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Browse Catalogue of Stack's June 2006 Auction Limited to: United States Coins → U. S. Half Dollars Page 1 of 3  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page Categories  •  Stack's June 2006 → United States Coins → U. S. Half Dollars → U. S. Flowing Hair 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 564 1795 Overton 121 (R-4). 'Y' Punched over a Star, Berries 9x8 EF $5,000.00 Extremely Fine. The last letter of LIBERTY is vigorously punched over a star, clearly visible on this moderately circulated example. Reverse shows a whisper of adjustment at 12:00, with two minute edge dings noted for accuracy. Delicate pearl-gray and gold strengthens detail on either side, making this an exemplary example destined for some carefully assembled collection. Categories  •  Stack's June 2006 → United States Coins → U. S. Half Dollars → U. S. Draped Bust Half Dollars Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 565 1806 Pointed 6. O.118a. Shattered Die CH EF $750.00 Choice Extremely Fine. 'Y' is recut on its left side, bold die cracks almost bisect the reverse through 'O' in OF, shield and left leg. Wear is normal, with an obverse scratch and traces of reverse residue. 566 1807 O.105a (R-4). Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $6,500.00 Marvelous mint bloom peaks out from underneath radiant iridescent color. The strike is weak in the central area which is not unusual for this date. A very attractive example of this early type coin that should please most collectors. Categories  •  Stack's June 2006 → United States Coins → U. S. Half Dollars → U. S. Capped Bust, Lettered Edge Half Dollars Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 567 1808/7 O.101 EF $375.00 Extremely Fine. Streaky chrome-like obverse toning, the reverse deep gray. The strike is decent for this date although not full with the obverse weak in the hair curls. A respectable example of this popular overdate. 568 1808 O.106 (R-3) VF $170.00 Very Fine. A pleasing medium gray toned example that has an average strike which is weak in the hair curls and the left wing feathers. A very attractive example of this scarcer coin. 569 1809 O.107 (R-3) VG $165.00 Very Fine. Mottled iridescent toning over very pleasing surfaces. The strike is very good for the date, giving this coin excellent eye appeal. 570 1813 O.110. Sharp Obverse Clash. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $2,600.00 Magnificent glass-smooth lustre flashes with rose and assertive iridescent blue of marvelous beauty and appeal. This extraordinary coin shows a nearly terminal die state with stars drawn to the rim, deep clash of the reverse motto below the bust and V-shaped die cracks crossing in the date. 571 1815/2 O.101. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $6,500.00 - in terms of wear. The coin has iridescent blue around pale rose-gold centers. The strike is excellent with even the highest points of the hair curl quite strong. A natural planchet flaw below '50 C.' on the reverse was filed as was the rim above AMERICA. Still has a decent appearance and would be an excellent coin for the person who does not wish to spend $20,000 or so for a completely...  more 572 1819 O.113. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $575.00 - and enjoying the ''look'' of a Choice coin. There is just a trifle too much flatness at the high points to warrant a higher grading. Smooth fields and devices are laved in a compelling suffusion of champagne and lilac-gray toning. 573 1824 O.109. Recut 4. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $1,300.00 This date shows the definitive '4' sharply right of the first impression of this digit, and careful examination shows a sharply raised die dot in the field before Liberty's eye. Gently flashing silver underlies subtle hints of lilac, rose and blue. 574 1824 O.116 CH AU $250.00 Choice About Uncirculated. Nice detail including a double profile. The coin exhibits a medium gold and blue tone with some light marks, a reverse rim nick and an area of pin scratches above the eagle's head. 575 1827 O.109 (R-4). Low 'U', Unfinished Stripes. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $750.00 The first three red stripes in the reverse shield are cut short before they join the border. Tawny copper-gold outlines the crisply defined reliefs and devices on a coin showing many features of Choice. 576 1830 O.111. