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Liberty Seated Half Dollar varieties are attributed using Bill Bugert's multiple volume "A Register of Liberty Seated Half Dollar Varieties" and will be referenced as WB. Variety collectors are urged to add these Registers to their numismatic libraries.

There are 68 Coins for Sale. Most recent coin added on August 19, 2017

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1839 With Drapery	AU53	PCGS 33051032		Choice	$650	Choice Original, Old Leather Colored Patina, Accurately Graded. . A wonderful 1839 With Drapery Seated half if you ask my opinion as a collector! Surfaces are no question original and covered with gray and brown leather hues throughout obverse and reverse. GFRC images are quite accurate with respect to in hand apperance. Adding a bright light results in the patina melting into faint gray surrounding the stars and the obverse center shifting to golden hues. The reverse is more uniform under bright light with even gray and a hint of rose in the lighter areas. This one is high on eye appeal if that old time original look is your collecting goal. Strike is nearly complete with only the lower left claws being a tad weak. Blemishes are to a minimum and all fully toned over. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with serial number 33051032.
	1839 With Drapery	VF35	PCGS 31609891	WB-102	Original	$250	With Drapery Type, Original Gray-Brown Patina, Conservative Grading, Oregon Beaver Collection. A popular 1839 With Drapery type offering with thick brown-gray obverse patina. Reverse toning is lighter and more transparent than obverse. This piece is undergraded at the assigned VF35 due to strike inconsistencies. From a wear perspective, this is a full EF+. Interestingly, the central obverse details are boldy impressed while the stars are weak. On the reverse, the lower right eagle wing along with claws are also partially struck. Surfaces are mostly blemish free with just a few tiny toned over field ticks on the reverse. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder. A first year issue offering from the Oregon Beaver Collection.
	1840	VG8	raw	WB-2	Cleaned	$100	Rare Late Die State Obverse "Checkmark" Die Crack, Cleaned, Light Gray, Half Way There Collection. An R5 die state of the WB-2 die pairing. A bold die crack with shelf metal is seen from the cap into Liberty's head. Surfaces are dull light gray from an old cleaning. Few examples are known. From the Half Way There Collection of Liberty Seated Half Dollar die varieties.
	1840 Rev 1839	EF45	PCGS 33168848		Choice	$345	Choice Original, Light Gray/Golden Patina, Small Letters, Reverse 1839, Seal Beach Collection. An accurately grade example with choice original surfaces. In hand viewing reveals an even light gray patina that transitions to light gold under a light source. Strike is typical with some weakness at the top of Liberty's head and stars 7 and 8 along with the lower left eagle claws on the reverse. Blemishes are to a minimum with none worth mentioning. In sumamry, an attractive example that is fairly graded and priced. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
	1840 Rev 1839	AU58	NGC Fatty 218672018		Choice	$925	New August 19! Crusty Choice Original, Old Paper Envelope Gray Patina, Accurately Graded, Tenafly Collection. If strict originality is your cup of tea, then this 1840 Liberty Seated half dollar is worth considering. Surfaces are choice with thick crusty old envelope toning that is similar to that found on Newman Seated halves. Toning is semi transparent and allows a reasonable amount of the mirrored luster to poke through when viewed under a light source. Strike is nearly complete with just a touch of weakness at star 5 and on the lower leg eagle leg. In terms of blemishes, two faint and fully toned over lines in the obverse right field holds me back from a Gem quality rating. This piece is so close to being a gem. Housed in early NGC fatty holder. Another top quality offering from the Tenafly Collection.
	1840 Rev 1839	AU53	PCGS 3725858		Choice	New Price $575	Near Gem Original, Lovely Gray/Gold Patina, Pleasing Luster, Conservative Grading, Pleez B. Seated Collection. Housed in early PCGS holder with embossed gold PCGS logo on reverse and standard ring insert. The Alexandria consignor, Mark Mattox, passed away on April 17 and GFRC has reduced prices to St. Patrick's Day sale levels to stimulate sales and help Mark's wife Rhonda. Please consider a purchase and contact Gerry to discuss this Liberty Seated half dollar.
	1840-O	EF45	PCGS 21860943	WB-3	Choice	$675	New July 20! Shattered Reverse, Choice Original Surfaces, Gun Metal Blue-Gray Patina, Conservatively Graded, Grey Soldier Collection. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Another important cracked, shattered and terminal Liberty Seated coinage offering from the Grey Soldier Collection.
	1840-O	VF30	PCGS 83151721	WB-5	Original	$210	Popular Early New Orleans Date, Crusty Original, Rich Gray Patina, Accurately Graded. Early die state WB-5 die pairing for 1840 New Orleans mintage. This example is perfectly original with thick crusty gray patina. Wear is limited and the assigned VF30 grade level is appropriate. There are no reverse die cracks as attribution guides. Rather date position and Large O mintmark placement are the key points. Housed in 2015 style holder without CAC attempt. For fans of strict originality.
	1841-O	AU55	PCGS 26498502	WB-1	Gem	$1250	Gem Original, Gorgeous Rose and Blue Old Album Toning, Hammered Strike, Accurately Graded, Seal Beach Collection. A gem original WB-1 example for the collector who desires the best in the collections and Open Set Registry displays. Last sold at Heritage Auction during Winter FUN show 2015 where it realized an amazing $1475 due to the superb eye appeal and hammered strike. Now a duplicate from the Seal Beach Collection. Rich old album rose and blues are so dominant during in hand and bright light viewing. Housed in 2013 PCGS transition holder with blue label and standard ring insert. Please give this gorgeous example special consideration.
