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| 291 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $900.00 |
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Collection of Franklin and Kennedy half-dollars in Dansco albums, as...
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No-Land Collection. The Franklin set looks absolutely fabulous, with coins that all seem to evade dreaded "slider" status, and the utterly gleaming eggshell-white brilliance is quite the sight to... |
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| 292 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $500.00 |
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Forty 1963 Franklin half dollars, and twenty 1964 Kennedy...
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Collector appeal: "A" for this three-tube grouping, as these are all amazingly original, undipped lustrous coins with considerable gem potential. Edges of these half-dollars maintain strong... |
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| 293 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $1,601.00 |
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Collection of half-dollars, complete 1916 through 1963-D, in two...
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A Whitman album houses Walkers, followed by Franklins in a Dansco album, creating a lengthy run of silver half-dollars for the collector. The classic situation with regard to grade shows clearly here... |
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| 294 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $1,550.00 |
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Complete collections of Walking Liberty and Franklin half-dollars in...
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Collector appeal: "A-" for the average grade range estimate of Good to VG. Not even a single coin seems to be cleaned or otherwise have any problems for this lengthy run of silver half-dollars. The... |
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| 295 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $575.00 |
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Five half-dollar type coins with different dates.
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Five much nicer type coins comprise this quintet of half-dollars. An 1828 "square 2" appears to have been lightly cleaned at one time, but now displays subtle album iridescence to go along with XF... |
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| 431 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $500.00 |
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Three half-dollar type coins.
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Pleasing representation of disparate types begins with a very attractive 1831 half-dollar that features exceptionally sharp detailing for XF-45. A 1908-S supplies plenty of argument for an AU or... |
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| 405 | The Collectors' Auction 2013 on 10/18/2013 | $850.00 |
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Three tubes of mixed silver half-dollars.
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New World Estate. None of the tubes is likely to contain a mega-rarity, aside from die-varieties, but there is plenty of other variety to search through. One tube has only walkers, apparently from... |
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| 406 | The Collectors' Auction 2013 on 10/18/2013 | $625.00 |
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Franklin and Kennedy half-dollars, 1948 - 1992-S, with album-toned...
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New World Estate. Several rather amazing pieces reside in the complete Franklin half-dollar set, and album color enthusiasts should find themselves drooling (please bring a napkin). On the other... |
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| 407 | The Collectors' Auction 2013 on 10/18/2013 | $750.00 |
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Three tubes filled with U.S. half-dollars.
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New World Estate. Each tube contains twenty coins and there is a mixture of types so-enclosed. A quick inspection of the Walker and Franklin types reveals some unusual items, such as fifteen... |
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| 600 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $575.00 |
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Sixty Uncirculated Franklin half-dollars, as described.
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This group came to us in two tubes of half-dollars dated 1963, and paper roll with "1962-D" inked on the side. This latter roll required removal of one end coin to confirm the date, but no other... |
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| 601 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $250.00 |
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Seven Proof half dollars. Five Franklin and two Kennedy Accent Hair.
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Mike Wrinkle Collection. First up are two PCGS coins, including 1956 type-2 (PF-66 CAM) and 1959 (PF-67). NGC has certified the balance of this group, with dates and grades listed as: 1959 (PF-67... |
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| 602 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $1,550.00 |
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Eighty half-dollars, mostly UNC, in Dansco album.
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Mike Wrinkle Collection. Big, booming, bold, bombastic beauty beckons from this four-page Dansco album filled with silver half-dollars, nearly a quarter of them of Walking Liberty types. We note an... |
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| 603 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $700.00 |
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Five half-dollar type coins, as described.
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7070 Collection. Always popular, these half-dollars represent all-different types for the denomination, although strictly speaking, they do not perfectly match up in terms of appearance. Included... |
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| 604 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $475.00 |
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1958-D and 1963-D Franklin half-dollar rolls.
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I get money from you, to tickle your whim, or blow up your mind. Then I give money to you, and you pay me back in kind. Conceptually then, this lovin' spoonful of sound financial advice may help you... |
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| 605 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $625.00 |
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Twenty 1954-S, and twenty 1959-D Franklin half-dollars.
