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

1925 50C Lexington MS65 PCGS. Original, subtle toning has set in on the fields producing a coin with nice eye appeal. Important notice: We expect to b

1925 50C Lexington MS66 NGC. A brilliant and flashy Gem that has mildly prooflike fields and a needle-sharp strike. Only four coins have been graded h

1925 50C Lexington MS66 PCGS. Splashes of red and green toning accent the border areas of this highly lustrous specimen. Superbly struck. A mint condi

1918 50C Lincoln MS65 PCGS. Lovely swirls of sea-green, golden-brown, and russet patina confirm the originality of this lustrous Gem. A needle-sharp s

1918 50CLincoln MS65 NGC. A medium amount of mottled russet patina overlays each side. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate o

1918 50C Lincoln MS65 PCGS. A frosty white Gem worthy of any fine collection. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250

1918 50C Lincoln MS65 PCGS. A faint champagne patina covers the surfaces of this Gem except in the area of the eagle's breast. Important notice:...

1918 50C Lincoln MS66 PCGS. Original speckled toning hides all but a few small contact marks in the obverse fields. Important notice: We expect to be

1936 50C Long Island MS65 PCGS. Sharply struck and well preserved, this Gem is lustrous, with virtually pristine surfaces. The obverse exhibits uneven

1936 50C Long Island MS66 NGC. Richly toned in colorful shades of sunset-red, deep gold, lime-green, and violet. A remarkably original Long Island tha

1936 50C Long Island MS66 PCGS. Splashes of varying multicolored iridescence decorate the obverse and reverse. An extremely lustrous specimen with har

1936 50C Long Island MS67 NGC. Previously offered as lot 6507 in our October 2000 Long Beach Signature Sale, where it was described as: "Far mo...

1936 50C Lynchburg MS66 PCGS. An untampered piece richly toned in powdery, multicolored shades. The central regions are a bit lighter. This lot is acc

1936 50C Lynchburg MS66 NGC. The exceptionally smooth surfaces are enhanced with a thin veil of soft golden color. Important notice: We expect to be a

1936 50C Lynchburg MS67 NGC. A Superb, one-of-a-kind Lynchburg that is almost perfectly preserved beneath a majestic combination of coppery-orange, br

1920 50C Maine MS64 NGC. Lustrous with seemingly clean surfaces and freckles of russet toning along the upper periphery of the obverse. Important noti

1920 50C Maine MS66 PCGS. The borders have original sea-green and rose patina, while the centers are essentially brilliant. A well preserved and boldl

1920 50C Maine MS66 PCGS. Pale gray color overlays superior luster characteristics on this essentially unabraded example. Important notice: We expect

1920 50C Maine MS67 PCGS. This powerfully impressed Superb Gem exhibits sharp definition throughout. There is a base of champagne tinged iridescence o

1934 50C Maryland MS63 ANACS, the luster is somewhat subdued, due to a coating of uneven olive-gray patina, but this example is well struck and nicely

1934 50C Maryland MS65 NGC. Charcoal peripheral toning circles the obverse, the reverse is essentially brilliant. Important notice: We expect to be au

1934 50C Maryland MS66 PCGS. A nicely struck and lustrous Gem whose silver-gray surfaces have only a hint of peripheral gold patina. Well preserved an

1934 50C Maryland MS66 PCGS. The obverse has a faint champagne patination while the reverse is white. Immaculately preserved and nicely struck. Import

1934 50C Maryland MS66 PCGS. The clean surfaces are very lightly patinated. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 p

1934 50C Maryland MS66 NGC. Both sides exhibit subtle rainbow toning at the edges while the center is champagne in tone. Nicely struck with no distrac

1934 50C Maryland MS67 PCGS. There is no doubt in our minds that this Superb Gem quality Half is completely original. Layers of powder-blue, silver-gr

1921 50C Missouri MS63 ANACS. Untoned, the luster is too washed out for a higher grade. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate

1921 50C Missouri MS64 PCGS. Fabulously bright and very frosty, some hairlines are seen, but the luster blazes amid mark-free surfaces.From the Collec

1921 50C Missouri MS65 PCGS. Richly toned, the otherwise lavender-gray surfaces reveal splashes of blue-gray and orange-russet shadings in select area

1921 50C Missouri MS66 PCGS. This coin was previously offered as lot 6275 in our January 1996 FUN Signature Sale, where it was cataloged as: "M...

1921 50C Missouri 2x4 AU58 PCGS. With attractive peripheral toning and pleasing surfaces, this specimen gives the initial impression of a higher grade

1921 50C Missouri 2x4 MS64 PCGS. Attractive frosty surfaces with delicate amber toning contrasts. Mintage of only 5,000 pieces. Important notice: We e

1921 50C Missouri 2x4 MS65 NGC. Dappled reddish-russet toning is seen around the peripheries, and there is also a blush of lighter olive-tan color in

1921 50C Missouri 2x4 MS65 PCGS. Wholly original, the surfaces are toned in rich lavender-gray shades that yield to swirls of steel-gray color before

1923-S 50C Monroe MS64 PCGS. This near-Gem specimen is surprisingly lustrous and mark free. Monroe and Adam's busts are free of the planchet cla...

1923-S 50C Monroe MS64 PCGS. Very nearly gem with completely blast white surfaces revealing few imperfections to the unaided eye. Fully lustrous and w

1923-S 50C Monroe MS65 NGC. Bright, very well struck surfaces with exceptionally vibrant mint frost covering both sides. A few paper thin blemishes on

1923-S 50C Monroe MS65 PCGS. The margins have lovely sea-green and golden-brown patina, while the centers have hints of lilac and gray-green color. Th

1923-S 50C Monroe MS66 PCGS. As a general rule, the earlier silver commemorative issues are among the most difficult to locate in MS65 or better condi

1923-S 50C Monroe MS66 NGC. This coin was previously offered as lot 6811 in our January 2002 FUN Signature Sale, where it was cataloged as: "Mo...

1923-S 50C Monroe MS67 PCGS. This coin was previously offered as lot 6281 in our January 1996 FUN Signature Sale, where it was cataloged as: "I...

1938 50C New Rochelle MS65 PCGS. Essentially untoned with a bright silver-gray appearance. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the ra

1938 50C New Rochelle MS65 NGC. Lustrous with sharp strike and light peripheral amber iridescence.From the Collection of Colonel Carmine Penta. Import

1938 50C New Rochelle MS65 Prooflike NGC. With die polishing marks in evidence, extremely prooflike surfaces and sharp, crisp striking elements fully

1938 50C New Rochelle MS66 PCGS. Dusky olive-green color enriches the borders and contributes an occasional speckle to the fields. A flashy Gem that h

1938 50C New Rochelle MS66 PCGS. Attractive russet and yellow-green patina. The centers have a very slight weakness of detail, but the remainder of th

1938 50C New Rochelle MS66 PCGS. Lustrous, sharp, and virtually without contact marks. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate o

1938 50C New Rochelle MS67 NGC. Possessing deep toning consistent with the cardboard distribution holder used at the time of issue, this specimen conv

1936 50C Norfolk MS65 PCGS. Light yellow-gold and rose-gray toning on each side. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-

1936 50C Norfolk MS65. Deep toning blankets each side of this original Gem. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 p