	1842	AU55	raw	WB-102 WB-7	Cleaned	$325	Reverse Rim Cud, Reflective White Luster, Old Dip, Half Way There Collection. A popular Liberty Seated half dollar variety with well defined reverse rim cud above S(TAT)ES. This is a blast white piece that has been dipped. Residual luster is reflective and indicative of lightly mirrored fields. Accurately graded at the AU55 level with just a few bagmarks in the right obverse field. Strike is a bit inconsistent with bold scroll edge but a weak gown line. From the Half Way There Collection of slightly imperfect Seated halves.
	1842 Medium Date	AU50	raw	WB-106	Choice	$385	Repunched and Misplaced 8 Digits. Choice Original, Attractive Toning. A naturally toned Seated half dollar that is covered with mostly even light gray patina on the obverse and old album rose, blue and gold on the reverse. Blemishes are minimal with a few scattered field ticks consistent with the grade as this piece did circulate for a short time. This offering becomes more desirable when the variety is considered; WB-106 with repunched 8 digit and a misplaced upper right loop of an 8 digit into the lower gown fold. Strike is boldly impressed with all stars centrils present. An opportunity for Dansco collectors to acquire a choice 1842 Medium Date example with cool variety as a plus.
	1842 Medium Date	MS62	PCGS 83134701	WB-8	Original	$1085	Medium Date, Bold Strike, Frosty White Surfaces, Accurately Graded. At GFRC, we don't typically add frosty white coins to inventory. However, in the case of this lovely 1842 Medium Date half, an exception was made due to the overall eye appeal, hammered strike and frosty luster. This piece has probably been dipped but without any impact to the surfaces and natural luster. The bold strike was also an important parameter. All stars are rounded and hair curls are deeply impressed. The reverse strike is also fully executed with every eagle feather providing intricate details and high relief. There is some scattered reverse chatter in the fields as can be seen above the eagle's head. WB-8 diagnostics die cracks are present to validate the attribution. Accurately graded and housed 2015 style PCGS holder. This lovely Seated half is entirely fresh to market.
	1842 Sm Date Rev 1842	AU50	PCGS 30847584	Rev 1842	Choice	$500	New August 19! Choice Original, Light Gray Surfaces, Golden Luster, Attractive and Accurately Graded, Tenafly Collection. A scarce date size variety with low surviving populations in EF and AU grades. PCGS population report indicates a total of 18 examples iat EF45 level while AU50 has 15 graded. This example resides in 2014 generation PCGS holder with light gray patina along with intermixed golden shades. The golden coloring becomes dominate under a light source. Strike is complete with blemish free devices and fields. A choice example for the selective collector from the Tenafly Collection.
	1842 Small Date	EF45	raw	WB-101	Market Acceptable	$335	Small Date, Conservative Grading, Burchs Creek Collection. When one first views this 1842 half, the immediately suggestions is that of an AU example due to the reflective or lightly PL fields. Actually, this piece does have some wear but has been lightly dipped resulting in the AU appearance. Strike is full with complete head and all star centrils visible. Would this piece grade if purchase? There are no hairlines and PCGS does suggest dipping certain coins before submission.
	1842-O Medium Date	AU55	raw		Market Acceptable	$395	Medium Date, Long Ago Dip and Retoned, Well Struck, West Texas Collection. Hammered strike throughout obverse and reverse with only missing centrils on stars 10 through 13. Mirrored surfaces appear to have been dipped in the past and retoned a lovely silver gray. An attractive example with one obverse line to the left of Liberty. A most conservative quality rating of Market Acceptable is assigned with many other dealers calling this piece original. From the West Texas Collection
	1842-O Medium Date, Rev 1842	VG10	raw	WB-102 WB-8	Market Acceptable	$150	Reverse Cud, Long Ago Clean, Retoned Even Gray, Half Way There Collection. Medium Date with reverse Cud at UN(ITE)D. This 1842 New Orleans strike has seen a long ago cleaning and has fully toned to an even gray. From the Half Way There Collection of slightly imperfect Liberty Seated halves.
	1842-O Small Date, Rev 1839	VG 8	raw	WB-1	Market Acceptable	$975	Rare New Orleans Small Date Offering, Old Clean, Retoned Medium Gray. This 1842-O Small Date Seated half is an important offering from the Half Way There Collection. The 1842-O Small Date Half Dollar is a very rare date that is usually found in average circulated grades. It was ranked fourth among the Ten Greatest New Orleans Seated Coins within the March 2008 Gobrecht Journal Issue as a reference of its rarity. Nearly all known examples will bring four figures prices when one comes to market. This GFRC offering has seen a long ago cleaning and has completely recovered with consistent medium gray patina. A center obverse scrape is noted for complete accuracy.
	1843	AU55	PCGS 30802557		Choice	$635	Choice Original, Eye Appeal, Cracked Obverse, Grey Soldier Collection.. A very pleasing 1843 Philadelphia strike that is making its second GFRC appearance. Surface conditions and overal eye appeal are accurately captured in the images. Bottomline, if Greg Soldier found this half acceptable for his collection, then it should be desirable for other advanced collectors. I like this piece a lot and will designated it as a Gerry Fortin "Just Buy It Now" recommendation. Surfaces are choice and strike is complete. There is a die crack from the left base down through the bottom of the 18 digits, then to the rim. Rim cuds are seen below the date digits. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder with serial number 30802557. CAC approval is definitely warranted for this strictly original half.
	1843	AU50	ANACS OWH 2636528		Original	$275	Repunched Date, Original, Medium Gun Metal Gray, Accurately Graded, Burchs Creek Collection. Medium gun metal gray patina covers both the obverse and reverse on this original 1843 Philadelphia strike. This is a quality Burchs Creek collection example with pretty gun metal blues and intermixed rose under bright light. All date digits show obvious repunching below the final date punch. A die crack also connects the bottom of date digits with nearby rim. Strike is essentially complete with only the left claws and arrow feathers on the reverse being weak. Accurately graded by ANACS and housed in old white holder. Definitely a quality coin.