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One can say many nice things about the 1957-D (B+ quality), as the well-matched edges suggest an original roll of superior coins that will produce a couple of gems. But the 1954-S (A quality) roll is... |
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| 606 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $475.00 |
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Twenty 1958, and twenty 1960-D Franklin half-dollars.
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Step right up and don't be shy, because you will not believe your eyes. They're right here, these Franklin halves, and you're gonna like them, 'cause they've got class. 1958 (B+ quality roll) and... |
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| 607 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $825.00 |
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Four Bust half-dollars and a Seated half-dollar, all ANACS certified...
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Classic Mustang Collection. When seen in a group like this, it quickly becomes clear why so many collectors wish ANACS would bring back their wonderful old small-sized slabs. Mostly bust... |
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| 608 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $950.00 |
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Nine Bust and four Seated half-dollars.
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None are attributed, and quality varies considerably for this group. Bust half-dollars list as: 1809 (VG), another 1809 (VG), 1824 (VG/AG), 1826 (VF, superb original), 1828 (VF, strangely pleasing... |
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| 395 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $600.00 |
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Two shipwreck effect half-dollars, plus bonus.
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An 1853 "arrows & rays" states "shipwreck effect" on the slab, but might be better described as VF-30/cleaned. Next is an 1854-O "arrows with similar annotation, but here the proper grade might be... |
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| 149 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $2,200.00 |
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Nine half-dollar type coins, including Bust (1), Seated (3), Barber...
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Silver half-dollars make up this group, covering a number of different types, including commemorative designs, including a surprise rarity. Regular issue coins are listed as: 1838 (AU/cleaned), 1840... |
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| 150 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $425.00 |
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Six Walking Liberty half dollars, two Franklin half dollars, and a...
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None of these half-dollars is a rarity within the denomination, but it is obvious that they are original pieces that do not display the overly bright whiteness that dominates the market. Dates... |
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| 151 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $330.00 |
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1817 (O-106) Bust half-dollar XF and 1917-D (obverse) XF/cleaned.
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A century of half-dollar production is spanned by an 1817 O-106 bust half paired to a 1917-D Walking Liberty half, but both coins are cleaned. The 1817 has XF-40 details and attribution is a snap due... |
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| 64 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $260.00 |
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Eight half-dollars.
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Half-dollars from a consignor's various type sets combine to formulate this offering. They are listed with grades as follows: 1936 MS-63, 1941-S MS-62, 1942 MS-63, 1946-S MS-64, 1955 proof/light... |
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| 255 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $1,100.00 |
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Sixteen half-dollar type coins.
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Capped Bust half-dollars comprise the majority of this lot, and as would be expected from this fabulous hoard, they are absolutely variety-virgin coins, having never been attributed (and your humble... |
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| 256 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $825.00 |
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Thirteen half-dollar type coins.
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Half-dollars of numerous types collaborate in forming this larger lot. They are cataloged as follows: 1807 O-106 (VF-20/corroded/scratched/harshly cleaned), 1829 O-117 (AU-55), 1837 (VF-20/cleaned),... |
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| 257 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $150.00 |
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Six half-dollar silver type coins.
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One commemorative is included in this eclectic lot of half-dollars. They are listed as follows: 1832 O-103 (XF-40/obverse scratched), 1907-D (VG-8), 1918 (VG-8), 1943 (AU-55), 1944 (MS-63), and 1920... |
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| 258 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $700.00 |
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Three half-dollar type coins.
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Big potential is to be found in this small lot of half-dollars. They are listed as: 1827 O-142 R.3 (AU-50), 1838 (XF-45/minor scratches), and 1862-S (AU-50/minor scratch). The 1838 features a... |
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| 259 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $1,500.00 |
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Twenty Capped Bust half-dollars.
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Only capped bust half-dollars will be found in this lot, and all of them are cleaned. Dates range from 1809 through 1827, with concentration in the 1820s. A few coins feature very bold details, and... |
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| 260 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $1,450.00 |
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Twenty Capped Bust half-dollars.
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Twenty capped bust half-dollars are included in this lot, dated between 1827 and 1835. Your cataloger resisted the extreme temptation to attribute a few, but one with obvious obverse die cracks... |
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| 261 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $1,750.00 |
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Thirteen Capped Bust half-dollars.
