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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 134 Coins for Sale. Most recent coin added on July 5, 2020

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1856-O	AU58	NGC 27960073		Original	$475	Mirrored Fields, Bright Reflective Luster, Gray-Rose Patina, Near-Choice Original Surfaces, LaSalle Collection. Serious collectors of the Liberty Seated half dollar series should take note of this lovely 1856-O Seated half. Struck from early die state dies that were freshly polished. The result is mirrored on both sides that provide crisp reflective luster. The in hand gray coloring, as shown on the GFRC images, quickly dissapates to light rose under a bright light. Fields are essentially unabraded other than a reverse planchet flaw between the left facing wing and UN(I)TED. Accurately graded and housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert. A duplicate offering from the LaSalle Collection.
	1856-O	AU55	PCGS 81720851		Choice	$390	Price Reduction Effective February 12, 2019: Choice Original, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Creamy Faint Golden Surfaces, Hammered Strike, Accurately Greaded, Oregon Beaver Collection. 1856 New Orleans srikes exhibit considerable strike and surface variability. This pleasing example offers reflective cartwheel luster from lightly mirrored fields. However a careful 10 x loupe inspection also revealed mint frost surrounding stars 3 to 5 and again at stars 9 to 13. The reverse luster is more frosty than reflective. A faint creamy gold patina covers both sides and validates the originality. Strike is hammered with no device weakness whatsoever. Another quality Liberty Seated half dollar duplicate offering from the Oregon Beaver Collection. Accurately graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. This example is attractively priced for the overall quality and should not last long on the GFRC price list.
	1856-O	EF45	PCGS 36937417			$245	Thick Crusty Olive-Gray Patina, Complete Strike, Blemish Free, Accurately Graded, Dr. Glenn Peterson Collection. If thick crusty original silver is your cup of tea, then please consider this 1856-O Seated half dollar hand selected from Dr. Glenn Peterson's Dansco album collection and process through PCGS and CAC. This piece screams originality with thick olive-gray skin. Strike is well executed and complete. Surfaces are unabraded as I could not find a single defect to complain about. Accurately graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1856-O	AU58	PCGS 83668804	WB-13	Original	$525	Price Reduction October 12, 2019 - Original Surfaces, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Faint Silver-Gold Patina, Well Struck, Accurately Graded, Twins Lakes Collection. A strictly original 1856 New Orleans strike from the WB-13 die pairing. This die pairing is easily identified by die lines through the upper reverse olive bud. Yet another quality example from the Twins Lakes Collection of PCGS AU58 graded coins. Under a light source, surfaces give off cartwheel luster that is in between frost and reflective textures. The reverse cartwheels are particularly strong. A faint silver gold patina covers the obverse while the reverse has a light gray film over considerable mint frost. There are a few micro field ticks and some wispy micro lines in the right obverse field when carefully checked under a light source. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
	1856-O	EF40	NGC 2340612010	WB-9	Choice	$185	Double Date, Uniform Gray PatIna, Steely Residual Luster, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded. An early die state 1856-O WB-9 example with heavy rotational repunching on the die digits. In his Federal Registry series on Liberty Seatged half dollars, Bill Bugert labels this variety as a "double date". Surfaces are strictly original and choice. Uniform gray patina covers both sides. Strike is typical for the date. Accurately graded and housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert. The NGC label reads, "1856/1856 O, VP-001".
	1856-S	VF30	PCGS 35696532	WB-2	Original	$800	New May 15! Second Year san Francisco Strike, So Challenging Choice, Undergraded, City By The Bay Collection. A well preserved 1856 Seated half from a mintage of 211,000. This example is conservatively graded as I did a double take between device details and PCGS label during initial inspection. A VF35 or even EF40 grade would be more accurate for this City By The Bay duplicate offering. Surfaces are toned a light gray with darker shades at the peripheries. Fields have a few scattered contact marks or lines that is so typical for this date. Strike is above average with fully formed star centrils and hair curls. The lower reverse eagle details are also thoroughly impressed. A near-choice example that is obviously undergraded. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1856-S	VF25	PCGS 31751422	WB-2 R4	Cleaned	$385	New May 10! Cleaned, Murphys Collection. Deep toning amid the stars and reverse legend contrasts with silver surfaces and tan shades that are mixed in on both sides. Miss Liberty hides a few diagonal lines, none severe. This is a well-struck example revealing most of the star centers and near-complete detail in the eagle feathers. The 1856-S half dollar represents a low-mintage emission for the San Francisco Mint, and, when considering rarity, this piece clearly lies outside the “type coin” classification. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 (2014-2015) Dupont hologram holder.