	1843	VF20	PCGS 24733112		Original	$110	Original, Crusty Gun Metal Gray. . A strictly original half dollar with crusty toning, especially on the reverse. There are some significant die cracks or heavy clash marks surrounding the eagles head. There are unknown to me at this time. As for blemishes, there is a well toned over line that runs parallel to the pole. Housed in 2012 generation PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert; serial number 24733112.
	1843-O	EF40	NGC 4199856020	WB-11	Original	$270	Original Light Gray, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, Saco River Collection. Surfaces are toned a uniform light to medium gray on this original 1843 New Orleans strike. A few rim abraisons are noted below the date digits. Strike is well executed with wear impacting the lower left eagle leg and arrow feathers. The WB-11 variety is easily identified against Bugert's New Orleans Register by mintmark and date placements. Housed in newer NGC holder. A solid offering from the Saco River Collection.
	1843-O	AU58	PCGS 33161339	WB-11	Choice	$1200	Large O, Choice Original, Bold Frosty Luster, Gold/Rose Rims, So Attractive, Seal Beach Collection . A fully choice example with frosty cartwheel luster that is nicely framed by a thin arc of golden rose patina at the obverse and reverse rims. Assigned an AU58 grade by PCGS which I consider to be accurate. Strike is nearly complete with only stars 12 and 13 lacking connected centrils. There is a bag mark in the upper left obverse field, by Liberty's face, that is the only blemish to note. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Another top quality offering from the Seal Beach Collection and the second time through GFRC inventory. Perfect for the selective collector who enjoys originality coupled with eye appeal.
	1844	EF45	PCGS 33580985		Original	$265	Original Crusty Deep Gray Patina, Accurately Graded.. Let's get right to the point with this 1844 Philadelpha strike; it is the poster child for crusty original surfaces that still retain some luster. This is a quality coin for collectors who demand strictly original pieces. Strike is essentially complete with a few star centrils not fully connected. In terms of blemishes, there is a field tick by Liberty's left elbow and a faint tick above the eagle's head. All are fully toned over and consistent with the grade. Circulating coins do capture some minor ticks that other dealer would not attempt to description. But I do. Freshly graded from a mid Altantic collection and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with serial number 33580985. No CAC attempt but deserving of a pass through Far Hills, NJ.
	1844	EF40	raw		Original	HOLD $165	Repunched Date, Even Gray, Attractive, West Texas Collection. A lovely 1844 Philadelphia strike with obvious repunching above the 1 and 8 digits in the date. Original surfaces are toned a medium gray with olive hues. Conservatively graded and exhibiting a nearly hammered strike. Under bright light, blue and rose hues are exposed. A quality Seated half from the West Texas Collection for your consideration.
	1844	AU58	PCGS 12905379		Original	$575	Frosty Original, Well Struck, Accurate Grading, Seal Beach Collection.. A strictly original example of the popular 1844 Philadelphia date that sports frosty surfaces. Any rub that may be present is minimal, rather I believe the assigned AU58 grade is a function of a luster break in the upper right reverse field. GFRC images accurate capture the luster break as one would see during bright light viewing. Strike is complete with all star centrils connected and lower reverse arrow feather and eagle claws being well executed. Surfaces have a few scattered ticks that is is consistent with an AU58 grade level. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert; serial number 12905379. Typical quality from the Seal Beach Collection.
	1844	VF35	NGC 2616734015		Original	$160	Original Gray, Accurately Graded.. A strictly original Philadelphia half dollar with uniform medium gray patina on the obverse and lighter gray/brown on the reverse. This nice piece offers a reasonable strike and no blemishes worth noting. Housed in new NGC holder with serial number 2616734-015.
	1844	AU50	raw	WB-105 WB-2	Original	$350	Repunched 44 North, 44 In Denticles, Uniform Gray Patina, Fully Struck, Half Way There Collection. A lovely 1844 Philadelphia strike with even gray surfaces that shift to rose-gold under a light source. The WB-2 die variety is quite interesting with repunching below the 44 digits along with misplaced tops of 44 digits in the denticles. The reverse die crack through STA(TES) to rim is bold. Strike is essentially complete and with nearly blemish free surfaces. A quality Seated half dollar that should grade if submitted to leading TPGs. A nice offerings from the Half Way There Collection.
	1844	MS62	PCGS 33950126	WB-4	Choice	$1375	Overlapping 8s in Denticle, Choice Original, Fully Struck, Fiery Orange-Gray Surfaces, Conservative Grading. Completely fresh to market and just back from PCGS without a CAC submission; which is deserved given the natural surfaces. This WB-4, Overlapping 8 Digits in the Denticles, is an outstanding mint state specimen for the advanced collector. One immediately sees the complete strike with all stars nicely rounded and deeply impressed hair curls. The reverse also features a hammered strike. Surfaces are choice at the assigned MS62 grade level. In hand viewing, as seen in the GFRC images, produces gray-rose coloring. Adding a light source results in fiery natural orange-gray coloring being exposes throughout obverse and reverse. Blemishes are to a minimum with only two faint bag marks in the upper left reverse field that are old time and completely toned. This is an exceptional piece with the doubled misplaced 8 digit in the denticles directly below the space between 1(84)4 and a thick arcing line in t he denticles above (UNIT)ED per the Bugert Federal Register on Philadelphia die varieties. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. GFRC is proud to be offering this WB-4 example.