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A large lot of capped bust half-dollars, ranging in date from 1823 through 1836 with some attributed. They are listed as follows: 1823 O-106a (XF-45 with a semi-PL obverse), 1823 (VF-20), 1828 O-107... |
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| 262 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $1,400.00 |
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Seventeen Seated Liberty half-dollars.
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A larger lot of Seated Liberty half-dollars, though unfortunately, most display questionable surface quality. Included are: 1843-O (XF/cleaned), 1845-O (AU/severe ground corrosion), 1853-O... |
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| 263 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $800.00 |
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Four Seated Liberty half-dollars.
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A quartet of Seated Liberty half-dollars that are all very white (too much so, really), yet are not drastically cleaned. They are cataloged with as follows: 1840-O "shattered reverse die"... |
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| 264 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $310.00 |
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Three Seated Liberty half-dollars.
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Three decades of Seated Liberty half-dollars are represented in this lot. Included are: 1854-O (XF-45/questionable color), 1860 (XF-45/mildly cleaned), and 1877 (XF-45/weak strike). The 1854... |
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| 265 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $525.00 |
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Twelve certified Walking Liberty half-dollars.
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A delightful array of mostly white short-set Walkers is comprised of a dozen coins, all certified by NGC except where noted, and all grading MS-64. This lot consists of: 1940, 1941, 1942 (lightly... |
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| 266 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $220.00 |
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Eight certified Walking Liberty half-dollars
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A group of later date Walking Liberty half-dollar in different slabs. Included [with alternate grades] are: 1941-S (NTC MS-63), 1942 (ANACS MS-62), 1943 (ANACS MS-62), 1943 (NTC MS-66 [MS-64]), 1943... |
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| 267 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $270.00 |
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Seven Walking Liberty half-dollars.
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Short set Walkers (that is, the version from 1934 - 1947) are included in this lot, all removed from a consignor's various albums. Included are: 1934 (AU-55), 1941 (MS-64), 1942 (MS-60), 1942... |
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| 268 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $310.00 |
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Six certified Walking Liberty half-dollars. NGC MS-63.
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Mostly mint marked short-set Walkers are in this lot of half-dollars, and all of them are basically white. NGC has graded them all MS-63. Dates include: 1939-D, 1941-S, 1942-S, 1943-S, 1945-S and... |
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| 269 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $350.00 |
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Six Walking Liberty half-dollars.
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Several holes in a "short set" of Walking Liberty half-dollars can be addressed with shrewd acquisition of this lot, which half a dozen coins that are just ideally suited for inclusion in an album.... |
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| 270 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $650.00 |
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Four certified Walking Liberty half-dollars.
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A quartet of bright Walking Liberty half-dollars, all certified. Dates include: 1936 (NGC MS-65), 1942-D (PCGS MS-65), 1943-D (NGC MS-66), and 1943-D (NGC MS-65). Four coin lot. |
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| 271 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $425.00 |
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Four certified Walking Liberty half-dollars. NGC MS-65.
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A quartet of gem blast-white short-set Walkers, all graded MS-65 by NGC. Dates include 1941-D, 1943, 1946-D and 1946-S. Four coin lot. |
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| 272 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $725.00 |
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Partial album (1916 - 1947-D) of Walking Liberty half-dollars.
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A partial set of Walking Liberty half-dollars, with only twelve coins missing, and three extra coins included. Being essentially a circulated set, highlights are few, but include: 1916-D (G-4),... |
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| 273 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $700.00 |
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Album (1916 - 1947-D) Walking Liberty half-dollars.
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Well circulated coins occupy every slot in this Dansco album, leaving no coins missing. Since even later coins are only up to Fine to VF grades, the consistency of the presentation is highly... |
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| 274 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $1,100.00 |
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Two Albums (1916 - 1940-S and 1941 - 1947-D) of Walking Liberty...
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A pair of Whitman albums houses a complete set of Walking Liberty half-dollars, some of which are upgraded from 1934 on, and with only AU/BU coins from 1940-S on. Better coins are listed as: 1916... |
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| 275 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $600.00 |
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Album (1916 - 1963) of Walking Liberty and Franklin half-dollars.
