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Browse Catalogue of Stack's October 2006 New York Auction Limited to: The George Byers Collection of U. S. Half Dollars, 1795-1964 Page 2 of 18  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page Categories  •  Stack's October 2006 New York → The George Byers Collection of U. S. Half Dollars, 1795-1964 → United States Half Dollars → United States Capped Bust, Lettered Edge 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 1031 1817/4 O.102a. Rarity-7. The Eliasberg and Finest Known Specimen AU $270,000.00 About Uncirculated. This is the most famous example of this coveted rarity, and the discovery coin. The surfaces show scattered handling nicks expected for a coin which did circulate, and a small cluster of pin scratches between star six and Liberty's forecurl. Not only does the present coin boast the highest technical grade of those known, but it also has wonderful old toning of blue toward the edges combined with light silver-gray centers, toning typically...  more 1032 181.7 O.103. The Punctuated Date. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $5,500.00 - approaching the Gem category. Nicely toned with gold over silver lustre and ringed with deeper russet and blue. The reverse would grade Gem on its own, the obverse nearly so save for a couple of signs of minor contact behind Liberty's mouth. Boldly struck on Liberty's curls, and all the obverse stars are crisp to their very centers. Single clashmarks are seen on the obverse and reverse. Arguably...  more 1033 1817 O.109. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $650.00 Signs of a past gentle cleaning have left this coin stark white although a few flecks of color are starting to form near the rims. The strike is sharp on the obverse, particularly the stars, but lacking full definition on the lower portion of the eagle's claws and branch stem. If left alone the present coin should tone back in time and would be a welcome addition to an advanced collection. 1034 1817 O.110. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $550.00 - or better. Nearly the later die state with an advanced die crack on the top and right side of the obverse, but the reverse die crack through 'ERCA' is not yet present, and both dies show clashmarks. Satiny lustre throughout and a delight to study as the surfaces are so well preserved. There are some faint hairlines and a shadowy vertical scuff left of the clasp and curl above. Toned...  more 1035 1818/7 O.101. Large First 8 CH AU $1,700.00 Choice About Uncirculated. Frosty lustre on both sides and generally bright silver save for a dark ring of blue and gold at the rims. Well struck and attractive. The surfaces show minimal evidence of wear on the uppermost points of the design. The obverse die crack from star 11 to Liberty's curls is present, but faint, no trace of the reverse die crack is seen. 1036 1818/7 O.102a. Small First 8. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $8,500.00 - bordering on Gem. A magnificent coin that boasts rich coppery-gold toning spanning the obverse, with a thin frame of dark blue at the rims. The reverse is well-matched but is more silver-gray at the center, with gold and blue near the edge. Vibrant lustre throughout and a highly appealing coin for the numismatist. The strike is full and complete, with strong definition on Liberty's curls...  more 1037 1818 O.107. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $7,500.00 A satiny delight that retains mint fresh lustre throughout, overlayed with a dusting of russet and gray. The strike is sharp on the stars save for the first and eighth, both of which show minor softness at their centers. The curls on Liberty show good definition, and the eagle's talons are bold. Outstanding surfaces for an early Capped Bust Half Dollar, with no distracting nicks or scratches,...  more 1038 1818 O.113 (Rarity-8 as Proof). Normal Date. Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $35,000.00 - approaching the Gem classification. In this particular case, the mirror fields are highly reflective while the devices are satiny, and at a glance any numismatist knows this is a Proof issue and not a typical circulation strike. The curls and talons are all bold as are the stars save for the first and last which show minor softness at their centers. Even the tiny upturned curls on the...  more 1039 1819/8 O.101. Small 9. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $950.00 A lustrous coin that has pleasing dark gold toning over lustre. Trace hairlines and handling marks are present, and the strike is average with minor softness on the high points of the curls and feathers. This overdate remains popular with collectors, and the die variety shows more of the underdigit '8' than most others. Both dies have minor field clashmarks. 