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

1936 50C Arkansas, Unc Details, Improperly Cleaned NCS, lustrous with speckled russet patina; 1925-S California, Unc Details, Improperly Cleaned NCS,

1936-S 50C Arkansas MS67 NGC. Colorful orange and lime-green iridescent toning frames frosty silver-gray centers. Population: 5 in 67, 0 finer (10/02)

1936 SET Arkansas PDS Set MS66 PCGS. The Philadelphia Mint coin displays rich crimson-russet obverse toning around much of the obverse periphery with

1937 50C Arkansas MS66 PCGS. The margins are lightly speckled with tan-gold patina, while the centers have pastel steel-blue color. A satiny Gem that

1937-S 50C Arkansas MS66 NGC. Deep rust-orange patina hugs the margins, with the remainder of the coin bathed in lilac-gray splendor. A boldly struck

1938 50C Arkansas MS65 PCGS. The obverse periphery has warm peach patina, while the reverse has scattered freckles of golden-brown and mauve patina. A

1938 50C Arkansas MS66 PCGS. Virtually mark-free, this specimen reflects even, silver-gray patina on both sides with some deep golden-brown accents at

1938 50C Arkansas MS66 NGC. Faint lavender toning on the obverse is combined with patches of russet peripheral toning on the reverse. Immaculately pre

1938 50C Arkansas MS67 PCGS. Freckled tan-russet shadings hug the left obverse and right reverse peripheries of this otherwise golden-gray representat

1938-D 50C Arkansas MS66 PCGS. Exceptionally smooth surfaces, the luster appears somewhat subdued under a thin veil of dove-gray patina. Important not

1938-S 50C Arkansas MS66 PCGS. Russet toning along the rims, with the rest of the coin milky-white. Population: 21 in 66, 0 finer (10/02). Important n

1939 50C Arkansas MS64 PCGS. The obverse is richly speckled with apple-green patina, while the reverse borders have freckles of russet color. A carefu

1939 50C Arkansas MS64 ANACS. Lustrous surfaces with light handling marks.From the Collection of Colonel Carmine Penta. Important notice: We expect to

1939 50C Arkansas MS66 PCGS. Isolated sprays of orange-gold toning hug the rims of this otherwise silver-gray example. Both sides are expectantly smoo

1939 50C Arkansas MS66 PCGS. Mostly silver-white in sheen, the fully lustrous surfaces are uncommonly vibrant for the type. The crisply impressed feat

1939 50C Arkansas MS66 ICG. The Philadelphia Mint issue of this final year of the Arkansas Commemorative, and the scarcest date by mintage. Attractive

1939-D 50C Arkansas MS66 PCGS. Deeply variegated yellow-green, lavender, and russet patina. A well struck Gem with a seemingly pristine reverse. Only

No Lot Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up with

1939-D 50C Arkansas MS66 ICG. The Denver Mint issue of this final year of the Arkansas Commemorative and the scarcest date by mintage. This coin has s

1939-S 50C Arkansas MS66 ICG. The San Francisco issue of the final year of the Arkansas Commemorative and the scarcest date by mintage. Subdued surfac

1939-S 50C Arkansas MS65 NGC. Medium gray toning is perhaps a bit deeper over the obverse. Desirable final-year San Francisco Mint issue. Important no

1939-S 50C Arkansas MS66 PCGS. Mottled tan-russet patina overlays a base of silver-gray color. Every design element is sharply brought up, and the min

1936-S 50C Bay Bridge MS64 Uncertified. A well preserved near-Gem that has bright and shimmering luster. Wisps of apricot patina further enliven the s

1936-S 50C Bay Bridge MS65 NGC. A beautiful lustrous example of this issue, with rich attractive patina on obverse, and near full brilliance on revers

1936-S 50C Bay Bridge MS66 PCGS. Original muted grey and gold hues blanket both sides of this mark-free, nearly Superb Gem. Important notice: We expec

