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

1936 50C Norfolk MS66 NGC. A boldly struck and lustrous Gem that has a few miniscule freckles of charcoal patina along the reverse border.From the Rob

1936 50C Norfolk MS66 PCGS. Delicately toned a soft golden-brown and free of appreciable surface marks. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning l

1936 50C Norfolk MS67 PCGS. A nearly flawlessly preserved example with delicate golden toning in the peripheral areas along with isolated specks of de

1925 Medal Norse Thick Planchet Medal MS61 Uncertified, the otherwise medium intensity, golden-gray patina deepens to cobalt and orange-russet shading

1926 50COregon--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF45, well struck, the obverse is silver-gray with brownish patina evident within some of the recesses

1926 50C Oregon MS65 ANACS; and a 1933-D 50C Oregon MS65 ANACS. Two exceptionally clean examples of this popular commemorative. The surfaces are unton

1926 50C Oregon MS65 ANACS, a well struck, lightly toned example, which displays one of the most intricate designs ever featured on an American coin,

1926 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. Superior luster, with just a trace of toning. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per

1926 50C Oregon MS67 PCGS. The Superb surfaces and strike of this coin are enhanced by majestic green to brown iridescent patina. An attractive and ex

1926 50C Oregon MS67 NGC. A full Superb Gem, with a marvelous strike and pristine surfaces. Subtly toned in champagne and gold tones. Important notice

1926-S 50C Oregon MS65 ANACS, lovely gold, aqua, and mauve peripheral shades, lustrous with clean surfaces and a reasonable strike; 1937 Roanoke--Clea

1926-S 50C Oregon MS67 NGC. A lack of abrasions on this satiny coin, with various colors highlighting the extreme peripheries.From the St. Louis Colle

1926-S 50C Oregon MS67 PCGS. Richly toned in midnight blue and silver tones, the highpoints are lavender in color. Virtually mark-free, the overall ef

1933-D 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. A bright, satiny sheen greets the viewer on each side. Well struck throughout. Important notice: We expect to be auctioni

1933-D 50C Oregon MS66 NGC. Superb quality for this popular Depression-era issue, with both sides being lightly toned. Important notice: We expect to

1934-D 50C Oregon MS66 NGC. Soft green-gray patina blankets the underlying highly lustrous surfaces. Sharp with no mentionable marks. Important notice

1934-D 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. A scarcer Oregon issue in Gem condition, this piece has exceptional luster characteristics and displays delicate silver-g

1934-D 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. The surfaces are bright and frosty with a complete absence of toning. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots a

1934-D 50C Oregon MS67 NGC. The 1934-D is a scarcer issue in the Oregon series and is especially elusive in Gem and better grades. This is the finest

1936 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. Bright and untoned with a single tiny contact mark on the sun on the reverse. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning

1936-S 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. Moderate toning shows in multicolored hues over each side. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate

1936-S 50C Oregon MS67 PCGS. A mostly untoned, silver-white representative, there is a blush of pale golden iridescence over the upper obverse. The sh

1936-S 50C Oregon MS67 PCGS. Brilliant with satin luster. This Superb Gem displays only the faintest of marks under close scrutiny. RFrom the Trane Co

1937-D 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. Well struck with light patina. Arguably, one of our best designed commems. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning l

1937-D 50C Oregon MS67 NGC. A fully original specimen that was obviously carefully preserved in a cardboard album for many years. Deep border color li

1937-D 50C Oregon MS67 NGC. Uniformly brilliant and free of any toning. Blazing luster drips from pristine surfaces.From the Collection of Colonel Car

1937-D 50C Oregon MS68 PCGS. The surfaces are technically flawless and each side is covered with light gray-golden toning with rainbow iridescence aro

1938 50C Oregon MS65 PCGS. A trace of silverish-gray toning is noted on the right side of the obverse. From the Collection of Colonel Carmine Penta. I

1938 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. An attractive lustrous example with the faintest haze of reverse toning. Population: 288 in 66, 36 finer (10/02). Important

1938 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. Subtle multicolored hues are seen amid the even gray patina. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate

1938 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. Generally untoned, with just a little bit of tan coloration on the obverse. A scan with the unaided eye reveals no imperfec

1938 50C Oregon MS67 NGC. Completely free of marks to the unaided eye with rich satiny luster. Toned in an even olive green color. Important notice: W

1938-D 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. Essentially untoned with a few charcoal speckles on the obverse. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the

1938-D 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. Lustrous and attractive, this is a premium example of this issue.From the Collection of Colonel Carmine Penta. Important

