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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 107 Coins for Sale. Most recent coin added on March 14, 2019

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1839 Drapery	AU55+	PCGS 85740346		Choice	$1325	Drapery, Choice Original, Olive Gray Patina, Golden Reflective Luster, Accurately Graded. A choice original example with light olive gray patina during in hand inspection. Adding a light source unleashes golden hues that are bold and more prevalent on the reverse. Fields are lightly mirrored resulting in sharp reflective luster. Strike is typical with a few of the upper stars lacking connected centrils. I'm comfortable with the assigned AU55+ grade as there is faint rub on the left facing breast and lower leg. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with CAC approval. Attributing With Drapery 1839 halves is difficult as date positions are very similar between WB-5, WB-6 and WB-7 along with few die markers. The three die pairings are consistently listed as R3 rarity.
	1839 No Drapery	AU50	PCGS 34943793	WB-4 R4	Choice	$3300	WB-4, Popular No Drapery Type, Choice Original, Steely Gray-Gold Reflective Luster, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded. Better WB-4 R4 die pairing. A consistently popular type set coin along with being key to a Liberty Seated half dollar date and mintmark set. I've handled numerous examples and they typically don't last long on the price list. I really like this PCGS AU50 graded example for several reasons. First is the steely gray-gold coloring that screams originality. Second is the reflective cartwheel luster that is more consistent with a higher grade. Strike is typical with lower eagle/claw weakness that is consistent for the date as few are ever seen 100% struck. Accurately graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Let's see how long this pleasing example lasts on the GFRC price list.
	1839 With Drapery	AU53	PCGS 32913272	WB-6	Choice	$595	With Drapery, Choice Original Surfaces, Brilliant Cartwheel Luster, Light Peripheral Gold, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded, Oregon Beaver Collection. Ex. Pleez B. Seated Collection and sold into the Oregon Beaver Collection. Popular 1839 With Drapery type and essential for a Liberty Seated half dollar date and mintmark set. Brilliant frosty carthwheel luster is the highlight of this attractive example. Peripheral gold nicely frames the untoned brillinat centers. Strike is complete and important to note. So many 1839 halves are seen with terrible reverse strikes. Other than a few scattered micro ticks in the fields, there are no distractions worth mentioning. Accurately graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. A top quality duplicate offering from the Oregon Beaver Collection that warrants consideration.
	1840 Rev 1839	AU55+	NGC 3518212011		Original	$650	Old Album Toning, Reflective Luster, Original Surfaces, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated Halves. If old album silver toners are your cup of tea, then please consider this lovely 1840 rev of 1839 half dollar from the New Jersey Collection. Immediately noted is the reflective luster and rich old album colors on both sides. Let's take a walk through bright light coloring as the GFRC images provide an excellent view of in hand colors. With lighting, the obverse offers an aquamarine center than is mostly surrounding by yellow and burnt gold on three sides. The reverse has more traditional ring toning with a rich aquamarine center surrounded by burnt gold that finally transitions to deep blues at the periphery. Strike is typical with a with a few weak stars at Liberty's head. Finally, there is a divot above the 1 in the date and also a rim mark below the date that must be noted. Graded as AU55+ and housed in newer NGC holder with edge view.
	1840 Rev 1839	EF45	ANACS OWH 1416929	WB-10	Original	$325	Double Date, Reverse of 1839, Original Light Gray Gold Patina, Accurately Graded, Golden Harvest Collection. A lovely 1840 Small Letters half (Reverse of 1839) housed in mid 1990 generation ANACS old white holder. Surfaces are original light gray with intermixed golden hues that appear when viewed on a light source. Strike is nearly complete with only a touch of weakness at the lower left eagle leg and arrow feathers; a common issue for many Seated half dollar dates. This offering is also the Double Date die variety and listed by Bugert as WB-10 in his Federal Registry series on Seated half dollar die varieties. A closed 10x loupe inspection revealed no blemishes or contact marks worth mentioning. Overall a wholesome and attractive 1840 Small Letters half that is fairly graded. A quality duplicate from the Golden Harvest Collection.
	1840-O	EF40	PCGS 28662857	WB-5 R3	Choice	$345	WB-5, Large O, Early Die State, Choice Original Gray Surfaces, Accurately Graded. A popular date with collectors due to the numerous shattered reverse dies. This WB-5 Large O example was struck with early die state dies resulting in bold obverse and reverse device. Surfaces are strictly original and covered with a thin layer of gun metal gray patina. PCGS grading is accurate. Two tiny blemishes were seen with close 10x loupe inspection; a fully toned over line between Star 6 and Liberty and a mark above (A)MERICA, again ancient and completely toned over. Housed in 2013 generation PCGS holder with CAC approval for eye appeal and originality.
	1840-O Rev 1839	EF40	PCGS 33414170	WB-102 WB-7	Original	$300	Very Small Mintmark, Original Surfaces, Gun Metal Gray-Blue Patina, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, Dr. Glenn Peterson Collection. Strictly original surfaces are immediately evident on the lovely 1840 New Orleans strike with very small mintmark. Toning is a uniform gun metal gray-blue on both sides. Under a light source, embedded rose hues appear. Strike is typical for the die pairing with star 7 lacking connected centril and weakness on the lower left facing eagle leg. Blemish wise, there are several ancient lines on the reverse that are fully toned over. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. The PCGS label reads, "Very Small Mintmark WB-102" with Peterson pedigree. An solid offering from the Dr. Glenn Peterson Collection.
	1840-O Rev 1839	EF Details	PCGS 33414171	WB-103 WB-10	Cleaned	$195	WB-10 Cracked Reverse, Glossy Luster, Old Cleaning, Well Struck, Accurately Graded, Dr. Glenn Peterson Collection. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with Peterson pedigree on label. From the Dr. Glenn Peterson Collection. Full description shortly.
	1840-O Rev 1839	AU Details	PCGS 33414172	WB-104 WB-8 R5	Original	$450	WB-8 R5, Re-Engraved Denticles, Original Surfaces, Steely Luster, Light Gray with Golden Peripheral Toning, Inaccurately Graded by PCGS, Dr. Glenn Peterson Collection. This lovely 1840-O WB-8 half is perfectly original and near choice with mint frost in the fields and surrounding main devices. Steely luster is evident on both sides along with light silver gray patina and peripheral gold. An important die variety with long re-engraved obverse denticles and assigned an R5 rarity rating by Bill Bugert. Inaccurately graded by PCGS as AU Details and housed in their 2015 style PCGS holder with Peterson pedigree on label. This piece is original and such be assigned AU50 grade. From the Dr. Glenn Peterson Collection.
	1840-O Rev 1839	VF30	PCGS 83151721	WB-5 R3	Original	$210	WB-5, 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.
	1840-O Very Small O	VF30	PCGS 28554146	WB-7 R4+	Choice	$235	Very Small O, 144 Reeds, WB-7, Choice Original, Old Time Gun Metal Gray Patina, Blemish Free, Decent Strike, West Coast Collection Purchase. An attractive 1840-O Very Small O half dollar with classic gun metal gray patina. !44 reed count per Bill Bugert's Federal Registry on Liberty Seated halves. Under angle bright light some blues are exposed, otherwise mostly deep gray coloring. Surface are choice and blemish free. Accurately graded and housed in 2013 generation PCGS holder with edge insert.
	1841	AU55	ANACS OWH 368442	WB-1 R3	Choice	$950	Repunched 18, Choice Original, Reflective Luster, Old Album Toning, Fully Struck, Whiskey Run Collection. Many great coins remained housed in ANACS old white holder as grading standards were accurate during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Case in point is this choice 1841 WB-1 example. Reflective luster nicely accentuates rose and blue patina on the obverse and rose and teal shades on the reverse. Fields and devices are essentially mark free leading to a choice quality rating. Strike is complete with all star centrils connected and the lower eagle claws and arrow feathers well defined. Repunching below the 18 date digits is obvious under a 10x loupe. A fine numismatic property from the Whiskey Run Collection that needs to find a new home in another advanced collection.
	1841	EF45	PCGS 33803090	WB-1	Original	$435	WB-1, Original Gun Metal Gray Patina, Underrated Date, Accurately Graded, Newtown Collection. Ex. Pleez B. Seated Collection. Strictly original example of the underrated 1841 date is back with GFRC. Surfaces are toned a light gun metal gray with residual luster evident during bright light viewing. This piece is blemish free with the darker obverse area being old time verdigris. Strike is essentially complete with some weakness on the lower left eagle claw noted for complete accurarcy. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. A quality duplicate from the Newtown Collection seeking another home in an advanced collection.
	1841	AU58	NGC 554182006	WB-4	Original	HOLD $820	Underrated Date, Brilliant Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Completely Struck, Faint Gold Original Surfaces, Accurately Graded, New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated Halves. It is becoming well known that 1841 Philadelphia strikes are a better date and a bit underrated. Recently a fair number have appeared on the market, via GFRC, based on higher premiums. I am thrilled to be offering this example from the New Jersey Collection. The brilliant cartwheel luster on the 1841 half is absolutely stunning under a bright light. Surfaces are toned a faint gold which becomes more apparent under a light source. I believe these surfaces are strictly original though a long ago brief dip may have occurred. Strike is complete with all stars nicely rounded and with deep centrils. Ditto for lower reverse devices including those pesky eagle claws. The right obverse fields will show some wispy hairlines under a halogen light source. Accurately graded and housed in older NGC holder with standard ring insert.
