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1850-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck with a nice deep depression. The surfaces exhibit delicate golden sunset toning. We note some tiny

1851-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Light yellow-gold luster without toning and spot-free. A crisp strike. Slightly Prooflike obverse. One of the

1851-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Only 14,923 minted. One of a pair of nice MS61 examples consigned to the sale. For the collector, this is an o

1852-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. Only 9,772 struck. A small dig in the reverse field by the right wing is a useful identifier for this frosty M

1853 $2½ Liberty. ANACS graded AU-55. Toned. Lustrous fields and devices on both sides with nice, smooth fields berift of the usual circulation...

1854-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. A nice untoned example. 7,295 struck. Pure and simple, this is a classic quarter eagle rarity in high grades,

1854-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. A great rarity in high grades, especially so in Mint State as seen here. Charlotte struck just 7,295 of these,

1856-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. A nice untoned example.Frosty for the issue, as seen here, the bright-gold surface with acceptable level of ir

1858-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Only 9,056 minted. The coin that we are offering impresses us with its with virtually full star pattern and ha

1858-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Only 9,056 minted. Part of a duet of 1858-C Liberty quarter eagles consigned to us. This Charlotte release is

1859-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61 PQ. A splendid deep bold impression with intensely lustrous surfaces throughout. An untoned beauty and a Premiu

1860-C $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Well struck and untoned. A couple of minor planchet flaws as made, one behind the head of Liberty and another

1860-S $2.50 Liberty. Fine-15. Lightly cleaned. Only 35,600 made. Estimated Value $150 - 160. Our item number 151649

1867-S $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. The only weak spot in the strike is seen at the lower reverse around the shield and claws. The fully frosty ex

1870-S $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Nice golden toning. Only 16,000 minted. Frosty golden surfaces display much residual luster with natural patin

1872 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Nice golden toning, lustrous and well struck. Only 3,000 minted of this very scarce Philadelphia Mint issue. Pop

1895 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded Proof 66 Ultra Cameo. Only 119 proofs struck. Lovely golden toning on both sides. Out-and-out gorgeous field-to-device

1902 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-66. Nice golden toning on both sides. The satiny orange-gold surfaces reveal touches of vibrant gold frost in the h

1903 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-66. A satiny mint gem with a hint of natural golden hue. The dies left their rigid impression behind without the le

1905 and 1927. Both are Very Fine and have been lightly cleaned. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $220 - 240. Our item number 151986

1908 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Lightly toned. Attractive golden frost from edge to edge (PCGS # 7939). Estimated Value $600 - 650. Our item

1909 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded AU-55. Toned and lustrous (PCGS # 7940). Estimated Value $180 - 200. Our item number 151584

1911-D $2.50 Indian. NGC graded AU-55. Nice bold mint-mark. Lightly toned. Popular key date to the series and affordable in this lustrous condition. T

1911-D $2½ Indian. NCS graded Details of AU-50. Improperly cleaned but still displaying full sharpness in the date and key "D" mintma...

1913 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded AU-55. Toned, this one too has plenty of mint frost residing in the fields (PCGS # 7945). Estimated Value $180 - 200.

1913 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded AU-55 (PCGS # 7945). Estimated Value $180 - 200. Our item number 151586

1914-D $2.50 Indian. ICG graded MS-61. Flattering mint frost that pulsates with yellow-gold color. Denver Mint struck this denomination in 1911, 1914,

1915 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded AU-55. Toned. Sharp feather detail on the war bonnet (PCGS # 7948). Estimated Value $180 - 200. Our item number 15158

1926 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice golden toning. Sleek, satin luster throughout whose choiceness is always appreciated on Indian quarter eagl

1927 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Light golden toning. A nice flow of golden luster from center to periphery (PCGS # 7951). Estimated Value $550

1927 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice light toning. A frosty coin that has an outstanding strike and fresh-off-the-dies sheen (PCGS # 7951). Est

1928 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-63. Nicely toned. An example whose rich frosty gold luster pulsates with an inner energy collectors like to see (PCGS

1928 $2.50 Indian. AU-50. Some light marks on the obverse. Estimated Value $140 - 150. Our item number 152294

1929 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. Well struck with lovely golden toning. Jaw-dropping quality. Each side of this illustrious Gem has a bright y

1929 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-63. Untoned. An appealing fresh golden specimen, generally well struck, and unmarred by discoloration. It has only li

1929 $2.50 Indian. AU-50. Red spot. Estimated Value $160 - 170. Our item number 145864

A lot of $2.50 Indian gold coins. Consists of: 1910 (2), 1911, 1914-D and 1926. Coins grade Fine to EF some have been cleaned. Lot of 5 coins. Estima

A Trio of $2½ Indians. All EF-40. Dates include: 1908, 1910, and 1915. A total of 3 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 525. Our item number 151581

A Lot of U.S. Gold Coins. Consists of: 1855 $1 Gold Type 2, 1856 $1 Gold, and 1913 $2½. A total of 3 coins grading VF and Cleaned. Estimated V...

