January 25-28, 2004, The Pre-Long Beach Coin & Currency Auction
Sale 23

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2985    1915-S Panama-Pacific Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck and an intensely lustrous white gem specimen.
Estimated Value $1,400-1,600.
 

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2986    1915-S Panama-Pacific Half Dollar. MS-64. A well toned example with the original Panama-Pacific International Exposition envelope as issued.
Estimated Value $700-900.
 

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2987    1915-S Panama-Pacific Half Dollar. MS-60. Very attractive obverse toning.
Estimated Value $275-325.
 

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2988    1920 Pilgrim Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Delicate touches of lilac and gold toning appear on both sides.
Estimated Value $70-80.
 

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2989    1920 Pilgrim Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Beautiful golden and natural electric blue toning around the borders.
Estimated Value $70-90.
 

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2990    1920 Pilgrim Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Lovely natural russet toning on both sides which deepens about the peripheries.
Estimated Value $70-90.
 

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2991    1936-P,D,S Rhode Island Half Dollar Set. MS-63 or better. Each is choice and satiny. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $200-250.
 

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2992    1937 Roanoke Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. Beautiful yellow and greenish-gold iridescence on both sides (deeper on the reverse). Although a number of these have been graded in MS-67 (PCGS reports 204), only 11 have been reported in MS-68.
Estimated Value $600-700.
 

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2993    1937 Roanoke Half Dollar. MS-63. Toned.
Estimated Value $120-140.
 
2994    1935-S San Diego Half Dollars. PCGS graded MS-65. Both in green-label holders. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $170-190.
 

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2995    1936-D San Diego Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. A magnificent coin with incomparably beautiful toning for a San Diego Commemorative Half. The surfaces are satiny sleek and free from the usual bagmarks these are so prone to receive. A huge added plus is the splendid colorful toning exhibiting a blend of natural sunset tones across the obverse. In an old green PCGS holder. Population of 495 with 52 better by a point. As far as beauty is concerned, few could match up with this one.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.
From the Jimmy Hayes Collection, Stacks, Oct. 1985, lot 118.
 
2996    1936-D San Diego Half Dollars. PCGS graded MS-65. Both are in green-label holders. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $170-190.
 

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2997    1926 Sesquicentennial Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. PQ. A well-struck Gem, with bright luster and chrome-like surfaces. Lovely gold and blue toning on both sides. Very scarce and hard-to-locate in this condition. PCGS shows 161 in MS-65, with only 7 finer (all at the MS-66 level).
Estimated Value $4,000-6,000.
 

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2998    1926 Sesquicentennial Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Premium Quality. Brilliant white and completely free of any color. Considerable mint luster. A great alternative to the expensive MS-65 examples, especially since its nearly as nice anyway!
Estimated Value $500-600.
 

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2999    1935 Spanish Trail Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. A superb example with a touch of light natural toning on both sides. This stunning example is one of the finest specimens we have ever handled. Pop of 77 with only 1 higher in MS-68.
Estimated Value $2,200-2,800.
 

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3000    1935 Spanish Trail Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. An outstanding satiny mint gem, lightly toned. Pop of 403 with 77 in MS-67 and 1 in MS-68.
Estimated Value $1,100-1,200.
 

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3001    1935 Spanish Trail Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-64. Light to medium toning.
Estimated Value $700-750.
 