	1841-O	VF30	PCGS 19737216	WB-2R	Choice	$2850	WB-2R, Baseball Die Crack Reverse, Choice Original, Seal Beach Collection. An important opportunity for the advanced collector of Liberty Seated half dollar die varieties. One does not often see a WB-2R Baseball Die Cracked Reverse offering with choice original surfaces and CAC approval. Gray toned surfaces provide balanced contrast between darker fields and lighter main devices. The ebony-gray ring between obverse stars and the rim provides additional eye appeal. There are two distinctly different die states for the WB-2 Baseball Cracked Reverse. WB-2 is the first die marriage with strong obverse device details including foot and underlying support from the base. On the second die marriage, for the same die pair (WB-2R), the obverse comes much weaker with much of the foot support area polished out. Strike is uniform with no points of weakness to mention. There are a few tiny blemishes consistent with the assigned grade and acceptable to CAC. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert and CAC approval. Previously sold into the Seal Beach Collection and back again at GFRC as a top quality offering from the Seal Beach Collection of Liberty Seated half dollar die varieties.
	1841-O	EF40	raw	WB-3 R3	Original	$225	Late Die State, Typical WB-3 Weak Strike, Original Gun Metal Gray-Blue Toning, Accurately Graded, Osprey Collection . The WB-3 die pairing comes with eroded dies and weak strikes as documented by Bill Bugert in his Federal Register series. This example is typical of the variety with flat eagle's head and no neck feathers. Obverse denticles are heavily eroded with major devices not being sharp. Uniform gun metal gray patina is seen throughout the obverse with a dark gray blue ring at the immediate rim. This coloring is seen across the reverse. Surfaces are essentially blemish free with a few random field ticks to be expected for the grade. A cool Liberty Seated half dollar die variety offering from the Osprey Collection.
	1841-O	AU58	PCGS 84766502	WB-8	Choice	$1295	Early New Orleans Strike, Satiny Cartwheel Luster, Uniform Light Gray-Gold Patina, Fully Struck, Cracked Reverse, Pleasing Eye Appeal. A wonderful 1841 New Orleans struck half dollar that belongs in a serious advanced collection. This offering is the WB-8 die variety as confirmed by the thick die crack from from left claws down through H(A)LF andf then rim. A no question choice original example with semi-transparent gray patina with embedded gold that becomes pronounced under a bright light. The WB-8 die pairing features a softly struck obverse but with complete device details included all stars having connected centrils and fully rounded. Surfaces are choice and blemish free. Cartwheel luster is closer to satiny texture. Overall eye appeal is well above average and will please the most selective collector. Housed in new 2015 style PCGS holder with CAC approval. The CAC approval is definitely warranted. A premium Liberty Seated half dollar at the AU58 grade level.
	1842 Medium Date	AU53	PCGS 29360229	WB-104	Choice	$470	New March 7! WB-104, Colonel Green/Eric P Newman, Original Old Paper Envelope Gray Patina. GFRC Consignment Buy-out.... Ex. Seal Beach Collection. Originally sold at the November 2013 Heritage auction of the Eric P Newman collection as Lot 34500 and certified NGC AU55 CAC. The thick original toning on this 1842 half dollar is typical of silver pieces within the Eric Newman collection due to storage in old paper envelopes for decades. This piece shows gorgeous blue-gray toning with gold highlights and a few very small shallow circulation marks, none of which detract from the coin's wonderful appearance. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder with CAC approval.
	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	AU50	PCGS OGH 2551411	WB-12	Choice	$495	WB-12, Triple Punched Date, Cracked Reverse, Frosty Luster, Rose Toning w/Blue Arc, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, Running Boar Collection. A choice original 1842 Medium Date Liberty Seated half dollar struck from WB-12 dies. I'm impressed with this lovely example to the point of issuing a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation. The rose and blue arc toning is most attractive and pleasing. Frosty luster is dominant while viewing under a light source. Desirability increases due to the heavy reverse die cracks through HALF DOL and corresponding obverse die cracks as defined by Bugert in his Federal Registry on Philadelphia strikes. A carefully 10x loupe inspection revealed no blemishes worthy of mention since there are none.... Accurately graded and housed in PCGS old green holder. Pleasing eye appeal and special value from the Running Boar Collection that should garner special consideration.
	1842 Medium Date	EF40	PCGS 84657372	WB-12 WB-105 R3	Choice	$235	WB-105, WB-12, Repunched Date, Choice Original, Steely Gray-Blue Patina, Residual Luster, Accurately Graded, Seal Beach Collection. Gun metal gray-blue patina is immediately evident and covers both sides. Bright light viewing exposures residual steely luster that is pleasing. Strike is typical with a few stars lacking connected centrils. Repunching below the 8 digit in the date is bold and obviously under 10x loupe. Reverse die cracks are consistent with the WB-12 plate coin as illustrated by Bill Bugert. Accurately graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with attribution on label as follow; RPD FS-301 WB-105 Medium Date. A quality offering from the Seal Beach Collection of Liberty Seated half dollar die varieties.
	1842 Small Date	AU53	PCGS 34353246		Original	$475	New February 21! Small Date, Bright Reflective Luster, Peripheral Gold-Blue Toning, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Description to follow shortly.
	1842 Small Date	AU50	PCGS 30847584		Choice	HOLD $435	Choice Original, Light Gray Surfaces, Golden Luster, Attractive and Accurately Graded, Seated Appalachian Collection. Ex. 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 Seated Appalachian Collection.
	1842 Small Date	EF45	raw	WB-101	Market Acceptable	$300	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	MS62	PCGS 36604995	WB-8	Choice	$2850	Medium Date, W-8, Near Gem Original, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Light Antique Gray Patina, Fully Struck, Superior Eye Appeal. Again available as lay-a-way buyer could not honor purchase. An exceptional 1842 New Orleans Seated half in no question mint state preservation state. Mint frost covers the fields and device throughout obverse and reverse without any breaks. Under a bright source, the mint frosty generates crisp cartwheel luster that is thoroughly pleasing. Antique gray toning is prevalent on the obverse and darker at the peripheries. Reverse toning is a faint gray with gold hues. Strike is fully executed with all stars being nicely rounded and complete lower eagle feathers and claws. There are no blemishes worthy of mention. The assigned MS62 grade appears to be conservative as there are no distractions or subdued luster to explain the grade. A no question gem that is housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Advanced Liberty Seated half dollar collectors should take special note.
	1842-O Small Date, Reverse 1839	VF35	PCGS 14255608	WB-1 R5	Original	New Price $3100	FUN Show Price Reduction, WB-1, Rare Small Date Obverse, Lightly Mirrored Fields, Golden-Brown Patina, Oregon Beaver Collection. One of the challenging die variety rarities in the Liberty Seated half dollar series that is listed in the Redbook and on major price guides. Bill Bugert, in his Federal Register series on Liberty Seated half dollars, indicates that, "the first two months mintage, January and February, are generally accepted to include the small date varieties (WB-1, WB-2) althought the initial 1842 delivery of those coins on February 28, 1842 included some coins dated 1841. The remaining months are of the medium date mintage." On the WB-1 Small Date variety, the reverse strike is weak with poorly defined left leg, arrow feathers and left/right claws. This characteristic is present on the Oregon Beaver specimen. On the offered example, fields are lightly mirrored and covered with a transparent skin of gray-gold patina. Surfaces are essentially blemish free at the assigned VF35 grade level with only a small mark by Liberty's foot being noted. Obverse strike is also weak resulting in overall grading being conservative. Based on wear, this example is a full EF40. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. An important opportunity for serious Liberty Seated half dollar collectors to acquire an R5 date and reverse pairing die variety.
	1843	AU53	PCGS 32031004		Choice	HOLD $410	Early Die State, Choice Original, Gray-Gold Patina, Residual Steely Luster, Well Struck, Accurately Graded, White Pine Collection. An early die state 1843 Seated half dollar with no diagnostics die cracks. It is well known that most 1843 halves will have some amount of reverse die cracks but not this lovely example. Surface are strictly original and choice. A gray-gold patina partially covers the obverse and reverse while steely residual luster is quite evident under a light source. Strike is complete with all devices being well impressed. Accurately graded and housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder with CAC approval. A fine numismatic property from the White Pine Collection that deserves special consideration.
	1843	EF40	PCGS 84161214	WB-1	Choice	$215	WB-1, Choice Original, Gun Metal Gray-Blue Patina, Cracked Dies, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded. A lovely WB-1 example with choice original surfaces covered with uniform gun metal gray patina. There is a bold die crack from the denticles under left base up into the base forming a tiny cud. On the reverse, there is a heavy die crack from rim under (H)ALF up into HALF and through DOL. The reverse die is definitely broken at this point as shelf metal is beginning to delineate the surfaces on either side of the die crack. These diagnostic are consistent with a late die state WB-1. Strike is complete with a few ticks in the right obverse field to mention; all are fully toned over. Overall is an attractive example of the WB-1 cracked reverse die variety. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder and accurately graded.
	1843-O	EF40	NGC 4199856020	WB-11 R3	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	VF30	PCGS 29733628	WB-16	Original	$200	WB-16, Late Die States Reverse Cud, Original Surfaces, Light Gray-Gold Patina, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, New Jersey Collection. A late die state 1843-O WB-16 example for consideration. Die cracks are seen from legend to the rim at multiple points. A cud has formed at (UN)ITED. Obverse is toned a light gray-gold while the reverse offers more pronouced gold under a light source. Accurately graded and housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder. A quality Liberty Seated half dollar offering from the New Jersey Collection.
