Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
1045 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $675.00 |
1838 NGC VF-35.
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The VF-35 grade matches up perfectly with utterly delightful vintage character that sees the eye-appeal carried by vivid orange accents embedded into the overall powder-gold color scheme. This tends... |
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1046 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $450.00 |
1838 NGC XF details/mount removed.
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Fortunately, the "mount removed" was previously attached only at the extreme top edge, meaning it was able to be repaired without impacting the very attractive overall sharpness, which is quite... |
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1047 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $975.00 |
1838 NGC XF-45.
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Ronald Zink Early Type Collection. Slightly pale, thin patina suggests conservation at some point, but there is no shortage of sparkling luster traveling between the stars. Some attempt may have... |
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1027 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $925.00 |
1838 NGC AU details/improperly cleaned
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Too stark to warrant a straight grade, luster nonetheless manages to prevail even on the obverse, where weak cartwheel effect can still be seen under proper lighting conditions. Placement in a proper... |
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773 | The Collectors' Auction 2009 on 10/16/2009 | $775.00 |
1838 ANACS AU details/cleaned.
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Thoroughly cleaned, but not harshly so, as underlying mint luster continues to sparkle off each side. Hairlines appear only at certain viewing angles. |
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1145 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $1,050.00 |
1838 AU.
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Dual tone embraces the original surfaces, providing reddish accents around the primary devices and atop the rim. Remaining luster is suggestive of an AU-50 grade, and were it not for a dig on the... |
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1146 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $2,200.00 |
1838 NGC AU-58.
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An old dip appears to have recovered considerably, as new patina has overcome some of the background pallor. Fortunately, plenty of luster retains presence between the stars, and upon closer... |
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996 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $1,500.00 |
1838 NGC AU-55.
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Excellent color proclaims a high degree of original preservation for this handsome gold type coin. Evidently produced off of fairly new dies, the strike is sharp across the portrait, though some stars... |
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905 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $1,000.00 |
1838 (McCloskey 1) Classic Head half-eagle, NGC AU-55
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Happily, the surfaces of this early gold piece retain much of their original quality. While a bit of "crust" remains apparent throughout, protected areas are nicely illuminated with obvious mint... |
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1035 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $600.00 |
1838 XF-40 Cleaned, AU Details.
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Orange hues are discerned on this Philadelphia specimen from the terminal year for this design. The surfaces are indicative of a delicate cleaning. Lightly hairlined and minimally marked, it’s a... |
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1036 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $725.00 |
1838 XF-45.
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Hints of original luster permeate from this "Large Arrows, Small 5" variety's orange-gold surfaces. An sprinkling of minute contact ticks are perceived, but these do not diminish the heirloom aspect... |
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1037 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $1,825.00 |
1838 NGC AU-55.
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A radiant yellow-gold brilliance bursts from this popular type issue's magnificent surfaces. Mildly marked on both its fields and devices, its complementary design motifs are very prominent. |
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1079 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $725.00 |
1838 XF-45.
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Original, bright golden surfaces with a trace of luster. Some may consider this coin nice enough to call AU, but it probably falls just short. Still, this is a very appealing XF+ with strong... |
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