2003, Orlando, FL. (FUN) Signature Sale #308 - Sessions 7 and 8

1936 50C Delaware MS65 NGC. Golden peripheral toning laced occasionally with russet toning on both surfaces. From the Collection of Colonel Carmine Pe

1936 50C Delaware MS66 PCGS. A lustrous Gem with gorgeously preserved surfaces and a wisp of olive-green patina. The central sail lacks complete defin

1936 50C Delaware MS66 PCGS. This richly frosted Gem displays olive-copper tab toning around much of the reverse periphery. Similar, although somewhat

1936 50C Delaware MS66 PCGS. An attractive example with orange peripheral iridescence, which is manifest more vividly on the obverse. Important notice

1936 50C Delaware MS67 PCGS. It is relatively easy to locate this mid 1930s issue in Gem condition, but the propensity for contact marks on the smooth

1936 50C Delaware MS67 PCGS. A gorgeous Superb Gem, the peripheral areas are overlaid in competing shades of crimson-russet and orange-olive colors. T

1936 50C Delaware MS67 NGC. Tab toned on the obverse in crimson-russet shadings and a silver-gray appearance in the "brilliant" areas. The...

1936 50C Elgin MS64 ANACS, a light coating of silvery-gray patina blankets both sides of this near-Gem, which is sharply struck for the issue, and onl

1936 50C Elgin MS65 PCGS. Expectantly frosty for the type as well as the grade, both sides are smooth and untoned save for some light golden overtones

1936 50C Elgin MS65 PCGS, frosty, lustrous, attractive surfaces, well struck and visually appealing; and a 1936 Lynchburg MS65 PCGS, with nice origina

1936 50C Elgin MS66 PCGS. Both sides are awash in scintillating mint frost that highlights the appreciably sharp strike. A little light golden-tan iri

1936 50C Elgin MS68 PCGS. This is the finest PCGS-certified Elgin Commemorative Half Dollar that we have offered in at least ten years. Speckles of re

1936 50C Gettysburg MS63 ANACS. A lustrous, lightly toned, and bold representative that has a minor contact mark on the cheek of the Confederate veter

1936 50C Gettysburg MS66 PCGS. A crescent of fiery-red and sunset-golden color is seen at part of the periphery on each side. No shortage of eye appea

1936 50C Gettysburg MS66 PCGS. Beautifully original, with rich mahogany toning contrasting nicely with untoned areas that shimmer with luster. A thin

1936 50C Gettysburg MS67 PCGS. The otherwise silver-gray surfaces reveal whispers of pale tan coloration toward the borders. This is a solidly graded

1922 50C Grant MS64 NGC, well struck with highly lustrous, lightly toned surfaces, and a few trivial abrasions, there is a small charcoal toning spot

1922 50C Grant MS64 PCGS, a wonderful example of an early submission piece, displaying attractive surfaces and pale amber-green iridescent patina; and

1922 50C Grant MS65 NGC. Few Gems boast so few luster grazes and such subtle, attractive luster.From the Collection of Colonel Carmine Penta. Importan

1922 50C Grant MS65 NGC. With lightly subdued brilliance and attractive surfaces, this Commemorative was struck in 1922 to celebrate the centenary of

1922 50C Grant MS66 PCGS. Exceptionally sharp for the issue with a high wire edge. The lustrous, virtually unmarked fields are moderately toned with g

1922 50C Grant MS67 PCGS. Like so many of the earlier (pre 1925) commemorative issues, the Grant Half Dollar has a fairly substantial mintage when com

1922 50C Grant MS67 PCGS. This is a colorfully toned Superb Gem with swirls of orange-red and cobalt-blue patina at the rim. Speckles of similar color

1922 50C Grant MS67 NGC. A basically untoned and highly lustrous example of this scarce and always-popular early Commemorative Half. The surfaces are