	1844	AU53	NGC 3864855003	WB-9	Choice	$400	Repunched 844, Choice Original, Shattered Upper Reverse, Lovely Aquamarine-Gold Patina, Accurately Graded. A wonderful WB-9 example with repunched 844 digit and heavily cracked reverse. This piece is far superior to the Bugert WB-9 plate coin. This choice piece offers beautiful original toning with aquamarine centers that are framed with a wide ring of rose-gold. Adding a light source is lots of fun as the darker toning simply melts away exposing reflection luster than accentuates the coloring. Reverse strike is crisp while the obverse has a few stars that lack connected centrals. Reverse die is shattered with shelf metal at (S)TATE(S O)F AMERICA. Housed in newer NGC holder and accurately graded. Please give this lovely half dollar special consideration.
	1844-O	EF40	PCGS 80564557		Choice	$275	Choice Original, Light Charcoal Gray Patina, Accurrately Graded. A lovely 1844 New Orleans strike with transparent charcoal gray patina that shifts to pretty rose gold under a light source. Surfaces are choice and strictly original. Strike is typical with some star weakness in the right field. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. This half as proven to be difficuly to photograph due to uniform gray surfaces. Believe me that one is more attractive in hand than on the GFRC images.
	1844-O	EF40	PCGS 16012001		Original	New Price $260	Near Choice Original, Uniform Gray Patina, Accurately Graded, Pleez B. Seated Collection. Housed in older PCGS holder with blue label and standard ring insert. The Alexandria consignor, Mark Mattox, passed away on April 17 and GFRC has reduced prices to St. Patrick's Day sale levels to stimulate sales and help Mark's wife Rhonda. Please consider a purchase and contact Gerry to discuss this Liberty Seated half dollar.
	1845	AU53	raw	WB-101	Market Acceptable	$425	Scarce Grade, Retoned, Burchs Creek Collection. It seems that everyone is looking for the 1845 Philadelphia date as scarce in better grades. Mintage is 589,000 but the PCGS slabbed population is very low for this amount struck. PCGS has only certified (34) pieces at the AU50, AU53 and AU55 grade levels. That is not many considering the number of active Seated half dollar collectors in the market. The offered example is a no question AU with some reverse strike weakness at the eagle's left leg while the reverse is fully struck. Surfaces are covered with a uniform violet/gray patina with residual luster peeking through. My images have over emphasized the "voilet" color a tad. A piece that is well worth considering.
	1845-O	VF30	raw	WB-106 WB-18	Cleaned	$295	Triple Date Punched, Cleaned, Dull Gray, Half Way There Collection. Triple punched date is obvious on this cleaned VF30 example. Bold repunching is seen under the 45 digits. Surfaces are a dull light gray while the strike is well executed. From the Half Way There Collection of Liberty Seated Half Dollar die varieties.
	1845-O	EF45	NGC 930644010	WB-12	Choice	$310	Choice Original, Light Gray-Gold Patina, Well Struck, Accurately Graded, Warnerville Collection. A lovely 1845 New Orleans WB-12 example that is fully struck and offers strictly original gray-gold patina. Choice surfaces are reflective under bright light without any distracting blemishes. Weakness of the stars of stars in left obverse field is typical for the variety as are bold die scratches from A(M)ERICA to rim. Housed in older NGC holder with standard ring insert. A quality offering from the Warnerville Collection.
	1845-O	EF40	PCGS 31329679	WB-14	Choice	$285	Choice Original, Accurately Graded. A strictly original example with natural patina. Obverse features a medium gray patina that is more concentrated in the fields and acts to well contrast the lighter main devices. The reverse has lighter gray coloring with darker rims. A detailed 10x loupe inspection revealed no blemishes so I'm calling this one choice. Housed in new PCGS reverse hologram holder and should be worthy of CAC approval.
	1845-O	AU50	PCGS 30588668	WB-14	Gem	HOLD $650	New August 19! Gem Original, Gorgeous Transparent Gray-Blue Toning, Accurately Graded, Tenafly Collection. A gem original 1845 New Orleans strike that is accurately graded in 2014 generation PCGS holder. Eye appeal is superior whether viewing this lovely piece in hand or under a bright light. The stark contrast between the dark gray fields and lighter primary devices is so evident from the GFRC images and during in hand viewing. When adding a light source, the darker patina simply melts away leaving rose and sky blue coloring on reflective surfaces. The color transition is quite pleasing. Strike is typical with weakness in the left field stars. There are no blemishes to note as this 1845-O strike was so well preserved. CAC approval validates the strict originality, accurate grading and substantial eye appeal. Definitely a gem offering from the Tenafly Collection.
	1846	AU55	raw	WB-104 WB-7	Cleaned	$1250	Popular 6/Horizontal 6 die variety, Light Clean, Dipped White, Hammered Strike, Half Way There Collection. Once again, it is such a shame to see that someone cleaned an AU+ 6/Horizontal 6 example as the strike is absolutely hammered. Stars are nicely rounded with deeply connect centrils. Liberty's facial characteristics and hair curls are deeply impressed. Surfaces has seen a light mechanical clean followed by being dipped resulting in even white surfaces. Obverse rim has wire edge with bold rim cuds below the date digits. The undertype horizontal 6 is crisply defined due to strong strike. A problem free example of this die variety at the AU55 grade level would be a $3000 expenditure while this example can be purchased for a fraction of that price. Another important Liberty Seated half dollar die variety from the Half Way There Collection.
	1846 Medium Date	EF40	PCGS 24937436	WB-8	Choice	$345	Early Die State WB-8, Choice Original Gray, Well Struck, Accurately Graded, Port Matilda Collection. An early die state WB-8 with obverse and reverse die cracks not as extensive as illustrated in the new Bill Bugert Federal Register resource on Philadelphia strikes (if you don't have a copy, then suggest that one be purchased immediately). Surfaces are most pleasing and covered with even natural gray patina. There is on tiny mark by star 12 that is fully toned over and not distracting. Housed in 2013 transitional PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert. CAC approval is obviously warranted for originality and eye appeal plus accurate to slightly conservative grading. A top quality offering from the Port Matilda Collection.
