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The Midwest Summer Sale 2010
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1838 PCGS MS-61. 1838 PCGS MS-61.
Lot Title: 1838 PCGS MS-61.
Description: Dusky powder-grey patina is settled evenly across both sides, and gathers a bit at the end of Liberty's bust. Although luster is mildly inhibited by the patina, in no way is sharpness affected, since evidence of a powerful strike is easily seen in the hair curls and at the center of every star. One beneficial aspect of such toning is that it helps very much to hide some small knifelike scratches on Liberty's neck and lower bust. These are not obvious problems at arm's length, but require notice to potential bidders.
Low Estimate: $1,050.00
High Estimate: $1,200.00
Lot Status: Bidding has been closed for this lot.
Hammered Price: $1,100.00
Price Realized: $1,265.00
1838 PCGS MS-61.
1838 PCGS MS-61.

Price history for items of the same classification:
Lot #AuctionCurrent Bid or Hammer PriceDescription
700The Collectors' Auction 2013 on 10/18/2013$1,050.00
1838 NGC MS-61.
7070 Collection. Each side looks remarkably free from contact for just the MS-61 grade, though the eye immediately perceives luster mildly muted by a fragile layer of magenta-grey and golden patina...
826The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011$250.00
1838 AU details/apparently whizzed and retoned.
Deceptive luster is all the more realistic after being cleverly toned down with slate-grey patina. A scratch across the bust is rather minor.
701The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011$1,050.00
1838 NGC MS-61.
Murky patina completely dominates the surfaces, and inhibits underlying luster to significant extent. Some rub on Liberty's upper cheek may be deemed "cabinet friction", with the only other signs of...
420The Collectors' Auction 2009 on 10/16/2009$210.00
1838 PCGS XF-45.
Surprisingly potent luster prowls beneath steely-tan patina, and the obverse very nearly faces up as fully AU. However, morsels of very dark patina are dashed about the outer reverse areas and...
772The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009$0.00
1838 MS-62.
CONSIGNOR: You knew this one was coming out [of the NGC holder]. Wow, looks like a gem, doesn't it? I always thought they way undergraded this one. CATALOGER: Still another sensational half with...
605The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007$220.00
Two 1838.
Although similarly cleaned, each of these halves have retoned somewhat differently from each other. The first coin has AU-50 details, and judging by the slightly granular surfaces, it has likely been...
591The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007$825.00
1838 NGC MS-60.
This particular specimen is from the first year of issue for this two-year only variety. The words "HALF DOL." supersede "50 CENTS" for the denomination designation. This brilliant lustrous piece is...
565The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007$180.00
1838 XF-45+.
Dark russet tones adorn both the obverse and reverse of this early half dollar.
566The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007$190.00
1838 AU-58.
Hardly any rub is visible, but only trace luster remains around some protected areas. Light russet toning is visible in areas, and there is a toning streak on the reverse.
1441The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006$300.00
1838 AU.
An upper-end AU with uncirculated-like detail. The marks in the field, and lack of luster on the surfaces, are both consistent with AU-55+.
1442The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006$700.00
1838 MS-62.
A magnificent, eye appealing example from this short-lived two-year variety. It is imbued with deep hues of blue and mauve on the obverse, and vivid blue over rich russet-gold on the reverse. Some...
1443The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006$1,800.00
1838 NGC MS-63.
This specimen displays medium gray surfaces that are accented by exquisite gold and lilac hues. Only a couple of flecks are present on this prominently struck two year type piece.

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