1936-S 50C Bay Bridge MS67 PCGS. Originally toned with vivid orange-gold, lilac, and aqua patina. A needle-sharp Superb Gem with moderate luster and u

1936-S 50C Bay Bridge MS68 PCGS. The opening of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge to traffic (November 12-14, 1936) is the occasion that this Half

1934 50C Boone MS67 NGC. The otherwise slate-gray toning scheme yields to deep red and violet highlights around the rims. A warmly frosted coin for th

1935 50C Boone MS67 NGC. Speckles of rose-violet and russet patina hug the borders, while the centers have milky lavender patina. Well struck, as is u

1935-D 50C Boone MS66 PCGS. An even layer of argent patina covers each side. A fully original example. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lo

1935-S 50C Boone MS66 PCGS. Ex: Shepherd. Opaque gray and golden color presents a somewhat splotchy appearance overall. The obverse surface is essenti

1935/34 50C Boone MS66 NGC. A Gem with russet peripheral toning and clear of all but the most minute blemishes. Important notice: We expect to be auct

1935/34 50C Boone MS67 PCGS. A Superb Gem, fully struck and exquisitely preserved, with satiny surfaces and a trace of green iridescence near some of

1935/34 50C Boone MS67 PCGS. This coin was previously offered as lot 8661 in our January 2002 sale of the Tom Valos Collection, where it was cataloged

1935/34-D 50C Boone MS66 PCGS. Lovely multicolored patina envelops both sides in pastel tinged lilac, gold, powder-blue, and champagne shades. The low

1935/34-D 50C Boone MS67 NGC. A brilliant and lustrous Superb Gem with a razor-sharp strike. Immaculately preserved with satiny surfaces. The 1935-D w

1935/34-S 50C Boone MS66 PCGS. The scarcer 1935 San Francisco issue with the 1934 date added to reverse. This has a mintage of only 2,004 pieces, and

1935/34-S 50C Boone MS66 NGC. A beautiful, lustrous example of this San Francisco Mint issue, with a couple of obverse contact marks preventing a more

1935/34 50C Boone MS64 PCGS, fully brilliant and attractive for the grade; and a 1935/34-D Boone MS64 PCGS, the Denver Mint issue and a perfect match

1936 SET Boone PDS Set MS66 PCGS. All three coins are lightly toned and essentially mark-free, a well balanced Gem Boone set. The three coins are acco

1937 50C Boone MS65 PCGS, boldly struck and well preserved, this Gem is partially covered on each side by rich, uneven, russet and olive patina, and t

1937 50C Boone MS67 PCGS. The margins have golden-brown color with a hint of lilac, while the centers have pearl-gray patina. Well struck with rich lu

1937-D 50C Boone MS68 PCGS. This coin was previously offered as lot 6195 in our FUN Signature Sale of January 4-6, 1996, where it was described, in pa

1937 SET Boone PDS Set MS66 NGC. The 1937-S Boone is MS66 Prooflike NGC. The 1937 is brilliant and immaculate, the D-Mint Gem is snow-white and equall

1937 SET Boone PDS Set MS66 PCGS. The P-mint representative is toned in mottled olive-copper hues that are more extensive on the obverse. The branch m

1938 50C Boone MS66 PCGS. The otherwise essentially untoned surfaces reveal dappled rim accents in orange-red, salmon-pink, and olive-tan hues. The la

1938-D 50C Boone MS66 PCGS. A well struck Gem that has milky silver-gray color and virtually unimprovable preservation. Just 2,100 pieces were minted,

1938-D 50C Boone MS66 PCGS. A bright, unmarked specimen, struck from a mintage of just 2,100 coins. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots

1938-D 50C Boone MS67 NGC. There is a halo of olive-gold iridescence around the reverse periphery with sprays of cobalt and pink colors at the upper r

1938-D 50C Boone MS67 NGC. This shimmering, frosty textured Superb Gem is free of even a single noteworthy blemish. Pale pastel tinged iridescence dan

