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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 |
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Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
1043 |
1820 O.103a. Curled Base 2
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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. |
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1044 |
1820 O.106 (Unique as Proof). Square Base 2, No Knob on 2
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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 |
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1045 |
1821 O.103. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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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 |
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1046 |
1821 O.105. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, a Specimen or Presentation Piece
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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 |
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1047 |
1822/1 O.102 (R-4). Brilliant Uncirculated
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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 |
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1048 |
1822 O.107. The Button Cap Variety. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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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 |
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1049 |
1823 O.110. Perfect 3. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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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 |
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1050 |
1823 O.112. Normal 3. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, Possible Proof
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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 |
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1051 |
1824/1 O.101a (Rarity-8 as Proof). Brilliant Proof
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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 |
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1052 |
1824/1 O.101a. Brilliant Uncirculated
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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 |
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1053 |
1824 O.104
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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. |
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1054 |
1824 O.106 (R-3). Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
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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 |
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1055 |
1825 O.102. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
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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 |
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1056 |
1825 O.108 (R-3)
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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. |
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1057 |
1825 O.109 (R-5). Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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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 |
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1058 |
1825 O.113. Brilliant Uncirculated
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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''. |
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1059 |
1825 O.116 (Rarity-8 as Proof). Choice Brilliant Proof. Breen Plate Coin
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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 |
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1060 |
1825 O.116 (R-3). Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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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 |
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1061 |
1826 O.108a. Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$450.00 |
The appearance is that of a Choice coin at first glance, but a magnifier will discern subtle hairlines from a past wiping with a cloth and gentle cleaning. Retoning with traces of gold with flecks of red, green and russet intermixed near the rims. |
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1062 |
1826 O.110. Superb Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
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SUP GEM BU |
$15,000.00 |
Completely snow-white on both obverse and reverse, without a hint of toning. The lustre is radiant in the fields and dominates the surfaces. This is a middle die state with faint clashmarks present on the obverse and reverse, and evidence of die rust is present over Liberty and the surrounding fields. Examination of the surfaces fails to find fault, as there are virtually no signs of handling or contact--quite... more |
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1063 |
1826 O.110. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
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GEM BU |
$4,000.00 |
- with a Prooflike obverse. An extraordinary coin that is generally snow-white in color, with a few traces of light gold forming over the devices. Boldly struck and reflective on the obverse, although portions of the fields near Liberty show frost instead of reflectivity. Bold eye appeal for a coin from this period. Liberty's curls are sharply defined, and all save a few of the stars are... more |
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1064 |
1827/6 O.101
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CH AU |
$450.00 |
Choice About Uncirculated, virtually Mint State with only light friction on the most vulnerable high points of the design. Mostly white with lustre in the fields, and a touch of peripheral gold. The surfaces have trace hairlines from a past wiping. A later die state with well developed die cracks on the reverse, and clashing evident on both dies. Boldly struck with the first couple of... more |
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1065 |
1827 O.105 (R-3). Square Base 2. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
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GEM BU |
$6,000.00 |
A simply magnificent coin that exudes lustre and quality throughout. Blazing white in color with a dusting of peripheral gold through the denticles. Liberty's curls are quite sharp, including the finer hair strands so often lacking on these early Capped Bust Halves, but the stars lack their radial centers. On the reverse, the eagle displays the fine handiwork of the engraver, with sharp... more |
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1066 |
1827 O.140a (R-5). Square Base 2
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VF |
$125.00 |
Very Fine from a technical standpoint; however, the central obverse strike is soft and the coin was cleaned. Recovering nicely with flecks of gold and blue around the stars and legend. This later die state has cracks on the obverse through the date and all stars. Elusive and desirable in all grades, the present coin will be more presentable if allowed to continue toning over the hairlines.... more |
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1067 |
1827 O.143 (R-3). Square Base 2. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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CH BU |
$5,500.00 |
a Specimen Strike. Called a Specimen Strike in our sale in 1998 and a Proof in a prior appearance in 1957. Examination by any knowledgeable numismatist will confirm that the fabric and texture of the present coin is quite different from the usual circulation strike. The fields are reflective beneath the toning. Clearly this coin was made as a specimen and was not intended for circulation.... more |
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1068 |
1827 O.146. Curled Base 2. Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$550.00 |
- or better. Silver-gray with a dusting of peripheral gold on both sides over lustre. The strike is typically soft on the stars and curls of Liberty, and the eagle's claws and branch lack the finer definition. The surfaces show minor hairlines and handling marks, all microscopic in nature. This is the only Half Dollar obverse die used in 1827 that employed the Curled Base on the 2. Another... more |
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1069 |
1828 O.101. Curled Base, No Knob 2. Large 8's
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CH AU |
$900.00 |
Choice About Uncirculated and just on the cusp of a full Mint State grade. Frosty lustre throughout and attractive for the silver centers and dark gold, blue and russet peripheral toning. The surfaces are pleasing as they have minimal signs of handling and no rim problems. On this slightly later die state, the 'F' in OF is filled from a minor die chip on the upper portion of the center... more |
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1070 |
1828 O.117. Square Base, Knob 2, Small 8's
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CH AU |
$700.00 |
Choice About Uncirculated and only a whisper away from Mint State. Lovely surfaces and enhanced by dark blue and gold around the rims. One minor edge ding above the 'E' of UNITED. Early die state and wonderful eye appeal for the grade. |
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1071 |
1828 O.118 (Rarity-8 as Proof). Square Base, Knob 2, Small 8's. Brilliant Proof
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BR PF |
$5,700.00 |
Here is another extremely rare coin which stands on its own credentials. Breen mentions this specimen in his Proof Encyclopedia although he states that it is ''unverified'' as he did not have the opportunity to examine it. The fields and devices are those of a Proof with highly reflective mirror fields and well frosted devices. The coiner didn't complete the field polishing between the eagle's neck... more |
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1072 |
1829/7 O.101. Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$2,200.00 |
A frosty white coin save for a dusting of blue and gold near the edge and good eye appeal for the grade. There are some minor hairline scratches in the left obverse, but they are faint and blend well with the lustrous field. Fairly well struck although a couple of stars lack their radials. The edge lettering is blundered, portions are tripled, others doubled, and quite interesting to... more |
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