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3002    1925 Stone Mountain Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-68. Amazing orange-gold and lilac pastel toning, with a spot of lime-green color on the right side of the reverse. Accompanied by the original cardboard holder of issue from the New York Committee at the Hotel Roosevelt. The holder has spaces for five coins. The holder is torn and worn but is a very desirable item all by itself (2 items).
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
 

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3003    1925 Stone Mountain Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. Deeply toned in olive-brown on the obverse; the reverse is more orange-brown in color. Accompanied by the original cardboard holder of issue from the New York Committee at the Hotel Roosevelt, which was one of the marketing arms for these coins. The holder has spaces for five coins. The holder is torn and has a piece missing from the upper left corner, but it is very rare and valuable even in its present condition (2 items).
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
 

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3004    1925 Stone Mountain Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. Here is an awesome Stone Mountain that is a candidate for Finest Known. Although this issue is a relatively common coin, a coin of this magnitude is decidedly not so! This coin is razor-sharp with immaculate pristine surfaces. What makes this coin so spectacular is the winning combination of natural colors in hues of gold, violet and blue. One should really examine this coin in person to fully appreciate its natural beauty.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
 

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3005    1934 Texas Half Dollar. MS-63 or better. Attractive delicate golden and violet with a hint of light green toning graces the obverse surfaces. Accompanied by an old green PCGS tag confirming the MS-63 grade.
Estimated Value $100-150.
 

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3006    1935-P,D,S Texas Half Dollar Set. P & D are graded MS-67 and the S is MS-65. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,100.
 

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3007    1935 Texas Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. A superb frosty white gem. In an old green labeled holder.
Estimated Value $170-190.
 

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3008    1935-D Texas Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. This stunning gem has developed some of the loveliest toning ever found on a Texas Commemorative Half Dollar. In addition, the obverse is unusual in being prooflike instead of having the usual satin luster. Moreover, the strike is so sharp you could easily mistake the coin for a presentation piece as if it had been struck twice by the dies instead of once. We recommend this coin heartily to the specialist who wants something fabulous to spruce up a type set or a complete 144 piece date and mintmark set. In an older NGC holder. Population of 118 with only 3 higher by a point. We do not see how a finer example could exist..
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
Probably from the Larry Shepherd Sale, 8-11-91, lot 264 (realized $1760.).
 
3009    1936-P,D,S Texas Half Dollar Set. MS-63. A well matched Choice Brilliant Uncirculated set. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $200-220.
 

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3010    1936 Texas Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. A white gem example.
Estimated Value $110-125.
 

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3011    1937-P,D,S Texas Half Dollar Set. MS-63 or better. Mottled russet toning appears on each. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $250-275.
 

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3012    1925 Vancouver Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. A spectacular coin in every way, from its bold strike to its blemish-free fields and from its silvery blue luster to its graceful blue and gold toning on the obverse. You will probably never have a chance to view another comparable Vancouver, so take this one in fully when you come to lot view. Also take into consideration that this example is in an older NGC holder, before the star designation, and with a population of only 20 with none graded higher (3 with the star) this majestic specimen is in contention for "Finest Known" .
Estimated Value $4,000-5,000.
From the Larry Shepherd Collection, 8-11-91, lot 101 (realized $3960.).
 

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3013    1927 Vermont Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. A well struck gem with nice original toning on both sides.
Estimated Value $575-625.
 

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3014    1927 Vermont Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. Half of each side exhibits natural light reddish toning.
Estimated Value $500-600.
 
3015    1946-P,D,S Booker T. Washington Half Dollar Set. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. A group of 3 gem sets in the original cellophane bags. Lot of 9 coins.
Estimated Value $250-350.
 

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3016    1946-P,D,S Booker T. Washington Half Dollar Set. A perfectly matched set, all with colorful orange-gold toning. In the original Wayte Raymond type holder as issued by Stack's of New York (some wear and tear on the holder). A wonderfully toned trio! Lot of 3 coins plus holder.
Estimated Value $1,900-2,100.
 

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3017    1936 Wisconsin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67 Shepherd. Lovely silvery blue toning with dusky undertones and surfaces that are nothing short of perfection. The strike, too, is out of the ordinary for Wisconsin with full definition on the revrse badger. In an old green PCGS holder. Population of 217 with only 10 higher by a point. We would match this superb gem with any of the "10 finer".
Estimated Value $2,500-3,500.
From the Larry Shepherd Collection, 8-11-91, lot 125 (realized $2310.).
 

