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Browse Catalogue of Stack's January 2005 Auction Limited to: The Americana Sale → United States Coins → U. S. Half Eagles ($5.00 Gold) Page 1 of 4  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page Categories  •  Stack's January 2005 → The Americana Sale → United States Coins → U. S. Half Eagles ($5.00 Gold) → U. S. Capped Bust Right, Small Eagle Reverse Half Eagle Print these Realized Prices! You'll need the Adobe PDF Reader to view and/or print the prices realized sheet. Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 3337 1795 Breen 1 (R-5). Crowded Y, 4 Berries. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $180,000.00 This obverse bears 15 stars, the 11th jammed against 'Y' of LIBERTY, piercing the letter at its right top and firmly joining star 12. The Small Eagle reverse is meticulously detailed with all leaves, berries and feathers crisp and clear. A wealth of frosty lustre covers both sides of this exciting coin, creating jewel-like radiance and breath-taking beauty. Here is a boldly glittering...  more Categories  •  Stack's January 2005 → The Americana Sale → United States Coins → U. S. Half Eagles ($5.00 Gold) → U. S. Capped Bust Right, Heraldic Eagle Reverse Half Eagles Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 3338 1800 Br.1-C (R-4). 00 Close, M over M. CH AU $6,000.00 Choice About Uncirculated. Light circulation has left two or three minor scratches on this coin's otherwise generally pleasing surfaces. The obverse shows the last two digits of the date very close, the reverse is distinguished by a bold rim cud over 'STA' and the definitive 'M' in AMERICA punched over a larger initial 'M'. There is some light handling along with much lustre remaining...  more 3339 1800 Br.1-C (R-4). 00 Close, M over M. AU $6,500.00 A second. About Uncirculated, essentially Choice. Yellow-gold and boasting abundant lustre on the obverse, while the reverse is even more lustrous and is toned in luscious amber hues among dominant gold color. Well struck from the late states of the dies, the reverse features two distinct rim cuds at 'NIT' and 'ST'. Surfaces are remarkably free of the pesky adjustment marks that sometimes...  more 3340 1800 Br.1-D (R-3) AU $5,750.00 About Uncirculated. Sharply struck, with deep amber tones hugging the intricate details of the devices and legends on this mostly yellow-gold specimen. Here is a coin that still boasts abundant mint frost despite light circulation wear. Denticles around 'CA' on reverse are a bit poorly defined, the result of a mintmade planchet thinness at that point. 3341 1802/1 Br.1-B. AU $4,500.00 About Uncirculated. Well struck in greenish-gold, and the surfaces exhibit no major marks to impair the value of this early type. The planchet has a slight wave in it which is not unusual on these early issues. A very attractive example that is fully lustrous and highly appealing. 3342 1803/2 B.2-D. CH VF $3,500.00 Choice Very Fine, perhaps a bit better. Coppery-red and yellow gold toning. A rim nick at 9:00 on the obverse and another that can be seen only on the edge at 12:00. Well struck and still attractive despite the aforementioned nicks. 3343 1804 Br.1-A (Low R-4+). 8 over Large 8 CH AU $5,000.00 Choice About Uncirculated, close to Mint State in strict terms of wear. This pleasing strike shows an extra base below the '1', very sharp 8's, and a wealth of fine detail throughout its sharply impressed design. Scattered light hairlines appear under a glass, but the overall beauty of this piece must be recognized as outstanding. 3344 1805 Br.3-B (R-5) CH AU $6,000.00 Choice About Uncirculated. Luscious green gold surfaces flaunt mint lustre in the fields and protected areas of this specimen of a very scarce die combination. Crisply struck devices display all salient design features, while the fields include a few stray circulation marks. A subtle edge bruise is most visible from the 2:30 position on the reverse. 3345 1806 Br.5-E (R-3). Knobbed 6. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $12,000.00 - or virtually so. Exquisite antique gold fields and devices are surrounded by glowing mint frost in and around the protected areas of the designs and legends. The Knobbed 6 is a distinct major variety that is represented by only one obverse-reverse die combination for 1806. Here is a coin with the lustre of a Mint State coin but perhaps a touch of friction at the high points. 3346 1806 Br.5-E (R-3). Knobbed 6 CH AU $4,000.00 A second. Choice About Uncirculated. This distinctive reverse die shows the letters 'NIT' of UNITED each placed progressively lower. Here is a strongly detailed coin that was gently wiped at some point in its career. The bold strike and deep yellow-gold surfaces combine to create substantial visual appeal. This satisfying example may be well be destined for some outstanding type or date...  more Categories  •  Stack's January 2005 → The Americana Sale → United States Coins → U. S. Half Eagles ($5.00 Gold) → U. S. Capped Bust Left Half Eagles Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 3347 1807 Br.5-D. Small Numerals. Large Stars. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $9,500.00 Stunning sunset oranges and ambers join rich yellow-gold lustre on this stunning, first year of type example. Well struck and featuring fields that are filled with the most intense mint frost imaginable on a coin of this grade. Light marks are noted in the field, but none are so serious as to detract from this highly desirable coin. 3348 1807 Br.5-D (R-3). Small Numerals, Large Stars CH AU $7,000.00 A second. Choice About Uncirculated with the robust appeal of Mint State. This dignified design is seldom credited to the industrious John Reich, more famous for his Half Dollars. This coin's remarkably full cartwheel lustre is particularly vivid on the virtually Mint State reverse, giving this coin its undoubted, satisfyingly hard-to-improve visual appeal. 3349 1807 Br.5-D (R-3). Small Numerals, Large Stars AU $5,500.00 A third. About Uncirculated. Here is another lightly circulated example of this important variety, presenting a desirable combination of abundant yellow-gold mint lustre with extremely light and even wear. This high-grade example is delightfully free of distracting marks or other special problems. 