Gold CAC ex. David Sunshine, paradime- Toned. Bust Half. GOLD CAC. Rattler. Better Date. There is a little left you can ask from a Bust Half Dollar. If you needed or wanted only one Bust Half Dollar, this is the coin you would like to buy. We believe PCGS back in the day likely thought the toning on the high point as wear. This present example looks better than most MS62 in todays holder. Regardless of the grade, the coin is under-graded and a monster. With attractive cobalt blue throughout the devices splendidly mixed with splashes of sun-yellow, the coin is a beauty to behold. - Note: When this example was slabbed there was no distinction between Large 8 & Small 8. The correct PCGS # now is 6097 not 6096.
6097
1811 50C Small 8
AU50+
1
339
6096
1811 50C Large 8
AU53+
1
203
CAC
39452
1812 50C Overton 107
AU50
5
16
ex. Sheridan
Raucous copper, aqua, turquoise and gold toning captures the eye. Luster flares under the multicolored patina. OK … the left wing is soft. This early date will nonetheless be a centerpiece of your collection. Tim pried the coin loose from Charlton Meyer, Jr., a fellow Louisianan, in Feb. 1991.
6104
1813 50C 50C/UNI
AU55
14
31
CAC & Rattler, ex. Hamilton/Graves
Heritage says:
The misplaced letters UNI are prominently visible between 50 and C at the lower reverse of this Choice AU half dollar. This important variety enjoys a separate listing in the Guide Book. Both sides exhibit faint hairlines that undoubtedly prevent a higher grade. The obverse has pastel gold, blue, and iridescent toning. The reverse has light gold toning at the center, within a blue peripheral frame.
39461
1813 50C Overton 103
XF40
10
28
CAC Previously ANACS 40
6105
1814 50C
AU55
86
224
GOLD CAC
Heritage says:
The highly sought Gold CAC label indicates this sharp and original Overton-103 example is deserving of an even finer grade. This Choice coin is struck from a heavily clashed die state, with the peripheral elements drawn to the edges, extensive die wear, and a heavy die line from the scroll to the left (facing) wing. Forest-green and bluish-gray toning yields to golden luster at the borders that adds extra eye appeal to this ultimate, collector-grade O-103.
6105
1814 50C
AU50+
1
362
"Acapulco Gold" Beautiful coin exhibiting very nice sporadic toning. Many colors are displayed across this coin mostly on the rims. I like to think this is a mosh pit of color, because the many different colors that are visible on the coin.
39477
1814 50C Overton 103
XF45+
1
19
6106
1814/3 50C
AU50
17
82
Ex. Hansen
CAC
Sheridan says: You like color? You will love this coin. A rainbow of iridescent hues blankets the pretentious obverse. The more modest reverse cheerfully offers a beguiling halo of color through the legend. A generally soft impression comes with the late die state and is of secondary importance.
6106
1814/3 50C
XF45
42
99
Paradime says: Gold CAC, Bust Half, Attractive toning and an important 1814/3 overdate make this coin the definition of having all the bells and whistle. Halloween-orange fills the coin perfectly evenly on both surrounding the devices creating a halo-like effect as attractive sea-green peak between the date. Significant luster is present whilst character defining clash marks are seen. Some strike weakness is noted on the reverse feather as well as some toning on the high point, all of which are commonly seen on 1814/3 and was likely confused for wear. We grade this AU55. No doubt a must have and you will not be disappointed.
6108
1815/2 50C
XF40
56
165
Key date? Perfect circ cam? This 15/2 is just lovely. There are better examples out there of course but this coin was perfect for my set.
6111
1817/3 50C
AU50
26
59
CAC
6113
1818 50C
AU55
106
203
Impressive peach, purple, and green toning dominates both sides. Minimally abraded and attractive. The curls and claws show minor wear. A late, clashed die stage with peripheral elements drawn toward the rims.
39530
1818 50C Overton 112a
VF25
1
11
"Whitman Rings"
Insane ring toning around the obverse and reverse this is some of the most vivid toning I have seen on a coin.
39529
1818 50C Overton 112
VF30
5
28
Extremely dramatic toning on this 1818! Super nice red, blues, yellow, and oranges grace the obverse. The reverse has beautiful rim toning.
6117
1819 50C
XF45
134
375
Beautiful orange color with hints of blue around it. Luster and details are immense for an XF45.
39555
1819/8 50C Overton 101 Small 9
AU55
7
9
A beautifully toned AU55 example with bold greens, blues, and golds throughout. A sharp strike shows very bold definition and the details are very frosty with a rich satin glow when viewed in a light. The eye appeal is exceptional.
6119
1819/8 50C Large 9
AU55
35
72
Richly toned in shades of turquoise, gold, rose and chestnut. Charlton Meyer found the coin in a September 1986 Stack’s sale (lot 62). I offered it privately in 2008. It was last seen in Heritage’s January 2011 FUN Show sale (hidden in an Internet-only session). The coin is every bit as nice as the similarly graded, CAC approved specimen offered this past January in MB 57, lot 73, @ $3,493.
