny surfaces. Important notice: W

1961 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. Full mint brilliance with attractive, clean surfaces. The obverse was struck from a striated die. Population: 92 i

1961-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. Fully struck with clean surfaces dripping with brilliant luster.From the Trane Collection. Important notice: We

1961-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. The light yellow-green patina is both attractive and original. A highly lustrous Gem that has bold bell lines an

1962 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. Attractive surfaces and full mint brilliance. Population: 96 in 65, 1 finer (10/02).From the Chesapeake Collection

1962 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. Wisps of golden-brown hues cling to the peripheries. A well struck and highly lustrous Gem with an especially clea

1962-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. The luster on both sides is muted by hazy grey toning, but there are virtually no contact marks on either side o

1962-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. Attractive surfaces with mint brilliance gently subdued by olive hues that fade to subtle amber peripheral patin

1963 50C MS65 NGC, a brilliant Gem with a good strike and immaculate fields; and (11) 1963-D MS65 NGC, all lustrous and lightly toned with clean surfa

1963 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. Fully brilliant. An early die state as evidenced by the obvious die striations on each side.From the Chesapeake Co

1963-D 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS, 48 examples, all of them lustrous and essentially brilliant, some of them have prominent die polish lines (as ma

1963-D 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. The present sale notwithstanding, the '63-D is not at all common at the present level of preservation. Thi...

1963-D 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. Although an inordinate number of 1963-D Half Dollars were struck, these were carelessly stored as bullion, and m

1963-D 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. Lovely subtle lilac and yellow-green colors. A well struck and lustrous Gem that has magnificently preserved sur

1950 50C PR64 PCGS. Icy shades of blue float on the satiny mirrored fields of this proof. The reverse exhibits a pleasing cameo effect Important notic

1950 50C PR66 PCGS. Uniformly brilliant with both sides presenting an uniform, satiny look. A perfect addition to a collection that favors brilliance

1950 50C PR65 Cameo PCGS. A lovely representative of this first-year issue in the proof Franklin Half Dollar series, both sides are fully brought up o

1950 50C PR65 Cameo NGC. Rich champagne and cobalt halos hug the obverse border, and there are also copper-russet shadings around much of the reverse

1951 50C PR66 PCGS. Brilliant with light cameo contrast and wisps of light toning in the fields. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at

1951 50C PR67 NGC. Shimmering reflectivity, with hints of violet toning around the obverse and reverse periphery.From the Robert Tarr, Sr. Collection.

1951 50C PR65 Cameo PCGS. Brilliant throughout with deeply reflective mirrors in the fields. There are significant portions of mint frost on the devic

1951 50C PR66 Cameo NGC. Uniformly satiny and untoned with mild cameo contrast. Considerably more attractive than many similarly graded examples. Impo

1952 50C PR66 PCGS, mostly brilliant with a bit of haziness on each side; 1953 PR66 PCGS, brilliant and flashy with slight contrast on each side; 1954

1952 50C PR65 Cameo NGC. Even and delicately frosted, with even contrast on both obverse and reverse. Satiny and attractive, with numerous fine die po

1952 50C PR66 Cameo PCGS. A well struck Gem that has pleasing contrast and a wisp of russet patina along the left obverse border. A curl lintmark (as

1952 50C PR66 Cameo NGC. While noticeably contrasted, the more noticeable feature on this coin is the rich, irregular splashes of color around the per

1952 50C PR67 Cameo ANACS. Richly frosted and crisply detailed, the devices are set against a backdrop of reflective fields. Both sides are untoned, o

1952 50C PR67 Cameo PCGS. The fields are deep and watery, showing illimitable reflectivity against the snow-white frostiness of the devices. A very sc

1953 50C PR68 NGC. A thin layer of bluish patina rests atop totally undisturbed surfaces. The reverse has an appreciable degree of contrast between fi

1953 50C PR66 Cameo PCGS. A brilliant Gem with good cameo contrast and gorgeously preserved surfaces. The strike is essentially complete. The devices

1953 50C PR66 Cameo PCGS. This boldly contrasted specimen is free of toning with a smooth, pristine sheen. Important notice: We expect to be auctionin

1953 50C PR66 Cameo NGC. The cameo contrast is pleasing on this well-preserved Gem, while several spots and some minor hairlines limit the grade, but

1953 50C PR67 W Cameo NGC. A Superb, snowy-white Gem with admirable contrast between fields and devices. Few '53 proof Franklins could surpass t...