	1846 Tall Date	MS63	PCGS 09565075		Choice	$2000	Choice Original, Light Gold Patina, Seal Beach Collection. This lovely 1846 Philadelphia strike is strictly original. A close inspection of the obverse and reverse fields produced no hairlines whatsoever. Rather this piece has mint frost throughout the main devices, stars and reverse denomination. Images accurately capture the in hand coloring while a light source results in plenty of luster and a softening of the gold patina. What is this piece graded MS63? There are faint roller marks across DOL in the arrows and secondly, the luster is consistent with MS63 grade assignment. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. Please take a careful look at this lovely mint state Tall Date half dollar that is market priced with few graded at this level.
	1846 Tall Date	EF45	PCGS 28373565		Choice	$645	Choice Original, Steely Deep Gray and Gold Toning, Well Struck, Accurately Graded, Saw Mill Run Collection. A marvelous 1846 Tall Date Seated half dollar example at the EF45 grade level. Fully choice with steely surfaces covered with rich gray, brown and gold patina. Bright light viewing accentuates the golden hues embedded in the rich toning. Obverse strike is complete while the reverse has some weakness on the lower left eagle leg. Surfaces are blemish free while grading is a bit conservative. Housed in 2013 generation PCGS holder with CAC approval. The Tall Date variety is listed on the blue-white PCGS label. Yet another superior offering from the Saw Mill Run Collection that deserves special attention.
	1846 Tall Date	AU55	raw	WB-106	Original	$600	Orignal Frosty Luster, Burchs Creek Collection. The overall 1846 Philadelphia mintage is high at 2.2M pieces but those strike with the 'Tall Date" date punch are scarce and bring a strong premium. Offered here is a no question AU example with reflective fields that are untouched. This piece has seen a long ago dip and now offers some light gold under bright light. My images are rather poor concerning this lovely half as the coin looks much better in hand. Strike is complete. There is a reverse die crack through the bottom of HALF to rim that could become a partial cud in later die states.
	1846 Tall Date	EF45	PCGS 83797795	WB-12	Original	$575	Tall Date, Crusty Original, Thick Gray-Brown, Cracked Reverse, Accurately Graded, Ft. Lauderdale Collection. This 1846 Tall Date Seated half dollar is the definition of "crusty original". Surfaces are covered with thick gray-brown patina that has accumulated after decades of unmolested storage. Strike is hammered with all obverse and reverse devices being deeply impressed. Reverse is cracked and consistent with the attribution guide from Bill Bugert's Federal Register on Philadelphia halves 1839-1853. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. The better of the two 1846 date punch style varieties and natural toning from the Ft. Lauderdale Collection.
	1846-O	VG10	raw		Original	$255	Tall Date, Crusty Ebony/Gray, Few Marks Under Toning, West Texas Collection. A no question crusty original offering of the 1846 Tall Date struck at New Orleans mint. Surfaces are covered with thick ebony/gray patina. I don't see any significant blemishes to discuss. From the West Texas Collection.
	1846-O Tall Date	VF20	raw	WB-26	Original	$700	Orignal Gray, Burchs Creek Collection. This offering is an attractive example of the 1846 New Orleans "Tall Date" date punch. Surfaces are original with even light gray patina throughout obverse and reverse. Any blemishes are consistent with the assigned VF20 grade, which I believe to be fair. Please don't hesitate to purchase this half even if in a raw state. Remember that when coins circulate, they are in a raw condition and acting as our country's currency. The TPG certification phenomenon is relative new (since 1985). This is a nice original example for your set.
	1847	AU58	PCGS 26926559		Choice	HOLD $700	New July 2! Choice Original, Light Mirrors, Gun Metal Gray/Blue Patina, Accurately Graded, Seal Beach Collection. Lightly mirrored fields compliment the attractive gun metal gray/blue toning. Under bright light is where all the fun is. The obverse exposes a combination of golden and sky blue with the blue regions above LIberty's head, cap and also surrounding foot being most noticable. The reverse exhibits golden hues. Strike is well executed with fully rounded stars and deeply impressed hair curls. There are no blemishes whatsoever to discuss. Overall, we have a choice half with full strike and a few faint hairlines in the right obverse field that are the explanation for the AU58 assigned grade. This is a lovely half dollar worth considering for the Open Set Registry. Housed in 2013 generation PCGS holder. More typical quality from the Seal Beach Collection.
	1847	AU58	PCGS 33580988		Original	$715	Frosty Original, Light Gold Patina, Accurately Graded. A strictly original offering with frosty luster and faint golden hues under bright light. GFRC images well represent the surface conditions and blemishes. PCGS grading is accurate with light rub on the gown line and Liberty's head. This piece is well struck with all stars rounded and centrils connected along with deeply impressed hair curls. Same goes for the reverse with crisp feather and claw details. There are a few bag marks in the left obverse fields otherwise I would have been close to describing as choice. Freshly graded from a mid Altantic collection and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. No CAC attempt.
	1847	AU55	raw	WB-104 WB-6	Cleaned	$250	Repunched 47, Cleaned with Reflective Surfaces, Retoned Light Gray, Half Way There Collection. What a shame that someone cleaned this incredibly well struck 1847 WB-6 half. Repunching on the 47 digit is bold and consistent with attribution markers in Bill Bugert new Federal Registry for Philadelphia Liberty Seated Half Dollar strikes. Surfaces are quite reflective under bright light and covered with a thin gray and blue patina. Another nice Seated half dollar variety from the Half Way There Collection.
