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

1861 $5 MS64 NGC. One of several Choice 1861 Fives in this sale, this coin exhibits attractive, evenly distributed, golden-rose coloration. The strike

1861 $5 MS64 PCGS. Produced in sizeable numbers (688,150 pieces) for the era, the 1861 is an understandably popular coin among type collectors who des

1861-C $5 AU53 PCGS. Winter 30-K. Die State II. The reverse crack can be seen at the rim over the first A in AMERICA and it joins the left serif of th

1865-S $5 VF20 PCGS. Heavily yet evenly worn, the smooth and problem free surfaces have acquired a cool pink patina over time. Important notice: We ex

1866 $5 XF40 PCGS. Lightly worn but still very brilliant, with surface marks consistent with the grade. From an original mintage of only 6,700 coins.

1868-S $5 AU50 PCGS. The 1868-S is an absolute as well as a condition rarity among With Motto Fives. When Akers compiled his auction data 20 years or

1870-CC $5 AU58 PCGS. Winter 1-A. Die State II. An original coin that shows the usual softness of strike known on this die state; that is, weakness on

1871 $5 AU50 PCGS. The 1871 is a very rare Coronet Half Eagle with a mintage of only 3,230 business strikes, most of which grade only VF or XF. Said b

1871-CC $5 AU53 NGC. Winter 1-A. Easily characterized as a 1-A by the presence of a raised die mark under the S in STATES, this is a later die state w

1872-CC $5 AU58 NGC. Somewhat better struck than usual for this issue with the normally found weakness in the centers, but well defined on the periphe

1873 $5 Open 3 AU58 NGC. Sharply struck and lustrous, this is a nice example of this date. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the ra

1873-CC $5 MS62 PCGS. Ex: Bass. A magnificent coin with full, frosty luster below medium orange-gold and yellow-gold color. There are a few light mark

1874 $5 MS62 NGC. Previously offered as lot 2269 in our recent Long Beach Bullet Sale, where it was described as, "Half Eagle production at the...

1874-CC $5 AU53 NGC. Winter 1-C. This variety is characterized by the four raised die scratches above the eagle's left (facing) wing. This appea...

1874-CC $5 AU53 PCGS. Winter 2-D. This variety is characterized by the reuse of the 1872-CC Reverse B but with two clashmarks from the eagle's b...

1874-S $5 AU50 PCGS. Only 26 1874-S Liberty Half Eagles have been certified at the AU level by NGC and PCGS (10/02), and there are no Mint State examp

1875-CC $5 AU55 NGC. Winter 1-B. Formerly sold as lot 8108 in our 1999 FUN Sale, where it was described as, "An issue rarity as well as a condi...

1876-CC $5 AU55 PCGS. Winter 1-A. While not quite of the same quality as the Ashland City coin (offered as an adjunct to this sale), this is a very pl

1877 $5 AU53 PCGS. Remnants of a prooflike finish are noted at select angles, but the outward appearance is one of rich copper-gold color. The overall

1877 $5 AU58 PCGS. With only 1,132 business strikes produced, the 1877 has the second lowest mintage of all P-mint Half Eagles, second only to the 187