Sept. 23-24, 2002, The Pre-Long Beach Auction, Sale 16

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Commemorative Silver Coins

 

Lot 802
1935 Connecticut Half Dollar. MS-63. Light gold.
Estimated Value $140-150.

 

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1936 Elgin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Gorgeous russet gold toning on the obverse rim, the reverse still white and lustrous. In an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $300-400.

 

Lot 804
1936 Elgin Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. Bright white.
Estimated Value $150-160.

 

Lot 805
1936 Gettysburg Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Strong luster and scarce.
Estimated Value $250-300.

 

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1922 Grant Half Dollar, with star. ACG graded MS-63. Our grade MS-60+ Bright and untoned.
Estimated Value $900-1,000.

 

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1922 Grant Half Dollar, no star. PCGS graded MS-66. A blazing white coin that boasts a sharp strike and clean surfaces. Scarce this nice, with PCGS reporting a total of 123 this high, and 26 higher, all MS-67 above. In an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,500.

 

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1922 Grant Half Dollar, no star. NGC graded MS-64. Iridescent toning on both sides with lovely blues, yellows and magenta tones. Grants are hard to find with this much lovely color on them.
Estimated Value $400-UP.

 

Lot 809
1922 Grant Half Dollar, no star (2 pieces). Both grade AU-50. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $100-120.

 

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1935 Hudson Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Flashy and white.
Estimated Value $350-400.

 

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1924 Huguenot-Walloon Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. Iridescent gold and sunset color around the periphery, the balance bright white and lustrous.
Estimated Value $300-350.

 

Lot 812
1924 Huguenot-Walloon Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Pretty medium gold toning which highlights the devices giving this somewhat of a medallic appearance.
Estimated Value $140-150.

 

Lot 813
1946 Iowa Half Dollar and 1925 Stone Mountain, both are NGC graded MS-66. Both are toned with gold and green iridescence. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $500-UP.

 

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1936 Long Island Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. Brushed with a streak of amber toning through the central obverse, with lighter gold at the rim, the reverse with darker tones including some vibrant dark green and magenta shades. Toning of this intensity usually requires a lot of time and just the right circumstances to form, which is why it brings a premium.
Estimated Value $550-650.

 

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1920 Maine Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. Mottled dark gold to gray toning on the obverse, a bit light on the reverse, probably from the old paper holder in which these were issued. Well struck.
Estimated Value $300-350.

 

Lot 816
1934 Maryland Half Dollar. MS-60+. Satiny white luster.
Estimated Value $100-120.

 

Lot 817
1921 Missouri Half Dollar, 2 x 4. VF-30. A pocket piece.
Estimated Value $150-160.

 

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1921 Missouri Half Dollar, no 2 x 4. NGC graded MS-64. Bright golden toning with blue at the very edge of the periphery on this coin. Well struck and preserved, with a few minimal hairlines which probably account for the grade. A very appealing toned example of this tough commemorative.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,250.

 

Lot 819
1921 Missouri Half Dollar, no 2 x 4. ACG graded MS-62. Our grade AU-58. The holder is badly cracked.
Estimated Value $150-200.

 

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1923 Monroe Doctrine Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Glowing iridescent toning on both sides of this gem. Well struck and very clean for the grade, but buy it for the colorful toning, as gems aren't all that rare, as PCGS has graded 196 as such, with 40 higher.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.

 

Lot 821
1923 Monroe Doctrine Half Dollar. MS-64. Pleasing bright yellow gold toning on both sides, and lustrous.
Estimated Value $250-270.

 

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1938 New Rochelle Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Iridescent gold, green and rose toning on both sides over mint fresh luster. A splendid example for the numismatist. In an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $800-UP.

 

Lot 823
1938 New Rochelle Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Light golden toning on both sides.
Estimated Value $250-300.

 

Lot 824
1936 Norfolk Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Light gold starting to form.
Estimated Value $250-300.

 

Lot 825
1933-D Oregon Trail Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. Mostly white and a touch of peripheral gold.
Estimated Value $225-250.

 

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1934-D Oregon Trail Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Medium gold toning on the obverse, the reverse with brighter gold around the rim and whiter at the centers. A sparkling jewel for the collector.
Estimated Value $800-900.


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