	1847	AU50	raw	WB-6	Original	$335	New July 27! Repunched 47, Original Gun Metal Blue-Gray Patina, Fairly Graded, Ft. Lauderdale Collection . A pleasing example of the Bugert WB-6 die variety with repunching on the 47 digits. This example is fully struck with all stars having connected centrils and the head details being well defined. There is plenty of residual luster under the darker gun metal blue-gray patina. Viewing this piece under a light source brings about nice rose hues on the obverse and golden coloring on the reverse. A raw offering that is fairly graded. From the Ft. Lauderdale Collection.
	1847-O	EF45	PCGS 83205735		Choice	$310	New July 20! Choice Original, Crusty Gun Metal Gray, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded. Crusty original surfaces are so evident on this quality 1847 New Orleans strike. A close inspection revealed no blemishes worth mentioning. PCGS grading is accurate with considerable device details remaining. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Seated half dollar collectors who appreciate strike originality should give this 1847-O example special consideration.
	1847-O	AU53	PCGS 33106192	WB-22	Original	$425	Repunched 7, Original Frosty White, Seal Beach Collection. The WB-22 variety with adequate reverse die cracks as diagnostics. Surfaces are untoned with ample remaining luster for the AU53 assigned grade level. There is strike weakness at Liberty's gown line, upper head and surrounding stars plus the typically weak left claws and arrow feathers on the reverse. A close 10x loupe inspection revealed no blemishes whatsoever. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
	1847-O	AU58	PCGS 32236573	WB-4	Choice	HOLD $700	New July 2! Double Date, Choice Original, Late Die State Obverse Strike, Accurately Graded, Seal Beach Collection. Mirrored surfaces are covered with light gold patina. Last usage of the obverse die to form the WB-4 die variety. Both obverse and reverse dies were polished resulting in mirrored fields. Strike is typical for the variety. Accurately graded and housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder. A quality duplicate from the Seal Beach Collection; the #1 Liberty Seated half dollar collection on the GFRC Open Set Registry. Hurry on this fine offering.
	1848	VF35	raw		Original	$325	Original Gun Metal Gray, Better Date, West Texas Collection. A better Philadelphia date with low mintage of 580,000 and surprisingly low PCGS populations in upper circulated grades. Surfaces are covered with original gun metal gray patina. Strike is typical for the issue. In terms of blemishes, there is one small toned over line in the left obverse field by Star 2. Fairly price and a desirable offering from the West Texas Collection.
	1849	AU55	NGC 3741662178	WB-10	Choice	HOLD $750	New August 19! MPD 8 in Denticles, Choice Original, Olive Gray Patina, Eye Appreal, Tenafly Collection. This lovely 1849 Philadelphia strike has become an immediate favorite within GFRC inventory. This half is a no question original piece with natural olive and gray patina. Bright light viewing is a joy as the luster kicks in and shifts coloring to rose centers, faint blues and light gold at the rims. Obverse strike is a tad uneven with some weak stars while Liberty's head and curls are crisp. There are no blemishes whatsoever. An extra loop of an 8 digit is seen protruding above the denticle directly below the final 8 digit punch. There also appears to be an extra ball of a 9 digit directly above the denticles. Noted Liberty Seated half dollar specialist, Bill Bugert, has examined this piece and confirm it to be listed as WB-10 in his forthcoming Federal Register on Philadelphia die varieties. Housed in new NGC holder with CAC approval. Another quality offering from the Tenafly Collection.
	1849	AU58	raw	WB-15	Cleaned	$350	Cracked Obverse, Cleaned and Dipped, Fully Struck, Half Way There Collection. One immediately notes the boldly cracked obverse on this well struck 1849 Philadelphia strike. Unfortunately, the date area and reverse have seen a mechanical cleaning that has left faint hairlines. The piece is even white from being dipped. From the Half Way There Collection.
	1849-O	AU53	PCGS 24166650		Choice	$795	New August 10! Underrated Date, Choice Original, Light Rose-Gray Patina, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded, Newtown Collection. Ex. Pleez B. Seated Collection. Purchased from the Pleez B. Seated Collection by Newtown and recently upgraded. A choice original example that is fully struck and offers semi-transparent rose-gray patina on the obverse and more golden hues on the reverse coupled with a thin light blue arc at the rim. This lovely 1849 New Orleans example is free of any minor blemishes with only a few ticks in the field that are normal at the assigned grade. Luster is consistent with the grade and colorful under a light source. Grading is accurate to a tad conservative leading to an excellent value for the advanced Liberty Seated half dollar collector. Housed in 2013 transitional PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert. A top quality duplicate from the Newtown Collection.
	1849-O	AU53	PCGS 33205781	WB-13	Choice	HOLD $895	New August 19! Choice Original Surfaces, Golden Gray Patina, Eye Appeal, WB-13 EDS, Accurately Graded, Tenafly Collection. A choice original New Orleans struck Seated half dollar that is also a better date in the series. Main devices and fields are covered with golden gray patina when viewed in hand. Adding a light source increases golden hues throughout obverse and reverse. Strike is better than average but some weakness at stars surrounding Liberty's head was seen. Blemishes are limited to a fully toned over micro linr from Star 1 to rock that takes careful study to locate. The die pairing appears to match Bill Bugert's WB-13 listing due to the obverse die gouge in the gown folds by left hand. Other obverse die cracks are not present. Accurately graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with CAC approval. You really can't go wrong on this offering as all quality parameters intersect including originality, eye appeal and accurate grading. From the Tenafly Collection of fine numismatic properties.
	1850-O	VF35	raw	WB-12	Choice	$285	Choice Original, Eye Appeal, Highwoods Collection. Inspite of the high mintage (2,456,000), one does not see this date often. The PCGS pop reports confirm that this is a better date regardless of the mintage. Surfaces are covered with a transparent medium gray and rose patina that also contains golden hues. This 1850 New Orleans half really excels under bright light as the toning melts revealing a rose and blue center that extends to the stars. At that point, the toning transitions to a golden ring surrounding the stars and into the rim. The reverse shifts to gun metal blue under a light source. There is one reverse field blemish to the left of the left wing. Grading is accurate at the VF35 level.
