Oct 1-2, 2001, The George Mouhtouris Collection, Sale 11
Lot 1190
1893 Isabella Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63 Premium Quality. Here is a coin that boasts ample mint frost and luster, and exceptional surfaces for the moderate grade assigned. Mostly
white in color, we note peripheral gold toning on the upper obverse and lower reverse. This coin is probably undergraded, so prospective buyers should look it over carefully to make up their own minds as to its value.
Estimated Value $450-500.
Lot 1191
1893 Isabella Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-63. Mottled gold and gray toning throughout. A highly appealing example for the grade, with a good strike and clean surfaces despite the
moderate grade.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 1192
1900 Lafayette Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Hazy luster that is just starting to tone on both sides. Nicely struck, with some details on the boot, and sharp elsewhere. Nearly a gem, with
few bagmarks or signs of handling found even with a glass. This early commemorative is often found with numerous bagmarks and most were mishandled by the early collecting public, not so here, the surfaces remain quite fresh despite a century since
its issue.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.
Lot 1193
1900 Lafayette Dollar. AU-58. Nice luster and clean surfaces on both sides, with light toning starting to form around the edges. Typical strike, with the heavy die polish lines present
in the fields which are usually seen.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 1194
1921 Alabama Half Dollar, with 2 x 2. NGC graded MS-65. Sharply struck and lightly toned on each side. This one is in an old NGC holder, with the green insert. Examination notes clean
surfaces and few signs of contact. Scarce this nice.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,400.
Lot 1195
1921 Alabama Half Dollar, no 2 x 2. NGC graded MS-65. Bright and untoned, with strong luster in the fields and clean surfaces. One of the scarcer commemoratives to find in gem
condition. NGC has graded 113 this high with just 12 graded higher, not many gems to go around. This one has an average strike, but is quite well preserved.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,400.
Lot 1196
1936 Albany Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Cloudy gray toning on both sides and very nice. Excellent surfaces that show few handling marks. A high end gem! Don't miss it.
Estimated
Value $325-375.
Lot 1197
1936 Albany Half Dollar. MS-63. Hazy toning starting to form over bright white luster in the fields.
Estimated Value $125-150.
Lot 1198
1936 Albany Half Dollar with the original paper holder of issue. The coin itself grades Mint State 65, while the paper holder grades Very Fine. On the front of the paper holder someone
has written "10/15/37 $2.00 each" in pretty purple ink. Inside the holder there is room for 5 coins, with the curious paper tabs which held them in place, and these sames tabs are the things that produced the unusual "tab" toning seen on several
commemoratives (many in this sale in fact). The sulfer content in the paper is the active chemical which makes coins tone. This particular coin boasts golden toning on the reverse, and streaky gold on the obverse. This lot contains 1 coin and 1
holder.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Lot 1199
1937 Antietam Half Dollar. MS-63. A couple of minor ticks on the reverse, but good luster and light gold toning.
Estimated Value $300-330.
Lot 1200
[1937 Antietam Half Dollar] holder only (no coin). The paper holder grades Very Fine or better. In pretty red ink someone has noted "Rec'd 9/28/37- cost 1.65". The committee names are
on the front of the holder and few of these are seen anymore, most having been discarded as they wore out or were lost during countless moves. The holder appears to have been used for just one single coin, although it could hold up to five coins.
Estimated Value $75-100.
Lot 1201
1935 PDS Arkansas Half Dollar Set. MS-66. A gem set delicately toned. The Philly is in a PCGS holder while the two branch mint issues are in NGC slabs.
Estimated Value
$1,200-1,400.
Lot 1202
1936-D Arkansas Half Dollar. MS-60+. Attractive deep mottled violet, sunset and sea-green toning on both sides. For those who appreciate naturally toned coins, take a look at this one.
Estimated Value $60-80.
Lot 1203
1936-S Arkansas Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Light to medium toning on both sides.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Lot 1204
1937-D Arkansas Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Lovely gold toning around the periphery with hazy silver shades at the centers, identical on both sides. Superb surfaces, and currently
in an old green insert PCGS holder, from a collection held off the market for many years.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,400.
Lot 1205
1937-D Arkansas Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. Delicately toned. Low mintage date and usually only offered in the set.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,250.
Lot 1206
1937-S Arkansas Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. Deep russet toning, deepening about the borders, graces the surfaces on both sides.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,250.
Lot 1207
1938 PDS Arkansas Half Dollar Set Plus the Original Box of Issue! The three coins grade Mint State-65 each and the box grades Fine. An unusual find, most of these boxes were discarded
years ago and are seldom available, the box is covered in a thin paper which has the appearance of oak, which shows some wear on the corners. The paper hinge is worn but still functions. Obviously, this box is fragile, which no doubt accounts for
how few of them were saved! Inside the box is a dark blue felt holder with insets for the 3 coins. The coins themselves are all toned and appear to have never been dipped. Lot of 3 coins and 1 box.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.
Lot 1208
1938 PDS Arkansas Half Dollar Set. Each coin is NGC graded as follows: P Mint is MS-65; D Mint is MS-65 and the S Mint is MS-64. Each coin is toned with speckled yellow gold shades over
nice luster. This was probably an original set, as they are well matched. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 1209
1939-S Arkansas Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Bright and fresh, with good luster and clean surfaces throughout. Hints of gold are starting to form.
Estimated Value $600-700.
Lot 1210
1935 Boone Half Dollar. Small 1934 on reverse and 1935-S San Diego. MS-65. Both grade MS-65. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $125-150.
Lot 1211
1935-PDS Set, Boone Half Dollar. Small 1934 on reverse. Each coin is PCGS graded MS-64. Here is a well matched set of this scarce issue. Each has similar luster and light golden-brown
toning, and is sequentially numbered by PCGS. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 1212
1936 PDS Boone Half Dollar Set. Each of these is NGC graded MS-65. A well matched set that boasts satiny white luster and good strikes. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 1213
1937-D Boone Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Very lightly toned. A gem example not often found as a single.
Estimated Value $500-750.
Lot 1214
1937-D Boone Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. A superb totally white gem. Grab this beauty as this low mintage date is not often encountered individually.
Estimated Value $500-750.