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Categories • Stack's May 2006 → The Northern Bay Collection: Part III → U. S. Half Dollars → U. S. Liberty Seated Half Dollars |
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Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
4329 |
1839 No Drapery. Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$15,000.00 |
- and nearly worthy of a Choice distinction. Closed '9' in the date with the knob of the '9' essentially touching the loop above. Bright fields and devices enjoy a full measure of icy mint frost. The obverse exhibits bold definition on Liberty's head and shield, as well as some light rim crumbling between 12:00 and 1:00. The reverse is that of a Choice example; there being outstanding detail in the... more |
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4330 |
1852 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
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GEM BU |
$15,000.00 |
- and a simply splendid specimen! Wonderfully unencumbered velvet-silk fields complement meticulously struck legends and devices. A delicate blush of lilac-gold completes the remarkable presentation of this jewel. Although there are a fair number of Mint State survivors of this elusive date, Gems of the magnitude offered here are very rare. As a matter of fact, this glorious coin is certainly... more |
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4331 |
1853 Arrows and Rays. Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$1,600.00 |
- or a bit better. Rich golden and iridescent toning immerses either side of this satiny, evenly struck specimen. There is a single tiny obverse rim mark at 2:00, otherwise there are no imperfections that warrant special mention. Mint State examples of this important one-year type coin are always in great demand, and certainly the handsome coin offered here is no exception. |
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4332 |
1853 Arrows and Rays
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AU |
$350.00 |
About Uncirculated or very nearly so. There is a thin, shallow obverse contact mark at Liberty's breast, otherwise this delicately toned example is problem-free. Traces of olive-golden toning accent plenty of mint frost in the devices. |
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4333 |
1854 Arrows
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CH AU |
$275.00 |
Choice About Uncirculated from the standpoint of wear. There are, however, a few short, thin field scratches that are primarily evident on the obverse. Icy mint frost is accented by traces of russet iridescence. |
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4334 |
1855 Arrows
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AU |
$325.00 |
Easily About Uncirculated or better and exhibiting compelling shades of lavender, violet, and pale blue. The underlying surfaces, however, reveal light hairlines beneath the toning. |
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4335 |
1855'O' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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CH BU |
$700.00 |
Doubling visible at the bottom of the left arrow and the bases of the numerals in the date is most evident at the '55'. A balanced, forceful strike is embellished by satiny lustre in the fields. An overlying blend of olive-russet and subtle lavender toning completes this example. |
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4336 |
1858 Brilliant Proof
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BR PF |
$2,500.00 |
- nearly worthy of a Choice distinction. Reverse Hub Variety I (the top serifs of the 'L' and 'F' in HALF nearly touch; the eagle's right talons are long and closed). Hairlines are visible in the fields on either side, however the surfaces remain assertive and fully mirrored. Rich russet-golden peripheral toning is accented by deep blue iridescence at the rims. Breen indicates that all of the Proofs... more |
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4337 |
1859 Judd 235 (R-4 to 5)
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BR PF |
$1,700.00 |
Silver, RE. 191.8 grains. Brilliant Proof, virtually worthy of a Choice distinction. Anthony Paquet's majestic design offers a seated Liberty on the obverse supporting fasces with her right hand and a shield with her left. The reverse exhibits an eagle with wings spread, holding a ribbon in its beak inscribed E PLURIBUS UNUM. This is the scarcer subvariety with seven tailfeathers on... more |
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4338 |
1859 Choice Brilliant Proof
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CH BR PF |
$4,000.00 |
Reverse Hub Variety I. Delicate lilac-gray fields contrast quite nicely against whiter, razor-sharp cameo design elements. The quality is certainly superior to that typically encountered for examples of this elusive Proof issue. A total of 800 Proofs of are reported to have been struck. |
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4339 |
1860 Brilliant Proof
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BR PF |
$1,000.00 |
- with claims to the Choice category. Reverse Hub Variety II (the top serifs of the 'L' and 'F' in HALF are well separated; the eagle's right talons are shorter and a bit more opened). Dusty tan-gray toning bathes this fully struck example. The reverse field reflectivity is somewhat muted, otherwise a Choice designation would be warranted. A total of 1,000 Proofs of this date were coined,... more |
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4340 |
1861 Very Choice Brilliant Proof
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VERY CH BR PF |
$4,500.00 |
- and exhibiting a pale blush of lilac-mauve toning. Reverse Hub Variety II as are all Proofs and business strikes of this issue. Dazzling mirrored field radiance complements frosty legends and design features. Breen indicates that of the 1,000 Proofs struck, more than 600 were unsold and subsequently melted. |
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4341 |
1861 Brilliant Proof
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BR PF |
$525.00 |
- with claims to the Choice category. Reverse Hub Variety II. Light to medium olive toning is embellished by hints of electric-blue iridescence at the rims. The fields exhibit hairlines, however the reflectivity is very much intact. |
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4342 |
1862 Brilliant Proof
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BR PF |
$1,300.00 |
- or a trifle better. Reverse Hub Variety II as are all coins minted of this date. Noticeable hairlines are most obvious when this specimen is rotated under a strong lamp. The devices maintain their full countenance, and the fields are not at all lacking in mirror-proof vibrancy. Of the 550 Proofs that were coined of this vintage, many were unsold and found their demise in the melting... more |
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4343 |
1863 Choice Brilliant Proof
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CH BR PF |
$3,250.00 |
- with claims to the Gem category. Reverse Hub Variety II as are all coins struck of this issue. Meticulously defined cameo legends and design features are accompanied by glistening mirror-proof fields. Wispy emerald-russet obverse peripheral iridescence completes this premium quality specimen. This date enjoys the lowest Proof mintage of any No Motto Liberty Seated Half Dollar (only 460... more |
