Oct 1-2, 2001, The George Mouhtouris Collection, Sale 11
Lot 1240
1928 Hawaiian Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. A bright and flashy example of this low mintage commemorative. This one has a touch of delicate gold toning around the rim, but none of the
usual heavy patina often seen from storage in Hawaii for many years. Fresh luster throughout, and worth a good bid from a collector who can appreciate the quality of strike, surfaces and visual appeal of this coin.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
Lot 1241
1928 Hawaiian Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. This Hawaiian has the usual dusky gold toning on both sides with a few widely scattered ticks from bag handling. One of the scarce
commemoratives that is truly hard to find in gem grades.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
Lot 1242
1928 Hawaiian Half Dollar. AU-58. This one has been cleaned and remains dull in appearance. Still a scarce commemorative, and most of these have been cleaned several times in the past,
and this is no exception. We must recall that a great many of Hawaiian commemorative issues were stored and became toned with not the most becoming shades, so few survive in original mint-fresh condition. This one is nicely struck, and will probably
improve over time.
Estimated Value $800-850.
Lot 1243
1935 Hudson Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Bright with flecks of gold toning on both sides. Well struck and nicely preserved. Some iridescent toning on the reverse. PCGS has graded 99
this high, with 4 graded higher (all MS-67), so don't expect to find a better one.
Estimated Value $1,700-1,900.
Lot 1244
1935 Hudson Half Dollar. MS-63. Hazy toning over lustrous surfaces and quite pleasing for the grade.
Estimated Value $325-375.
Lot 1245
1924 Huguenot-Walloon Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. An exceptional coin for the grade, clean surfaces and glorious toning. Hard to believe this is only "choice" as MS-63.
Estimated Value $90-100.
Lot 1246
1936 Long Island Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Deep russet toning on the lower obverse and upper reverse accentuates the devices. Boldly struck and outstanding in every way. If you
are a commemorative collector (as was our consignor), you know how hard it is to find beautifully toned, high end gem pieces, and will want to avail yourself of this opportunity.
Estimated Value $800-900.
Lot 1247
1936 Lynchburg Half Dollar. MS-63. Blazing luster and just a bit of toning on the lower obverse. Well struck by the dies.
Estimated Value $100-120.
Lot 1248
1920 Maine Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Satiny gold toning and well struck are the hallmarks of this gem. A beauty in every way, and a top grade too.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Lot 1249
1934 Maryland Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Here is a beautiful example of this commemorative, we note peripheral sunset gold toning while the centers are generally bright on the
obverse, the reverse with a dark area from the "tab" which likely held this coin for many decades. Bold and superb.
Estimated Value $450-550.
Lot 1250
1934 Maryland Half Dollar. MS-63. Flashy mint luster and untoned.
Estimated Value $90-110.
Lot 1251
1921 Missouri Half Dollar, no 2 x 4. AU-58. This one has dark toning around the devices which produces the appearance of a very sharp medallic strike. Frosty luster and just a touch of
rub on the high points.
Estimated Value $150-175.
Lot 1252
1923 Monroe Doctrine Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Most of the luster in intact and the coin is just starting to tone with whispers of gold. Nicely struck and scarce any better than
this.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 1253
1923 Monroe Doctrine Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Bright orange gold on the obverse, while the reverse is deeper shades of gold, fading too dark shades in areas. Well struck and one
for the toning specialist.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 1254
1938 New Rochelle Half Dollar. MS-63. The fields have some reflective areas, delicate gold around the upper edge, and minor handling marks on the calf.
Estimated Value $190-210.
Lot 1255
1936 Norfolk Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. This one has nice "tab" toning from the original holder, and pristine surfaces throughout. In an old green insert PCGS holder. If you want a
beauty, take a peek at this one! .
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 1256
1936 Norfolk Half Dollar. MS-65. Boldly struck by the dies and well preserved. A collector pleasin' gem.
Estimated Value $250-275.
Lot 1257
1926-S Oregon Trail Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. Deeply toned with beautiful gold, blue and green colors over the silvery gray luster. Sharp and very nice for the grade. Color photo.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 1258
1928 Oregon Trail Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. Flashy luster and completely without toning. Boldly impressed, and carefully preserved since its time of issue.
Estimated Value
$700-800.
Lot 1259
1937-D Oregon Trail Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. A toned collector's delight, this coin boasts deep sunset gold and red in areas, with darker hues scattered about, with the toning
nicely matched on both sides, but even deeper on the reverse. Further, the surfaces are nearly perfect, as expected for the high grade assigned. An outstanding example.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 1260
1937-D Oregon Trail Half Dollar and 1934 Texas. Both grade MS-60+. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $150-175.
Lot 1261
1939-PDS Oregon Trail Half Dollar Set with the original paper holder. The coins in this lot grade Mint State 65. What makes this fun is that the original carboard holder is included,
with the familiar "tabs" that held the coins in place still attached and intact. The card is actually in nice shape, and it must have been carefully stored for years, without constant handling. Naturally, the coins are toned with lovely steel gray
and gold on both sides, from years of storage in the present holder. Lot of 3 coins and 1 holder.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.
Lot 1262
1915 Panama-Pacific Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. A snowy white gem that boasts excellent luster, a strong strike and just a hint of toning around the periphery. Examination notes a
small chattermark hidden in the folds of Liberty's dress near the rising Sun, but no others aside from the most minute signs of contact. In an old green insert PCGS holder, and we would not be surprised if this coin were graded higher in the future.
Check it out and see for yourself, the surfaces are truly exceptional.
Estimated Value $1,400-1,600.
Lot 1263
1915 Panama-Pacific Half Dollar. AU-58. Bright, with just a bit of toning starting to form.
Estimated Value $150-175.
Lot 1264
1921 Pilgrim Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Golden peripheral toning and mint fresh luster in the fields. An appealing coin that shows clean surfaces throughout, and a bit tough to
find in full gem condition.
Estimated Value $300-400.