2004 Orlando FL. (FUN) Signature Sale #336 - Session 4

1795 50C 2 Leaves--Damaged--ANACS. VG Details, Net AG3. O-116, R.4. Heavy contact marks on Liberty's jaw and upper forehead explain the ANACS de...

1795 50C 2 Leaves--Repaired, Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, Net VG10. O-129, R.4. The second S in STATES is recut over a D on this underappreciated varie

1795 50C 2 Leaves VG10 PCGS. O-110-a, R.4. Easily distinguished as the later die state by twin cracks near the upper right border. This is a wholly or

1795 50C 2 Leaves Fine 15 PCGS. O-115, R.5. An elusive variety distinguished by a spindly leaf attached to the left foot of the D in UNITED. The field

1795 50C 2 Leaves XF40 PCGS. O-122, R.5. The final star touches the tip of the bust, and a die scratch (as made) is just below the bust and above the

1795 50C 3 Leaves VG10 PCGS. O-111, R.4. The date is dramatically recut and a heavy die crack journeys from the first S in STATES to the center of the

1801 50C VF30 ANACS. O-101, R.3. The two reverse dies for this scarce first year issue are distinguished by the presence or lack of a large 'tai...

1803 50C Large 3 XF40 NGC. O-103, R.3. Deeply toned in mauve, lavender, and olive colors. The eagle's plumage and Liberty's hair tresses hav...

1805 50C VF20 NGC. O-111, R.3. A thin mint-made die line extends the olive stem, and the first and final stars nearly touch the bust. The right revers

1805/4 50C XF45 PCGS. O-102, R.3. Generally a light pearl-gray, with traces of reddish-brown discoloration about the obverse periphery. A small, round

1805/4 50C XF45 NGC. O-101, R.3. A bright gray representative of this boldly punched overdate, with tinges of pale violet patina on the highpoints. Sc

1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem VF20 NGC. O-118a, R.3. Bold die cracks (as made) through the O in OF and from the eagle's left (facing) claw affirm the...

1806 50C Pointed 6, No Stem AU50 NGC. O-109, R.1. The only die marriage that combines a Pointed 6 obverse and a reverse that lacks a stem through the

1806 50C Knobbed 6, Large Stars VF30 NGC. O-105, R.2. The T in LIBERTY is boldly recut, and star 10 has a notably repunched upper left point. This cha

1806/5 50C VF30 PCGS. O-103, R.2. Well struck save for diagnostic softness on the obverse stars, with much luster present in the recesses An original,

1806/5 50C XF40 PCGS. O-101, R.3. A bit softly struck in the centers, with ample luster for the grade and original coppery-gold peripheral accents. Ju

1806 50C 6 Over Inverted 6 XF40 PCGS. O-112, R.4. One of two die pairings for this rather spectacular inverted date variety, this one using an entirel

1807 50C Draped Bust VG10 Uncertified. O-101, R.5. The obverse stars are distant from the rim, and the olive branch has five berries, three of which a

1807 50C Draped Bust VF35 NGC. O-105a, R.4. Distinguished by the small die lump in the field between STATES and OF and a larger one between the ED of

1807 50C Draped Bust XF45 ANACS. O-102, R.2. The R and Y in LIBERTY lean to the right. Considerable bright luster and bold breast feathers on the eagl

1807 50C Draped Bust AU50 NGC. O-110, R.2. The obverse border has lengthy die cracks, as made. Apple-green, golden-brown, and lavender colors confirm

1807 50C Large Stars, 50 Over 20 XF40 NGC. O-111b, R.5. The so-called "Bearded Goddess," actually a scarce terminal die state that has gai...