1953 50C PR67 Cameo NGC. The radiant, silver-white surfaces display virtually no blemishes of any kind. Both sides are also free of toning, and the co

1953 50C PR67 Cameo PCGS. A Superb, essentially flawless proof example of this very scarce early cameo. The fields show unfathomable depth of mirrored

1953 50C PR67 Cameo NGC. A needle-sharp Superb Gem that has a hint of yellow-green color in the central obverse. Seemingly pristine, and with noticeab

1953 50C PR67 Cameo NGC. A beautiful example of this 50 year old Franklin Half Dollar. Attractive lustrous surfaces, with Cameo frosted devices. Popul

1954 50C PR67 Cameo PCGS. The fields are deeply mirrored and go "black" when angled away from the viewer. The devices are white and froste...

1954 50C PR68 Cameo PCGS. An extraordinary white-on-black cameo proof Half. The surfaces, as one might expect from the grade, are essentially perfect.

1954 50C PR68 Cameo NGC. A little color at the edges of this well-frosted gem adds to the overall eye-appeal, which is exceptional. Important notice:

1954 50C PR66 Deep Cameo NGC. The frosty devices rise above the dark mirrored fields. A seemingly fully struck Gem with immaculate surfaces. A curious

1955 50C PR68 Cameo PCGS. The obverse has wisps of lemon color. An exquisitely struck proof Franklin that has rich contrast and seemingly unimprovable

1955 50C PR68 Cameo NGC. Rich and varying hues of peripheral iridescence frame the deeply mirrored fields and the frosted devices. Flawlessly struck,

1955 50C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. Brilliant overall, the fields are deeply mirrored and the devices show thick mint frost that provides stark cameo contr

1956 50C Type Two PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. The white on black contrast is exceptional. A boldly struck and seemingly pristine example that has imposing e

1956 50C Type Two PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. Few Franklin's display this amount of contrast between the devices and the fields. A hint of color is no...

1956 50C Type Two PR69 W Ultra Cameo NGC. An untoned specimen that has the outstanding white on black cameo contrast that cherrypickers dream of when

1957 50C PR67 Deep Cameo NGC. A razor-sharp Superb Gem with gorgeous surfaces and magnificent cameo contrast. A small planchet flaw (as made) rests ab

1958 50C PR67 Cameo PCGS, a fully struck Superb Gem, the darkly mirrored fields are seemingly flawless; and a 1959 PR66 Cameo PCGS, a splendid Gem, a

1958 50C PR68 Cameo NGC. Unfathomably deep mirrored fields allow the lightly frosted devices to stand out on this lightly toned superb-Gem.From the Co

1959 50C PR67 Cameo NGC. Faint mottled russet toning is noted about the peripheries. From the Collection of Colonel Carmine Penta. Important notice: W

1960 50C PR67 Deep Cameo NGC. Sharply contrasted, the brilliant interiors are surrounded by a dusting of lovely golden-rose patina. Population: 56 in

1960 50C PR68 Deep Cameo NGC.The obverse features wonderfully deep cameo contrast and just a little bit of color at the edges. The reverse, while less

1961 50C PR62 NGC. Doubled Die Reverse. FS-013. Bill Fivaz and J. T. Stanton assign this variety a "High" interest factor in their 1994 bo...

1961 50C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. The upper right obverse has wisps of golden-brown color. A well struck and frosty Superb Gem with magnificent contrast

1961 50C PR68 Deep Cameo NGC. The frosted devices on the reverse are particularly thick in comparison to the obverse devices, yet both the obverse and

1962 50C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. A gorgeous Superb Gem that is fully brilliant and has outstanding white on black contrast. Seemingly pristine, and with

1962 50C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. Robust frosted devices rest atop a see of glass on this superb-Gem proof. Only a handful of coins exist in a finer stat

1963 50C PR68 Cameo PCGS. Deep black and white contrast with pristine fields and no distracting spots or areas of toning. Important notice: We expect

1963 50C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. A gorgeous example that has a bold strike and rich contrast. The deeply mirrored fields are essentially pristine. Brill

1963 50C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. The devices and fields are perfectly segregated by differences in texture. From the Collection of Colonel Carmine Penta

1966 50C SMS MS64 ANACS, ADR-002, DMR-33, an extremely attractive example of an issue which produced several interesting hybrids, this specimen is ful

1983-S 50C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. Bold texture on the devices and bottomless mirrored fields seem to capture Kennedy's stateliness. Important not...

1985-S 50C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. A Superb specimen in the ultimate grade. A delightfully contrasted Cameo with amazing frosted devices and supreme ref

1989-S 50C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. A touch of golden toning is noted on the obverse and reverse peripheries. Important notice: We expect to be auctionin

1992-S 50C Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. Flawless and flashy. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Someti

1878 8TF S$1 MS65 PCGS. A sharply struck Gem that has a mildly prooflike reverse. The obverse center has a mere hint of gold color, with the surfaces

1878 8TF S$1 MS65 PCGS. Bright cartwheel luster rolls around each side with a ring of deep golden-brown around the peripheries. Important notice: We e

1878 8TF S$1 MS65 NGC. Only but a handful of contact marks are noted on this Gem specimen. The eye appeal is suggestive of a higher grade and the toni