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3018    1936 Wisconsin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. A superb example with even lilac and delicate golden toning.
Estimated Value $300-350.
 

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3019    1936 Wisconsin Half Dollar. MS-60 Plus. Satiny and white.
Estimated Value $110-120.
 

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3020    1936 York Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. Light hints of delicate pastel toning. Another superb commem. Pop of 391 with 21 higher by a point.
Estimated Value $400-450.
 

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3021    1936 York Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. Original old "tap" toning on both sides. Pop of 388 with 22 a point higher.
Estimated Value $400-450.
 

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3022    1936 York Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Beautifuloriginal lilac and delicate golden toning. Worth an extra premium for the lovely natural colors.
Estimated Value $250-300.
 

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3023    1936 York Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Lovely light golden toning on both sides.
Estimated Value $170-180.
 

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3024    1936 York Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. Bright and frosty with just a hint of light toning. In a first generation PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $150-160.
 
3025    1936 York Half and 1936 Long Island Half Dollars. The York is graded PCGS MS-65 and the Long Island is graded ANACS MS-64. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $200-225.
 

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3026    1925 Norse American Medal. Thin. ANACS graded MS-65. Nicely toned.
Estimated Value $350-450.
 

Beautifully Toned Lafayette Dollar

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3027    1900 Lafayette Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. PQ. Beautiful blue and golden obverse toning. The reverse is covered in a lovely, natural, ray-gold toning. Both sides have nice cartwheels beneath the color. This great-looking coin should create a lot of interest.
Estimated Value $8,000-10,000.
 

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3028    1900 Lafayette Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice, original toning consisting of mottled lilac and blue pastels, with hints of green-gold iridescence at the outer rims. A premium-quality coin with MS-67 color!
Estimated Value $1,700-1,900.
 

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3029    1900 Lafayette Dollar. PCGS graded MS-61. A lovely untoned Lafayette dollar.
Estimated Value $450-500.
 

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3030    1900 Lafayette Dollar. AU-55. We suspect this coin was cleaned long ago, now has the look of a Choice Uncirculated example. The new owner is going to love this coin as AU-55.
Estimated Value $300-350.
 
3031    A Lot of circulated Commemerative Half Dollars. Very Fine or better. Consists of: 1893 Columbian; 1920 Pilgrim; and 1923-S Monroe Doctrime (2 pcs). Lot of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $70-80.
 
3032    A Group of BU Commemoratives. Consists of: 1936 Bridgeport MS-63; 1935 Connecticut MS-60; 1923-S Monroe MS-60; 1926-S Oregon MS-63; 1937-S Texas MS-63; 1927 Vermont MS-60+. A worthwhile lot that deserves inspection and bidding action. Lot of 6 coins.
Estimated Value $500-550.
 
3033    Small Lot of Commems. Consists of: 1893 Colombian VG; 1923-S Monroe in Unc.; 1935-S Boone in Unc; 1946-S BTW in Unc.. Lot of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $100-115.
 
3034    A Parial Collection of Commemorative Half Dollars. Consists of: 1918 to 1937. All in old Wayte Raymond boards. The coins will grade MS-60 to MS-66. Some highlights consist of: Antietam; New Rochelle; Norfolk; Grant and Lincoln. Some of these have gorgeous rainbow toning. Carefull study is highly recommended. Could be a run-a-way lot. Lot of 17 coins.
Estimated Value $3,500-4,500.
 
3035    A Group of Certified Mint State Commemoratives. Consists of: 1936 Bay Bridge PCGS MS-63; 1936-S Boone PCGS MS-65; 1925-S California PCGS MS-62; 1936 Lynchburg PCGS MS63; 1935-S San Diego PCGS MS-64; 1946-S BTW NGC MS-64 and 1953-S Washington-Carver PCGS MS-64. Most are in old holders. Lot of 7 coins.
Estimated Value $450-500.