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| 700 | The Collectors' Auction 2013 on 10/18/2013 | $1,050.00 |
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1838 NGC MS-61.
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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... |
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| 701 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $1,050.00 |
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1838 NGC MS-61.
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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... |
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| 557 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $1,100.00 |
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1838 PCGS MS-61.
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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... |
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| 420 | The Collectors' Auction 2009 on 10/16/2009 | $210.00 |
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1838 PCGS XF-45.
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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... |
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| 772 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $0.00 |
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1838 MS-62.
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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... |
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| 605 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $220.00 |
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Two 1838.
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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... |
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| 591 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $825.00 |
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1838 NGC MS-60.
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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... |
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| 565 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $180.00 |
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1838 XF-45+.
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Dark russet tones adorn both the obverse and reverse of this early half dollar. |
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| 566 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $190.00 |
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1838 AU-58.
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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. |
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| 1441 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $300.00 |
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1838 AU.
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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+. |
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| 1442 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $700.00 |
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1838 MS-62.
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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... |
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| 1443 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $1,800.00 |
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1838 NGC MS-63.
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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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