May 28, 2001, The Fairchild Family Trust Collection, Sale 10

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$5 Gold

$5 Indian

Lot 1453 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1908. MS-64. Clean surfaces and well struck by the dies. We seldom see fields this nice on any of these Indian half eagles, and want to be sure that collectors take note. Hints of golden toning on both sides.
Estimated Value $1,500-1,800.

Lot 1454
1908-D. AU-55. Frosty luster and well struck, we note limited circulation on the upper devices.
Estimated Value $175-200.

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1909-D. PCGS graded MS-64. Mint fresh luster and well preserved, with some delicate toning starting to form.
Estimated Value $1,600-1,800.

Lot 1456
1909-D. AU-50.
Estimated Value $160-190.

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1909-O. VF-35. This is one of the key dates to the series, with a mintage of only 34,200 coins. The surfaces show minor circulation marks, but no problems. An original and pleasing example of this date.
Estimated Value $700-800.

Lot 1458
1911 and 1914. Both grade EF-40. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $325-375.

Lot 1459
1911 and 1911-S Half Eagles. Both grade VF-25, and the 1911-S is darkly toned. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $300-350.

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1911-D. AU-55. A few minor hairlines from new, and better than many we see called Mint State. A scarce date.
Estimated Value $500-650.

Lot 1461
1911-S. VF-20. Weak mintmark as usual for the date.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 1462
1914-S. ICG graded AU-55. Boldly struck and well preserved, this one just "misses" mint state. A problem-free example for the date collector.
Estimated Value $300-350.

Lot 1463
1916-S 2 pieces. Both grade AU-50. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $400-450.

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