	1851	EF40	PCGS 25312263		Original	$1750	New August 10! Key Date, Always in Demand, Original Crusty Ebony-Gray Patina, Strong Strike, Newtown Collection. The 1850 through 1852 timeframe brought significant melting of United States silver coinage due to silver arbitrage. Locating any of these three Philadelphia dates (and New Orleans) is always challenging for Seated half dollar collectors. I'm pleased to be offering this duplicate from the Newtown Collection to help another collector fill this spot in their date and mintmark set. This example is strictly original and attractive with circulated cameo eye appeal. The fields are covered with crusty ebony-gray patina while the high points offer lighter colors. Strike is essentially complete with all stars except star 12 having connected centrils. Head deal is strong and this is what matters. The obverse is blemish free while the reverse has a few scattered field ticks that are consistent with the grade and completely toned over. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder and ready for a new home in an advanced collector.
	1851-O	MS62	NGC 1884129006	WB-2	Choice	$2250	Scarce Pre 1853 Date, Superior Eye Appeal, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded, Motor City Collection. A superior example of the very scarce 1851 New Orleans date that will pleased even the most selective collector. All 1850 through 1852 Seated halves struck at Philadelphia and New Orleans are much scarcer than recorded mintage due to silver content arbitrage. This issue was resolved during 1853 with a reduction in silver weight. But by then, many halves struck in the preceeding years had been melted. This strictly original example managed to survive. Surfaces are lightly mirrored and covered with transparent gun metal gray patina along with intermixed rose and blues. The coloring is similar to that of the old paper enveloped toned pieces in the Newman sale. This lovely New Orleans simply excels when viewed under a bright light. The obverse patina melts away exposing a gold ring at the stars that nicely frames light rose and blues over the center devices. The reverse offers a sky blue ring surrounding the legend and rose center. Blemishes are to a minimum for the assigned grade and all are fully toned over and not worth mentioning. Strike is full with all star centrils connected and a well formed eagle and associated devices. I really like this piece from the Motor City Collection and believe the next owner will also. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1852-O	VG 8	raw	WB-2	Market Acceptable	$525	Rare Date, Long Ago Clean, Retoned Thick Gray, Obverse Grafitti, Half Way There Collection. The 1852 New Orleans date is challenging in low circulated grades up to VF. Mintage is only 144,000 with most exported for silver bullion content arbitrage. This surviving example is covered with thick crusty gray patina. There is grafitti in the right field which appears to be the initials WA. From the Half Way There Collection.
	1853	VF35	PCGS 84396820		Choice	$250	New August 11! Choice Original, Crusty Gray Patina, Perfect Surfaces, Accurately Graded. Crusty original gray with choice surfaces and no blemishes. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with CAC approval. CAC approval is 100% warranted as so darn original. Another quality Denver ANA purchase.
	1853 A&R	EF45	PCGS 13553846		Original	New Price $335	Classic Crusty Original Surfaces, Uniform Gun Metal Gray with Golden Hues, Pleez B. Seated Collection. Housed in older PCGS blue label holder with standard ring insert. The Alexandria consignor, Mark Mattox, passed away on April 17 and GFRC has reduced prices to St. Patrick's Day sale levels to stimulate sales and help Mark's wife Rhonda. Please consider a purchase and contact Gerry to discuss this Liberty Seated half dollar.
	1853 A&R	AU55	PCGS 2833093		Choice	$765	Choice Original, Eye Appeal, Seal Beach Collection. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder.
	1853 A&R	EF40	PCGS 11550366		Original	$225	Original Gray, Upstate New York Collection. A strictly original example of the 1853 Arrows and Rays type. Surfaces are covered with uniform medium gray patina. Accurately graded with typical strike. There are a few surface ticks in the obverse fields that are fully toned over. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. Priced to sell.
	1853 Arrows & Rays	VF35	NGC 4207023020		Choice	$250	New August 19! Choice Original, Gun Metal Gray Patina, Accurately Graded, Tenafly Collection. There are always a host of 1853 Arrows and Rays halves on the market due to high mintage after silver weight reduction. Collector challenge is locating the best possible value for the money. This example, from the Tenafly Collection, should be at the top of the list is pursuing a mid circulated grade specimen. Surfaces are pristine and covered with uniform gun metal gray toning. Strike is well executed with only star 8 lacking centrils. Obverse and reverse dies are clashed. The obverse has a cool arcing die crack through the lower shield. Housed in new large font NGC holder with CAC approval. GFRC previously sold this lovely Seated half into the Tenafly Collection and now it returns for a second appearance. A no brainer purchase in my mind as so nice at the VF35 graded level.
	1853 Arrows & Rays	EF45	PCGS 83952276		Choice	HOLD $345	New August 8! Choice Original, Crusty Gray Patina, Accurately Graded, Perfect Type Coin, Denver ANA New Purchase. A crusty original example of the popular 1853 Arrows and Rays design type. Accurately graded with strong device details. The darker obverse region at the upper shield is verdigris and is a testiment to the coin's originality. As terms of blemishes, there are a few fully toned over contact marks on the lower reverse that are not distracting. Housed in 2015 style PCGS Security holder with CAC approval. Fresh to market and Denver ANA show new purchase. A lovely type coin given the strict originality.
