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

1829/7 50C MS64 NGC. O-101, R.1. Well struck on the major devices, although a few of the uppermost stars and the denomination are not fully brought up

1829/7 50C MS64 PCGS. Ex: Queller. O-101, R.1. This is a mid Condition Census coin, the only two pieces we know of that are finer being the Suros and

1830 50C Large 0 MS64 PCGS. O-123, R.1. Original olive-gold colors consume the peripheries, while the centers are bathed in dove-gray patina. A shimme

1831 50C MS63 PCGS. O-102, R.1. Sea-green, navy-blue, and orange-gold colors decorate this moderately prooflike example. Boldly struck and attractive.

1831 50C MS65 NGC. O-118, R.3. Fully lustrous with beautiful coppery-orange toning that embraces both sides. Normal weakness on the left side of the s

1831 50C MS66 NGC. O-103, R.1. This more obtainable die pairing was apparently set aside for bullion reserves directly from the Mint, as the Condition

1833 50C MS62 NGC. O-110, R.1. A bold die line (as made) through the C in the denomination confirms the variety. Original apricot-brown, apple-green,

1833 50C MS62 NGC. O-101, R.1. The 8 in the date is entered high, as is the 50 C denomination. Rich dove-gray patina blankets this refreshingly unabra

1833 50C MS65 PCGS. O-102, R.1. A richly toned Gem, with full luster and mottled, multicolored patina blanketing each side. Burnt-orange, sea-green, a

1835 50C MS61 NGC. O-109, R.2. Highly lustrous with attractive violet and turquoise peripheral toning. Diagnostic weakness on the left side of the scr

1836 50C Reeded Edge XF45 PCGS. Only 1,200 pieces were struck of this rare, transitional issue. Predictably, few survive today in any grade. This is q

1836 50C Reeded Edge XF45 NGC. Well struck with moderate even wear on the devices, a subdued appearance, and very pale gray color in the centers, with

1837 50C MS63 PCGS. A well struck representative of this short-lived type, which was produced on the Mint's new steam press. Pleasing cartwheel ...

1837 50C MS64 NGC. Reeded edge Capped Bust Halves were first struck in 1836, but had a very low recorded mintage of 1,200 pieces. In 1838, the denomin

1838 50C AU58 NGC. This coin is toned a medium-to-dark gray on both sides. Vestiges of the original luster appear in protected places. It is extremely

1839 50C MS64 PCGS. Exquisitely struck with needle-point definition on the high points and with nice surfaces for the issue, this near-brilliant examp

1839-O 50C MS60 NGC. The mintmark is noticeably repunched south and a heavy die crack runs through the date. Curiously, this is the more frequently en

1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters MS65 NGC. A fairly obtainable second year issue in circulated grades, from a mintage of over 1.4 million piece

1842-O 50C Medium Date, Reverse of 1842 MS62 PCGS. WB-102. Satiny luster rolls across the silver-gray and apricot-olive surfaces of this razor-sharp r

1848 50C AU55 ANACS. Well struck with absolutely gorgeous dark-brown color over both sides. Lightly worn with a few surface blemishes and some apparen

1849-O 50C AU58 ANACS. This mostly white, lightly circulated piece has a little rose and blue patina along the upper obverse periphery. It exhibits a

1853 50C Arrows and Rays AU58 NGC. Russet, lilac, and blue patina intermingle on the sharply struck design of this lightly circulated example. Most of

1853 50C Arrows and Rays MS62 PCGS. Well struck with lovely satiny surfaces that are lightly toned and only display the most superficial of field mark

1854-O 50C Arrows MS64 PCGS. Lovely, subtle olive-gray toning highlights satiny surfaces. The luster is full, leaving only a few pinpoint marks to pre

1855 50C Arrows--Cleaned--MS60 Uncertified. Sharply struck with smooth surfaces and no mentionable marks. Under close examination, a few minor hairlin

1855/54 50C Arrows AU55 ANACS. FS-005. WB-102. Curves of the remnant 54 underdigits are obvious on this nicely struck and lightly toned example. Consi

1855-O 50C Arrows MS64 PCGS. Sharply struck, with slight softness on the two highest of the obverse stars. The olive-toned obverse has bright russet-o

1855-O 50C Arrows MS64 PCGS. Well struck overall, with a bit of weakness on a few of the peripheral elements. Fine satiny luster illuminates the olive

1856-O 50C AU50 ANACS. Vestiges of original luster hide next to some of the devices on this circulated example of the series. Normal wear and contact

1861 50C MS63 PCGS. The mauve-gray centers are encircled by beautiful yellow, light-green, and apricot iridescence near the borders of each side. Well

1861 50C MS65 PCGS. Sea-green color clings to the obverse border, while rich dove-gray patina graces the center. The reverse displays rich russet-gold

1861 50C Scott Token MS60 NGC. Breen-8003. Several years after discovery of the original CSA Half Dollar dies, Scott prepared a special obverse die fo

1861 50C Scott Restrike MS63 PCGS. Breen-8002. Produced in 1879, these important restrikes are, as far as most collectors are concerned, the only obta

1862 50C MS64 NGC. WB-101. A rich, deep patina of rose and olive-gray glistens over the prooflike surfaces, while blushes of blue with hints of green-

1862-S 50C MS62 PCGS. WB-101, Large Mintmark. A lustrous and lightly toned piece with a bold strike and refreshingly unabraded surfaces. An interestin

1864 50C MS64 NGC. A well struck and appealing specimen with a crisp strike and slightly subdued, shimmering luster under warm vanilla peach toning. S

1866-S 50C Motto MS63 PCGS. Typically struck and satiny, with slight weakness on a few of the obverse stars. The cream-colored surfaces are dotted wit

1873-CC 50C Arrows VF30 NGC. Dusky lavender-gray patina. The E in LIBERTY is faint but legible, and all other letters are clear. The upper left revers

1873-CC 50C Arrows--Rim Damaged--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. WB-103, large CC mintmark. This lavender-gray early Carson City Seated Half has only lig

1874-S 50C Arrows MS64 PCGS. This near-Gem is very well struck, and the obverse is toned in light golden-gray patina, with a curious blue-gray patch n

1876 50C MS65 NGC. Boldly struck throughout with no distracting blemishes on either side. The central portions are mostly untoned and frosty, with tra

1877 50C MS65 PCGS. Like the 1877-S that follows, a high mintage (in this case more than eight million coins) could easily mislead the collector about

1877-S 50C MS66 Prooflike NGC. An exciting example of this otherwise more obtainable With Motto issue, struck the year before the onset of Morgan Doll

1879 50C MS64 PCGS. Well struck with mottled earth tones on the obverse, and a semi-prooflike, essentially untoned reverse. A scrape in the right obve

1880 50C AU50 ANACS. This piece exhibits medium tan and gray toning over both sides. Honest wear and contact marks attest to its circulating over a ce

1880 50C MS62 ANACS. Well struck with flashy, semi-prooflike fields, watery green toning near the peripheries, and a few wispy field marks on both obv

1880 50C MS65 NGC. The otherwise frosty finished surfaces reveal pleasing reflectivity in the fields. Both sides are crisply defined, the right obvers

1883 50C MS65 NGC. Untoned and typically prooflike, with sharply struck, chalky features that provide excellent contrast. Gem representatives of this

1885 50C MS65 Prooflike NGC. One of the more elusive of the low mintage business strikes (a mere 5,200 pieces) from this decade and a very difficult c

1887 50C MS66 PCGS. Only 5,000 business strikes were produced of this popular 1880s issue. This is a spectacular coin that is fully brilliant througho