1854 $3 Gold. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice even gold toning on both sides. Bright with gold-on-gold somersaulting luster whose radiance on both sides of th

1854-O $3 Gold. PCGS graded AU-55. Very scarce. Nice golden toning on both sides. Some luster still evident on this, the only O-mint strike of the $3

1856 $3 Gold. PCGS graded MS-64. Only 26,010 pieces struck. A lovely and very choice frosty mint specimen with just a hint of delicate golden toning.

1874 $3 Gold. AU-58. Well struck and lightly toned with semi reflective fields. We note a few minor hairlines scattered about. A high grade and very d

1874 $3 Gold. PCGS graded AU-50. Lightly toned and lustrous with choice, smooth surfaces free of marks or other deterioration (PCGS # 7998). Estimate

1878 $3 Gold. NGC graded MS-65. A lovely lustrous specimen shimmering with mint frost. An ideal coin for a gem quality 12 piece type set. The resplend

1878 $3 Gold. NGC graded MS-62. A hint of gold toning. Gleaming rivers of soft mint fresh luster deck the surfaces and devices of this well-made $3 go

1878 $3 Gold. Sharpness of AU-50. Cleaned with a few rim marks and fine hairline scratches. Estimated Value $300 - 350. Our item number 152083

1880 $3 Gold. PCGS graded MS-65. Rich golden toning. Reflective fields. The 1880 $3 has one of the lowest mintage figures in the series: 1,000 struck.

1886 $3 Gold. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. Lovely golden toning. Only 142 proofs minted. One of the most eye-catching Cameo Proofs of this date we have

1889 $3 Gold. NGC graded MS-66. Only 2,300 pieces minted. A nice untoned coin housed in the new NGC 4 prong holder. Loaded with gem luster. This is a

1879 $4 Gold. Flowing hair. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. Nice golden toning. 425+ struck. A bright gleaming gold specimen with some deeper accents of c

1879 $4 Gold. Flowing hair. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo PQ. Lovely warm reddish golden toning. 425+ struck. This is the historic Pattern issue struck i

1795 $5 Capped Bust. Small Eagle. NGC graded AU-58 BD-3, Breen-6412. Nicely toned with reflective surfaces. An extreme beauty of a Capped Bust half ea

1795 $5 Capped Bust. Small eagle. . BD-6, Breen-6414, S over D reverse. PCGS graded AU-55. Popular first year of issue. Lovely golden toning with semi

1795 $5 Capped Bust. Small eagle. . BD-3, Breen-6412. Lightly toned with a nice look. Probably cleaned years ago. Our grade is sharpness of MS-60+ wit

1795 $5 Capped Bust. Small eagle. . BD-3, Breen-6412. ANACS graded Details of AU-50 Repaired and Whizzed. Yet still a decent collector's piece a...

1800 $5 Capped Bust. . BD-5, Breen-6438. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck and untoned. Great eye appeal. 37,628 struck. The otherwise yellow-gold color

1803/2 $5 Capped Bust. NGC graded MS-65. Condition Census. A gorgeous well struck gem that glistens with semi-reflective surfaces throughout. We note

1806 $5 Capped Bust. Round 6. . BD-6, Breen-6448. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck and untoned with intense frosty mint luster throughout. We note some l

1807 $5 Capped Draped Bust. Bust left. . BD-8, Breen-6453. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck with lovely rich golden toning. Easily distinguished variety

1809/8 $5 Capped Draped Bust. NGC graded MS-65. A well struck frosty mint gem on a problem free planchet. The brilliant untoned surfaces sparkel with

1809/8 $5 Capped Draped Bust. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck. Nice golden toning. When it comes to early half eagles, this coin has what collectors pre

1811 $5 Capped Draped Bust. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck and frosty with light golden toning evenly spread on both sides. Brilliant, frosty yellow go

1812 $5 Capped Draped Bust. NGC graded MS-65. In NGC holder 1776966-015. A magnificent well struck frosty mint gem. The surfaces are golden-orange tha

1812 $5 Capped Draped Bust. . BD-1, Breen-6466. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck with intense frosty mint luster on a lovely problem-free planchet. Lovel

1813 $5 Capped Head. PCGS graded MS-63 BD-1. CAC Approved. A lovely choice BU example. The strike is nice and bold and the frosty mint luster is inten