1938-S 50C Boone MS66 PCGS. Lovely olive and copper-gold patina. A well struck Gem that has virtually pristine surfaces and modest satiny luster. Only

1938-S 50C Boone MS66 PCGS. Brilliant with some russet toning spots between the date and the mintmark. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lo

1936 50C Bridgeport MS65 PCGS, bright and untoned; and a 1934 Maryland MS65 PCGS, just a hint of patina has developed on the obverse. 2 coins Importan

1936 50C Bridgeport MS66 PCGS. A satiny, exceptionally clean example of this issue. One small mark is noted on the eagle's leg. Important notice...

1936 50C Bridgeport MS67 PCGS. Fulsome mint luster flows over both sides with a richly frosted texture. There is a tiny swirl of crimson color at the

1925-S 50C California MS64 ANACS, lovely apricot iridescence appears on each side of this well struck and carefully preserved near-Gem, near the edges

1925-S 50C California MS66 PCGS. Mottled shades of purple, golden-russet, and gunmetal-blue patina are seen over each side. Important notice: We expec

1925-S 50C California MS66 PCGS. A hint of natural patina is seen in selected border areas. A very scarce issue in finer grades. Important notice: We

1925-S 50C California MS67 PCGS. The surfaces on both sides of this extraordinary Superb Gem shimmer with full mint frost that is enhanced by the unfi

1925-S 50C California MS67 PCGS. This coin was previously offered as lot 8684 in our January 2002 sale of the Tom Valos Collection, where it was descr

1936 50C Cincinnati MS65 PCGS. The bust of Stephen Foster is framed in a light hue of golden color. Mottled golden-russet color adorns the reverse. Im

1936 50C Cincinnati MS66 PCGS. Beautifully toned about the reverse border, an original, nearly mark-free example. Important notice: We expect to be au

1936-D 50C Cincinnati MS65 PCGS. A creamy and nearly colorless reverse is paired with a mottled russet obverse. Important notice: We expect to be auct

1936-D 50C Cincinnati MS65 PCGS. A lustrous and very attractive example of this Denver Mint, Cincinnati Commemorative issue, despite one noticeable fi

1936-D 50C Cincinnati MS65 NGC. Nicely struck with a dusting of patina on both sides. A single mark in the center of the reverse is the only notable f

1936-D 50C Cincinnati MS66 PCGS. Bright cartwheel luster overlays each side. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250

1936-D 50C Cincinnati MS66 PCGS. Rich, satiny luster flows over pristine surfaces that are lightly dusted with tan coloration. Important notice: We ex

1936-D 50C Cincinnati MS67 PCGS. The otherwise tan-gray toning scheme yields to near-brilliance in the center of the reverse and bright, rainbow color

1936-D 50C Cincinnati MS67 PCGS. Precious few '36-D Cincinnati Halves have survived with surfaces as smooth as those of the present Superb Gem. ...

1936-D 50C Cincinnati MS67 NGC. Smooth and unblemished, the mint luster rolls around each side uninterrupted by the abrasions that are so often seen o

1936-S 50C Cincinnati MS65 PCGS. A perfect match to a previously offered 1936-D specimen. The obverse is toned in a mottled russet color while the rev

1936 50C Cleveland MS65 NGC, the bright coruscant luster is accented with a small amount of golden-russet color; and a 1925 Stone Mountain MS65 NGC, s

1936 50C Cleveland MS66 PCGS. Obverse has areas of russet toning and the reverse is toned in shades of purple. Important notice: We expect to be aucti

1936 50C Cleveland MS67 PCGS. Exceedingly lustrous and frosty beneath a delicate coating of lilac-gray pastel toning that intensifies to russet about

1936 50C Cleveland MS67 NGC. An exceptional coin and highly lustrous, each side is toned in warm shades of coppery-golden and lilac-gray with somewhat

1936 50C Columbia MS65 NGC, toned in amber hues in all areas except the central obverse portion, giving the appearance of a bi-metallic coin; and a 19

1936-D 50C Columbia MS67 PCGS. A well struck Superb Gem that has modest luster and blushes of golden-brown color. The obverse is essentially pristine,

1936-S 50C Columbia MS68 PCGS. This is a simply beautiful coin, and it is superior to virtually all '36-S Columbia Halves extant. First, the tec...