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For matters of convenience, the consignor of these coins cleverly moved the two Dansco pages from his Franklin Half Dollar album to the back of his Walking Liberty Half Dollar album, and thus both... |
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| 276 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $725.00 |
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Twenty certified Franklin half-dollars. PCGS
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A partial set of Franklin half-dollars, all certified by PCGS. They are enumerated as follows: 1948 (MS-65 FBL), 1949 (MS-64 FBL), 1949-D (MS-64 FBL), 1949-S (MS-64), 1950 (MS-65 FBL), 1950-D (MS-64... |
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| 277 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $220.00 |
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Album (1948 - 1963-D) of Franklin half-dollars.
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A complete set of Franklin half-dollars in a Dansco album. Most of them are AU/BU coins, with the 1949-S being fully uncirculated, and there are several coins that should qualify for full bell lines. |
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| 278 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $302.00 |
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Album (1948 - 1963-D) of Franklin half-dollars.
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A complete set of Franklin half-dollars in a Dansco album, with two extra coins included. Most of the issues are uncirculated or represented by proof examples (from 1955 on). |
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| 364 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $280.00 |
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Four Capped Bust half-dollars.
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None of these early and completely original half-dollars have been attributed by Overton variety. Included are: 1811 (VG-8), 1817/3 (G-4), 1834 (F-12), and 1836 (VF-20). The latter coin is very... |
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| 365 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $475.00 |
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Five Capped Bust/Lettered Edge half-dollars.
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Five early half-dollars are consecutively dated and unattributed in this lot. Dates are cataloged as: 1831 (XF-40), 1832 (VF-35), 1833 (XF-40), 1834 (XF-40), and 1835 (VF-35). All are extremely... |
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| 366 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $600.00 |
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Six Capped Bust half-dollars.
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Per the consignor's request, these coins are unattributed and ungraded, but your cataloger is permitted to mention that they are better grade and very original coins with no problems. Dates include:... |
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| 367 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $525.00 |
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Seven certified Capped Bust half-dollars.
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A lot of seven certified Capped Bust half-dollars, mostly attributed and dated between 1827 and 1836. Included are: 1827 "square 2" O-117 (NGC VF-25), 1829/7 O-101A (ICG AU-50/cleaned), 1830 "small... |
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| 368 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $370.00 |
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Eight Capped Bust half-dollars.
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Eight capped bust half-dollars are unattributed and ungraded, per the consignor's request, though your cataloger notes that they are generally of lower grade, and a couple or so have some damage. ... |
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| 369 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $500.00 |
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Three Seated Liberty half-dollars.
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Three attractive Seated Liberty half-dollars present original surfaces and excellent detail. Constituting this lot are: 1867-S (XF-40), 1871 (XF-45), and 1871-S (XF-45). |
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| 370 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $390.00 |
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Three 1873 Liberty Seated half-dollars.
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Good original quality and similar wear causes each of these 1873 Seated Liberty half-dollars to grade the same -- XF-40. None of the coins has particularly notable problems in this three coin lot. |
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| 371 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $875.00 |
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Ten Seated Liberty half-dollars.
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Ten Seated Liberty half-dollars comprise this lot, and all but one are apparently original coins grading between VF and XF. Included are 1853, 1853-O (x2), 1854-O, 1858-O (x2), 1859-O, 1873 "arrows",... |
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| 372 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $1,400.00 |
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Twenty Seated Liberty half-dollars.
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A roll of twenty Seated Liberty half-dollars makes up this lot, and every single coin seems to be at least passably original. Each coin grades between VF and XF, and a couple have harmless residue of... |
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| 373 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $1,700.00 |
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Album (1892 - 1915-S) Liberty Head (Barber) half-dollars.
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Good effort has been made to assemble most of this complete set of Barber half-dollars with coins that match up well with respect to wear. All except a handful or so of the early dates have... |
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| 374 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $1,150.00 |
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Album (1916 - 1947-D) of Walking Liberty half-dollars.
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The consignor kindly provided some insight into the formation of this complete set of Walking Liberty half-dollars, mentioning that much of the assembly was conducted in 2003. Of important note is... |
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| 375 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $950.00 |
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Album (1941 - 1947-D) of Walking Liberty half-dollars.
