Lot 1906
A complete 144 piece
commemorative set. PCGS graded MS-64. An amazing set, many of the
coins are in old style small PCGS holders, and we note many possible upgrades
are included, some maybe more than a single mint state point! The coins are
mostly untoned, but some have light peripheral toning. These were obviously
hand picked by a fastidious collector who demanded top quality from this
near-gem grade and no doubt many pieces were rejected to find coins of this
quality for the assigned grade. Obviously, this set would save a collector
untold hours of time by having a well matched set already assembled.
Estimated Value $30,000-UP.
Lot 1907
1925 Stone Mt., 1936 Rhode
Island. MS-63. Two piece lot.
Estimated Value $100-120.
Lot 1908
1920 Maine, 1926-S Oregon,
1937-D Oregon. MS-60 plus. Nice group of 3 coins.
Estimated
Value $350-400.
Lot 1909
1925 Norse American
Centenial Medals, both Thick and Thin. MS-60. A pair of these
popular commemorative issues, both are frosty and untoned. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $100-130.
Lot 1910
1921 Pilgrim, 1925
Vancouver (2 pieces). Total of 3 pieces. The Pilgrim grades MS-60+
and the Vancouvers grade MS-60+ and MS-63 respectively.
Estimated Value $600-700.
Lot 1911
1893 Isabella Quarter
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. One of the finest graded of this
important commemorative issue. Only 85 have been graded this high, with 17
higher by PCGS. Deep blue and rose hues on both sides, with frosty luster
beneath on the obverse, a bit lighter with gold on the reverse. Firmly
impressed by the dies and certain to please the numismatist who wants a
high-end gem example.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,500.
Lot 1912
1893 Isabella Quarter
Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. An exceptional coin for the grade because
of its antique blue and gold toning on both sides, and full and complete
strike. The surfaces show no signs of handling, and we wonder if this coin
might be a grade higher. Frosty luster under the toning, and extremely
appealing for a "mere" gem of this early commemorative issue. Any collector of
toned coins will love this one.
Estimated Value $1,500-1,700.
Lot 1913
1893 Isabella Quarter
Dollar. ANACS graded MS-65. This coin is graced by lovely antique
blue and gold toning around the periphery, with frosty luster in the fields on
both sides. Fully struck by the dies, and extremely well preserved. As a gem,
this important Commemorative quarter is truly desirable, few are found this
nice, most were mishandled over the decades by careless owners. Back in 1893
there weren't many collectors around to preserve such a piece, and most were
sold to attendees of the Exposition. If you have been searching for a gem
example that boasts gorgeous toning, then bid high on this lot.
Estimated
Value $1,250-1,500.
Lot 1914
1937 Antietam Half Dollar.
PCGS graded MS-65 Premium quality. Mint fresh luster and lightly
toned around the periphery with deep gold colors. In an old PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 1915
1936 Bay Bridge Half
Dollar. MS-63. Light gray toning, and clean surfaces for the grade.
Estimated Value $75-100.
Lot 1916
1934 Boone Half Dollar.
PCGS graded MS-67. One of the very finest graded of this date, with
just 13 graded this high and none graded higher. This one has delightful
lilac to rose toning on the left side of the obverse, with a bit of sunshine
yellow on the right. The toning on the reverse is even lighter, and what little
color there is only enhances this beautiful coin. Sharply impressed and
carefully preserved.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.
Lot 1917
1937-S Boone Half Dollar,
MS-63; 1934-D Oregon, MS-64; 1936-D Texes MS-63. All are ICG graded and
holdered in the grades noted. The Boone and Texas are white, while the Oregon
is toned. Lot of 3 pieces.
Estimated Value $250-275.
Lot 1918
1925-S California Half
Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. Stunning example of this popular early
Commemorative half dollar. Lightly toned around the periphery and especially
lustrous. The strike too, is bold and complete. As with most of the early
commemoratives, they did not sell many to collectors, hence most show signs of
handling, not so here, this one is as nice and fresh as the day it was coined,
aside from the delicate peripheral toning.
Estimated Value $900-950.
Lot 1919
1925-S California Half
Dollar. MS-63. Magnificent sunset toning on both sides. A stunning
coin and worthy of a premium bid.
Estimated Value $120-140.
Lot 1920
1954 Carver-Washington
Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Gorgeous peripheral toning around
the edges of this coin, frosty white at the centers. Nothing like a little
"Americanism" to get the patriot roused up in all of us. PCGS has only graded 9
this high, with none graded higher. An opportunity for the Commemorative
half specialist to nail down a really rare gem issue.
Estimated Value
$250-300.
Lot 1921
1936-D Cincinnati Music
Center Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. One of only 13 so graded by
PCGS, with none graded higher, in fact, of the PDS set, only 15 coins have been
graded this high, and none have been graded higher! That makes this coin one of
the very finest known of the type. The surfaces show a remarkable amount of
frosty luster, and the strike is full and complete. The coin is toned with
fiery flecks of gold and reddish toning, mostly around the edge of the obverse.
On the reverse, the toning is very light and iridescent in quality. Any
advanced collector would be proud to own such a coin, and you can know that
this is certainly one of the very finest in existence.
Estimated Value
$3,500-4,500.
Lot 1922
1936 Cleveland Half
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. One of 270 so graded by PCGS with just 14
graded higher. Deep ruby red with vibrant yellow tones on the obverse, brighter
white on the reverse with peripheral matched toning to the obverse. Deeply
struck and free of all but the most minute handling ticks. An oustanding
specimen for the commemorative collector.
Estimated Value $400-600.
Lot 1923
1936-D Columbia, S.C. Half
Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. Light brown peripheral toning and well
struck, frosty luster on both sides and mostly white. An exceptional coin for
the numismatist.
Estimated Value $350-500.
Lot 1924
1892 Columbian Half
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Flashy luster on both sides, and probably
dipped not too long ago, now with some golden toning starting to form around
the rim. Well struck and popular, as few are this well preserved. Only a couple
of reeding marks from a higher grade.
Estimated Value $400-440.
Lot 1925
1892 Columbian Half
Dollar;. 1926 Oregon Trail; 1937-D Oregon Trail; 1936 Rhode Island; 1926
Sesquicentennial and a 1925 Fort Vancouver. Grades range from About
Uncirculated to Uncirculated. A few are cleaned and exhibit hairlines. Lot
of 6 coins.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 1926
1935 Connecticut Half
Dollar (2 pieces). One grades Mint State 63, the other Mint State
64. Both are nice. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $325-350.
Lot 1927
1936 Delaware Half Dollar.
PCGS graded MS-65. In an old style small PCGS holder, this coin is
lightly toned and very well preserved. A gem for the numismatist.
Estimated
Value $220-250.
Lot 1928
1936 Delaware Half Dollar.
NGC graded MS-66. An exceptional example of this commemorative
issue, the colors are very beautiful and the strike is sharp. From an old
collection which has been off the market for nearly 60 years, and carefully
preserved to this day.
Estimated Value $375-500.
Lot 1929
1936 Elgin Half Dollar.
NGC graded MS-66. Light hazy toning on both sides, well preserved
and with nary a mark to be found.
Estimated Value $250-350.