1040 1819/8 O.104. Large 9 AU $550.00 About Uncirculated. A well struck example of this overdate that displays traces of lustre and attractive golden toning. Minor hairlines are present from a past wiping. Excellent surfaces otherwise. A hint of softness on the 'TA' opposite Liberty's bust, as frequently seen on this series. 1041 1819 O.107 (R-4) AU $800.00 A strong About Uncirculated. A scarce variety in high grades, this particular coin has light gray toning with a hint of iridescence, and a few specks of peripheral russet. Boldly struck and boasting well-preserved surfaces that feature no distracting nicks or marks. An impressive coin to represent this variety, with a boldly repunched '5' in the denomination. 1042 1820/19 O.102. Curled Base 2. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $1,800.00 Full frosty lustre and generally bright silver in color, surrounded by a ring of peripheral gold and blue. The surfaces have faint hairlines that hardly detract. No other surface problems are apparent on this overall appealing coin. This is one of the most dramatic overdates in the series. 1043 1820 O.103a. Curled Base 2 AU $500.00 A strong About Uncirculated. Cleaned long ago and still a tad bright, although the rims sport a trace of gold settling in. Minor hairlines are the only impairment, and the devices, fields and rims are otherwise pleasing for a slightly circulated coin. 1044 1820 O.106 (Unique as Proof). Square Base 2, No Knob on 2 CH BR PF $26,000.00 Choice Brilliant Proof. An extraordinary coin that has highly reflective fields and well frosted devices. The toning is classic russet and blue over gun metal gray, as seen on so many of the Eliasberg silver coins. Examination of the surfaces will discover a few tiny handling nicks, to be expected on a coin from this period and of this grade. The obverse die was carefully prepared as the devices...  more 1045 1821 O.103. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $3,000.00 Smooth and very sharply struck on the stars, curls and feathers. The toning, however, is a bit deep with dark gray that mixes with hints of gold, and lustre peeking through from beneath. A faint disturbance is found near the denticles at the 9:00 position on the obverse. Liberty's cheek and neck are attractive, although a strong magnifier will locate a couple of microscopic nicks. An...  more 1046 1821 O.105. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, a Specimen or Presentation Piece VERY CH BU $3,750.00 A regal coin for the specialist which boasts a needle-sharp strike on the obverse, similar on the reverse but there is slight softness on the eagle's claws and branch. The obverse fields are reflective, but the reverse fields are less so. This is a one-sided Proof with the obverse reflective, the reverse frosty. Well centered on the obverse, the reverse a tad off center toward the 11:00 position...  more 1047 1822/1 O.102 (R-4). Brilliant Uncirculated BU $1,400.00 A satiny white coin that retains ample mint flash and attractive surfaces. There are some minor nicks visible with a magnifier, but the hairlines are minimal and not distracting. An average strike on the curls, stars and claws, some of which show typical softness. A small round but dull nick is located near the center of the left wing of the eagle close to the junction of his body, and a faint...  more 1048 1822 O.107. The Button Cap Variety. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $3,000.00 Strong eye appeal for this popular issue with radiant lustre in the fields and a decent strike. Hints of gold around the edges, which fails to subdue the cartwheel lustre. A simply glorious example of this issue, problem-free and desirable. For reasons unknown, the engraver put a small circular button on the top of Liberty's folded cap, and this is the only obverse die to show this feature...  more 1049 1823 O.110. Perfect 3. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $1,300.00 Another frosty white coin that has clean surfaces and ample lustre. There are some faint hairlines from handling, but they are scattered and random. Traces of gold and green toning are present near the rims. The strike is average, with minor softness on the uppermost curls and a star or two lack their extreme centers. Well matched on the reverse, with strong definition on all but the...  more 1050 1823 O.112. Normal 3. