The Midwest Summer Sale 2010
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1835 "Recut, Horn Top 5" (O-107, R.1) NGC AU-58.
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In recent years, TPGs have been properly grading bust half-dollars in this grade range, AU-55 through MS-62, and that is definitely a pleasant change in philosophy, as there are simply too many so-called "mint state" bust halves on the market that are really sliders. These grand old coins simply did not survive in mint state to the extent implied by certified populations. Extensive, thrilling luster swirls about this superb, original platinum-grey AU-58 example, sweeping through the fields and extending from edge to edge, almost as if this were an uncirculated coin. Indeed, there is essentially no rub, even on the high points. But while this may have been called MS-62 in years past, a limited number of tiny marks on Liberty's cheek and neck, as well as a few tiny ticks must have resulted from brief commercial handling, rather than storage. Therefore, NGC has correctly called this a circulated coin, albeit only very slightly so. For the type collector wanting to save money over a truly mint-state piece, yet still get basically all the value of such a coin, here is an ideal choice.
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Low Estimate:
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$550.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$625.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$500.00
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Price Realized:
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$575.00 |
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 713 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $675.00 |
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1835 (O-101) UNC.
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Ronald Zink Early Type Collection. A few trivial hairlines pop into view if one looks closely under a strong light, and tilts the viewing angle just right. Nevertheless, each side features complete... |
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| 714 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $475.00 |
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1835 (O-109) AU.
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Courteous Collection of Early Type. What sets this strong AU-50 example above typical half-dollars for the grade is the vibrant ring of album toning that takes on iridescent autumn-gold, sky-blue and... |
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| 603 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $260.00 |
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1835 O-106 and 1836 O-107 both EF-45
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Both of these late-date lettered-edge bust halves display more than adequate luster for our grade of XF-45. Perhaps of more importance, they are both beautiful, original pieces with only typical... |
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| 1434 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $380.00 |
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1835O-104, R-3. NGC AU-58.
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A lovely example enhanced by deep magenta hues. Light scuffs and a few flecks of darker toning are ascribed for accuracy. With just light traces of wear on it high points, it is a well-struck issue. |
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| 1435 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $525.00 |
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1835 O-101, R-1. MS-60.
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Lively russet and blue tones cover this specimen's heirloom silver-gray surfaces. Aside from some light scattered hairlines and a few minuscule contact ticks, this is an overall pleasing coin with... |
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