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The January 2013 Collector’s Series Sale<br />
1234 Trio of Bust Right Bust Half Dollars.<br />
1) 1803. O-103, R.3. Very Fine Details, Environmental<br />
Damage. Darkly toned.<br />
2) 1807. O-105, R.2. Good Details, Damaged. Attractive<br />
overall with several ancient digs.<br />
3) Fine Details, Damaged. O-108, R.3. Evidently<br />
cleaned and retoned at one time with a pock mark<br />
below Liberty’s chin. [3] Est. 400-600<br />
1235 Pair of Problem-Free Bust Half Dollars.<br />
1) 1811. Fine. O-104, R.1. Originally toned with a<br />
large die crack on the obverse that defined the die<br />
marriage.<br />
2) 1812. VF. O-107, R.1. A smooth example with<br />
pleasing detail. An interesting die clash is noted in the<br />
reverse fields. [2] Est. 200-300<br />
1236 1820 50 Cents. VF. O-105, R.3. Gray-brown with<br />
blended multicolor tone. A tiny edge knock is noted<br />
below the date for accuracy’s sake. Est. 80-120<br />
1237 1831 50 Cents. XF. O-109, R.1. Technically with<br />
AU details, but with a small edge knock that prevents<br />
us from assigning the designation. Still, market acceptable<br />
with a charming blanket of attractive toning.<br />
Est. 100-150<br />
1242<br />
1242 1863 50 Cents. PCGS MS64. An exquisite Civil<br />
War representative with the combination of few contact<br />
marks and knife-like rendering of the intended<br />
design elements. The luster varies by side, with the<br />
obverse luster being frosty and encircling the central<br />
devices and the reverse being slightly semi-prooflike as<br />
the result of considerable die polish lines. Interestingly,<br />
some die rust is present beneath the olive branch<br />
on the reverse, likely the result of a storage mishap and<br />
usage on a previous year’s coinage. A wonderful premium<br />
example and sure to be met with enthusiasm.<br />
Housed in a first generation PCGS holder. (photo)<br />
Est. 1,800-2,200<br />
1238 1836 50 Cents. XF. O-123, R.3. A wonderfully original<br />
example of the type with patina that intensifies<br />
around the legends. Est. 80-120<br />
1239 Quartet of Reeded Edge Bust Half Dollars.<br />
1) 1837. Fine.<br />
2) 1837. VF. An edge knox on reverse at 10 o’clock<br />
may prevent problem-free certification.<br />
3) 1837. Fine Details, Scratched.<br />
4) 1839. VG Details, Environmental Damage. [4]<br />
Est. 200-300<br />
1240 Pair of No Motto Seated Half Dollars.<br />
1) 1840-O. XF. Pleasingly detailed with untoned obverse<br />
centers.<br />
2) 1848-O. VF. Antique toned with several obverse<br />
rim bruises. [2] Est. 100-150<br />
1241 Trio of With Arrows Seated Liberty Half Dollars.<br />
1) 1853 Arrows and Rays. VF Details, Cleaned.<br />
2) 1853 Arrows and Rays. Fine.<br />
3) 1854 Arrows. Uncirculated Details, Scratched. [3]<br />
Est. 150-250<br />
1243<br />
1243 1873 Arrows 50 Cents. NGC AU58. A collectible<br />
type representative with sharp details in the centers<br />
and peripheries, mild reflectivity in the fields, and attractive<br />
golden coloration on both sides. An absolute<br />
minimum of wear confirms the grade. A coin that is<br />
sure to see competitive bidding. (photo)<br />
Est. 500-700<br />
1244 Quintet of Barber Half Dollars.<br />
1) 1894-O. VG.<br />
2) 1897-O. Good.<br />
3) 1901-O. VG Details, Cleaned.<br />
4) 1912. VF.<br />
5) 1915. VG Details, Scratched. [5]<br />
Est. 80-120<br />
1245 1916-D 50 Cents. AU. A delightfully original first<br />
year of issue with glowing luster and light meandering<br />
tone on both sides. Est. 200-300<br />
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