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Categories  •  Stack's September 2005 Autumn U. S. Coins, Medals and Tokens U. S. Half Eagles ($5.00 Gold) U. S Capped Bust Right, Small Eagle Reverse Half Eagles
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Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
1408 1795 Breen 1-B (R-5) EF $8,000.00
1795 Breen 1-B (R-5). Extremely Fine in terms of circulation wear, surfaces have a glossy, pebbly...
Extremely Fine in terms of circulation wear, surfaces have a glossy, pebbly appearance from obvious, long-term jewelry use at one time. Faint signs of a mounting are visible on the edge at 12:00 when viewed with the obverse side up. Surfaces are a rich yellow-gold hue with some areas of toning embedded in and around the stars and legends. Here is an evenly used, not wholly unappealing...  more
Categories  •  Stack's September 2005 Autumn U. S. Coins, Medals and Tokens U. S. Half Eagles ($5.00 Gold) U. S. Capped Bust Right, Large Eagle Reverse Half Eagles
Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
1409 1802/1 Br.1-B. AU $3,250.00
1802/1 Br.1-B. About Uncirculated. Well struck in greenish-gold, the surfaces exhibiting no major...
About Uncirculated. Well struck in greenish-gold, the surfaces exhibiting no major marks that might impair the value of this early type. The planchet has a slight wave which is not unusual on these early issues. A very attractive example that is fully lustrous and highly appealing.
1410 1804 Br.1-A (Low R-4+). 8 over Large 8 CH AU $7,600.00
1804 Br.1-A (Low R-4+). 8 over Large 8. Choice About Uncirculated, close to Mint State in strict terms...
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.
1411 1804 Br.2-E (R-5). Small 8. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $9,800.00
1804 Br.2-E (R-5). Small 8. Brilliant Uncirculated. This deep yellow-golden specimen is enveloped...
This deep yellow-golden specimen is enveloped in an abundance of mint frost. The reverse is particularly attractive and borders on a fully Choice distinction. Sharp and pleasing to the eye, early gold type coins such as this are enjoying a well deserved upswing in demand.
1412 1806 Br.5-E (R-3). Round Top 6. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $13,500.00
1806 Br.5-E (R-3). Round Top 6. Brilliant Uncirculated and offering characteristics that are indicative...
- and offering characteristics that are indicative of a Choice status. There is a single tiny mark in the left obverse field, otherwise this highly attractive specimen would certainly be of Choice quality. Unbroken velvet-silk lustre is heightened by outstanding overall definition.
Categories  •  Stack's September 2005 Autumn U. S. Coins, Medals and Tokens U. S. Half Eagles ($5.00 Gold) U. S. Capped Bust Left Half Eagles
Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
1413 1807 Br.5-D (R-3). Small Numerals, Large Stars CH AU $7,000.00
1807 Br.5-D (R-3). Small Numerals, Large Stars. Choice About Uncirculated with the robust appeal of...
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.
1414 1810 Br.1-A. Large Date, Large 5 AU $3,100.00
1810 Br.1-A. Large Date, Large 5. About Uncirculated. Substantial yellow-gold lustre shows a tantalizing...
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.
1415 1810 Br.1-A. Large Date, Large 5 AU $1,600.00
1810 Br.1-A. Large Date, Large 5. About Uncirculated in strict terms of wear and detail, but close...
About Uncirculated in strict terms of wear and detail, but close examination shows some obverse field tooling and related porosity, overall polishing resulting in artificial brightness.
1416 1812 Br.1-B (R-3) F-12 $1,300.00
1812 Br.1-B (R-3). Fine, possibly technically better in strict terms of wear. This coin bears evidence...
Fine, possibly technically better in strict terms of wear. This coin bears evidence of jewelry use, resulting in a softening of design details, though no mounting traces can be seen. Bright yellow-gold, a useful Type example for any general collection. ANACS Cache VF details, Net Fine-12, Ex-jewelry, Cleaned.
Categories  •  Stack's September 2005 Autumn U. S. Coins, Medals and Tokens U. S. Half Eagles ($5.00 Gold) U. S. Classic Head Half Eagles
Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
1417 1838'C' EF $5,500.00
1838'C' Extremely Fine. The date area is weakly struck as are parts of the reverse. The color is a...
Extremely Fine. The date area is weakly struck as are parts of the reverse. The color is a medium yellow-gold and the surfaces have a moderate amount of abrasion. A one-year type that is quite popular and desirable.
Categories  •  Stack's September 2005 Autumn U. S. Coins, Medals and Tokens U. S. Half Eagles ($5.00 Gold) U. S. Liberty Head Half Eagles
Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
1418 1845 Repunched '8'. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $200.00