	1853 Arrows & Rays	EF45	PCGS 30932690		Gem	$425	New August 10! Gem Original, Fully Struck, Conservative Grading, Newtown Collection . Ex. GFRC Maine Collection. Don't I enjoy it when old friends come back to visit the GFRC office. Case in point is this gem 1853 Arrows & Rays Seated half originally from the Maine Collection. If you remember, the Maine Collection was a substantial accumulation from the mid 1960s and stored in Wayte Raymond album pages that was sold during the late 2014 and early 2015 timeframe. This gorgeous 1853 specimen was purchased by the Newtown Collection and is back as a duplicate. Eye appeal is high due to circulated cameo appearance; dark gray-gold fields that nicely frame light gray devices. Strike is crisply executed and there are no blemishes to mention either. Both obverse and reverse dies are cracked with plenty of diagnostics. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder with CAC approval. Hurry on this one as so darn nice.
	1854 With Arrows	VF35	PCGS 26724701		Choice	$210	New August 19! Choice Original, Gun Metal Gray Patina, Conservatively Graded, Tenafly Collection. A perfect With Arrows Liberty Seated half dollar for a spot in a type set. This 1854 strike offers a Choice Original quality rating due to blemish free surfaces and classice gun metal gray toning. Eye appeal is superior to most seen at the VF35 grade level. Housed in 2013 generation PCGS holder with edge view insert. CAC approval recognizes the strict originality, accurate grading and eye appeal. Another quality Liberty Seated half dollar from the Tenafly Collection.
	1854 With Arrows	EF40	raw		Original	$150	Crusty Original, Medium Gray, Blemish Free. Surfaces are crusty original and covered with thick gray patina with some gold hues. No blemishes, just a wholesome half dollar for a Dansco album.
	1854 With Arrows	AU55	PCGS 19348151		Choice	$575	With Arrows Type, Choice Original, Gun Metal Gray-Blue Patina, Hammered Strike, Seal Beach Collection. A pretty offering that every type set collector should consider for their Seated half dollar With Arrows requirement. This 1854 half offers uniform gun metal gray and blue patina along with a complete strike. Surfaces are essentially blemish free and attractive. Under a light source, the obverse shifts to blueish rims with soft brown center while the reverse is mottled rose and gray-blue. I like this offering a lot and believe you will also. Housed in older blue label PCGS holder. A top quality type coin offering from the Seal Beach Collection.
	1854-O	AU50	PCGS 81175389	WB-23	Original	$685	Rare Seated Half Dollar Die Pairing, Original Light Gray Patina, Accurately Graded, Grey Soldier Collection. Is this the finest known 1854-O WB-23 example? The Bill Bugert Register of Liberty Seated Half Dollars Volume IV covering New Orleans strikes from 1853 through 1861 lists the WB-23 die pairing as an R6 rarity. The plate coin, from the Mike Llyod Collection only grades VG8. This Grey Soldier specimen is full AU50 and accurately graded by PCGS. Surfaces are strictly original with light silver gray patina throughout obverse and reverse. Obverse offers bold die crack diagnostics from the denticles below the 1 digit up to the base and then to the rock and Star 1. There are additional die cracks, especially from foot to Star 13 and from Star 8 to cap to Stars 9 and 10. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Another excellent offering to consider from the Grey Soldier Collection.
	1855-O With Arrows	VF25	PCGS 29315292		Original	$110	Crusty Original Gray, Woodlands Collection. Surfaces are original and covered with crusty gray patina. Strike is average while the grading is accurate. This particular variety has a substantial amount of halo'ing around the stars, date and arrows and Liberty's upper body. A decent example that is holder and ready for circulated date and mintmark collection. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder.
	1855-O With Arrows	EF45	raw		Original	$225	Crusty Original, Accurately Graded, Southern Maine Collection. Off the market for decades as part of the Southern Maine Collection. This 1855 New Orleans half is the poster child for crusty original surfaces. Obverse is covered with thick gray/brown patina while the reverse is toned a golden brown. Under bright light, the obverse retains its visual consistent while the reverse provides a rich golden glow. Surfaces are entirely blemish free. Ebony spots on the obverse are verdigris. Accurately grade.
	1855-O With Arrows	VF35	PCGS 29542673	WB-14	Original	$125	EDS, Original Lavender Gray Patina. An obviously original example with surfaces toned over in a light to medium gray with subtle lavender. Housed in new PCGS reverse hologram holder.
	1855-O With Arrows	AU55	PCGS 84255209	WB-15	Choice	HOLD $450	New July 27! Near Gem Original, Gorgeous Golden Rose Cartwheel Luster, Accurately Graded, Ft. Lauderdale Collection . A gorgeous Liberty Seated half dollar offering that will please even the selective collectors. Surfaces are strictly orignal and covered with transparent rose gold patina. Plenty of cartwheel luster remains to tickle the eyes during bright light viewing. Strike is well executed with heavy die clashing within the reverse shield. This is the WB-15 die pairing and an early die state example with only die cracks at STAT(ES OF) being visible. Accurately graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. An top quality offering from the Ft. Lauderdale Collection.
	1855-O With Arrows	AU53	PCGS 81321101	WB-19	Gem	$550	New August 19! Gem Original, Rusted Obverse Die, Undergraded, Incredible Eye Appeal, Tenafly Collection.. Let's start this description by making a bold recommendation, JUST BUY IT NOW! This incredible WB-19 R4 example belongs in the most selective Seated half collection. PCGS was too strict grading this piece as I believe it is a full AU55. The AU53 results from weak obverse devices due to being struck by a rusted and eroded die. The die erosion is most evident along the raised scroll edges. There is little wear but rather a weak strike. Eye appeal is superior with glowing surfaces covered by gun metal blue gray patina. Under a bright light, the obverse shifts to a ring of light gold surrounding the stars and a sky blue center. The reverse coloring is also similar but not as pronounced as the obverse. Reverse strike is well executed and there are no blemishes to discuss. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. A substantial quality offering from the Tenafly Collection that deserves special consideration regardless of the asking price.