	1843-O	AU53	PCGS 35933013	WB-2	Choice	$495	New February 18! WB-2 Late Die State, Heavy Reverse Die Breaks, Choice Original, Steely Luster, Faint Gray-Gold Patina, Completely Struck, Fairly Graded. A most attractive 1843-O WB-2 offering with heavily cracked reverse. This specimen offers steely luster coupled with light gray-gold patina. The golden hues are more evident on the reverse. Minute die rust or pitting is seen throughout the reverse legend lettering due to a complete strike and choice preservation state. Definitely a well above average specimen at the AU53 with limited rub. Obverse fields have a few micro-lines of no consequence but mentioned for accuracy. Freshly graded during the new conservative PCGS era. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
	1843-O	EF40	PCGS 4063494	WB-7 R3	Original	$265	WB-7, Early Die State, Thick Crusty Gray-Rose Patina, Heavily Rusted Reverse, Conservatively Graded, PCGS Old Green Holder with Blue Label, Jim Poston Consignment. 10% Price Reduction October 7, 2018 - Lots to discuss concerning this 1843-O WB-7 half dollar offering from Jim Poston. Let’s start with the die variety being WB-7 with heavily rusted reverse that has been lightly lapped along with a lapped obverse. Device features are reduced resulting in conservative grading at assigned EF40 level. I would grade this strictly original example as full EF45. Surfaces are covered with thick gray-rose patina and are blemish free. Then there is the PCGS holder. This is definitely an early 1990s old green holder with bar code. However the label is full blue color with no signs of paper fading or transitioning from original green color. This label looks to be have printed on original blue paper stock and not green. Could this holder be worth more than the housed coin? There is much to consider for this 1843-O Seated half from Jim Poston consignment.
	1844	EF45	PCGS 34348003	WB-1 R4	Original	$325	New February 21! Repunched Date, 44 Digits in Denticles, Steely Luster, Gray-Gold Patina, Near Choice Original Surfaces, Complete Strike, Accurately Graded. A better 1844 die variety with bold repunching under the 44 digits along with the tops of 44 digits in the denticles. This WB-1 example is a crusty original piece with residual luster under a bright light. Embedded in the gray patina are copper-gold hues. Strike is completed and pleasing. If searching for a fairly priced 1844 Seated half, this WB-1 example adds a cool die variety to the conversation. Accurately graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
	1844	AU58	NGC Fatty 281280006	WB-12	Choice	$700	Mirrored Fields, Proof Reflective Luster, Choice Original Surfaces, Rich Gray, Rose-Blue Patina, Well Struck, New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated Halves. Let's start off this description with a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation if you are a fan of Proof Like Liberty Seated coinage. This 1844 half is absolutely stunning when viewed under a light source due to mirrored fields, on both sides, and crisp reflective luster that is nearly blinding. Seriously, this is a special offering from the New Jersey Collection that is not served well by GFRC images. In hand viewing brings gray-rose and deep blues at the upper obverse and surrounding the legend on the reverse. The WB-12 die pairing features a near rev cud at (UNI)TED that adds to the coolness of the piece. Strike is complete with bold devices and stars. Housed in NGC no line fatty holder with standard ring insert and worthy of special consideration. Purchased during August 1999 and off the market since that time. No, this half has not been to CAC as I know someone will email with an inquiry.
	1844	MS62	PCGS 33950126	WB-4 R3	Choice	$1375	WB-4, 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-O	AU50	PCGS 31709823	WB-3 R4	Choice	$450	WB-3, Center Dot Obverse, Choice Original Surfaces, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Light Gold Patina, Typical Strike, Conservative Grading, Oregon Beaver Collection. Center Dot Obverse die variety that is listed as R4 rarity by Bugert. A choice example with attractive golden patina and considerable frosty cartwheel luster at the assigned AU50 grade level. Strike is complete on the reverse while the right obverse stars lack connected centrils. Fields have a few scattered micro ticks with none worth mentioning. Conservative grading and housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder. A fresh duplicate with lots of eye appeal from the Oregon Beaver collection to consider.
	1844-O Double Date	VG08	PCGS 18715996	WB-22 R4	Choice	$1195	WB-22, Popular Double Date, Choice Original, Gray-Rose Patina, Blemish Free, Accrately Graded. 10% Price Reduction October 7, 2018 - It is always a pleasure to stock the popular 1844-O Doubled Date in stock especially when in mid circulated grades and affordable to a wide range of collectors. This VG08 example features honest wear and natural toned medium gray surfaces. Regardless of the lower grade, the eye appeal is pleasing due to darker hues outlining the stars, legend and major devices. The date doubling is crisp and easily seen without a loupe. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with CAC approval and perfect for the collector who wishes to add this variety to a circulated grade Seated half dollar date and mintmark set. Please note the white lines/haze on upper left obverse by Liberty's face are on the holder and not on the coin. There was too much holder haze to attempt to edit out of the image.
	1845	AU58	NGC 961133006	WB-1	Original	HOLD $730	Better Philadelphia Date, Repunched 84, Original Surfaces, Frosty White Cartwheel Luster, Accurately Graded, New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated Halves. 1845 Philadelpha strikes sport a mintage of 589,000 and therefore a better date, especially in higher grades. A quick check of PCGS population report indicates only seven (7) graded at the AU58 level and only sixteen (16) in all mint state grades with nothing higher than MS64. This lovely example offers surfaces that emit some serious frosty white cartwheel luster. Surfaces are untoned and most likely the result of a long ago dip. Strike varations are different than on most seen for early Liberty Seated halves. Stars are in high relief as are the scroll edges. However there is weakness at the gown line and corresponding left eagle leg and claws on the reverse. Usually the obverse centers are well struck and stars are the issue. The WB-1 die pairing exhibits mild repunching with the 84 digits. Blemish wise, there are wispy hairlines in the right obverse field when viewing under a halogen light. From the New Jersey collection and housed in older NGC holder with standard ring insert.
	1845	AU53	raw	WB-101	Market Acceptable	$385	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	EF40	NGC 2714269003	WB-1	Original	$195	Double Date, Near Choice Original, Thick Crusty Gray-Brown Patina, Late Die State Strike, Accurately Graded. A lovely example of the WB-1 Double Date die variety as listed by Bill Bugert in his Federal Register series on Liberty Seated half dollars. A fairly available die pairing but this example offers a representation of late die state conditions and crusty original patina. A strictly original example with near choice surfaces. Reasonably priced for the quality. Finding nice Seated material of this caliber at the Whitman Baltimore pre-show was a challenging effort. Fairly priced with small mark up. Housed in new large font NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1845-O	EF40	PCGS OGH 4624196	WB-16 R4	Choice	$975	WB-16, Dramatically Doubled Date, Choice Original, Crusty Brown-Gray Patina, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, Ft. Lauderdale Collection. This is only the second 1845-O Dramatically Double Date (WB-16) example handled by GFRC and what a choice specimen. Surfaces are covered with thick crusty brown-gray patina and some ebony verdigris that scream originality. The doubled 5 is far right of the final date punch and quite obvious regardless of the thick toning. Strike is typical with all stars completely forms but a few lacking connected centrals. The obverse has two circulation lines, in the fields, that are ancient and toned over long ago. Accurately graded and housed in old PCGS green holder. A quality offering from the Ft. Lauderdale Collection that belongs in an advanced collection. Please check the GFRC Sales Archive and note that a PCGS EF45 example was sold during 2017 for $1300. Therefore this example is well priced.
	1845-O	AU58	NGC 1888785004	WB-17 R4	Original	$850	Repunched 84, Original Frosty Luster, Well Struck, Accurately Graded, New Jersey Collection. WB-17 R4 Rarity with bold repunching within the 8 and 4 date digits. A well struck example with lightly mirrored fields that results in significant cartwheel luster when viewed under a light source. Eye appeal is substantial given the high relief devices that interact with the reflective luster. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert that dates to the late 1990s. Another fine numismatic offering from the New Jersey Collection and the release of his New Orleans struck dates.
	1845-O No Drapery	AU55	NGC 333641007	WB-1 R2	Original	$950	No Drapery, Doubled Date, Original Golden Brown Patina, Residual Satiny Luster, Accurately Graded, New Jersey Collection. No Drapery designated 1845 New Orleans strikes bring substantial premiums. This lovely example is housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert that dates to the late 1990s. The NGC label provides the No Drapery attribution that is accurate given the complete lack of any gown lines below the right facing arm. This is indeed a lovely example with crusty golden brown patina that covers both sides. The WB-1 die variety captures bold date doubling on the 45 digits and a badly cracked reverse die. Strike is consistent with the WB-1 definition in Bugert's Federal Register on New Orleans halves. The obverse die is heavily polished resulting in stars 1 through 3 nearly being effaced and the balance of the devices being present in shallow relief. On the otherhand, the reverse strike is hammered with deep relief. Bold die cracks continue HALF DOL to the arrow tips on the right and to olive leaves and UNITED on the left. A quality example from the New Jersey collection that was purchased at the 1998 ANA World's Fair of Money show and off the market since that time. Housed in old NGC holder consistent with the 1998 grading era. An important offering that I expect to sell quickly.
	1846 6/Horizontal 6	EF40	NGC 624860003	WB-104 WB-7	Original	$1250	6/Horizontal 6, Original Surfaces, Light Silver Gray Patina, Reverse Cud, Well Struck, Accurately Graded, New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated Halves. 6 Over Horizontal 6, WB-104, WB-7, FS-301. One of the most popular blundered date varieties along with being so dramatic due to a "sideways" blunder in the date repunching. This variety is scarce in all grades woth most surivors being clustered in the EF/AU grade range. This original example offers naturally reflective surfaces with light gray-gold patina on both sides. Strike is very well executed with the blundered horizontal 6 digit visible without a loupe; of course younger eyes are necessary. Reverse has bold die crack through the tops of (UNIT) that appears as shelf metal and is now a cud. On the obverse, there are two small rim cuds below the date. Among the most dramatic die varieties in the Seated half series, the 6 Over Horizontal 6 has been listed in the Guide Book since the very first edition. Housed in old NGC standard ring insert holder with label having the following attribution, "6/Horiz 6". A quality offering from the New Jersey Collection that deserves serious consideration. Adding a 6/Horizontal 6 to your Seated half dollar set could be a lot fun, so please consider this example.
