May 28, 2001, The Fairchild Family Trust Collection, Sale 10
Lot 1638
1892 Columbian Half
Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. A gem that boasts beautiful gold and green
peripheral toning and excellent luster in the fields. The strike is full, with
definition on the sails.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 1639
1892 Columbian Half Dollar
(2 pieces). Both grade MS-60 or better. Further, both are nicely
toned with deep gray highlights in the fields. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated
Value $50-75.
Lot 1640
A group of Commemorative
Halves. The following are included in this lot: 1893 Columbian; 1925
Lexington-Concord; 1936 Long Island; 1934 Texas; 1951 Booker T. Washington and
1954-S Washington-Carver. Each grades MS-63. Most are untoned and flashy.
Lot of 6 coins.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 1641
1935 Connecticut Half
Dollar. ANACS graded MS-66. Lightly toned on both sides with superb
surface quality beneath.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 1642
1922 Grant Half Dollar,
with star. NGC graded MS-65. Graced by lovely toning around the
periphery and a touch of silvery shades at the centers. The with star variety
is tough to find in gem condition, NGC has graded 135 as such, with 30 graded
higher. An important coin for the commemorative specialist.
Estimated Value
$3,000-3,500.
Lot 1643
1922 Grant Half Dollar, no
star. PCGS graded MS-67. As fresh and unhampered an example as you
will ever see! Some natural mottled sunset toning rests upon the surfaces of
both sides. A stunning gem specimen.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
Lot 1644
A group of Commemorative
Halves. This group includes a 1922 Grant, No Star grading AU-50; 1920
Maine grading VG; 1920 Pilgrim grading AU-55 and a 1926 Sesquicentennial
grading EF, cleaned. Lot of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 1645
1928 Hawaiian Half Dollar.
MS-60+. Hazy toning on both sides with iridescent hues around the
periphery. A very nice example of this rare commemorative issue. Clean surfaces
for the moderate grade.
Estimated Value $800-1,000.
Lot 1646
1935 Hudson Half Dollar.
NGC graded MS-67. Bluish and yellowish hazy toning over luster on
both sides. Well struck and quite appealing if you like coins that have some
toning, but not too much! Pristine surfaces that show just a few scattered
ticks from handling over the decades. Note that only 11 have been graded this
high by NGC, with none graded higher! Don't miss this opportunity.
Estimated Value $7,500-8,500.
Lot 1647
1935 Hudson Half Dollar.
PCGS graded MS-64. Hazy milk toning on both sides and very clean for
the grade. Well struck. From an old collection.
Estimated Value $450-550.
Lot 1648
1924 Huguenot-Walloon Half
Dollar NGC graded MS-64 and 1936 Long Island ICG graded MS-64. The first
has dark gray toning on both sides, the second is untoned and flashy. Lot of 2
coins.
Estimated Value $150-175.
Lot 1649
1918 Illinois Half Dollar
(2 pieces). Both grade AU-50 to 55. One is nicely toned, the other
dull gray. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 1650
1936 Lynchburg Half Dollar
and 1934 Maryland. These grade MS-60 or better. The Lynchburg has
light golden toning, while the Maryland is white and untoned. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 1651
1923 Monroe Doctrine Half
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 Premium Quality. Satiny and white with
decent luster on both sides. Minor handling ticks in the fields and with a
typical strike for the issue.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 1652
1923 Monroe Doctrine Half
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Satiny silver in color with nice luster
and clean surfaces.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 1653
1936 Norfolk Half Dollar.
PCGS graded MS-66. Clean surfaces, but there is one dark circle of
toning on the right side of the obverse.
Estimated Value $275-325.
Lot 1654
1928 Oregon Trail Half
Dollar. MS-63. Nicely toned.
Estimated Value $120-140.
Lot 1655
1937-D Oregon Trail Half
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-68. One of the finest commemorative half
dollars of any date, check out the surfaces on this jewel, they are stunning
and pristine. The upper obverse has a delicate band of toning in the shades of
a rainbow, while the reverse has light peripheral green and gold toning too.
Boldly struck, and close enough to perfection to dazzle the eye long after the
price is paid.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Lot 1656
1915 Panama-Pacific Half
Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. Pearl gray in color and generally without
toning. Well struck on the cherubs rump and oak leaves too. One of the most
popular commemoratives for the delightful design elements, and seldom found in
gem grades.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,250.
Lot 1657
1920 Pilgrim Half Dollar.
PCGS graded MS-65. Fresh mint luster and untoned. The central
reverse has a bit of weakness in the strike.
Estimated Value $275-300.
Lot 1658
1921 Pilgrim Half Dollar.
PCGS graded MS-65. Sharply struck on the bold devices and well
preserved for this issue. Strong luster and untoned. A gem and tough to find
this nice.
Estimated Value $400-440.
Lot 1659
1937 Roanoke Half Dollar.
MS-63. Lightly toned around the rims with gold, the luster is nice
and the surfaces clean for the grade.
Estimated Value $120-140.
Lot 1660
1935-S San Diego Half
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. A well struck, untoned gem that has
excellent luster.
Estimated Value $70-80.
Lot 1661
1936-D San Diego Half
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. One of just 32 graded this high, with
none graded higher by PCGS! Magnificent toning of sunset golds with radiant red
and greens in colorful rings around the devices. Pristine surfaces.
Estimated Value $1,800-2,000.
Lot 1662
1926 Sesquicentennial Half
Dollar. NGC graded MS-64. Deep toning probably from the original
paper holder from the Mint. Excellent surfaces underneath, from what we can
see, but its hard to tell.
Estimated Value $175-200.