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Incredibly bright, blast-white coins have been utilized in this short set of Walking Liberty half-dollars, which displays Adolph Weinman's classic to great advantage. In addition, significant effort... |
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| 376 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $290.00 |
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Four Walking Liberty half-dollars.
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A quartet of Walking Liberty half-dollars, each displaying deep paper toning. Included are: 1929-S (AU-50), 1940 (MS-65), 1940 (MS-64), and 1943 (MS-64). Aficionados of emphatically original coins... |
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| 377 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $400.00 |
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Five Walking Liberty half-dollars.
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A quintet of Walking Liberty half-dollars spanning a nice range of dates. They are listed as follows: 1918-S (AU-55/cleaned), 1929-D (AU-58), 1937 (MS-63), 1939 (MS-60/PVC residue), and 1942-D... |
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| 378 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $330.00 |
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Six certified Walking Liberty half-dollars.
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Six Walking Liberty half-dollars are certified in this lot. Included are: 1936 (NGC MS-64), 1937 (PCGS MS-64), 1940-S (NGC MS-64), 1941 (NGC MS-65), 1943 (ANACS MS-63), and 1944 (NGC MS-63). Deep... |
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| 379 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $575.00 |
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One BU roll of 1945 Walking Liberty half-dollars.
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The Walkers in this lot look like blazing gems for the most part, though of course one expects variance in the actual grades. These are nice, bright coins with perhaps a couple of exceptions, and... |
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| 380 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $380.00 |
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Album (1948 - 1963-D) of Franklin half-dollars.
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Attractive, uncirculated coins comprise this complete set of Franklin halves, and none have notable problems, with the possible exceptions of 1950, which appears to be a slider, 1961 which seems to... |
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| 381 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $290.00 |
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Eight certified Franklin half-dollars. PCGS.
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A hodgepodge of certified Franklin half-dollars, all PCGS certified. In modern holders are: 1948 (MS-65 FBL), 1949 (MS-65 FBL), and 1954 (PR-65 CAM). Rattler holders contain: 1957 (MS-65) (x2), 1958... |
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| 382 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $340.00 |
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Three BU tubes (rolls) of 1958-D Franklin half-dollars.
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A trio of 1958-D Franklin half-dollar tubes containing BU coins transferred from original rolls. Three tube lot. |
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| 383 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $525.00 |
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Four BU tubes (rolls) of 1960 Franklin half-dollars.
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A wonderful lot of four tubes of 1960 Franklin half-dollars, all evidently transferred from rolls. Some amazingly nice blazing gems are in these tubes, including a high percentage of FBL candidates. ... |
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| 384 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $475.00 |
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Four BU tubes (rolls) of 1960 Franklin half-dollars.
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Very consistent edges suggest that these were matching rolls of 1960-P Franklins, transferred to tubes intact. Examination shows that these are unusually nice coins, with an average grade higher than... |
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| 385 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $450.00 |
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Four BU tubes (rolls) of Franklin half-dollars.
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Average quality coins seem to be the standard for this four tube lot, but this certainly includes gem and FBL candidates. These blast white coins are comprised of 1959 and 1963 (x3) tubes. |
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| 386 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $1,800.00 |
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Sixteen 1963 BU (tubes) rolls of "Bank Wrapped" Franklin half-dollars.
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One can never own too many 1963 Franklin half-dollars in BU rolls, so to aid your acquisition of such coins, Scotsman has agreed to auction these sixteen bank-wrapped rolls. These are BU rolls, with... |
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| 387 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $1,750.00 |
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Sixteen BU (tubes) rolls of "Bank Wrapped" Franklin half-dollars.
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A heavy lot of Franklin half-dollars, all of them in paper rolls, which themselves are safely housed in coin tubes. These are all BU rolls, with end-of-roll coins showing various degrees of toning. ... |
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| 388 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $200.00 |
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Three half-dollar type coins.
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A nifty lot of half-dollars that is cataloged as follows: 1942-D (MS-64), 1943-S (MS-65/weak strike), and a 1935-S Texas commemorative (MS-64). Three coin lot. |
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| 67 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $3,000.00 |
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Three half-dollar type coins.