39574
1820/19 50C O-102 Curl Base 2
AU55
7
11
CAC
39578
1821 50C Overton 103
AU55
2
7
CAC
6128
1821 50C
AU53+
2
382
6131
1823 50C
AU50
132
640
Sheridan Says: Antique grey, jam-packed with luster. Too much for a mere “50.” Thus the coveted gold CAC sticker. The surfaces are virtually free of contact marks. Slight wear on the high points, none in the fields – just the way my daddy told me an AU coin should be. A faint toning streak crosses the obverse, star 3 to star 8.
39608
1823 50C Overton 105
AU55+
1
8
CAC- This coin is super flashy with very pretty album toning, lovely bust half and a great edition to the 55+ set.
6131
1823 50C
AU53
119
521
CAC
6144
1827 50C Square Base 2
AU53
314
1189
CAC- The luster on this 1827 is crazy considering the grade. Bright flashy luster hits you and with the toning this coin is a wonderful example of the Square Base 2.
6144
1827 50C Square Base 2
XF45
507
1810
CAC
PCGS did this coin dirty with these awful true views!! Very nice color. Ex NGC AU55 as well ;(
39699
1827 50C Overton 107, Square Base 2
AU53
3
4
ex. Overton
6148
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob
AU55
107
245
CAC
6151
1828 50C Square 2, Small 8s, Lg. Letters
XF45
209
602
39777
1828 50C Overton 121a Sq Base 2, Sm 8's, Lg Lt
XF40
1
6
CAC
O-121, R-3. Extremely attractive color! Blues and golds mix over surfaces that show ample luster for the grade.
6154
1829 50C
AU55+
1
540
6156
1830 50C Small 0
AU50+
1
1268
39813
1830 50C Overton 104 Small 0
AU50
5
9
39848
1831 50C Overton 111
MS63
2
1
One of my favorite bust halves of all time, crossed from an NGC fatty this bust half is a stunner. Oranges, reds, blues combined together with flashy luster this coin is a true gem piece.
6159
1831 50C
AU50
290
1482
Gold CAC
6159
1831 50C
AU55
345
890
6160
1832 50C Small Letters
AU55
536
894
The luster on this coin is superb knowing how many 1832 small letters tone. This is a great coin combined with the blue arc toning from another coin laying on top.
6163
1833 50C
AU53+
1
1076
A lovely circ cam toned bust half.
39892
1833 50C Overton 105
AU53
2
13
6166
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters
AU55
236
432
39906
1834 50C Overton 102
XF40
6
22
Basically unseen perfect aqua color on this half. I love the circulated cameo look and this coin emulates that perfectly.
39911
1834 50C O-107 Lg Date, Sm Letters
AU58
4
5
CAC
Beautiful blues and flashy luster, well struck, circulated for very little.
6165
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters
AU55+
2
257
This coin, and the next lot are two highlights of the present auction. While “only” AU55, these are two of the most stunning bust halves colorwise we have had the honor of offering. Brilliant, frosty silver centers yield to rich, concentric rings of rainbow color, evidence of decades of storage in a Wayte Raymond or other old cardboard album. It is clear that these two lots were a part of the same old time collection. O-105, R-1.
PCGS 144, NGC 32, CAC 21. Throw away the price guides and don’t bother looking at the APRs. This coin is so wonderfully toned that if it was a Morgan dollar, it would garner a 9+ on our 10-point color scale. If the Northern Lights Collector was putting together an AU set of Bust halves, this would be his 1834! How many old time colored halves like this still exist? Good luck finding another! We expect to see world record bids when this one closes.
6168
1835 50C
AU55
215
367
The twin of the previous lot. Soft silver centers yield to rich rainbow toning at the periphery. You can tell that these two marvelously toned GEM AUs were stored together for decades in the same old album. The colors are spectacular and these two coins need to be seen in hand to be truly appreciated. O-107. R-1.
PCGS 195, NGC 132, CAC 40. Again, toss away the price guides and don’t even bother with APRs. The toning on this one is ever so slightly less vibrant than the previous lot, but nonetheless, we rate the colors as an 9+ on our 10-point scale. Truly a beauty and a coin that really will bring a record price for an AU55 1835 half. The opportunity this pair presents for the collector is one that should not be missed! As stunning as any of the coins in the Northern Lights Collection, and no doubt will realize a world record price! Good luck!
6175
1836 50C Reeded Edge
AU55+
1
64
Legend Says:
Beautifully toned on both sides, with a ring of aqua-teal at the rim, melding into an amber-orange-gold in the centers. The design elements are nicely defined by a crisp, exacting strike and there is only a touch of light wear on the surfaces. Inspection with a strong glass reveals some light, long toned over marks which have a minimal overall impact on the outstanding eye appeal.
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