	1846 6/Horizontal 6	AU58	PCGS 34879819	WB-7	Choice	HOLD $3650	New February 18! 6/Horizontal 6, Impressive Example, Only Two Graded AU58, Late Die Stae Reverse, Sharp Reflective Luster, Copper-Gold Patina, Completely Struck. One of the two 1846 6/Horizontal 6 examples certified at the AU58 grade level by PCGS. This specimen is strictly original with crisp reflective luster and a transparent layer of copper gold patina. Strike is hammered with high relief stars and deeply impressed reverse devices including those pesky eagle claws and arrow feathers. The obverse diagnostics are bold including the horizontal 6, the heavy obverse rim cudding below the date and die cracks connecting stars 1 through 6. The reverse is in a late die state with heavy die cracks. A partial cud is forming about (UNIT)ED. Blemishes are to a minimal with none worthy of mention. Accurately graded as there is light rub on the left facing breast and lower leg. Housed in new 2015 style PCGS holder. A truly important offering for the passionate Liberty Seated half dollar collector who wishes to own one of the major die varieties.
	1846 Double Die Obverse	EF40	PCGS 32598184	WB-10	Original	$345	W-10, Double Die Obverse, Original, Gun Metal Gray-Blue Obverse Toning, Golden Gray Reverse, Bold Doubling on Lower Left Stars, Conservatively Graded, West Coast Collection Purchase. An important 1846 WB-103 Double Die Obverse offering to consider. There is considerable bright light eye appears given the pretty aquamarine-gray obverse toning that contrast with the golden-gray shades on the reverse. Die doubling on stars 1 through 4 is sharp and easily seen with 10x loupe. Strike is typical though I believe the grading to be on the conservative side. Pristine fields with no blemishes either. Conaervatively graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS Secuirty holder.
	1846 Medium Date	AU50	PCGS 14597882	WB-5 R3	Original	$415	WB-5, Medium Date Punch, Original Lavendar Gray Patina, Hammered Strike, Accurately Graded. 10% Price Reduction October 7, 2018 - If a fan of well struck Liberty Seated halves, then this lovely 1846 Medium Date might be just for you. Strike is hammered with every tiny device detail being fully struck. Surfaces are covered with a lavendar-gray patina that is a bit deeper on the obverse. Residual luster has a steely texture and is bolder on the reverse due to lighter toning. A WB-5 example with repunched 46 digits. Housed in older blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. A quality offering from a consignor that wishes to stay anonymous.
	1846 Medium Date	EF45	PCGS 26561320	WB-9 R3	Choice	$325	WB-9, Choice Original, Charcoal Gray Patina, Residual Steely Luster, Well Struck, Old Time Conservative Grading, Newtown Collection. 1846 Medium Date Seated halves are readily available therefore collectors should focus on above average examples that provide value. This is the case for the choice original specimen from the Newtown Collection. As with other Newtown offerings, quality is high while being a desireable late die state WB-9 die variety. Reverse is heavily cracked well beyond the Bugert descriptions in his new Philadelphia Federal Register book. Surfaces are a combination of steely luster and natural charcoal gray patina. Residual reverse luster is crisp and pleasing. Grading is conservative at the assigned EF45 level and definitely an EF45+ at 2018 standards. Housed in 2013 transition PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert.
	1846 Tall Date	AU50	PCGS 34945496		Original	$585	Tall Date, Original Surfaces, Mottled Multi-Color Patina, Residual Luster, Accurately Graded, Saco River Collection. Popular 1846 Tall Date example with mottled gold, rose, blue and aquamarine intermixed toning on the obverse and partial gray gold on the reverse. Strike is typical with a few stars lacking connected centrils. Under a light source, there is residual luster to enjoy. Accurately graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. A quality offering from the Saco River Collection to consider.
	1846 Tall Date	EF45	PCGS 28373565		Choice	$595	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	$540	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	AU58	PCGS 26975508	WB-12 R3	Choice	$975	WB-12, Tall Date, Choice Original, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Variegated Lilac Toning, Cracked Reverse, Newtown Collection. An attractive 1846 Tall date example that has been well preserved. Frosty cartwheel luster is immediately evident during bright light viewing. Obverse toning consists of variegated lilac while faint rose-gold covers the reverse along with deeper blue at the periphery. Strike is nearly complete with only stars 12 and 13 lacking fully formed centrils. The reverse is particular well struck including multiple die cracks from HALF DOL to rim and more cracks at STATES OF. Obvere die cracks are also present and consistent with WB-12 diagnostics points. Blemishes are limited to a few ticks in the right obverse field. Accurately graded and housed in 2013 generation PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert. Another quality duplicate from the Newtown Collection to consider. Please note that this piece last sold at Heritage Auction during February 2018 and realized essentially the current asking price.
	1846 Tall Date	EF45	PCGS 83797795	WB-12 R3	Original	$520	WB-12, 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 Tall Date	EF40	PCGS 85179983	WB-14	Original	$435	WB-14, Tall Date, Crusty Original, Medium Gray Patina, Nearly Complete Strike, Accurately Graded, Ft. Lauderdale Collection. WB-14, Spiked 4 and Crumbling Reverse. Near choice original example of the Tall Date punch with uniform medium gray patina. Surfaces are mildly reflective under a bright light with rose hues exposed. Strike is essentially complete with strong device details. Blemish wise, there are two ancient lines in the obverse right field that hold this piece back from a Choice quality rating. These are not visible unless viewing with a strong loupe. The WB-14 die variety, as defined by Bill Bugert in his Philadelphia strike Federal Register, is easily attributed due to spiked 4 digit in date punch and substantial die crumbling around the legend lettering. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. A solid Liberty Seated half dollar offering from the Ft. Lauderdale Collection.
	1846 Tall Date	AU53	NGC 2040868026	WB-15	Choice	$700	WB-15, Tall Date, Choice Original Surfaces, Steely Cartwheel Luster, Faint Dirty Silver-Gold Patina, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded, Oregon Beaver Collection. A wonderful 1846 Tall Date example that is perfectly original and so well preserved. I like this offering so much that a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendatio is warranted. Steely-frosty cartwheel luster is vibrant and pleasing during bright light viewing. Strike is complete on both sides. A light dirty silver-gold patina validate the strict originality. Accurately graded and housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert and Stack's W 57th St. Collection special label. Another great duplicate from the Oregon Beaver Collection that warrants serious attention.
	1846 Tall Date	AU58	NGC 2052159004	WB-17	Choice	$975	Tall Date, Choice Original, Reflective Cartwheel Luster, Deep Rose Blue Patina, Well Struck, Gorgeous Bright Light Eye Appeal, Accurately Graded, New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated Halves. A believe the best approach for describing this choice original 1846 Tall date is to compare it to old time proof strikes with thick original rose, gray and blue patina. Fields are lightly mirrored and emit reflective cartwheel luster under a light source on both sides. It is impossible for GFRC photography to capture this type of luster, rather the images reflect the in hand coloring that is darker gray with rose hues. Strike is well executed and the surface are choice with no blemishes whatsoever. Accurately graded and housed in older NGC holder with standard ring insert. Another excellent numismatic property being divested from the New Jersey Collection. Again the bright light performance of this 1846 tall Date half is gorgeous and worthy of special consideration. No CAC attempt with this specimen.
	1846-O Medium Date	AU53	PCGS 26975517	WB-1 WB-102	Choice	$675	WB-102, WB-1, Medium Date, Repunched Date, Early Die State, Mirrored Fields, Reflective Cartwheel Luster, Choice Original Surfaces, Accurately Graded. 1846 New Orleans strikes are more challenging to locate than Philadelphia counterparts though mintage is roughly identical. This lovely 1846-O WB-1 example was added to GFRC inventory due to mirrored fields from early die state strike. Reflective cartwheel luster is brilliant and unabated by blemishes that might distract. Surfaces are choice with ample remaining mint frost in the protected device areas. Reverse strike is fully impressed and pleasing while the obverse lacks connected centrils on stars 7 and 9. Housed in PCGS 30th Anniversary old green label holder with edge view insert. An attractive offering that is fairly priced.
	1846-O Medium Date	AU50	PCGS 82938452	WB-16 R3	Choice	$550	New February 3! WB-16, Medium Date, Choice Original, Steely Luster, Peripheral Gun Metal Gray-Blue Toning, Upstate New York Collection. An above average 1846 New Orleans strike in terms of eye appeal. Surfaces are fully original and offer steely luster on both sides. The peripheries are consistenly toned with gun metal gray-blue colors along with embedded gold. Under a light source, the gold toning become readily evident. Strike is nearly complete with only stars 7 and 8 lacking connected centrils; reverse strike is fully executed. Accurately graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. A quality Liberty Seated half dolalr offering from the Upstate New York Collection.
	1846-O Tall Date	VF35	PCGS 34353247		Original	$850	New February 21! Tall Date, Original Light Gray, Reflective Fields, Well Struck, Fairly Graded . Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Description to follow shortly.
