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Half Dollars
550
1824. Overton-104, Rarity 2
.
PCGS graded EF-40
. Nicely
toned.
Pop 3; 6 finer at PCGS for the variety.
(
PCGS #
39624
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $130 - 140
551
1824. Overton-113, Rarity 1
.
PCGS graded EF-40
. Lightly
toned. (
PCGS # 6137
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $130 - 140
552
1824 O-116 Rarity 3
.
PCGS graded VF-30
. Lightly toned.
(
PCGS # 6137
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $100 - 110
553
1824. Overton-103, Rarity 1
.
ANACS graded VF-35
. Light
toning. Housed in an ANACS Old Style Holder.
Estimated Value ....................................................... $60 - 70
554
1824, 4 over 1. Overton-101a, Rarity 2
.
PCGS graded
EF-40
. Pleasing light gray toning. This 1824/1 overdate
obverse was paired with two reverses to produce O-101 (the
present coin) and O-102. On the later state O-101a, a die crack
forms from the edge below U joining top of UNITED. Another at
top of ERICA and one at the top of TES OF A.
Pop 1; 10 finer
at PCGS for the variety.
(
PCGS # 39641
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $150 - 160
555
1824, 4 over 4. Overton-109, Rarity 2
.
NGC graded AU-
50
. Nice even toning on both sides.
Pop 2; 13 finer at NGC
for the variety.
Estimated Value ................................................... $325 - 350
556
1824, 4 over 4. Overton-109, Rarity 2
.
PCGS graded EF-
45
. Lightly toned.
Pop 5; 5 finer at PCGS for the variety.
(
PCGS # 39643
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $200 - 220
557
1825. Overton-101, Rarity 1
.
NGC graded MS-64
. Nice
shades of gold toning. A luminous MS64 of optimum quality for
the grade: The luster is smooth, satin-like, and free of marks or
other abrasion. Further benefiting any prospective bidders is the
way the strike is nearly full, being quite crisp in most places
including all stars, the eagle’s wing, neck and leg feathers (even
the claws are nicely defined) and a top-notch shield for what is
traditionally the weakest area. All in all this handsome coin
presents a splendid opportunity for the collector.
Pop 52; 35
finer, 26 in 65, 6 in 66, 3 in 67.
Estimated Value ..............................................$3,000 - 3,200
558
1825. Overton-116, Rarity 3
.
NGC graded MS-62
. Well
struck with light gold tone over the frosty surface.
Pop 2; 3
finer for the variety, 2 in 63, 1 in 65.
Life in the United States, circa 1825: Stagecoach travel was
rough going in those days. Journeys sometimes began as early
as 3 A.M., but the sturdy dining fare at most taverns compen-
sated for the tiresome journey. Stagecoach drivers in the U.S.
didn't accept tips, but sometimes indulged in "shouldering,"
picking up unscheduled fares and pocketing the money. Passen-
gers often invited the drivers to drink with them, and more
often than not, the drivers accepted. Tipsy drivers, and those
who couldn't resist a race, were two of the hazards travelers
had to face. Often however, stage drivers were friendly and
popular with the people along their routes. One driver in Massa-
chusetts was said to have been delegated by the ladies on his
route to pick out their bonnets. He was glad to oblige, seeing to
it that he never purchased two alike. Other drivers carried mes-
sages, letters, packages and engaged in shopping for people
along their routes, until the practice was so abused that it had
to be ended. By 1825 turnpikes and canals brought cities closer
together. Boston was within 2 days of New York City; New York
City to Philadelphia took 11 hours; and the distance between
Pittsburgh and Washington could be covered in 15 hours.
(Almost the same as it takes today on a Friday getaway night in
a snowstorm!).
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,300 - 1,400
559
1825. Overton-107, Rarity 2
.
PCGS graded AU-55
. Well
struck and evenly toned. (
PCGS # 6142
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $350 - 400
560
1825. Overton-115, Rarity 3
.
PCGS graded AU-55
. Beau-
tiful gold and blue toning.
Pop 2; 3 finer for the variety, 1 in
58, 1 in 62, 1 in 65.
(
PCGS # 39662
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $350 - 400
561
1825. Overton-106a, Rarity 3
.
NGC graded AU-55
. Light
hint of gold tone. Lustrous.
Estimated Value ................................................... $350 - 400
562
1825 O-105 Rarity 2
.
PCGS graded EF-45
. Lightly toned.
(
PCGS # 6142
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $325 - 350
563
1825. Overton-101, Rarity 1
.
NGC graded AU-53
. Light
golden toned.
Pop 2; 10 finer for the variety, 1 in 55, 4 in
58, 1 in 60, 4 in 62.
Estimated Value ................................................... $300 - 325