1938-D 50C Oregon MS68 PCGS. This coin has a lot of eye appeal, most of which stems from the crimson-orange and sea-green toning that overlays much of

1938-S 50C Oregon MS66 NGC. Well-struck and brilliant, with just a few too many tiny marks on the reverse to merit Superb Gem status.From the Collecti

1938-S 50C Oregon MS67 PCGS. A Superb Gem with peripheral russet toning and a faint golden hue on both surfaces. Important notice: We expect to be auc

1939 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. A thick coating of original silver-gray patina blankets each side. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the

1939-D 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. This was the last year and lowest mintage of all the Oregon Trail coins. This superb, natural silver-gray Gem is very lig

1939-S 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. Dusky-gold patina is noted on both sides of this mark-free Gem. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the

1939-S 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. Sharp and lightly toned, a small contact mark is noted on the Indian's bow. Important notice: We expect to be aucti...

1939-S 50C Oregon MS66 NGC. Fully struck with light toning and full luster. The scarcest date of the long-lived Oregon Commemorative type. Important n

1939 SET Oregon PDS Set MS66 PCGS. All three coins have pastel gold and lilac patina, and are exquisitely preserved with satiny luster. The back of th

1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS63 NGC. A well struck and carefully preserved Commemorative. The margins have a hint of dusky gold color, and the satiny l

1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS64 PCGS. A well struck and unabraded near-Gem that has more vibrant satiny luster on the reverse. An early Silver Commemor

1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS65 NGC. This is a warmly toned example with medium intensity honey-copper and antique-gold colors blended over both sides.

1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS65 PCGS. Deep lavender-gray toning yields to target-like gold, blue, and lilac undertones when the surfaces rotate into th

1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS65 PCGS. With attractive surfaces and medium amber-gray iridescent patina, this is an attractive example of this popular e

1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS66 PCGS. This is an issue that is difficult to locate in grades above the near-Gem level. A premium quality example in all

1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS67 PCGS. As most of our sales show, the 1915-S, although a conditionally challenging issue in the Commemorative series, is

1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS67 NGC. Previously offered as lot 8851 in our January 2002 FUN Signature Sale, in which catalog the description read: &q...

1920 50C Pilgrim MS65 PCGS. A wonderfully original specimen exhibiting super luster that is enhanced with peripheral shades of gold and russet on the

1920 50C Pilgrim MS66 NGC. Deeply toned and fully original with a bold strike overall. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate o

1920 50C Pilgrim MS66 NGC. Lovely and original apricot-gold patina, with a few tiny russet speckles at the borders. A needle-sharp and lustrous Gem th

1920 50C Pilgrim MS66 PCGS. Impressive cartwheel luster combines with beautifully preserved surfaces and a few hints of golden-brown color. Seemingly

1920 50C Pilgrim MS66 PCGS. Variegated toning along the obverse rim. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour

1920 50C Pilgrim MS66 NGC. Glowing, luminous surfaces that show a fully untoned appearance. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the r

1920 50C Pilgrim MS66 PCGS. In nearly flawless fashion, golden-orange toning rests gently about the peripheries of this commemorative half dollar. Imp

1920 50C Pilgrim MS67 PCGS. Yet another memorable early commemorative that combines impeccable surface quality with a breathtaking array of multicolor

1921 50C Pilgrim MS65 PCGS. Attractive satiny brilliance with sharp definition on the Mayflower's gunwale. By far, the scarcer of the two Pilgri...

1921 50C Pilgrim MS66 NGC. A band of golden-brown and apple-green patina at the margins frames the pearl-gray centers. A lustrous and exquisitely pres

1921 50C Pilgrim MS66 PCGS. Both sides are untoned, or essentially so, with no singularly mentionable abrasions. A sharply struck and richly frosted e

1921 50C Pilgrim MS66 PCGS. Completely untoned with blazing, frosty luster and a bold strike. A no-questions Gem example of this more difficult Pilgri

1921 50C Pilgrim MS66 NGC. Rich satiny luster, with touches of gold at the boarders that serve to add a touch of color to otherwise untoned surfaces.