	1846-O Tall Date	EF45	PCGS 29244431	WB-22 R4	Original	$1525	New March 7! WB-22, Challenging New Orleans Tall Date Variety, Original Light Gray, Typical Strike, Cracked Reverse. GFRC Consignment Buy-out.... Ex. Pleez B. Seated Collection. 1846 brought the usage of two different date punches for Seated halves. New Orleans mintage of that year was substantial at 2,304,000 pieces with the Tall Date variety being much scarcer. In AU grades, this die variety is a recognized rarity with the EF45 grade level being the last affordable price point for most collectors. This strictly original example has been part of the Pleez B. Seated and Tenafly collections and is back to GFRC for another appearance. In both cases, this half was part of a set divestment and not a duplicate from an upgrade. Again, upgrading this date to AU level will take substantial time and patience. A quality example with light gray surfaces coupled with peripheral gold provide for pleasing eye appeal. Strike is typical with all stars well formed but several lacking connected centrils. Lower eagle details, on the reverse, are also a tad weak. There are no blemishes to discuss after a 10x loupe inspection. The WB-22 die variety is easily identified by cracked reverse die. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder and on many want lists.
	1846-O Tall Date	EF40	ANACS OWH 821892	WB-22 R4	Original	$1500	Rare Grade, Tall Date, Original, Old Album Toning, Accurately Graded, New Jersey Collection . 1846 New Orleans strikes are found with two different date punch styles; medium and tall date. The tall date punch is easily recognized via a long thick flag on the 1 digit. It is well known that the 1846-O Tall Date is a challenging rarity in higher circulated grades and non existent in mint state. The New Jersey Collection of New Orleans Liberty Seated half dollars contained two 1846-O Tall Date examples; NGC AU50 and this ANACS EF40 specimen. A more "affordable" example that has been stored in old paper album with rose-gold patina along with darker aquamarine highlights. Accurately graded and housed in ANACS old white holder and completely fresh to market since being purchaed October 2001. Another significant offering to consider as the New Jersey Collection consignor continues to release his life long holdings.
	1846-O Tall Date	AU50	NGC 379683002	WB-27 R4	Choice	$3150	Rare Grade, Tall Date, Choice Original, Lightly Mirrored Fields, Frosty Devices, Light Gray-Gold, Accurately Graded, New Jersey Collection. 1846 New Orleans strikes are found with two different date punch styles; medium and tall date. The tall date punch is easily recognized via a long thick flag on the 1 digit. It is well known that the 1846-O Tall Date is a challenging rarity in higher circulated grades and non existent in mint state. PCGS population report indicates only eight examples certified in all AU graded (AU50, AU53, AU55 and AU58) with only three in MS62. Therefore rarity at the AU grade level is established and verified. Now let's take a look at this AU50 example from the New Jersey Collection. This example is choice original with mirrored fields and bold reflective luster under a light sources. Surfaces are covered with light gray gold patina and are free of any blemishes. The primary devices, Liberty and reverse eagle, are nicely frosted throughout recesses. Strike is essentially complete with only a touch of weakness on the eagle's lower left left. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert that dates to the late 1990s. A very important offering from the New Jersey Collection that warrants special consideration for grade rarity and strict originality.
	1847	AU50	NGC 3433789001		Choice	$400	Choice Original, Multiple Color Steely Luster, Completely Struck, Superior Bright Light Eye Appeal, New Jersey Collection. I'm going out on a limb with this choice original 1847 Seated half dollar. Regardless of the NGC holder and no CAC green bean, I believe this gorgeous example is worthy of a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation. Why you might ask? Bright light coloring and eye appeal is well above the norm and warrants immediate consideration. In hand viewing reveals aquamarine-gold surfaces on both sides. Titling the obverse ever so slightly into the light exposes a sky blue center that is well framed by golden ring at the stars. Reverse toning is similar with intermixed rose-blue colors and a thin gold arc between legend and denticles. Strike is fully executed with high relief stars and strong lower reverse devices. Heavy die polish lines behind U(NITE)D make attributing the WB-5 die pairing straightforward. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view. An excellent numismatic property from the New Jersey Collection.
	1847	EF45	PCGS 34348007		Original	$235	Near Choice Original, Light Gray Patina, Residual Luster, Well Struck, Accurately Graded, Cumberland Country Collection. A lovely 1847 Philadelphia strike with light gray surfaces and essentially complete strike. Obverse strike is complete while only the left facing eagle leg lacks complete definition on the reverse. Under a light source, original steely luster provides golden hues. Another than a faint hairline in the right obverse field, there are no blemishes to mention. Accurately graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Another divested Seated half dollar duplicate from the Cumberland County Collection.
	1847	AU58	PCGS 20771864	WB-4	Choice	$785	WB-4, Choice Original, Lightly Mirrored Fields, Reflective Cartwheel Luster, Peripheral Burnt Gold Toning, Complete Strike, Accurately Graded, Newtown Collection. Formerly from the Pleez B. Seated Collection and now a duplicate from the Newtown Collection. This lovely 1847 WB-4 half offers considerable eye appeal with lightly mirrored fields, ample reflective luster and burnt gold toning. Strike is fully executed with bold stars and all reverse devices well defined. A die crack from the eagle's neck through O(F) to rim validates the WB-4 attribution. A choice original offering that is accurately graded and housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. This half was not submitted to CAC while in the Pleez B. Seated and Newtown Collections and is a worthy candidate if not sold immediately.
	1847	AU58	NGC 582059005	WB-4	Choice	$750	Choice Original, Reflective Cartwheel Luster, Mottled Gray-Lavendar Patina, Mirrored Fields, Hammered Strike, Accurately Graded, New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated Halves. A wonderful 1847 Philadelpha strike with reflective cartwheel luster and light mottled gray-lavendar coloring. A JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation is warranted. Obverse fields are mirrored with residual diagonal die polish lines seen behind the date digits. Reverse fields are closer to steely than mirrored as compared to the obverse. Patina is transparent to the underlying obverse luster while a tad thicker on the reverse. Strike is absolutely hammered with high relief stars and deeply impressed reverse devices. A no question choice original example that is housed in older NGC holder with standard ring insert dating back to the late 1990s. Yes, I know this gorgeous half is housed in NGC holder and does not have CAC approval. But in hand inspection is highly recommendated due to the above average surfaces, strike and eye appeal. GFRC images simply cannot do this half dollar justice in terms of luster and eye appeal. From the New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated halves.
	1847-O	EF45	PCGS 83205735		Choice	$310	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	EF40	PCGS 32109933	WB-13 R4	Original	$375	WB-13, Shattered Reverse, Cud Over (UN)ITED, Original Light Gray-Gold, Accurately Graded. Reverse is heavily cracked with a myriad of spider like die cracks including a cud that has consumed the tops of (UN)ITED. Surfaces are covered with light gray-gold patina. Strike is typical for the WB-13 dies employed during late die state. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder. A special variety offering for fans of Liberty Seated half dollar die varieties and shattered dies.
	1847-O	AU58	NGC 689551010	WB-17 R2	Original	$775	Blast White Original Surfaces, Brilliant Cartwheel Luster, Fully Struck Reverse, Accurately Graded, New Jersey Collection . Brilliant frosty cartwheel luster is the highlight of this blast while 1847 New Orleans strike. Luster is most vibrate and active under a light source. Most likely dipped before grading leading to untoned surfaces. Reverse strike is absolutely hammered and in high relief while the obverse strike has weakness at random stars. Other than a couple of wispy hairlines, both sides are blemish free. High grade survivors are sparse with PCGS population report only showing nine pieces graded at AU58 level and a limited number of mint state examples. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert that dates to the late 1990s. Another fine numismatic property from the New Jersey Collection.
	1847-O	EF40	PCGS 35781650	WB-22	Choice	$255	WB-22, Repunched 7, Choice Original, Crusty Gray-Ebony Patina, Steely Fields, Typical Strike, Conservative Grading. A choice 1847 New Orleans strike from the WB-22 single use die pairing. Faint repunching is seen at the bottom of the 7 digit. Surfaces are strictly original and choice. Crusty gray patina with ebony highlights covers both sides. Grading appears to be conservative as this piece is close or at full EF45. However, there is reverse strike weakness that could have held back the final grade. There are no blemishes to mention. Overall, a quality 1847-O Seated half that will please the most selective collector. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with CAC approval.
	1848	MS61	PCGS 31777221	WB-3	Choice	$1495	Excellent Eye Appeal, Choice Original, Steely Cartwheel Luster, Pastel Sky Blue Framing Rose Centers, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, Newtown Collection. An attractive 1848 WB-3 example with steely cartwheel luster and classic rose and sky blue ring toning on both sides. All stars have connected centrils but Liberty's gown line is partially formed and might appear to be wear to those who don't work with Seated halves every day. A close 10x loupe inspection revealed a faint bagmark on the obverse and reverse. These are of no consequence but mentioned for completeness. Accurately graded and housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder. Another quality duplicate from the Newtown Collection.
	1848-O	EF45	PCGS 30864496		Choice	$450	Better New Orleans Date, Choice Original, Classic Gray Patina, Residual Luster, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded. Ex. Saw Mill Run Collection. A well balanced and near gem original example of New Orleans strikes during 1848. A better date and a potential prize for collectors attempting an EF date and mintmark set. Surfaces are covered with classic gun metal gray patina and offer residual luster under a light source. Strike is essential hammered with no points of weakness. A careful inspection revealed no blemishes worthy of mention. Accurately graded and housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder. We all understand the reputation of the Saw Mill Run Collection consignor for offering quality duplicates; this piece is no exception.
	1848-O	AU58	PCGS 06636712	WB-12 R3	Original	$1150	WB-12, Original Mottled Obverse Toning, Gorgeous Reverse Coloring, Steely Luster, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, New Jersey Collection.. Photographing this lovely 1848-O half was quite challenging due to the mottled olive gold obverse toning that provides little contrast. The reverse, on the otherhand, has gorgeous rose center surrounded by blues, gold and yellow as we approach the rim. Luster on both sides has a steely texture. This piece perform well when viewed under a light source. The obverse shifts to orange rose while the reverse luster accentuates the existing colors. Strike is typical with expected points of weakness; obverse stars and lower left facing eagle's leg and claws. Grading is accurate. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. Another fine piece from the New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated half dollars.