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4344 |
1864 Brilliant Proof
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BR PF |
$2,200.00 |
- and approaching a Choice distinction. Reverse Hub Variety II as are all coins of this date. The '64' in the date are closely spaced. Wonderfully deep cameo legends and design elements are easily those of a Choice to Gem Proof specimen. There are, however, too many light hairlines in the fields to justify such a grade. Despite its shortcomings, this coin remains a very enticing example, particularly... more |
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4345 |
1864 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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CH BU |
$2,000.00 |
- with claims to the Gem category. Type II reverse as are all Philadelphia Mint coins struck during this year. Shimmering satin-frost is immersed in a most pleasing iridescent blend of lavender-green, golden, and pale blue toning. The obverse fields exhibit a full blanket of mint-made delicate die striations beneath this toning, while the reverse fields offer a smoother texture under examination... more |
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4346 |
1865 Choice Brilliant Proof
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CH BR PF |
$3,000.00 |
Olive-russet fields and design features are a bit deeper at the peripheries, and are accented by sky-blue undertones. The devices are sharp and thoroughly bathed in cameo frost. The fields, furthermore, are very well mirrored and display only faint hairlines, none of which are at all inconsistent to the grade assigned to this coin. Only 500 Proofs were struck of this date. |
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4347 |
1866 Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$850.00 |
- or virtually so. Glassy reflectivity and a bold strike are both immersed in rich iridescent shades of emerald, rose-gold, and mauve-green. There is a single small obverse spot in the left field. The reverse boasts the wonderful color and appeal of a full Gem. A total of 725 Proofs were coined of this first year With Motto type coin. |
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4348 |
1866 Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$12,500.00 |
- and enjoying wonderfully watery, unencumbered mirror fields beneath balanced pale mauve toning. Traces of repunching are detectable at the top of the second '6' in the date. The design elements are razor-sharp, and are blanketed in an ever so dense veil of cameo frost. A total of 725 Proofs of this date were coined, the vast majority of which are clearly inferior to the coin offered... more |
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4349 |
1867 Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$3,000.00 |
- or essentially so. There is a thin, apparently ''as struck'' obverse depression on Liberty's left breast, as well as an utterly trivial amount of surface disturbance just above Liberty's left knee. This pale champagne-russet, liquid-mirror, Cameo Proof would otherwise unquestionably be called a full Gem. The very attractive specimen offered here is easily among the top 25% of the survivors... more |
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4350 |
1868 Very Choice Brilliant Proof
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VERY CH BR PF |
$7,000.00 |
- nearly of Gem quality. This ''black and white'' two-tone cameo example enjoys rich violet-mauve fields that completely encircle essentially white, entirely frosted legends and design features. The contrast of this specimen is truly compelling, much more so than normally encountered on the Proofs of this design. Only 600 such Proofs were minted. |
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4351 |
1869 Choice Brilliant Proof
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CH BR PF |
$1,300.00 |
- and approaching a Gem distinction. Traces of repunching are visible on the '9' of the date (a feature not mentioned by Breen for any of the Proof obverse dies known to him). There is also light doubling visible on the bottom two points of the sixth star. Only light hairlines are visible over satin-mirror fields. The surfaces are otherwise free of even the most minor of defects. One of 600... more |
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4352 |
1870 Choice Brilliant Proof
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CH BR PF |
$1,200.00 |
There are a couple of short, thin parallel scuffs in the right obverse field that are well concealed by handsome sea-green and delicate golden iridescence. The Proof output for this date totals 1,000 pieces. |
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4353 |
1871 Brilliant Proof
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BR PF |
$700.00 |
- perhaps a bit better. The '71' of the date is spaced well apart. Mirrored fields exhibit some very light rubbing. Russet-mauve at the obverse periphery fades to a paler central olive-gray. The reverse is toned an even olive-gray. Breen indicates that the Proofs exhibiting the '71' well apart are ''very rare.'' One of 960 such Proofs struck. |
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4354 |
1872 Very Choice Brilliant Proof
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VERY CH BR PF |
$5,750.00 |
- and enjoying lovely glassy-mirror field reflectivity. A blush of lilac-rose toning in the fields accents whiter, fully frosted legends and design features. A total of 950 Proofs were coined of this date, the survivors of which are mostly far inferior to the presently offered specimen. |
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4355 |
1873 No Arrows. Closed 3. Choice Brilliant Proof
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CH BR PF |
$1,600.00 |
- with claims to the Gem category. There is a very light horizontal hairline at the central obverse, as well as some trivial obverse slide marks on the high points. Pale olive-mauve toning is a bit deeper at the reverse periphery and nicely accents premium quality underlying surfaces. Only 600 Proofs were minted of this No Arrows issue. |
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4356 |
1873 With Arrows. Very Choice Brilliant Proof
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VERY CH BR PF |
$8,000.00 |
Cameo devices are afloat in glassy-mirrored fields. The overlying surfaces are toned a luxuriant olive-jade with the exception of a smaller patch of slightly deeper russet at the lower right obverse. An important, highly pursued two-year type coin. The Proof mintage of this first year of issue totals a small 550 pieces. |
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4357 |
1873 With Arrows. Brilliant Proof
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BR PF |
$1,300.00 |
- or better and retaining an ample degree of mirror-reflectivity in the fields. Hairlines are noted beneath a blend of russet-gold and pale emerald iridescence. |
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4358 |
1873 With Arrows. Wiley Bugert-106. Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$1,100.00 |
- and easily of Choice quality were it not for some light hairlines that are present on either side. These lines are largely camouflaged by a blush of pale golden toning. The fields, furthermore, are otherwise quite free of any imperfections that even begin to warrant mention. Evenly struck and wonderfully satiny. |
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