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Marvelous half-dollars are to be found in this lot, each one of a different type, and all uncertified. Exuberant mint luster flashes off an absolutely gorgeous 1832 O-107 Capped Bust half-dollar. This... |
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| 68 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $1,625.00 |
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Three half-dollars.
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Three earlier half-dollars comprise this intriguing lot, representing three types, though the latter two coins are better issues. The first coin is an 1835 "O-106", representing the low end for grade... |
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| 69 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $950.00 |
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Four half-dollar type coins.
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Four half-dollars comprise this lot, representing two major types. Included are: 1834 O-113 (XF-40), 1838 (XF-40), 1853-O (MS-60, cleaned), and 1878 (AU-58). |
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| 70 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $1,550.00 |
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Six half-dollar type coins.
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Six half-dollars appear in this lot, mostly of the Seated Liberty type. Dates and grades include: 1818 O-111 (AU-55, dipped), 1848-O (XF-40), 1850 (AU-55), 1868 (XF-45), 1871 (XF-45), and 1899... |
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| 71 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $1,450.00 |
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Seven half-dollar type coins.
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A very attractive lot of half-dollars, spanning about a century of production. Included are: 1834 O-109 (AU-50, slightly prooflike), 1839 (AU-50, very faintly wiped), 1840 (XF-45), 1853 (XF-40),... |
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| 72 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $6,500.00 |
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eight half-dollars.
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Much higher graded half-dollars date from 1837 through 1848-O (in fact, six of the seven Seated coins are "O" mint marked), with tons of mint luster evident on every one. All of the coins have at... |
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| 73 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $550.00 |
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Ten Capped Bust Half Dollars.
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Capped Bust half-dollars, mostly well circulated, make up this entire lot and span dates of 1809 through 1839. They are listed as follows: 1809 "O-115" (F-12), 1811 "O-111" (F-12, cleaned), 1819... |
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| 74 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $1,600.00 |
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Twelve Bust half-dollars.
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Earlier half-dollars make up this assembly of coins, dated between 1806 and 1817. Although lower details generally reflect the greater age, an 1806 has strong Fine details, and an 1810 has retained... |
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| 75 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $1,650.00 |
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Thirteen Capped Bust half-dollars.
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Nice early half-dollars of the Capped Bust type provide this lot with plenty of appeal to collectors of early U.S. silver. Dates range from 1808 through 1824, though five of the coins are of the... |
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| 76 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $2,600.00 |
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Thirteen Capped Bust half-dollars.
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All different dates are in this lot, and all are in better grades, with almost every example displaying good mint luster. Notable are a better 1817/3 and an 1830 "large 0", but all these coins should... |
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| 77 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $2,200.00 |
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Thirteen half-dollars.
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Late date Capped Bust and four early 1840s Seated half dollar comprise this sheet of coins. There are three lettered-edge 1836 coins and five reeded-edge examples dated 1837 or 1838. Some of the coins... |
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| 78 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $1,600.00 |
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Sixteen Capped Bust half-dollars.
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All of the half-dollars on this page fall in the date range of 1832 through 1836, and details average in the "extremely fine" range. Though most are apparently cleaned, about half the coins have... |
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| 79 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $1,950.00 |
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Seventeen Capped Bust half-dollars.
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Capped Bust half-dollars range in date from 1825 through 1829, with the average level of detail being around "extremely fine". One 1826 appears to be virtually uncirculated, and it features a lengthy... |
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| 80 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $1,650.00 |
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Twenty Capped Bust half-dollars.
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Some variety of dates between 1825 and 1832 can be found in this lot, with the average grade being "extremely fine". A couple of coins have noticeable scratches, and several cannot be mistaken for... |
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| 81 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $1,800.00 |
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Twenty Capped Bust half-dollars.
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Good variety of dates from 1826 through 1836 can be seen in this lot, with grades ranging from "fine" through "about uncirculated". Twenty coin lot from the Merten Silver Treasure. |
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| 82 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $1,700.00 |
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Twenty Capped Bust half-dollars.
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A good variety of dates from 1817 through 1834 are represented here by coin with an average grade of at least "fine". Several examples have remnants of original mint luster, though a couple are... |
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| 83 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $2,400.00 |
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Twenty Capped Bust half-dollars.