	1848-O	EF45	PCGS 26587080	WB-22	Choice	$450	Choice Original, Bold Strike, Rose-Blue Patina, Frosty Luster, Under Graded, Cumberland Country Collection. One look at this lovely 1848-O Seated half and you will be convince this offering is full AU50 and undergraded in current PCGS EF45 holder. Frosty luster is crisp with mild cartwheels. Rose-gray patina covered the entire obverse while reverse includes peripheral blues. Strike is bold and in high relief though the left facing claw on the reverse is not fully formed. Another than several micro field ticks by star 5, there are no abraisons to discuss. Under graded and housed in 2013 transitional PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert. A choice original offering from the Cumberland Collection.
	1849	AU58	PCGS 2781560	WB-10 R3	Original	$900	New March 14! Brilliant, No Motto, Twin Lakes Collection.. A pleasing example of the No Motto Seated half dollar type, this peice exhibits even silver toning with light evergreen shading in the obverse and reverse fields. The Wiley-Bugert reference notes that this date was once overpriced due to claims that many were melted. This is no longer the case, although it is certain that a great deal of silver coinage was melted in the early 1850s as gold discoveries drove the price of gold downward in relation to silver. A quality AU58 set offering from the Twin Lakes Collection.
	1849	AU50	PCGS 81613406	WB-102 FS-301	Choice	$4750	WB-102, Dramatically Doubled Date, Choice Original, Steely Luster, Violet Gray Patina, Hammered Strike, Seal Beach Collection. A near gem original example of the popular 1849 dramatically doubled date variety for advanced collectors of the Liberty Seated half dollar series. Strike is hammered with fully formed high relief stars and intricate head details. Reverse eagle devices are also deeped impressed. Rims are sharp with some wire edges and a rim cud below the date. Violet-gray covers the obverse while the reverse is reflective with a thin layer of steely gray. A close 10x loupe inspection revealed awesome date doubling details and no blemishes worth mentioning. Previously from the Grey Soldier Collection. Now back on the market and seeking another home in an advanced collection. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with complete attribution on label as follows; RPD FS-301 WB-102 (FS-004.5). A significant offering from the Seal Beach Collection of Liberty Seated half dollar die varieties.
	1849-O	AU53	PCGS 24166650		Choice	New Price $650	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.
	1850	AU58	NGC 1737449008	WB-1 R4	Original	HOLD $1575	Semi-Key Date, Reflective Cartwheel Luster, Original Surfaces, Mirrored Fields, Hammered Strike, New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated Halves. The 1850 through 1852 timeframe brought significant melting of United States silver coinage due to silver arbitrage. Naturally, larger silver coins like the half dollar were the first target to be exported for melting and reentry into America as bullion. Locating any of these 1850, 1851 and 1852 Philadelphia dates (and New Orleans) is always challenging for Seated half dollar collectors. I'm excited to be offering this impressive 1850 Philadelphia struck AU58 specimen from the New Jersey Collection now that divestment is underway. Reflective cartwheel luster is substantial from mirrored fields and easily penetrate the light golden patina. Faint die polish lines are visible on both obverse and reverse during bright light inspection and validate the lightly PL surfaces. Strike is hammered with high relief stars and all eagle devices being bold and deeply impressed. In hand inspection is definitely warranted to appreciate the overall eye appeal. Housed in older NGC holder with standard ring insert. I don't often handle 1850 halves at this grade level; this specimen warrants special consideration.
	1850-O	VF35	raw	WB-12 R3	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	AU Details	PCGS 33414175	WB-6	Cleaned	$1500	Scarce Silver Melt Era Date, Reflective Luster, Peripheral Gold Toning, Wispy Obverse Hairlines, Technically Accurate Grading, Substantial Eye Appeal. 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 the 1851 example from the Dr. Glenn Peterson Collection regardless of the PCGS AU Details - Cleaning designatiobn. This example again conservatively graded with substantial eye appeal. The fields offer reflective luster with mild cartwheels. Peripheral gold patina highlights and nicely frames the centers on both sides. Strike is well executed with several of the right obverse stars lacking connected centrils. Now let's discuss the cleaned designation. It is accurate as there are faint hairlines in the lower right obverse field that are immediately seen under a halogen light. Some hairlines carry into the left obverse field but not much. A few very faint hairlines can be found above the reverse eagle but one has to look carefully to locate. PCGS got this one right on a technical basis though this one should not be lumped into the really cleaned up coins we see in NGC Details holders. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with Peterson pedigree on label. In hand viewing is necessary to make an informed purchase decision.
	1851	AU58	NGC 1746802008	WB-6 R4	Choice	HOLD $2678	Semi-Key Date, Choice Original, Charcoal Gray Patina, Pristine Frosty Surfaces and Luster, Hammered Strike, Pretty Purple-Lavendar Bright Light Coloring, New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated Halves. The 1850 through 1852 timeframe brought significant melting of United States silver coinage due to silver arbitrage. Naturally, larger silver coins like the half dollar were the first target to be exported for melting and reentry into America as bullion. Locating any of these 1850, 1851 and 1852 Philadelphia dates (and New Orleans) is always challenging for Seated half dollar collectors. I'm excited to be offering this pleasing AU58 specimen from the New Jersey Collection now that divestment is underway. One immediate notes the hammered strike and pristine surfaces under a consistent charcoal gray patina. Under a light source, frosty cartwheel luster along with purple-lavendar coloring over Liberty is revealed. There is indeed rub on the left facing breast and the lower knee, therefore the grading is accurate. Housed in older NGC holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the early 1990s and completely fresh to market. No CAC attempt has been made. This 1851 example definitely belongs in a major collection.
	1851	AU53	NGC 4236649045	WB-6 R4	Choice	$2350	Key Philadelphia Date, Choice Original, Fully Struck, Conservative Grading, Woodbridge Collection. The appearance of 1851 dated Liberty Seated halves on any dealer price list is an important event. All Liberty Seated dated halves dated from 1850 through 1852 were subject to silver bullion arbitrage and being melted in large quantities. Few examples survived choice to meet the collecting needs of present day collectors. Now let's focus on this wonderful offering from the Woodbridge Collection that is worthy of special attention. Lightly toned surfaces are choice and strictly original. Strike is complete with full head, hair curls and all stars having connected centrils. Reverse devices are also deeply impressed. Fields offer nice luster only with being blemish free whether viewing in hand or under a bright light. Overall, I like this 1851 Philadelpha strike and pleased to have in GFRC inventory. Freshly graded and housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1851	AU53	PCGS 60004236	WB-6 R4	Choice	New Price $2250	New February 13! Price Reduction Effective February 12, 2019: Key Date, Steely Luster, Metallic Gray Patina, Choice Original Surfaces, Typical Strike, Conservative Grading, Oregon Beaver 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 Oregon Beaver Collection to help another collector fill this spot in their date and mintmark set. This offering is a top quality 1851 Philadelphia strike with steely luster and metallic gray patina. Fields are completely free of any distracting abrasions. Strike is typical with weakness at stars 7 and 8 otherwise all other device features are well impressed. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
	1851-O	AU53	PCGS 30613129		Choice	$1250	Challenging Date, Choice Original, Crusty Gray Patina, Residual Luster, Accurately Graded, Whiskey Run Collection. A challenging early 1850s New Orleans date due to heavier silver weight planchet and the silver bullion arbitrage of that time period. Survival rates for Liberty Seated halves dated 1850 through 1852 are lower than mintage would suggest. Much of the mintage was melted for silver bullion value that exceeded face value. This surviving example is crusty original with choice surfaces. Residual golden luster is eye catching under a bright light and very pleasing. There are no blemishes to mention whatsoever. Accurately graded and housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder. Another important offering from the Whiskey Run Collection.
	1851-O	AU55	PCGS 32798563	WB-5	Choice	$1250	WB-5, Superior Eye Appeal, Better Date, Choice Original, Golden-Aquamarine Peripheral Toning, Accurately Graded, Newtown Collection. Ex. Grey Soldier Collection. One of the challenging 1850 through early 1853 timeframe dates due to silver bullion arbitrage that was finally resolved with a lower silver weight planchet during 1853. 1851 New Orleans strikes are challenging at the AU grade level with few approved by CAC. This example offers superior eye appeal with golden reflective luster and a bold strike. Formerly from the Grey Soldier and quickly absorbed into the Newtown Collection (#1 on GFRC Open Set Registry) when arriving to market. Now it is back as a duplicate and chance for another advanced collector to own this pleasing example. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
	1852	MS62	PCGS 35142427	WB-2 R4	Choice	$3250	WB-2, Rare Philadelphia Date, Choice Original, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Light Gold Patina, Conservative Grading. The first mint state 1852 Philadelphia struck half to be stocked by GFRC and what a beautiful example. Frosty cartwheel luster and choice original surfaces immediately become evident when first viewed. Strike is 100% comple with all star centrils connected and reverse eagle details being deeply impressed. Overall eye appeal is above average. Fields are surprisingly blemish free for the assigned grade. The WB-2 die variety is easily attributed by diagonal die scratches inside the reverse shield. By now, GFRC customer are well aware of the silver arbitrage taking place during the 1850 to 1853 timeframe when silver prices increased due to excessive gold flooding the market from California. Most 1852 Seated halves were melted and few are available for present day collectors. This conservatively graded example is housed in 2015 style PCGS holder and I guarantee it will please the most selective collector of the series.
