| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 499 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $625.00 |
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1805 (O-104, R.5) VF/cleaned.
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Courteous Collection of Early Type. Cleaning plays a role in the low-contrast pewter-grey color scheme, although the effects are not overbearing. The reverse shows some glossy effect, however, and a... |
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| 500 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $360.00 |
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1805 (O-105) VG.
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Courteous Collection of Early Type. Every very-good half-dollar should look as attractive as this wonderful, vintage specimen. Though well worn, surfaces retain perfect dove-grey patina and show... |
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| 501 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $210.00 |
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1805 (O-106) F/rim ding/scratches.
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Courteous Collection of Early Type. Edge dings aren't all that bad but will not be missed by astute bidders, nor will evidence of light cleaning. A couple of old staple scratches fall along the... |
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| 502 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $260.00 |
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1805 (O-108) F/cleaned.
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Courteous Collection of Early Type. Lengthy striations on the upper reverse appear to be strong adjustment marks, a bit more prominent than usual for the type. Bold central definition probably lays... |
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| 503 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $725.00 |
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1805 (O-109) VF.
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Courteous Collection of Early Type. Adjustment marks in the upper reverse nearly get lost within the complexity of the design and vintage patina. This 1805 O-109 features pleasant and consistent... |
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| 504 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $635.00 |
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1805 (O-109a) F.
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Ronald Zink Early Type Collection. Drop-dead gorgeous in spite of a lower F-12 grade, the peripheral areas show the iridescent, color effects of long-term album storage. Bold details show... |
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| 505 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $330.00 |
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1805 (O-110, R.4+) VF/obverse spot removed.
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Courteous Collection of Early Type. Discoloration in the obverse right field proves to be light tooling, perhaps to remove a patchy corroded area, with additional scratchy tooling seen left of the... |
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| 507 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $1,600.00 |
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1805 (O-111) XF/polished.
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Courteous Collection of Early Type. While lightly polished some time ago, the surfaces have begun to acquire some new patina, as almond-grey occupies most of each side, along with a dab of toast-gold... |
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| 508 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $310.00 |
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1805 (O-112) F.
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Courteous Collection of Early Type. Sensational patina creates the ideal color scheme for F-15, with the look entirely emboldened by the outstanding two-tone contrast. What a great type coin for the... |
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| 509 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $1,000.00 |
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1805 (O-112) XF/cleaned.
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Courteous Collection of Early Type. Beige-grey patina settles comfortably upon the surface and goes a long way toward suppressing signs of cleaning. Unfortunately, the luster has been waylaid... |
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| 510 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $360.00 |
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1805 (O-113a) VF/rim ding.
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Courteous Collection of Early Type. Pinpoint-accurate VF-20 details include individual separation of the hair strands, as well as mostly sharp lines in the shield. A singular rim ding at 2:00 will... |
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| 626 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $650.00 |
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1805 (O-111) NGC VF-25.
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Wonderful surface quality exhibits superb vintage character in addition to a slight hint of glossiness that helps promote smooth texture. The only distraction (and it is minor) seems to be a tiny... |
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| 793 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $1,150.00 |
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1805 (O-112) PCGS Genuine (XF details/cleaned).
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PCGS states that the coin has cleaned, but if that is the case, please sell me every one of your "cleaned" draped-bust half-dollars... please! Only a few minor, slightly bright accents scatter here... |
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| 687 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $500.00 |
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1805 (O-109a, R.4) PCGS VF-20.
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The die cracks described in Overton are prominent on the lower reverse, leading to speedy attribution of O-109a. Lead-grey patina cloaks nearly the entire obverse, and most of the reverse is tinted... |
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| 470 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $350.00 |
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1805 (O-106, R.3) F.
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1805 O-106 is an R.3 die-marriage for which most examples fall into the middle grades. This F example displays perfectly original surfaces and intact rims with no problems. The reverse motto is... |
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| 410 | The Collectors' Auction 2009 on 10/16/2009 | $725.00 |
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1805 (O-112, R.3). XF.
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Unquestionably original, with sharpness that just manages to attain the XF-40 grade, thanks in large part to a fully readable motto on the reverse. Equal portions of pewter and dove-grey patina... |
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| 692 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $800.00 |
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1805 (O-112, R.3) VF.
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An exceptionally attractive VF-30 coin that features outstanding, vintage surface quality and subdued mulberry-blue and wheat-gold iridescence at the borders. A prominent die clash takes the form of... |
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| 515 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $900.00 |
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1805 O-111 VF-35.
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This is likely the terminal die state for O-111, evidenced by a nice reverse die crack that strings together "ES OF AMERICA," stops just beyond the Eagle's tail feathers, then faintly continues again... |
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| 516 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $1,550.00 |
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1805 O-112 XF-40 Details, Cleaned.
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Despite subsequent patination that has restored much of the original appearance. an ancient cleaning is just visible under a good, strong lamp. Indigo and bronze-gold toning merge together to supply... |
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| 517 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $1,650.00 |
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1805 O-112 AU Cleaned.
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It wasn’t until years after our consignor purchased and placed this coin into his collection as an 1806 that he realized that it is actually an 1805! Possessing assertive, lovely AU detail, the coin... |
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| 561 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $775.00 |
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1805 O-112, R-2 VF-30 and 1806/5 O-103, R-2, F-12+ .
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A rather appealing duo from this design type. Copious tinges of lilac grace the 1805's smoky gray surfaces. The overdate specimen has a knobbed top "6." Its medium gray aspect portrays a moderate... |
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| 545 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $330.00 |
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1805 VF-30.
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A super nice and problem-free earlier Bust Half Dollar that is a solid VF-30. Dark russet album tones adorn the peripheries, while the center of the coin has attractive tones of gold, blue, and... |
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| 1357 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $500.00 |
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Two 1805 Draped Bust Large Eagle Half Dollars.
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A duo of Half Dollars from 1805 comprising an 1805 O-110, R-5, F-12 and an 1805 O-112, R-2, VF-20. The O-110 has medium gray surfaces with a delicate lilac iridescence. Although the surfaces... |
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| 1358 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $400.00 |
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1805 O-109, R-4. VF-25.
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A charming rose blush over natural, medium gray surfaces. There are no undesirable blemishes or marks to speak of on this well-delineated strike for this grade level. |
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| 1359 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $400.00 |
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1805 O-108, R-4. VF-25.
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A copious pewter hue cloaks the problem-free surfaces of this decently struck, popular variety. |
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| 1360 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $400.00 |
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1805 O-112, R-2. VF-35.
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This pleasant example depicts original pewter-gray surfaces with hints of lilac. Only one microscopic rim bruise beneath the date of this well-centered, well-struck specimen. |
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| 1361 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $2,700.00 |
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1805 AU++.
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This is a very well-preserved early Federal half dollar. The surfaces still support some luster, and it is obvious the coin was album stored. This has resulted in some nice rim coloration. The coin... |
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