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A surprising number of coins in this lot feature generous mint luster, probably bringing the average grade up near the "about uncirculated" level. Dates range from 1826 through 1833, with heavy... |
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| 84 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $3,200.00 |
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Twenty half-dollars.
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Only two Capped Bust "reeded edge coins are found in this lot, with the remaining eighteen coin being Seated Liberty types that range from 1839 through 1846. All of the coins display details that are... |
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| 85 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $460.00 |
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Seven Seated Liberty half-dollars.
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Seated Liberty half-dollars form this lot, including: 1853 A&R (VF-35), 1853-O A&R (G-6), 1854-O (VF-20), 1873 (VF-25), 1875-S (F-12), 1876 (VF-30, polished), and 1877 (VF-20). Seven coin lot from the... |
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| 86 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $3,700.00 |
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Fifteen Seated Liberty half-dollars.
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Only Seated Liberty half-dollars are found in this lot, compressed into the date range of 1843 through 1845. Every one has details of at least "extremely fine", with a couple flirting with mint state.... |
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| 87 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $5,000.00 |
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Nineteen Seated Liberty half-dollars.
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Half-dollars range in date from 1842 through 1845, with several examples being plainly cleaned, but several others having nice, original mint luster. These have not been checked for die varieties,... |
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| 88 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $240.00 |
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Seven Walking Liberty half-dollars.
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An interesting selection of "short set" Walking Liberty half-dollars make up this lot. Include are: 1939 (MS-64), 1938 (MS-63), 1939-D (MS-63), 1940 (MS-65), 1940-S (MS-64, extremely weak strike),... |
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| 89 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $2,100.00 |
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Capital Plastics holder (1941 - 1947-D) of Walking Liberty...
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Because of the excessive cost of putting together a complete set of Walking Liberty half-dollars from 1916 through 1947, the traditional "short set" from 1941 through 1947 is popular. There are other... |
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| 90 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $6,000.00 |
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Proof Walking Liberty half-dollars set.
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Superb Walking Liberty half-dollar proof coins occupy each slot of their Capital Plastics holder, forming a complete run. The collector who put this set together was finicky in his selection, as these... |
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| 91 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $475.00 |
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Complete Set of Franklin half-dollars (1948 - 1963) in Whitman Deluxe...
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Uncirculated Franklin half-dollars fill every slot of a Whitman album, with several coins being particularly nice. Highlights include: 1949-D (MS-63), 1949-S (MS-60), and 1951-D (MS-64, FBL). None of... |
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| 92 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $860.00 |
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1950 - 1963 proof Franklin half-dollars.
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Each proof Franklin set is represented in this Capital Plastics holder, and all are brilliant. The 1950 grades just PR-60, but the 1951 grades PR-63 or better, and the 1952 grades PR-65 despite some... |
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| 93 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $370.00 |
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Album (1964 - 2006-D) of Kennedy half-dollars,
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An Intercept Shield folder houses a Kennedy half-dollar collection, complete in "BU" and Proof format from 1964 through 2006-D, although the last page was "borrowed" from another type of non-Intercept... |
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| 270 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $525.00 |
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Thirteen half-dollars
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An eclectic lot of half dollars that we have classified as follows: 1833 O-101 Bust half (XF-40), 1838 Bust half (VF-35), 1892 half (XF-45), 1854 half (XF-40, lightly cleaned), 1871 half (XF-45),... |
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| 271 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $2,700.00 |
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Albums (1892 - 1915) of Barber half-dollars
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Even in circulated grades, there are not that many series in American numismatics which can be completed without the necessity of purchasing at least a couple of key dates that exceed the cost of the... |
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| 272 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $450.00 |
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Seventeen "choice" or better BU Walking Liberty halves
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A tube of gleaming white Walking Liberty half-dollars, with sixteen dated 1945, and a single piece dated 1941-D. These are in a tube for safekeeping. |
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| 273 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $1,200.00 |
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Albums (1916 - 1947) of Walking Liberty half-dollars
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Circulated coins fill this set, though a couple of coins border on being mint state. Highlights include: 1916 (F-12), 1916-D (XF-40, cleaned), 1916-S (VG-8), 1919-S (F-12), 1920-S (VF-20), 1921... |
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| 274 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $725.00 |
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Album (1916 - 1947-D) of Walking Liberty half-dollars