1936 50C Rhode Island MS65 NGC, about half of the obverse is colorfully toned; and a 1936 York MS65 NGC, sharp with a slightly subdued appearance. 2 c

1936 50C Rhode Island MS65 Prooflike NGC. One of the rarely seen prooflike strikings from Philadelphia. No actual proofs are known, but pieces with a

1936 SET Rhode Island PDS Set MS66 PCGS. Partially ringed in russet rim accents, the P-mint coin displays golden-gray tinting toward the centers with

1937 50C Roanoke MS66 PCGS. The reverse has the tab toning prized by specialized: a peripheral band of apple-green patina interrupted on each side by

1937 50C Roanoke MS67 NGC. An enchanting coin that shows variegated shades of antique-gold, reddish-violet, emerald-green, and cobalt-blue patina over

1937 50C Roanoke MS68 PCGS. While PCGS reports 10 Roanoke Halves at this stellar level of preservation (10/02), we doubt whether many of the other coi

1936 50C Robinson MS65 NGC, mostly brilliant with a little spotting on the obverse; and a 1936 Wisconsin MS65 NGC, deep gray color blankets each side.

1936 50C Robinson MS66 PCGS. This sharply brought up representative is awash in rich frosty luster. Some light golden-tan patina drifts toward the lef

1936 50C Robinson MS66 PCGS. A hint of pale golden color can be discerned on each side of this exceptionally clean piece. Important notice: We expect

1936 50C Robinson MS67 NGC. An amazing Robinson Commemorative Half, this originally preserved example displays sprays of copper-russet iridescence tow

1936 50C Robinson MS67 PCGS. Intense mint frost shines through well blended lilac-gray and orange-olive overtones. The originality of this beautiful S

1935-S 50C San Diego MS65 NGC, frosty luster with a fully original appearance; and a 1937 Texas MS 64 NGC, well detailed and virtually untoned. 2 coin

1935-S 50C San Diego MS68 PCGS. The production history of this issue is very interesting. The Act of May 3, 1935 authorized the San Francisco Mint to

1936-D 50C San Diego MS65 PCGS. A nicely struck, lightly toned, and lustrous Gem that has immaculate fields. The mintmark appears to be repunched to t

1936-D 50C San Diego MS66 PCGS. The scarcer issue of the San Diego Commemorative, from the Denver Mint, with nice surfaces, good luster and attractive

1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS64 PCGS. A lustrous near-Gem that has an above average strike and pleasing original sea-green patina. A tiny reeding mark

1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS64 PCGS. Speckled russet toning clings to the devices. Very well struck for this low-relief and conditionally elusive issu

1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS64 NGC. Rich lilac patina dominates the centers, while the margins have iridescent yellow-green color. Well struck for the

1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS64 PCGS. It appears as though most of the luster grazes that account for the grade are centered on Washington's chee...

1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS65 NGC. Bright and highly lustrous, most of each side is toned a light aqua-blue with deeper iridescence around the margin

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS64 ANACS. Lightly toned with a bold strike and a particularly clean obverse. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lot

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS64 NGC. Subdued gray patination with a minimum of marks on the wide open surfaces of this near-Gem. From the Collection of Co

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS65 PCGS. Deep yellow-green and mauve-gray patina. A needle-sharp Gem that has virtually pristine surfaces and modest luster.

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS65 PCGS. Fully brilliant with attractive surfaces. Only 10,008 pieces struck. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lo

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS65 PCGS. Lustrous and nicely struck. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Somet

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS66 PCGS. With lightly subdued lustrous surfaces enhanced by a russet, amber haze, this is an attractive example of this popul

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS66 PCGS. There is an even endowment of medium intensity tan-gray patina on both sides of this lustrous and sharp representati

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS67 PCGS. The otherwise golden tinting deepens a little to orange hues in several areas at or near the borders. Both sides are

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS67 PCGS. Both sides are seemingly unmarked by the coin-to-coin abrasions that usually afflict this issue. The thick satiny lu

1925 50C Stone Mountain MS66 PCGS. Mostly untoned with a sharp strike and no mentionable marks. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at t

1925 50C Stone Mountain MS66 NGC. Velvety surfaces are free of substantial toning and show no noticeable abrasions. Masterful definition and wonderful

1935 50C Texas MS68 PCGS. One normally associates MS68 silver commemorative with dramatically toned pieces, but this essentially "as struck&quo...

1935-D 50C Texas MS67 NGC. The upper obverse and lower reverse have a deep arc of copper-gold and sea-green patina, with the remainder of the surfaces

1936 50C Texas MS66 * NGC. Exceptional eye appeal greets the viewer of this wonderfully toned Gem. Bright gold, deep cherry-red, and cobalt-blue color

1936-S 50C Texas MS67 NGC. A brilliant and lustrous Superb Gem that has clean surfaces and only the slightest softness of strike on the hand and knee

1936 SET Texas PDS Set MS66 PCGS. All three coins display a fully brilliant, highly lustrous appearance. A Gem quality MS66 set of Texas halves. 3 coi