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $400.00 Frosty surfaces give this coin a decent appearance. Traces of light toning about the edge. The strike is adequate although there are small areas of weakness. A repectable type coin. 577 1830 O.123 AU $280.00 Extremely Fine; 1836/1336 Lettered Edge. O.108a. About Uncirculated. Both well struck examples display medium silver-gray toning with undercurrents of iridescent gold. 2 pieces. 578 1831 O.113 (R-4) EF $400.00 Strong Extremely Fine. Deep gray shares this coin's smooth surfaces with gently glowing rose-gold. 579 1832 O.101 AU $250.00 About Uncirculated. Gorgeous iridescent rose-gold and blue over mainly gray surfaces. The strike is excellent which gives this coin outstanding eye appeal. 580 1832 O.121a (R-3) CH AU $370.00 Very Choice About Uncirculated. Here is a marvelous coin that displays a good deal of mint lustre. The coin is toned a pleasing gunmetal gray color for a brilliant appearance. An interesting die break fills much of the top curl of the digit '3' in the date. A beautiful coin that is virtually Mint State. 581 1835 O.108. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $475.00 - or nearly so. Medium blue and rose-gold toning over a very average strike. The surfaces are nearly mark-free giving this coin a decent appearance. Categories  •  Stack's June 2006 → United States Coins → U. S. Half Dollars → U. S. Capped Bust, Reeded Edge Half Dollars Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 582 1837 Brilliant Uncirculated BU $1,100.00 - nearly Choice. A coin with light iridescent blue toning over gray surfaces with some rose on the reverse. A decent strike although some of the stars on the obverse are a bit weak. Here is a respectable example of this second year of usage of the steam press for producing coins. Categories  •  Stack's June 2006 → United States Coins → U. S. Half Dollars → U. S. Liberty Seated Half Dollars Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 583 1846'O' Medium Date. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $1,100.00 This coin is richly toned in broad concentric bands of iridescent silver, sea-green and rose-russet for lovely visual effect. 584 1858 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $700.00 Silky smooth lustre glows beneath delicate lavender toning that deepens to an iridescent blue-green at the rims. 585 1860 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $700.00 Pleasing light goldenrod toning laves the smooth fields of this beautifully struck coin. Highest visual quality, one tiny, well hidden obverse scuff keeps the piece from a higher grade. 586 1863'S' CH AU $300.00 Choice About Uncirculated. Ruddy red-gold toning accentuates the bold reliefs for significant appeal. 587 1871'CC' Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $16,000.00 Here is an incredible example of this coveted, rare issue. The obverse shows delicate orange-gold hues in the fields and a circular frame of teal blue through the stars and date. Well matched but deeper colors on the reverse, with the teal blue surrounding all the devices, and orange-gold to gray elsewhere. The strike is full and complete, with no signs of weakness on the thigh, claw...  more 588 1874 Arrows. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $400.00 - and near the Choice category with silver-white lustre underlying pale gold. A glass finds a few scattered minute obverse pecks. 589 1876'CC' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $800.00 Deep silver lustre underlies pervasive clear gold which deepens at the obverse rim, contrasting with a reverse that is largely pure silver-white. 590 1882 Brilliant Proof BR PF $600.00 The basic silver obverse is accented by narrow ebony outlines that surround the precisely detailed reliefs. This colorful reverse displays pale peripheral gold to assure crisp visual appeal. Categories  •  Stack's June 2006 → United States Coins → U. S. Half Dollars → U. S. Barber Half Dollars Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 591 1892 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $675.00 Delightful, subtly matte silver-white surfaces show brighter areas at Liberty's throat and around the sharply defined eagle. 592 1894'S' AU $220.00 About Uncirculated or nearly so. A strong strike is present. The coin shows evidence of being previously cleaned but does not have a bad appearance. 593 1897 Brilliant Uncirculated BU $310.00 Sharp, satiny underlying surfaces are immersed in varying shades of uneven, very deep lavender-gray, jade, and rose toning on the obverse. The reverse displays a more moderately toned blend of lilac and olive-gold. Page 1 of 3  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page

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