1823 $5 Capped Head. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. Lovely rich golden toning. Semi reflective surfaces. Only 14,485 minted. A cameo-like Liberty and eagle is

1830 $5 Capped Head. . Small D. BD-2, Breen-6492. PCGS graded AU-58. Light golden toning with reflective surfaces. Tiny mark by the last star. This lu

1834 $5 Classic Head. Plain 4. . BD-1, Breen-6499, variety with low 5D. NGC graded MS-61. Very rare date. A coin with significant claims to a higher g

1834 $5 Classic Head. Plain 4. NGC graded MS-63 Prooflike. Nice even golden toning. Prooflike surface. Difficulties with a bimetallic monetary standar

1834 $5 Classic Head. Plain 4. PCGS graded MS-63. Nicely toned with semi reflective surfaces. The satiny orange-gold surfaces reveal touches of vibran

1842-C $5 Liberty. Small date. PCGS graded AU-58. A scarce coin. Nice golden toning. An extremely rare coin in high grade, only 4,595 were struck (per

1843 $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck and probably the finest known. Although more than 600,000 pieces were struck of this issue, it is condi

1843-O $5 Liberty. Large letters. NGC graded MS-64. A fabulous example displaying a nice detailed strike including full star radials and intensely fro

1844-D $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Well struck and loaded with luster. Struck in natural greenish color gold. Only 88,982 pieces minted. This popula

1849-C $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Nice and problem free with delicate light toning. Strong metal flow with frosty tendency augments the already sho

1853-D $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. An untoned example exhibiting a nice bold even strike at centers with a minor scuff in the luster before the face

1855-C $5 Liberty Reverse Die Break. NGC graded Mint Error MS-60. Unusual mint error on the reverse edge between 3:00 and 4:00. Only 39,788 pieces str

1856-C $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck with plenty of luster and untoned. Some scattered light contact marks on both sides, none of which ar

1856-C $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. Only 28,457 struck. Let it be said right up front, the 1856-C is one of the most elusive Liberty half eagle deliv

1856-D $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. An intensely lustrous beauty exhibiting rich golden sunset colors. The borders are nice and wide with most of th

1859-C $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. 31,847 struck. Lustrous golden surfaces exhibit light golden iridescence in most areas. A few stray hairlines are

1859-D $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. Only 10,366 struck. A frosty specimen, within the context of the assigned grade, with bright golden luster, unton

1859-D $5 Liberty. Medium D. PCGS graded MS-61. A well struck example boasting deep sunset golden toning on both sides. We note a scratch from the V i

1860-D $5 Liberty. Medium D. PCGS graded MS-62. Boldly struck with all the stars fully defined. A very choice Brilliant Uncirculated example boasting

1863-S $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-50. Only 17,000 minted. Just 5 points shy of the renowned Harry Bass specimen. Current estimates suggest that only 25

1865-S $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. 27,612 pieces struck. This is a highly underrated coin rarely found in grades better than Fine to Very Fine. Bree

A Pair of Half Eagles. Consists of: 1848 XF40 with reverse edge nicks and 1909-S VF20. A total of 2 coins. Estimated Value $450 - 475. Our item num

1871 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-60. Nice golden toning with reflective surfaces and only some light marks in the field including a short line above th

1871-S $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Mostly untoned. Scarce date. 25,000 struck. Unstoppable luster sweeps flamboyantly under the golden highlights, w

1873 $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Closed 3. CAC Approved. Displays subtle golden tones over frosty luster. A small mark is seen in the field below th

1873 $5 Liberty. Open 3. NGC graded MS-63 CAC Approved. Minor weakness on the eagle's neck feathers as well as on the claws and arrow feathers. ...

1886-S/S $5 Liberty. ANACS graded MS-61. Normal bagmarks on the devices. The mintmark is noticeable repunched. Breen-6736. Estimated Value $300 - 325

1893-O $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck and fully lustrous with the normal assortment of tiny "chattermarks" in the unprotected f...

1893-S $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck with lovely light golden toning. A scarce date in high grade. This flashy MS64 is tied with only a h

1897 $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. While the luster isn't exactly galloping bright on this low end Mint State, it certainly doesn't waddle a...

1898 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded Proof 62 Deep Cameo. Only 75 proofs struck. A theme that runs through all the Liberty Proof half eagles is rarity. The 18

1899 $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-65. Always frosty for the issue, as seen here, the bright-gold surface is nearly superb with few distracting bagmarks.

1900 $5 Liberty. NGC graded Proof 64 Ultra Cameo. 230 pieces minted. The Philadelphia Mint struck a fair number of Proofs in 1900 compared to earlier

1901-S $5 Liberty. Fine-15. Estimated Value $200 - 240. Our item number 151580