| 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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| 506 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $700.00 |
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1805 (O-111) VF/cleaned.
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Courteous Collection of Early Type. Modestly cleaned, just light abrading of each side left behind some feathery hairlines that really don't affect eye-appeal much. Slightly glossy surfaces exhibit... |
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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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| 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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