1936 SET Columbia PDS Set MS66 PCGS. The P-mint coin is bright and essentially untoned; the D-mint piece is lightly toned and nearly mark-free; and th

1892 50C Columbian PR68 * Cameo NGC. This is the finest specimen striking of the first-year 1892 Columbian Half Dollar that we have ever handled. The

1892 50C Columbian MS65 PCGS. Deliciously frosty, with icy white surfaces accented with golden tone at the rims. Mark-free and with a distinctive air

1892 50C Columbian MS65 PCGS. Lovely shades of natural iridescence enhance the overall appeal of this specimen, making it one of the more desirable ca

1892 50C Columbian MS66 NGC. Lovely aqua-blue and lavender patina. A lustrous Gem with exquisite surfaces and exceptional eye appeal. The inaugural Si

1892 50C Columbian MS66 Prooflike NGC. The silver-white surfaces combine frosty textured devices and glassy fields for a modest, yet pleasing cameo fi

1892 50C Columbian MS66 PCGS. Both sides of this shimmering Gem are blanketed in varied shades of orange, rose, and steel-blue. The underlying surface

1892 50C Columbian MS66 PCGS. Both sides are deeply toned in shades of lavender and iridescent-blue. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots

1892 50C Columbian MS66 NGC. Bright and satiny with a hint of peripheral color. A superlative, nearly unmarked specimen. Important notice: We expect t

1893 50C Columbian MS63 ANACS. Lovely golden-brown, mauve, and apricot-gold patina. Boldly struck and lustrous with relatively clean surfaces. Importa

1893 50C Columbian MS65 PCGS. A peripheral band of gold patina frames the lilac centers. A well struck Gem that has an immaculately preserved reverse.

1893 50C Columbian MS65 NGC. Originally toned in pleasant pink, green, and blue tones. Virtually mark-free and boldly struck. Important notice: We exp

1893 50C Columbian MS65 NGC. Peripheral golden and russet toning accompany this Gem with seemingly pristine surfaces. From the Collection of Colonel C

1893 50C Columbian MS66 NGC. A spectacularly toned Gem that has waves of gold, ruby-red, powder-blue, and pale mauve patina. Well preserved with pleas

1893 50C Columbian MS67 PCGS. The Philadelphia Mint began production of 1893-dated Columbian Commemorative Halves on January 3 of that year. A grand t

1935 50C Connecticut MS65 NGC. Well struck with lovely pale-gold color, the gleaming surfaces display outstanding satiny luster. A number of attractiv

1935 50C Connecticut MS66 PCGS. A lustrous and gorgeously preserved Gem that has pleasing pale yellow-green patina at the borders. A splendid Commemor

1935 50C Connecticut MS66 PCGS. A lustrous Gem that has lovely golden-brown and lavender colors. A gorgeously preserved Commemorative that seemingly h

1935 50C Connecticut MS66 PCGS. A lovely specimen possessing attractive surfaces and delightful blue-green to amber peripheral iridescence. Population

1935 50C Connecticut MS66 PCGS. Undeniably original, both sides are streaked in honey-gold patina. The powerfully impressed and fully frosted surfaces

1936 50C Delaware MS64 NGC. Deeply toned in a heathered lavender color that nearly conceals the luster below. Important notice: We expect to be auctio

1936 50C Delaware MS65 ANACS, lightly toned with smooth, satiny surfaces; and a 1938 New Rochelle MS64 ANACS, nearly untoned with clean surfaces for t