	1852-O	AU50	NGC 323913015	WB-1 R4	Gem	$2850	Rare Date, Gem Original, Mirrored Fields, Gorgeous Toning and Eye Appeal, Conservatively Graded, New Jersey Collection. It is not often that I place a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation on a $2850 coin but this 1852-O half definitely warrants this statement. After reviewing thousands of Liberty Seated half dollars, one can immediately sense when a special example cross my office desk. This 1852 New Orleans strike is superior with boldly mirrored fields on both sides. The reflective luster is crisp and active. Then add in multi color toning that includes pastel gold, rose and blue shades. The outcome is stunning eye appeal on a rare date that is much more difficult to locate than 1850-O and 1851-O counterparts. Conservatively graded as an AU50 and worthy of a higher grade. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert that dates to the late 1990s. One of the most important highlights from the New Jersey Collection and New Orleans struck examples and assigned a Gem quality rating. Trust me on this one as in hand viewing is paramount for appreciate the quality and gorgeous eye appeal.
	1853 Arrows & Rays	EF45	PCGS 13553846		Original	$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 Arrows & Rays	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	AU58	NGC 1703030005	FS-004.7	Choice	$1150	Double Die Reverse, Arrows & Rays Type, Choice Original, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Light Gold Patina, Accurately Graded, New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated Halves. For serious Liberty Seated half dollars collection who have been searching for a top quality 1853 Arrows and Rays example, then your wait is over! Not only is this example strictly original and choice, it offerings a bold doubled die reverse listed in Cherrypickers. Eye appeal is high due to frosty cartwheel luster that radiates from both sides without interruptions. A light gray-gold patina, seen in hand, quickly shifts to gold under a halogen light source. Strike is typical with stars 7 and 8 lacking connected centrils. Reverse die doubling is most noticeable on UNITED STATES OF and even within the eagle feathers. Accurately graded and housed in older NGC holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990s. In hand viewing is recommended as GFRC images unable to capture the natural luster and overall eye appeal. From the New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated half dollars.
	1853-O Arrows & Rays	AU58	PCGS 81206407		Original	$2300	New March 14! Arrows & Rays, Well-Struck, Original, Twin Lakes Collection.. Mixed gray and chestnut tones cover this seated haf dollar, with thicker toning in a few of the protected areas. The strike is strong with full star centers and complete design details present. The Arrows & Rays seated half dollar is one of the more visually impressive coins in the entire seated series, with an abundantly-detailed reverse that avoids being overly busy. This is a great "story" coin to show your non-numismatics friends - the 19th century Gold Rush upsets the balance of gold and silver, the weight of the silver coinage is reduced in 1853, and this design change is introduced as a result. A quality AU58 set offering from the Twin Lakes Collection.
	1853-O Arrows & Rays	AU58	NGC 1739828013	WB-21 R3	Original	$1850	Better Date in AU/Mint Sate, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded, New Jersey Collection. An important offering for New Orleans mint type collectors coupled with the majority attempting to complete a Liberty Seated half dollar date and mintmark set. The 1853-O is well recognized as being a scarce date at the AU and Mint State grade levels with a corresponding premium. This offering is a lovely original WB-21 die variety with bold obverse die crack from Liberty's knee to rim between stars 11 and 12. Frosty cartwheel luster immediate greets the collector upon first inspection. Luster is vibrant on both sides. A faint transparent gold film is evident under a light source. Strike is hammered with all obverse and reverse devices being in high relief above the fields. Some wispy hairlines are seen in the right obverse field with 10x loupe otherwise the surfaces are mark free. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert that dates to the late 1990s. An important New Orleans type coin offering from the New Jersey Collection.
	1853-O Arrows & Rays	EF40	PCGS 12768053	WB-4	Original	$400	Better Arrows & Rays date, Near Choice Original, Light Gray Patina, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, Cumberland Country Collection. An attractive 1853-O WB-4 Seated half with cool die cracks through the 1 digit and from the rim to top of star 12. Surface are nearly choice light gray patina that has more golden hues on the reverse. Typical strike with no blemishes worthy of discussion. Fairly graded and housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. Another divested Seated half dollar offering from the Cumberland County Collection.
	1854 Contemporary Counterfeit	VG	raw		Original	HOLD $35	Pot Metal Counterfeit, Partial Edge Reeding, Normal Coin Turn Die Alignment, Decent Ring. A pot metal 1854 with arrows counterfeit with worn surfaces and circulation marks. This piece definitely saw circulation and genuine species. Now covered gray-olive patina. Weight is 9.1 grams as compared to 12.44 grams for silver mint strike product. Normal coin turn die alignment and partial reeding. This piece rings well as compared to the dull presence of casted antimony specimens.
	1854 Counterstamped	AU Details	NGC 4475324002	Brunk M-832	Choice	$295	C. MOORE Obverse Counterstamp, Holed at 12:00, Choice Original Surfaces, Completely Struck, Cartwheel Luster, Quality Exunomia. Choice original preservation state with plenty of cartwheel luster remaining. Strike is hammered with no weakness whatsoever. C. MOORE is faintly counterstamped in right obverse field along with a hole at 12:00. It is suspected that this piece did not see circulation after being counterstamped and rather, was stored and well preserved. Housed in new large font NGC holder. A quality exunomina offering from a New England dealer.
	1854 With Arrows	MS61	PCGS 32240694		Choice	$695	Excellent With Arrows Type, Choice Original, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Hammered Strike, Golden Patina with Reverse Peripheral Blues, Accurately Graded, Newtown Collection. Ex. Pleez B Seated Collection and sold into the Newtown Collection by GFRC. A wonderful With Arrows type coin possiiblity given the hammered strikes and choice original surfaces. A transparent light gold skin covers both sides with sky blue peripheral toning on the reverse. A no question mint state example but with subtle chatter in the right obverse field that resulted in the assigned MS61 grade. Reverse is absolutely gorgeous and completely blemish free. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder. Yet another strong duplicate offering from the Newtown Collection to consider.
	1854 With Arrows	AU58	PCGS 34206523		Choice	$550	With Arrows Type, Choice Original, Gray-Gold Patina, Hammered Strike, Osprey Collection. An opportunity to acquire an AU58 graded 1854 With Arrows Seated half for date/mintmark set or a type set. Collectors love the AU58 grade for its value. Surfaces are typically mint state with just minor rub. Luster should be consistent with lower mint state grades. This Osprey Collection examples fits those parameters well. Strike is hammered with just a touch of rub on the left facing breast. Surfaces are covered with lightly mottled gray-gold patina with the gold coloring becoming dominant during bright light viewing. Dies are heavily clashed so please be aware when viewing GFRC images. Overall surfaces are choice with a few random micro ticks of no consequence. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with no CAC attempt. Another fine numismatic property from the Osprey Collection.
	1854 With Arrows	AU58	NGC 3600759020		Choice	$525	Choice Original, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Faint Creamy Gold Patina, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated Halves. Specialist of the Liberty Seated half dollar series understand that 1854 With Arrow dies were prepared differently resulting in thick frosty cartwheel luster. The luster originates, not only from the fields, but also throughout the main devices. This gorgeous 1854 Philadelphia strike is so typical of the date. The luster is vibrant and consuming on both sides. This is a no question original example as faint creamy gold toning is evident under a light source. Strike is also typical for the date with some stars lacking connected centrils. There are no blemishes to discuss. Another great offering from the New Jersey Collection that is housed in newer NGC holder with edge view. A trip to CAC is warranted and may take place if not sold prior to the Fall Baltimore show.
	1854 With Arrows	AU53	PCGS 83610319		Choice	New Price $360	New February 13! Price Reduction Effective February 12, 2019: Choice Original, Frosty Gray Luster, Pleasing and Attractive, Fairly Graded, Oregon Beaver Collection. This lovely 1854 With Arrows half dollar is ideal for a type set or date and mintmark. Honestly, I really like this piece due to its natural light gray patina and frosty luster. Under a light source, the fields take on a steely texture and are reflective. Surfaces are so choice and strictly original. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Another fine numismatic offering from the Oregon Beaver 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-O	AU55	PCGS 80563909		Choice	$645	Choice Original, Transparent Gray-Gold Patina, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Hammered Strike, Accurately Graded, Seal Beach Collection. 1854 New Orleans struck Seated halves are typically found with bold heavy strikes including halo'ing of the stars. This offering falls into that category with a hammered strike and considerable mint frost in the protected areas that include gown folds, shield lines and eagle feathers. The result is a thick frosty cartwheel luster when viewed under a light source. Surrounds are covered with a dirty gray-gold skin that validates the strict originality. A careful 10x loupe inspection revealed no blemishes whatsoever and a few reverse die cracks that were difficult to match with those in the Bugert Federal Register. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Yet another quality duplicate from the Seal Beach Collection that is worthy of special consideration for an advanced collection.
	1854-O With Arrows	AU53	PCGS 28987090		Choice	New Price $550	Choice Original, Light Golden Brown Patina, Hammered Strike, Accurately Graded, Newtown Collection. Ex. Pleez B. Seated Collection. Recently upgraded by Newtown and back to GFRC towards finding a new home. 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. Housed in 2013 generation PCGS holder.
	1854-O With Arrows	AU55	PCGS 33020184	WB-4 R3	Choice	New Price $390	New February 13! Price Reduction Effective February 12, 2019: Choice Original, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Hammered Strike, Cracked Dies, Accurately Graded, Oregon Beaver Collection. 1854 New Orleans strikes have a huge mintage exceeding 5 million. Bugert, in his Federal Register series on Liberty Seated halves, has documented 58 die pairing by using mostly die cracks as attribution points. The 1854-O WB-4 die pairing offers one of the more extensively cracked set of dies. Obverse has a huge die crack from star 11 that nearly connects to the Liberty's leg. On the reverse, a bold die crack connect sthe bottom of HALF DOL and exits at the rim with a small cud. This example is a perfect study piece for the WB-4 variety given the AU55 grade, bold strike and frosty surfaces. Cartwheel luster is immediately evident on this choice original specimen. Accurately graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Another fine numismatic offering from the Oregon Beaver Collection.