1922 50C Grant with Star MS64 NGC. Nice semi-prooflike luster, with only the occasional handling mark. Light golden color emerges at the rims. The obv

1922 50C Grant with Star MS66 PCGS. The satin textured surfaces readily reveal the scattered die striations (as struck) in the obverse field that are

1922 50C Grant with Star MS67 NGC. This coin was previously offered as lot 6263 in our February 2002 Long Beach Signature Sale, where it was cataloged

1928 50C Hawaiian--Cleaned--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU50. The surfaces are abnormally bright from the obvious cleaning. Still, an affordable example o

1928 50C Hawaiian MS63 ANACS. Brilliant throughout with full mint luster. In fact, the mint luster is one of this coin's strong suits--it races ...

1928 50C Hawaiian MS63 NGC. A boldly struck and essentially brilliant example. The native chief has a small contact mark on his upper leg, but the sur

1928 50C Hawaiian MS65 NGC. The otherwise even endowment of champagne-pink patina yields to crescents of medium gold color at the left borders. The ob

1928 50C Hawaiian MS66 PCGS. An extraordinarily appealing Hawaiian commemorative that boasts crescents of pale orange, rose, and lime-green iridescenc

1928 50C Hawaiian MS66 NGC. The rich golden-olive color that overlays virtually all areas speaks volumes about the originality of this conditionally r

1928 50C Hawaiian MS66 PCGS. The smooth, boldly detailed features are silent on the subject of distracting abrasions. Sprays of tan-gray color are dis

1935 50C Hudson MS61 NGC. Considerably more attractive than the grade would suggest, with light pink color over slightly marked surfaces. Not fully st

1935 50C Hudson MS62 ANACS. A relatively clean piece with subtle luster and only a couple of visible marks on the sails. Important notice: We expect t

1935 50C Hudson MS64 PCGS. Moderately toned in hazy salmon tones, with lots of luster and relatively few contact marks. Neptune is weakly struck as us

1935 50C Hudson MS65 PCGS. Rich apricot patina and immaculate surfaces confirm the originality of this satiny Gem. A few tiny freckles of charcoal pat

1935 50C Hudson MS65 PCGS. A shimmering Gem that, while presenting as brilliant, does show a few splashes of golden peripheral color on the reverse. I

1935 50C Hudson MS66 PCGS. The low mintage Hudson Half Dollar is one of this series' most difficult and popular designs in all conditions. The b...

1935 50C Hudson MS66 PCGS. Thick, rich, and virtually undisturbed mint frost envelops both sides. Well defined by the standards of the type, this prem

1935 50C Hudson MS66 NGC. A most attractive example of this scarce Commemorative with sharp strike, good luster and delicate iridescent patina. Only 1

1924 50C Huguenot MS65 PCGS. Attractively lustrous on the obverse, with subdued satiny brilliance on the reverse, the models for this interesting desi

1924 50C Huguenot MS66 PCGS. Faint toning shows over satiny, textured fields. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250

1924 50C Huguenot MS67 PCGS. Blushes of golden iridescence are seen on both sides, but they have absolutely no effect on the full mint frost that radi

1946 50C Iowa MS67 PCGS. Dusky yellow-green, ruby-red, and lilac patina. A needle-sharp Superb Gem that has potent cartwheel luster and immaculate sur

1946 50C Iowa MS67 NGC. A wonderful Superb Gem that has vibrant cartwheel luster and seemingly pristine surfaces. While the Iowa Commemorative is a re

1946 50C Iowa MS68 PCGS. The mint luster is both full and vibrant with a richly frosted sheen. The originality is unquestionable due to the presence o

1925 50C Lexington, Unc Details, Obverse Improperly Cleaned NCS, well struck, a hint of apricot color; 1918 Lincoln, Unc Details, Obverse Improperly C

1925 50C Lexington MS65 PCGS. Essentially untoned with a good strike. A couple of grade-limiting abrasions are seen in the left obverse field. Importa