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Half Dollars
602
1827. Square base 2. Overton-143, Rarity 3
.
PCGS
graded AU-53
. Mostly untoned though with some attractive
russet brown color around the edge.
Pop 3; 5 finer for the
variety, 2 in 55, 1 in 58, 1 in 62, 1 in 64.
(
PCGS # 39743
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $300 - 325
603
1827. Square base 2. Overton-138, Rarity 4
.
PCGS
graded EF-45
. Lovely toning with a combination of gold, blue,
and red colors. Another early half dollar from this consignment
of carefully hand-picked coins. (
PCGS # 6144
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $300 - 325
604
1827. Square base 2. Overton-130, Rarity 4
.
PCGS
graded VF-35
. Rich antique toning on both sides. Third die
marriage with this obverse, with all stars now fairly sharp.
Researchers believe that the previously flat ones may have
been touched up by the die engravers with a better punch or by
graving tools. "In fact," explains Parsley, "this entire obverse
(except date) appears to have been refinished, causing slight
changes in some measurements. A weakness at base of 8 in
[variety] 20-s2 has now progressed to a thin break, with a small
piece completely missing. There is a slight filling from chipping
of the die, at the inside junction of the top and stand of 7."
Unusual to see this amount of die improvement in a working
die, to say the least! A scarce variety. (
PCGS # 6144
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $250 - 300
605
1827. Square base 2. Overton-107, Rarity 3
.
PCGS
graded VF-30
. Light even toning. The 1827 half dollars include
two distinct numeral 2 punches. The first and most common is
the square base 2. The second has a curl base. The curl base 2
is used on only two varieties. Typing of 1827-dated half dollars
will challenge the beginning student of the series primarily
because of the large number of varieties available (49). (
PCGS
# 6144
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $200 - 220
606
1827. Square base 2. Overton-140, Rarity 4
.
PCGS
graded EF-45
. Exhibits a light gray shade on both sides. Nicely
detailed. All original. It is a major event when we see a consign-
ment of uncleaned, naturally toned Bust Halves like the present
group. Bidders with any experience will understand our enthusi-
asm, since most coins that are offered nowadays tend to be
cleaned or recolored. (
PCGS # 6144
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $200 - 225
607
1827. Square base 2. Overton-125, Rarity 3
.
PCGS
graded EF-45
. Dark old time toning on both sides. (
PCGS #
6144
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $200 - 225
608
1827. Square base 2. Overton-126, Rarity 2
.
PCGS
graded EF-40.
CAC Approved
. Lightly toned. (
PCGS #
6144
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $150 - 160
609
1827. Square base 2. Overton-128, Rarity 3
.
PCGS
graded EF-40
. Lightly toned. There is a small ridge like joint
near the center of I in PLURIBUS on this variety. E in STATES
distinctly recut at top. Reverse used also on O-139.
Pop 2; 3
finer in 55 for the variety.
(
PCGS # 39727
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $150 - 175
610
1827. Square base 2. Overton-143, Rairty 3
.
NGC
graded VF-35
. Lightly toned.
Estimated Value ................................................... $100 - 115
611
1827. Curl base 2. Overton-147, Rarity 4
.
PCGS graded
VF-35
. Lovely grey toning with plenty of mint luster hiding
behind. A somewhat lustrous coin for this grade. (
PCGS #
6145
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $200 - 225
612
1828 O-118 Rarity 3
.
NGC graded AU-55
. Boldly struck
with reflective obverse surfaces. This Large Letters reverse has
the words crowded together with hardly any space between.
Estimated Value ................................................... $500 - 550