- in strict terms of wear, but surfaces exhibit a distinct appearance which is often the result of long immersion in salt water. Here is a well struck survivor of this No Motto issue.
1419 1850'C' AU $2,000.00
1850'C' About Uncirculated. Nice greenish-gold lustre over decently struck surfaces. The mintmark...
About Uncirculated. Nice greenish-gold lustre over decently struck surfaces. The mintmark is weakly struck which is sometimes seen. Some light abrasion is seen in the fields. Overall a respectable example of this popular coin.
1420 1855'S' VG $170.00

Very Good. Bold date and mintmark, deep yellow-gold surfaces define this early San Francisco piece. Scarce.
1421 1857'S' CH AU $2,400.00
1857'S' Choice About Uncirculated, virtually Mint State. Sharply struck and splendidly detailed, a...
Choice About Uncirculated, virtually Mint State. Sharply struck and splendidly detailed, a coin boasting deep yellow-gold surfaces highlighted in clear rose for added beauty. This early San Francisco date has a large reported mintage but values escalate sharply in higher grades, mirroring their actual scarcity. NGC AU58.
1422 1859'S' CH AU $8,700.00
1859'S' Choice About Uncirculated, close to Mint State. Strongly detailed devices show the faintest...
Choice About Uncirculated, close to Mint State. Strongly detailed devices show the faintest rub, while lustre outlines all of the precise reliefs for added visual appeal. Mint records show 13,220 struck, but this date's rarity at all grade levels testifies to the disappearance of most of the mintage. Over 10 years, the Dannreuther-Garrett auction record shows 23 appearing in all grades,...  more
1423 1861'S' VF $1,400.00
1861'S' Very Fine. Pale yellow-gold over lightly cleaned surfaces. A nice evenly worn example, with...
Very Fine. Pale yellow-gold over lightly cleaned surfaces. A nice evenly worn example, with no major detractions other than the cleaning. Rare with only 18,000 pieces struck for circulation.
1424 1872'CC' CH AU $2,750.00
1872'CC' Choice About Uncirculated in terms of wear but the coin has seen some obverse pin scratches...
Choice About Uncirculated in terms of wear but the coin has seen some obverse pin scratches and nicks and a heavy reverse scratch that extends from the bottom of the eagle's head to the scroll. Subdued mint lustre under cloudy surfaces. The strike is a bit weak in the shield but overall is quite adequate. A very rare date with only 16,980 pieces struck.
1425 1877'CC' VF $1,750.00
1877'CC' Very Fine. A pleasing circulated example of this Reconstruction Era Half Eagle. Much detail...
Very Fine. A pleasing circulated example of this Reconstruction Era Half Eagle. Much detail remains although most of the obverse hair detail is smooth.
1426 1878'S' EF $175.00

Extremely Fine and a bold representative of this comparatively high grade. One of 144,700 struck, long before collectors paid attention to mintmarks in assembling their collections.
1427 1880 Brilliant Uncirculated BU $110.00

This boldly lustrous piece shows evidence of a light dipping in the past.
1428 1881, 1900'S', 1901'S' AU $365.00

About Uncirculated. Light friction joins lustrous surfaces featuring orange-gold toning of various hues. 1881 exhibits a few rim tics. 3 pieces.
1429 1885 Brilliant Uncirculated BU $400.00

- and virtually Choice. Champagne gold lustre enhances both surfaces of this impressive Half Eagle. Magnification reveals vibrantly struck devices.
1430 1885'S' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $1,000.00
1885'S' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. This subtle champagne-golden example is drenched in satin-velvet...
This subtle champagne-golden example is drenched in satin-velvet mint bloom. The surface quality is far superior to the norm.
1431 1885'S' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $1,000.00

- and a premium specimen. Rich yellow-golden fields and design features are bathed in a full measure of satiny mint bloom.
1432 1885'S' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $475.00

Frosty mint sheen bathes the surfaces of this pleasing example. Even the most minute feather details are visible on this well struck example.
1433 1885'S' Brilliant Uncirculated BU $600.00

- and bordering on a Choice distinction. Assertive design elements accent rich lustre. There is a trivial obverse rim bruise at 5:30.
1434 1886'S' Brilliant Uncirculated BU $400.00

- virtually of Choice quality. Full satiny yellow-golden fields and design features exhibit a glint of reflectivity.
1435 1886'S' EF $170.00

Extremely Fine. Some lustre lingers in the protected areas. Filled 'S' and a very few scattered contact marks hallmark this pleasing example of San Francisco Gold coinage.
1436 1888'S', 1899'S' EF $280.00

Both grade Extremely Fine and both are rather well balanced, evenly worn examples. 2 pieces.
1437 1892 CH AU $220.00

Choice About Uncirculated. Fully original surfaces display reflective lustre around all of the boldly defined reliefs.
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