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Session Three - Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 5:00 pm
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Enlargement
1935
1842-C. Small Date
.
PCGS graded AU-58
. This 1842-C Small Date issue is quite rare. It is estimated perhaps 80 to 100 pieces survive,
these from a conservative original mintage of 7,500 pieces. Relatively clean surfaces overall show the usual light handling marks and nicks
from brief circulation. Sharp for this date and mint, with Liberty sporting considerable definition on her curls and most of the obverse stars.
The eagle is mostly sharp too, save for minor softness on the neck. Typical golden-yellow color throughout, with traces of luster in selected
recesses of the design. One of the most difficult of the branch mint issues of the entire half eagle series and worthy of the most advanced col-
lection, and a coin that any specialist will long covet.
Pop 6; 2 finer, 1 in 62, 1 in 63+.
(
PCGS # 8208
)
Estimated Value ........................................................................................................................................................... $38,000 - 42,000
1936
1843
.
PCGS graded AU-58
. Mostly untoned and well struck,
a couple of tiny marks are noted on the obverse portrait.
Pop
24; 28 finer
. (
PCGS # 8213
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $500 - 525
1937
1843
.
PCGS graded AU-55.
CAC APPROVED.
Deep original
toning with just a few small marks from circulation.
Pop 36; 52
finer
. (
PCGS # 8213
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $500 - 525
1938
1843-D. Medium D PCGS graded Genuine Unc Details
.
Tooled. This khaki-green and yellow-gold Dahlonega type half
eagle features a good strike over both sides. Pinscratches and
doodling are noted in the left obverse field under Liberty's chin.
Ample luster is present but the fields are slightly subdued. Most
1843-D fives have the Medium D mintmark, as here. (
PCGS #
8215
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,200 - 2,400
1939
1844
.
NGC graded MS-61
. Sharply struck with warm, butter-
yellow luster. Though a number of light to moderate scuffs and
abrasions are present in the fields, the eye appeal remains
good.
Pop 13; 34 finer at NGC.
(
PCGS # 8219
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,900 - 2,000
1940
1845-D
.
PCGS graded VF-20
. The 1845-D is one of the more
commonly encountered D-mint fives. As a mid-grade example,
it represents an excellent value for the budget-minded type col-
lector. Typically struck for a Dahlonega five, with some central
weakness. Attractive copper-gold surfaces. (
PCGS # 8224
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,400 - 1,500