	1854-O With Arrows	EF45	NGC 2648961009	WB-53 R3	Choice	$245	With Arrows Type, Cracked Reverse, Choice Original, Crusty Gray-Brown Patina, Accurately Graded. Attributing die varieties for 1854 New Orleans Seated half dollar strikes can be challenging and an exercise in patience. Luckily, this 1854-O WB-53 example is straightforward due to a reverse die crack from rim through (D)OL to olive branch end per Bugert's Federal Register. This specimen is perfectly original with crusty gray-brown patina and nearly complete strike. Surfaces are choice with no blemishes worthy of mention. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. CAC approval captures the accurate grading and strict originality. A nice Seated half that collectors will be proud to own.
	1855	EF45	PCGS 35726208		Choice	$295	Better With Arrows Date, Choice Original, Crusty Gray Patina, Steely Fields and Residual Luster, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded. Mintage of only 759,500 and the better date when searching for a quality With Arrows type coin. Many times scarcer than its 1855-O counterpart. This example is toned over with crusty gray patina. Under a light source, the fields still provide some steely luster. Embedded gold patina throughout the reverse legend provides nice contrast to the gray center. Strike is complete with strong devices. Blemish wise, there is one ancient obverse line by Liberty's left facing shoulder. This blemish is of no consequence and does not impact the GFRC quality rating. Accurately graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
	1855/54 With Arrows	AU58	PCGS 33177330		Original	$1500	1855/54 Overdate. Original, Seal Beach Collection. This important 1855/54 Arrows Liberty Seated half dollar overdate is listed as WB-102 by Wiley Bugert and FS-301 in the CherryPickers Guide. Satiny luster is immediately evident whether inspecting in hand or under a bright light. The 1855/54 variety is conditionally challenging in AU 55 or better grades. This example has brilliant cartwheel luster along with subtle toning in the form of pale, speckled, golden-rose iridescence. Strike is average with stars 7 and 8 lacking connected centrils and some weakness on eagles left facing claws and the arrow feathers. An R5 rarity rating was by Randy Wiley and Bill Bugert. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Another fine numismatic property from the Seal Beach Collection that should be viewed in hand at a coin show to be appreciated. GFRC photography does not do this lovely 1855/54 example justice.
	1855/54 With Arrows	EF40	PCGS 5540205		Original	$550	Scarce 1855/54 Overdate, Original Gray Surfaces, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded. Ex. Pleez B. Seated Collection and back to GFRC for a second showing. This important 1855/54 Arrows Liberty Seated half dollar overdate is listed as WB-102 by Wiley Bugert and FS-301 in the CherryPickers Guide. The 1855/54 variety is conditionally challenging in AU 55 or better grades and scarce in both EF grades. PCGS population report indicates thirteen (13) examples at EF40 and only eight (8) at the EF45 grade level. An even gray patina covers both sides with darker shades at the periphery. Under a light source some residual luster is evident. Strike is essentially complete with nearly all stars having connected centrils. There are few ticks in the right obverse field that are minor but must be mentioned. Housed in early PCGS holder with blue label and standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990s. Accurately graded and not often seen on the market.
	1855-O	MS64	NGC 3603607005		Gem	$2850	With Arrows Type, Gem Original, Hammered Strike, Steely Cartwheel Luster, Crusty Brown-Gray Patina, Denver Collection. If in the market for an exceptional With Arrows mint state Liberty Seated half dollar, then please consider this offering from the Denver Collection. A duplicate from a mint state Liberty Seated type set built the hard way; no Philadelphia strikes. Instead the set is being constructed with only branch mint examples. This individual recently upgraded the Seated half dollar With Arrows type and has released this splendid example back to the market. Strike is absolutely hammered with every minute device detail being deeply impressed. Surfaces offer steely cartwheel luster and are covered with crusty brown-gray mottled toning. CAC approval validate the strict originality and huge eye appeal. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. Definitely a superior offering that could be an upgrade in many Liberty Seated dime sets. I strongly recommended this example.
	1855-O	AU58	PCGS 21550328	Unlisted	Original	New Price $520	With Arrows Type, Original, Elegant Old Time Frosty Luster, Swirling Cartwheels, Peripheral Gold Toning, Well Struck, Twins Lakes Collection. An unlisted 1855 New Orleans strike with heavily cracked reverse and die rust puts on gown folds and adjacent fields. Obverse eye appeal is substantial with frosty luster that turns to swirling cartwheels under a light source. A thin gold skin covers the entire obverse with darker shades at the periphery. Reverse toning features a sky blue center surrounded by rich gold at the legend. Strike is well executed other than stars 7 and 8 lacking connected centrils. An Original quality rating has been assigned due to reverse hairlines between the eagle and screen. Overall eye appeal is pleasing. The obverse is so close to mint state after a thorough 10x loop inspection revealed no rub. However, the reverse hairlines probably brought a net grade to AU58. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990s. An eye appealing offering from the Twins Lake Collection.
	1855-O With Arrows	AU58	PCGS 16638444		Original	$625	Sparking Cartwheel Luster, Strictly Original Surfaces, Fully Struck, Faint Gold Hues, Accurately Grade, New Jersey Collection. I don't know if "sparkling luster" is an acceptable numismatic term but it seemed fitting for this lovely 1855 New Orleans strike. Under a light source, the obverse offers vibrant cartwheel luster that appears to sparkle due to the surface texture in the fields. The 1855-O date is a With Arrows type coin possibility. This example is 100% struck with strong facial details and high relief stars. Blemish wise, there is a single bag mark in the right obverse field near the drapery and a few wispy reverse hairlines above the eagle's left wing. Accurately graded with faint golden hues that validate the originality. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. Another fine numismatic offering from the New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated halves.
	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	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	AU55	PCGS 18662978	WB-16	Choice	$495	Choice Original, Attractive Toning, Satiny Luster, Accurately Graded, Newtown Collection. Burnt golden patina and satiny luster are the primary highlights of this pleasing 1855-O half dollar. Purchased directly by Newtown from GFRC and now back on the market. Some strike weakness is typical for the New Orleans mint in the 1855 timeframe. Surfaces are essentially blemish free with a single faint line in the obverse right field being visible during bright light inspection. Housed in 2013 generation PCGS holder with CAC approval. An eye appealing Liberty Seated half dollar offering from the Newtown Collectors that warrants close inspection. This piece would fit nicely into a new starter date and mintmark set.
	1855-O With Arrows	MS65	PCGS 04697212	WB-4	Gem	HOLD $5210	With Arrows Type, Gem Original, Vibrant Cartwheel Luster, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded, Newtown Collection. GFRC is pleased to be handling a gem original 1855-O With Arrows half dollar strike that is ideal for a high grade type set. A no question gem that offers frosty cartwheel luster coupled with attractive light rose centers and aquamarine at the rims. Strike is razor-sharp for a New Orleans mint struck half dollar that is notorious for its weak strikes. Substantial overall eye appeal is at hand during bright light inspection. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. A wonderful offering from the Newtown Collection that belongs in a top Liberty Seated half dollar collection.
	1855-S	AU58	NGC 1710014003	WB-3 R5	Choice	$31500	First Year Issue, Very Rare AU58 or Better, Choice Original Surfaces, Satiny Cartwheel Luster, Accurately Graded, New Jersey Collection. As a first year strike, the 1855-S Arrows half dollar is a scarce issue in all grades due to limited mintage of 129,950 coins. This date becomes rare in lower AU grades and very rare in AU58 and Mint State. PCGS population report indicates only three at the AU58 level with two better; one graded MS62 and another at the MS64 level. High grade rarity is recognized but let's look further at the CAC population report for an assessment of choice example being approved. The findings are significant. Only three at the AU58 grade level and one at MS61; a gold CAC approval. Since it can be reasonably expected that the PCGS MS62 and MS64 specimens have seen CAC review and not passed, then the three AU58 approved examples are the only alternatives for collectors targeting 100% CAC for their complete Seated half dollar sets. This gorgeous example offers transparent champagne toning and satiny luster. Weakness in the left facing reverse shield lines is diagnostic of the WB-3 variety, but other than minor high-point incompleteness on Liberty's knee and scroll edges, all other devices are brought up and sharp. Fields only have a few wispy hairlines for the assigned grade and are quite active under a light source. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert. CAC approval rewards the originality and eye appeal. Let's not forget that this is one of the finest surviving 1855-S Seated half dollars available to collectors. An important offering from the New Jersey Collection of fine numismatic properties. Please call to discuss. Terms are always available.
	1855-S	EF40	PCGS 82626063	WB-4 R5	Choice	$5500	Key Date, Choice Original, Scarce Grade, Crusty Gray Patina, Well Struck, Whiskey Run Collection. An important offering as 1855 San Francisco strikes are scarce to rare at all grades as portions were probably exported to the Orient. Mintage is a low 129,500 pieces during the first year of San Francisco Mint operations. Both Seated half dollars and quarters were produced in limited quantities and saw heavy circulation in the California Gold Rush economy due to small change demands. This surviving example is perfectly original with crusty gray surfaces. The reverse has localized ebony verdigris resting on top of the gray patina. Strike is complete with all star centrils connected. PCGS has graded a total of 8 example in EF40 and another 9 at the EF45 grade level. Every collector needs this challenging date for their date and mintmark set collections, therefore demand remains high with few pieces reaching the market. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder and ready to become part of an advanced Seated half dollar collection. From the Whiskey Run Collection.