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The album was manufactured by Dansco for distribution by the Littleton Coin Company, and no coins are missing from this set. |
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| 275 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $1,150.00 |
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Album (1941 - 1947-D) of Walking Liberty half-dollars
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The consignor explained that this was originally a complete circulated set, but that he decided to begin upgrading the coins to mint state pieces by working from the last coin and moving backwards. ... |
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| 276 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $675.00 |
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Album (1941 - 1947-D) of Walking Liberty half-dollars
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No coin is missing from this short-set of Walking Liberty half-dollars. Each coin has toned at least a little, but the 1941, 1942-D, 1943, and 1945 have acquired particularly vibrant color. This is... |
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| 277 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $1,400.00 |
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Fourteen BU tubes of Franklin half-dollars
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Fourteen tubes of "brilliant uncirculated" Franklin half-dollars, comprised of (4x) 1957-D, (2x) 1958 and (8x) 1958-D. A couple of the rolls appear to have been transferred from paper rolls, but most... |
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| 278 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $1,150.00 |
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Twelve BU tubes of Franklin half-dollars
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Twelve tubes of Franklin half-dollars, mostly apparently transferred from paper rolls. Included are (3x) 1959, (2x) 1959-D, (3x) 1960, and (4x) 1960-D. A spot check shows quite a few gem examples... |
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| 279 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $1,300.00 |
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Ten BU tubes of Franklin half-dollars
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Ten tubes of "brilliant uncirculated" Franklin half-dollars comprise this lot, including (1) 1953-D, (1) 1954 and (8x) 1954-D. These are obviously halves transferred from paper rolls, based on the... |
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| 280 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $825.00 |
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Nine BU tubes of Franklin half-dollars
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Nine tubes of "brilliant uncirculated" Franklin half-dollars, consisting of (1) 1961-D, (1) 1962, (1) 1962-D, and (6x) 1963. |
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| 281 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $625.00 |
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Six original bank wrapped rolls of BU Franklin half-dollars
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Some of these rolls have been sampled, but not by your cataloger, and so no dates will be expressed. It appears as if these are 1960s vintage rolls. |
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| 282 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $500.00 |
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Five bank rolls of Franklin half-dollars. Unc.
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Rolls included are 1959, 1960, 1961 (x2) and 1963. Scotsman does not guarantee the dates listed, but it appears these are all solid-date rolls and originally bank-wrapped, though each roll may have... |
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| 283 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $525.00 |
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Four tubes of Franklin half-dollars. Unc.
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Rolls include solid dates of 1956, 1958, 1962 and 1963-D. Judging by the edges of the coins, these rolls have been together for a long time. A quick spot-check of the coins reveals marvelous,... |
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| 284 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $370.00 |
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Three tubes of Franklin half-dollars. Unc.
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Indicated dates are 1953-D, 1961-D and 1963-D, but the tubes are sealed so as to prevent examination. Three roll lot. |
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| 285 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $460.00 |
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Album (1948 - 1963-D) of Franklin half-dollars
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Fresh, beautiful and thoroughly original coins occupy this Dansco album. It is always refreshing to view a collection that has been carefully assembled with strictly mint-state coins, and no sliders!... |
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| 286 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $450.00 |
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Album (1948 - 1963) of Franklin half-dollars
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Given the usual disclaimer that any typical album of "uncirculated" coins may contain occasional examples that don't quite fit uncirculated standards, it does appear as if the coins housed in this... |
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| 287 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $650.00 |
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Complete set of Franklin half-dollars in a Capital Plastics holder
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Your cataloger was just about floored upon first examination of this fantastic set of Franklin half-dollars. It is, simply put, an AWESOME collection. Every single coin is original, booming with... |
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| 288 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $350.00 |
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Album (1964 - 2003-S) of Kennedy half-dollars
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Obviously, a lot of effort was put into creating this handsome collection of Kennedy half-dollars. Given the usual disclaimer that it is always possible that some coins might fall just shy of mint... |
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| 289 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $340.00 |
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Album of Kennedy half-dollars
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This is an interesting album, obviously well used and customized in that the title on the spine and front cover have been spliced from an older, vintage album. The first two pages are also spliced in... |
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