1807 50C Large Stars, 50 Over 20 XF40 NGC. O-112, R.1. A blundered denomination variety. The engraver began to enter the denomination as 25C, but real

1807 50C Capped Bust, Large Stars XF40 ANACS. O-114, R.3. Sea-green and golden-brown patina outlines the obverse border. The two lowest arrowheads are

1809 50C AU50 ANACS. O-106, R.3. Typically struck on the highpoints, with pale amber toning found primarily in the recesses. Small dig above the portr

1809 50C AU55 ANACS. O-109a, R.2. A heavy die crack (as made) through AMERICA is diagnostic for the Overton variety. Olive, peach, and lilac colors en

1809 50C XXX Edge AU50 PCGS. O-102, R.1. A reeded clashmark (as made) below the scroll and a scalloped upper left point on the final star confirm this

1809 50C III Edge AU50 NGC. O-109a, R.4. A scarce intermediate die stage with a heavy die crack through AMERICA but no large broken patches near the a

1809 50C III Edge--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU55. O-109a, R.3. A satiny and crisply struck example that has attractive apricot and lilac-gray

1809 50C III Edge AU58 NGC. O-107, R.3. A widely spaced 18 in the date, and a die lump (as made) resides behind the C in the denomination. Golden-brow

1810 50C AU50 NGC. O-101a, R.1. Heavy peripheral die cracks on both sides affirm the die variety. The stars are well struck and the luster is abundant

1811 50C Small 8 MS64 NGC. O-105, R.4. O-105a has lengthy die cracks across the reverse border and is relatively common. However, O-105 is quite scarc

1812 50C MS62 PCGS. O-105, R.1. A wispy die crack (as made) wanders through the 81 in the date to the curl. A lustrous and crisply struck Bust Half wi

1812 50C MS64 PCGS. O-103, R.1. Most easily attributed by two small die dots below the I in AMERICA and one dot below the U in UNITED. The Condition C

1813 50C AU53 ANACS. O-105, R.1. A lightly worn, natural gray example with the inevitable die clashing on display over both sides. Important notice: H

1813 50C 50C Over UNI AU55 NGC. O-101, R.3. A popular variety which features the UNI in UNITED engraved in error at 6 o'clock on the reverse. Su...

1814/3 50C AU53 PCGS. O-101a, R.2. A popular variety, the top of the underdigit shows plainly on either side of the 4. Also characteristic of the vari

1815/2 50C VF30 PCGS. O-101, R.2. A pleasing mid-grade representative of this low mintage date, accented over both sides in rich bronze and gunmetal s

1817/3 50C VF35 ANACS. O-101a, R.2. Natural golden-gray surfaces are well balanced and only narrowly miss an XF rating. One of the clearest overdates

1817/3 50C XF45 NGC. O-101a, R.2. A second and slightly finer example of this sought-after overdate, this being toned in natural steel-gray and golden

1818 50C AU58 ANACS. O-106a, R.3. Splendid bright apple-green, golden-brown, and electric-blue colors frame the orange and lavender centers. Although

1818 50C MS62 NGC. O-112, R.1. Mostly brilliant and quite flashy for such a modest Mint State rating, with tinges of orange-gold toning at the margins

1820 50C Curl Base 2, Small Date AU55 PCGS. O-103a, R.2. A slender die crack (as made) through the 1 in the date and the eleventh star confirms this l

1820/19 50C Square Base 2 MS62 PCGS. O-101, R.2. Original golden-russet and steel-gray toning cloaks both sides of this clear, strongly struck overdat

1821 50C--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net AU50. O-101a, R.1. A die lump (as made) within the upper loop of the first S in STATES affirms the variety.

1821 50C AU55 PCGS. O-101a, R.1. A subdued steel-violet example with brighter pink and orange undertones. Just a hint of rub shows on the bust truncat

1824 50C AU58 NGC. O-108a, R.2. The centers are boldly struck, while the stars are flat and drawn to the edge, as made. The swirling mint luster is vi

1826 50C MS62 PCGS. O-112, R.2. The top of the first S in STATES is filled. Milky golden-brown and pearl-gray color. The cartwheel luster is complete

1826 50C MS63 PCGS. O-112, R.2. The 6 in the date is below the left side of the curl, and the final A in AMERICA nearly touches the uppermost arrowhea

1827 50C Square Base 2 MS65 PCGS. O-120a, R.4. Bold die lines near the bust truncation provide quick identification from the 49 die combinations known