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Session Two - Monday, January 26, 2015 10:00 am
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EM
P
ROOF
1863 L
IBERTY
S
EATED
H
ALF
1416
1863
.
PCGS graded Proof 65
. This boldly impressed
specimen displays deeply reflective fields under spectacular
shades of cobalt-blue, sea-green, sunset-red, and golden-
brown toning. From a very low Civil War mintage of just
460 pieces, the proof 1863 Seated Liberty half dollar is sel-
dom encountered as a Gem.
Pop 18; 3 finer in 66.
(
PCGS # 6417
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $5,000 - 5,500
1417
1869
.
PCGS graded Proof 64
. Beautiful shades of cobalt-
blue and bright golden-red toning enhance the visual appeal of
this sharply struck specimen. The lighter golden colors encircle
the peripheral areas. Minimal wispy marks appear on the care-
fully preserved surfaces, where watery fields and mildly frosted
design motifs are also seen. Conditionally elusive as a proof
issue, with just 600 pieces struck.
Pop 55; 20 finer
. (
PCGS #
6427
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,700 - 1,800
1418
1871-CC
.
PCGS graded VF-25
. Any 1871-CC half dollar is
considered quite scarce and experts assign a high R.4 rarity rat-
ing in VF condition. Soft gray-violet color adheres to each side
of this VF25 example with a spot of russet-brown at the right
side of the obverse. The reverse motto letters all show as do
the letters of LIBERTY. Free of significant marks and highly col-
lectible. Housed in an Old Green Holder. (
PCGS # 6331
)
Estimated Value .................................................$950 - 1,000
G
EM
P
ROOF
1872 L
IBERTY
S
EATED
H
ALF
1419
1872
.
NGC graded Proof 66+ Cameo
. SWonderfully
original, the obverse is ringed in deep, rich patina that
passes through electric-blue and golden-russet iridescence
before terminating in swirl of brilliance in the center. For the
reverse we note a halo of less defined golden-brown and
blue patina around the periphery that leaves much of that
side untoned. Otherwise brilliant in finish, overall sharp-
looking devices also possess a satiny texture that readily
upholds the Cameo designation from NGC. Much scarcer as
an issue than a proof Seated half dollar from the 1880s,
this 1872 is also conditionally rare at this high level of pres-
ervation.
Pop 1; 2 finer, 1 in 67 Star, 1 in 68
. (
PCGS #
86430
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $6,000 - 7,000
1420
1873. No Arrows, Closed 3
.
PCGS graded Proof 63
. An
interesting example with golden peripheral toning surrounding
milky, pale golden fields. Struck early in the year, minus the
arrowheads that were added later to indicate an increase in the
weight of the silver coins. Great eye appeal for the grade. Only
600 proofs were minted.
Pop 48; 69 finer
. (
PCGS # 6431
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,000 - 1,100
1421
1873-CC. Arrows
.
PCGS graded VF-30
. A mottled combina-
tion of deep blue and charcoal toning is displayed on each side
with an even distribution to moderate wear. Scarce in all grades,
the 1873-CC Arrows is also a strong performer at auction due to
the fact that it is the more obtainable of only two Carson City
Mint half dollar issues of this type. (
PCGS # 6344
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $750 - 800