3350 1808 Br.4-B (R-4) EF $3,500.00 Extremely Fine. Coppery-orange tones populate the areas at the edges of the devices and the legends, while the surfaces are overall a very deep orange-gold in tone. Even, light wear creates a certain charm on this historical coin, making one wonders what famous early Americans might have handled this coin in trade. 3351 1808 Br.4-B (R-4) EF $3,500.00 Another. Extremely Fine or better. Nice lustre over greenish-gold and coppery-red toning. The planchet is slightly warped and there is a rim nick at 2:00. Well struck with a lovely appearance. 3352 1810 Br.1-A. Large Date, Large 5 AU $4,000.00 About Uncirculated. Substantial yellow-gold lustre shows a tantalizing hint of red on this coin's reverse. A very minor edge bruise occurs at 5:30. Fields bear faint hairlines and a few old scratches are visible above the eagle's head, but the coin's overall quality is unquestionably high. 3353 1810 Br.1-A. Large Date, Large 5 AU $1,300.00 A second. About Uncirculated in strict terms of wear and detail, but close examination shows obverse field tooling and porosity, overall polish causing artificial brightness. 3354 1811 Br.1-B (R-3). Small 5 AU $8,000.00 About Uncirculated, nearly Choice. This John Reich designed issue features frosty yellow-gold surfaces and crisply defined design motifs that feature minute hair and feather details. A glass reveals many fine tics in the fields that are indicative of loose jingling with other coins in a bag. 3355 1812 Br.1-B (R-3). Wide 5D. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $16,000.00 - virtually Choice. Blazing yellow-gold mint lustre is the defining quality of this final year of issue of this design type. Centers are a trifle weakly struck, revealing adjustment marks from the original planchet in those areas. Here is a simply splendid example that will surely please its new owner. 3356 1813 Br.1-A. STATES Positioned to Right. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $6,250.00 Superb greenish-gold patina. Well struck with all the intricate detail easily seen. Frosty surfaces give this coin excellent eye appeal. All in all a very beautiful example that will fit into any high grade type or date set. 3357 1813 Br.1-B (R-6). STATES Positioned to Left CH AU $5,000.00 Choice About Uncirculated. Stars, date and legend are fully detailed, the lower beaded border is somewhat less clear as struck. Struck with an Open Collar, the fields show some very minute contact tics. Liberty has an open mouth, reverse shows STATES a trifle farther to left from OF and a very fine die crack joining the tops of 'MERI'. Deep yellow-gold surfaces convey both dignity and...  more 3358 1813 Br.1-B (R-6). STATES Positioned to Left CH AU $5,400.00 A second. Choice About Uncirculated and not far from full Mint State. This is the rarer of two varieties of this first date, still struck with an Open Collar. A brief circulating life left abundant lustre, bold detail and scattered minuscule contact tics. This coin will be an excellent type or date example for any carefully built collection. 3359 1814/3 Br.1-A (R-4). Brilliant Uncirculated BU $24,000.00 Nearly unbroken lustre cartwheels fly from this coin's rich goldenrod surfaces. Central devices and peripheral stars and legends are all extremely well struck and clearly defined, making for a very imposing looking specimen of this date. The 1814/3 is clearly one of the more challenging early Half Eagles, given an estimate surviving population of around 100 pieces. This specimen is quite...  more 3360 1834 Br.I-1. Bass 1(a)/A (R-5). Plain 4, Small Letters. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $65,000.00 This coin's tiny date is closely spaced, '5D' is compact and near the reverse rim. A very strong impression of the dies is seen in the high, protective rims, sharply faceted stars, clear lettering and meticulous devices on either side. In condition and sheer visual appeal, this specimen of the last date of its series is dramatically close to the moment it dropped from the dies. A total mintage...  more 3361 1834 Br.I-3. Bass 2(b)/B(a). (R-6). Crosslet 4, Arrow to RI. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $150,000.00 - with significant claims to a higher grade. This coin's exacting strike is enhanced royally by a uniform, finely frosted lustre of the greatest delicacy and beauty. A glass and careful scrutiny find a faint mark or two, one hairline on the cheek, none of which are a significant demerit or visual distraction. Here is a totally lustrous, totally desirable example of the final date of this Capped...  more Categories  •  Stack's January 2005 → The Americana Sale → United States Coins → U. S. Half Eagles ($5.00 Gold) → U. S. Classic Head Half Eagles Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 3362 1834 Plain 4. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $8,500.00 - and boasting an absolutely stunning appearance. Here is a coin possessing all the characteristics that produce an ideal type coin. For one, its surfaces exhibit flashy mint lustre of a beautiful golden orange hue. It is fully and boldly struck, with only a touch of weakness noted at the very centers of the devices. Finally, the gently prooflike fields are remarkably free of serious marks,...  more 3363 1834 Plain 4. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $3,750.00 A second. Attractive greenish-gold toning. Well struck over very flashy surfaces. A very beautiful type coin that is sure to please even the most ardent collector. 3364 1834 Plain 4 CH AU $1,400.00 A third. Choice About Uncirculated and nearly fully Mint State. An extremely bold strike is seen in Liberty's features and the eagle. Lustre coalesces around all reliefs and a few field marks of limited importance can be found in the generally smooth fields. 3365 1834 Plain 4 AU $1,300.00 A fourth. About Uncirculated, nearly Choice. Intense orange-gold mint frost populates the regions in and around the devices and legends on this well-struck specimen. 3366 1836 Brilliant Uncirculated BU $1,600.00 A marvelous strike and deeply glowing lustre give this coin its outstanding visual charm. Scattered bagmarks can be found in the fields and on the devices. Page 1 of 4  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page

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