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Browse Catalogue of Stack's March 2005 Auction Limited to: The Laurence H. Gardner Collection from the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society → U. S. Half Dollars Page 5 of 6  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page Categories  •  Stack's March 2005 → The Laurence H. Gardner Collection from the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society → U. S. Half Dollars → U. S. Walking Liberty Half Dollars 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 284 1934'D' Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $1,700.00 Would easily be Gem if not for some mild obverse weakness. A lovely iridesence is balanced with a toned periphery. The silvery white reverse is superb. 285 1934'S' Brilliant Uncirculated BU $2,400.00 An attractively toned example of this date which is difficult to locate in Mint State. Superior devices are silvery white at the center and are surrounded by golden toning near the borders. 286 1935 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $1,100.00 An outstanding specimen in every respect. The front is toned around the rim in deep golden brown while the center is bright, lustrous and frosty. The reverse is mostly bright lustrous silver white with lovely satiny surfaces. Fairly typical strike. 287 1935'D' Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $2,800.00 A satiny and lustrous specimen that is a full Gem despite some typical striking weakness. The lustre on this piece is very strong. 288 1935'S' Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $9,000.00 An important example of an issue that is very tough to find this nice. Both sides are nicely toned in pale rose and silver gray. The lustre is complete and the surfaces are nicely satiny. This would suit nicely a great collection of Walkers. 289 1936 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $15,000.00 Bright and fully mirror-like with just whisper of pale toning on each side. There are pleasant touches of light iridescence around the rims. First year of issue of the type in Proof format and a very tough issue to find in really nice condition, as here. 290 1936 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $300.00 Pristine satiny mint frost permeates both obverse and reverse. All skirt lines, head, breast and finger details are quite bold. 291 1936'D' Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $750.00 Pale silver gray in color with full lustre and satiny smooth surfaces. Touch of toning here and there. 292 1936'S' Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $650.00 A sharply struck and visually appealing coin. The needle sharp details are enhanced with an attractive pearl gray patina. 293 1937 Gem Brilliant Proof GEM BR PF $1,500.00 Bright and fully mirror-like with just a touch of light toning at the rims on each side. The surfaces have bright mirror finish and are attractively glassy. The eagle's left leg feathers are almost fully struck up. 294 1937 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $700.00 A ring of golden toning surrounds mostly light gray centers. All central devices, lettering and numerals are needle sharp. 295 1937'D' Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $1,400.00 The obverse has a touch of pale golden toning around the rim while the center is bright white. The reverse is mostly blast white. The surfaces are fully lustrous and satiny. 296 1937'S' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $400.00 An impressive satiny radiance highlights vibrantly struck central devices. The resulting eye appeal gives this coin claims to Gem. 297 1938 Gem Brilliant Proof GEM BR PF $950.00 A lovely example of this issue, the surfaces bright and nearly fully mirror-like with just a touch of cloudy toning here and there on the front. The reverse is bright and has deep mirrors showing. 298 1938 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $450.00 Beautiful obverse toning shows light gold around the rims. The reverse, in contrast, is bright white almost everywhere save for a touch of light iridescence at the top. The surfaces are fully lustrous and satiny. 299 1938'D' Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $1,400.00 Fully lustrous and attractive with satiny surfaces, pale golden toning, and a good strike. This is a nice high grade example of a Denver Mint issue that is very tough to find this nice. 300 1939 Gem Brilliant Proof GEM BR PF $700.00 Bright and fully mirror-like with a touch of pale golden toning over bright fields and devices. Some speckling visible in the right obverse field. 301 1939 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $200.00 Both obverse and reverse are razor sharp. A silvery gray radiance creates a pleasing visual effect. 302 1939'D' Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $220.00 Needle sharp details retain an impressive satiny glow. A ring of golden brown toning adds to the charm. 303 1939'S' Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $240.00 Another fully lustrous and attractive Walker from this olde tyme collection. There are touches of pale golden toning visible over fully lustrous and satiny surfaces. 304 1940 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $650.00 Near-Gem Proof quality. Both sides are attractively and delicately toned in pale russet shades here and there. Elsewhere, the fields are bright with full mirrors showing. 305 1940 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $160.00 A moderate golden haze saturates both obverse and reverse. The sharply detailed surfaces create a pleasing visual glow. 306 1940'S' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $65.00 A splendid coin that has definite claims to Gem. The bold but typical strike is coupled with a satiny mint radiance. 307 1941 Gem Brilliant Proof GEM BR PF $425.00 A real eye opener of a Proof, with bright mirror surfaces, a strong strike, and very attractive light gold and iridescent toning. There are some light surface disturbances but none of them are important and do not really detract from the quality of the coin. 308 1941, 1941'D' Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $70.00 A stunning pair of eye arresting Walkers. Both retain strong details and light cocoa surfaces. 2 pieces. 309 1941'S' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $70.00 Some mild central softness typical for this date is apparent. Light golden toning at the borders enhances the balance of the vibrant detail. 310 1942 Gem Brilliant Proof GEM BR PF $900.00 Another Proof Walker with outstanding quality. Both sides are bright mirrors with touches of delicate golden toning. Last year of Proof mintage for the type. 311 1942 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $150.00 A pristine coin with needle sharp detail. Blast white frost adds to the eye appeal. 312 1942'D' Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $170.00 Sharp detail characterizes this most impressive specimen. Radiant mint lustre creates a satisfying visual effect. 313 1942'S' Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $500.00 - virtually Gem quality. Satiny lustrous surfaces with just a faint whisper of toning at the rims. Typical strike. Page 5 of 6  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page

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