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, Possible Proof CH BU $11,000.00 This coin has the appearance of a special striking as the reflectivity is quite unlike that of a normal circulation strike. The stars, curls and claws are all bold and the reflective fields extend into the shield lines, denticles, lettering within the motto--all of which indicate special striking status. Toned with classical Eliasberg silver toning, with deep aqua blue at the rims, the...  more 1051 1824/1 O.101a (Rarity-8 as Proof). Brilliant Proof BR PF $15,000.00 - virtually Choice. Exceptionally colorful toning of vivid electric blue, lilac and deep rose on the obverse, while the reverse radiates a breath taking rose and violet combination. As stated when we last sold this coin in 2002 ''A coin of dazzling beauty and extraordinary rarity, cited specifically in the Breen Proof Encyclopedia.'' The fields possess a mirror-like glitter which is clearly...  more 1052 1824/1 O.101a. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $500.00 Attractive peripheral gold and russet while the centers remain bright. Probably cleaned in the distant past, as the surfaces show faint hairlines including a few on Liberty's cheek, and the reverse shows patches of cloudiness in the fields and subdued lustre. The strike is average with trace softness on the highest curl below Liberty's cap, and on the eagle's talons. On this later die...  more 1053 1824 O.104 AU $300.00 About Uncirculated. Light silver with a touch of peripheral gold on the obverse and reverse. Clean surfaces and attractive, although there is a minute hairline on Liberty's cheek, and a few others which are fainter in nature. Good eye appeal and lustre for the grade. 1054 1824 O.106 (R-3). Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $16,000.00 - with a wholly Prooflike obverse, probably a presentation striking. Stark white save for a hint of gold forming around rims, and quite beautiful for this issue. An extraordinary coin which boldly displays frosted devices which contrast with the reflective fields. To create the contrasting frost on the devices, an acid was applied to the finished die to etch the surfaces, then the fields...  more 1055 1825 O.102. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $8,500.00 - or finer. A beautiful coin that exudes silvery-gray lustre throughout. Examination will discover flecks of tawny gold adhering near the devices, particularly on the reverse. The strike is sharp on Liberty's curls and all the stars save the two center ones on the right, which lack full radial definition, and on the reverse sharpness prevails on the eagle, arrows and talons, although minor...  more 1056 1825 O.108 (R-3) AU $300.00 About Uncirculated. Mostly bright silver with a frame of gold around the rims. The surfaces show some random hairlines and a scratch or two, one slips across Liberty's face below her mouth, another wiggles above the denomination. A minor planchet streak is found crossing Liberty's upper chest and drapery near the clasp. 1057 1825 O.109 (R-5). Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $7,500.00 An incredible example of this rare die pairing, tied with two others for the coveted Finest Known position for the variety. Furthermore, the surfaces of the present coin are slightly reflective and retain wonderful mint bloom and cartwheel lustre. Satiny in texture on the devices, and toned with dark gold and iridescent blue at the periphery. Trace hairlines are present in the left obverse...  more 1058 1825 O.113. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $200.00 Light silver-gray throughout and lustrous, with a touch of peripheral russet on the left obverse and reverse. Wiped in the past with the usual minor hairlines now present. The strike is average, with the stars lacking their central definition, but Liberty's curls and the eagle's feathers are clear. The edge lettering is blundered and overrun, one section reads ''CENFTIS OROR''. 1059 1825 O.116 (Rarity-8 as Proof). Choice Brilliant Proof. Breen Plate Coin CH BR PF $10,000.00 An exceptionally bold strike on Liberty and obviously a Proof issue with deep watery fields, sharp stars on the right of the obverse while those on the left are slightly soft, as are the base of the 'AT' of STATES on the reverse, the area opposite Liberty's bust. A coin with a strong ''presence'' which exudes the mirror fields and frosty devices expected on later Proof issues. Walter Breen included...  more 1060 1825 O.116 (R-3). Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $800.00 Bright and flashy for this issue, with excellent surfaces that reveal no problems. Undoubtedly dipped at some point in the past, as the coin is simply too white for its age. No rim problems are noted and the strike is decent, with minor softness on some of the stars, but Liberty's curls are sharp, as are the claws on the eagle. An interesting coin to compare to the Proof of this variety...  more Page 2 of 18  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page

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