1878 8TF S$1 MS66 PCGS. A well struck Gem with semi-prooflike fields and lightly toned surfaces. The fields are exceptionally undisturbed. Both the ob

1878 8TF S$1 MS66 NGC. Light peripheral apricot patina frames the brilliant centers. Boldly struck aside from a trivial lack of definition on the ribb

1878 7TF S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS63 ANACS, VAM-100, Top 100 Variety, short central arrow feather, well struck, flashy, light gold color, a pleasing reve

1878 7TF S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS65 PCGS. A lustrous Gem that is brilliant aside from a hint of tan color on the cheek. Carefully preserved and exceptio

1878 7TF S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS65 NGC. A clean cheek along with a dusting of color at the edges add to the appeal of this lustrous and well-struck Gem

1878 7TF S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS65 NGC. A touch of deep purple-gray toning is noted in the denticles of the peripheries. Surprisingly, only a handful o

1878 7TF S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS65 PCGS. An amazing razor-sharp strike and outstanding cartwheel luster on the reverse are the highlights of this speci

1878 7TF S$1 Reverse of 1879 MS64 PCGS. Deeply toned with golden-brown and cobalt-blue patina. The second 8 in the date has a die break (as made) with

1878 7TF S$1 Reverse of 1879 MS65 NGC. This spectacular specimen boasts rich creamy luster and faint peripheral toning.From the Collection of Colonel

1878 7TF S$1 Reverse of 1879 MS65 PCGS. The 1878 with the Reverse of 1879 is much scarcer in all grades, but especially in high grades, than its Flat

1878 7/8TF S$1 Strong MS65 PCGS. This is a widely collected variety among today's Morgan Dollar specialists, but it was not always so. As late a...

1878 7/8TF S$1 Strong MS65 PCGS. Portions of five tail feathers peer from beneath the seven prominent tail feathers. A well struck older holder Gem th

1878 7/8TF S$1 Weak MS65 PCGS. A brilliant, flashy Gem, with highly lustrous and carefully preserved surfaces. The reverse is dazzling, with semi-proo

1878-CC S$1 Unc Details, Improperly Cleaned NCS, brilliant with an unabraded reverse and somewhat prooflike fields; 1881-CC XF Details, Improperly Cle

1878-CC S$1 MS62 PCGS. The obverse exhibits deep charcoal coloration that breaks at the top to reveal yellow and magenta shades. The reverse is white

1878-CC S$1 MS64 PCGS. Fully struck and brilliant with fields that look prooflike. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 20

1878-CC S$1 MS64 NGC. Deep brown, green, dark-olive and russet patina overlay the obverse side of this sharply struck, carefully preserved near-Gem. T

1878-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. A brilliant, lustrous, and well struck Morgan. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hou

1878-CC S$1 MS65 ANACS. Intense mint frost blankets powerfully impressed features. There is a little light golden color at the upper reverse denticles

1878-CC S$1 MS65 NGC. Lustrous and brilliant, with a ring of rich purple traveling around the obverse and golden hues circling the reverse. Well-struc

1878-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. This specimen is well struck and lustrous, a brilliant and carefully preserved example of its type in the Gem category.From the

1878-CC S$1 MS66 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. This spectacular CC-mint Morgan is the highest grade 1878-CC DMPL that we have ever offered. The glassy f

1878-S S$1 MS65 ANACS, a brilliant and well struck Gem with an immaculate reverse; and an 1882-S MS66 NGC, the 18 in the date is lightly repunched, a

1878-S S$1 MS65 PCGS, the myriad luster grazes are arranged in such a way that none is distracting from the overall eye appeal; and an 1884-CC MS65 PC

1878-S S$1 MS66 PCGS. A rather spectacular Gem, with thick mint frost overlaying the sharply struck and impressively preserved devices. Trivial abrasi

1878-S S$1 MS66 Prooflike NGC. A well struck Gem that has pleasing contrast between the frosty devices and the nicely mirrored fields. The surfaces ha

1878-S S$1 MS66 Prooflike NGC. A brilliant and flashy Gem with exquisitely preserved surfaces and exceptional eye appeal. A lovely first-year Morgan D

1879 S$1 MS65 ANACS. Satiny devices and mint luster are surrounded by a light wheaten peripheral toning.From the Collection of Colonel Carmine Penta.

1879 S$1 MS65 ANACS. Fertile purplish-golden color hugs the rim tightly.From the Collection of Colonel Carmine Penta. Important notice: We expect to b

1879 S$1 MS65 PCGS. Incredibly frosty with hints of blue over clean, white surfaces.From the Memphis Collection. Important notice: We expect to be auc

1879-CC S$1 Unc Details, Improperly Cleaned, NCS. A fully struck example of this popular, semi-key Carson City issue. While not mentioned on the inser