	1856-S	VF20	ANACS 5144962	WB-3 R5	Original	$535	Second Year San Francisco Strike, Late Date, Original Gray Surfaces, Well Struck, Undergraded, Golden Harvest Collection. There is much to discuss concerning this quality 1856 San Francisco strike from the Golden Harvest Collection. A second year San Francisco strike with mintage of 211,000. Housed in short lived ANACS blue label holder and obviously undergraded. An accurate grade would be somewhere between VF25-VF30. Original surfaces are covered with natural gray patina. A die variety attribution resulted in late die state WB-3 designation with partially missing drapery. Bugert lists the late die state as an R5 rarity. An excellent value at the asking price and should not last long if collectors carefully study the coin and overlook the ANACS blue holder.
	1856-S	EF Details	PCGS 38378732	WB-5 R4	Market Acceptable	$975	Scarce Low Mintage Issue, Fully Struck, Attractive, Light Gray-Rose Toning, Ancient Cleaning, Oregon Beaver Collection. A combination of low mintage plus low survival rate leaves few original 1856-S examples for present day collectors. Struck during the second year of San Francisco mint operations with mintage of 211,000. Few were saved by collectors resulting in a low survival rate. The 1856-S becomes rare at the AU58 grade level and very rare better. As reference for this offering, PCGS population report indicating thirty-eight in both EF grades. This brings me to a newly consigned example from Oregon Beaver Collection. Yes, the PCGS Genuine designation is accurate as this piece is not original. However, the eye appeal is heads and shoulders over your typical cleaned or molested survivor. Silver surfaces have seen a light wipe that has dulled the obverse fields. Since that time, the surfaces have recovered with light rose-gold and gray coloring. GFRC images accurately capture overall appearance. I believe the asking price is fair regardless of the Genuine designation. This piece grades full EF45 based on wear. Freshly graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1857	MS62	PCGS 29179470		Gem	HOLD $950	New July 5! Mirrored Fields, Golden-Teal Coloring, Gem Original, Oregon Beaver Collection. On occasion, a newly consigned coin arrives to the GFRC and simply blows me away. This 1857 Seated half is one of those occasions and warrants a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation. Golden-teal coloring is overlaid over mirrored fields. Bright light inspection unleashes sharp reflective luster and vibrant cartwheels. Strike is nearly complete with just a touch of weakness at star 8. Overall eye appeal is exceptional. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder with CAC approval.
	1857	AU58	NGC 3383777008		Choice	$515	Choice Original, Dirty Gold Patina, Frosty Luster, Accurately Graded. Wholesome and original are probably the best descriptions for this choice 1857 Seated half dollar. Surfaces are covered with dirty gold patina that is more translucent to the underlying frosty luster on the reverse. Obverse toning is crusty. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view and CAC approval. CAC approval rewards the strict originality, eye appeal and accurately grading.
	1857	AU50	PCGS 12567233		Original	$315	Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Original Surfaces, Deep Aquamarine-Gold Peripheral Toning, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, Cumberland Country Collection. An attractive 1857 Philadelphia strike with ample frosty luster. Under a light source, that luster provides mild cartwheels as to be expected for the assigned AU50 grade level. Both sides are mostly untoned with a deep aquamarine-gold ring at the obverse periphery and light gold on the reverse. Strike is typical with obverse weakness at the upper left stars and Liberty's head. Accurately graded and housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. A new offering from the Cumberland County Collection.
	1857	EF45	raw		Original	$150	Original, Mottled Gray, Nice Type Coin. An available Philadelphia date with strictly original surfaces. Obverse is covered with mottled gray that shows golden and gun metal blues under bright light while the reverse shifts to lovely sky blues and some rose. There are no blemishes and stike is typical. Just a solid half dollar for a Whitman or Dansco type set album or whatever collecting pursuit you may have.
	1857	AU50	PCGS 37568008	WB-102	Choice	$385	Misplaced Digits on Base, Mirrored Fields, Aquamarine Gold Peripheral Toning, Sharp Reflective Luster, Dr. Glenn Peterson Collection. A wonderful WB-102 specimen with the bottom of 185 digits clearly visible on the base. High grade examples are key for viewing and enjoying this misplaced date die variety. This Dr. Glenn Peterson Collection offering featured mirrored fields and choice surfaces. Peripheral aquamarine-gold nicely frames the obverse while the reverse is more lightly toned with a ring of orange-gold at the rim. An ideal example for collectors who are purposing die varieties per the Wiley-Bugert reference. Freshly graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1857-S	EF40	PCGS 14154963	WB-4 R4	Choice	$1100	New May 10! Choice Original, Murphys Collection. Medium plum and gold shades blanket both sides of this better-date Seated half, while the high points of the central devices reveal lighter, near-silver hues. This example is well-struck, exhibiting all of the star centers and minimal blending in the arrow feathers. Ticks are well distributed, apart from a few grouped above the eagle’s left wing. The eye appeal is enticing, and the combination of aesthetic appeal with a relatively low mintage is always the mark of well-considered collection. WB-4, the only use of this obverse die, with high date sloping down left to right. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1858	AU58	NGC 678093010		Original	$400	Original Surfaces, Steely Cartwheel Luster, Light Copper Gold Patina, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated Halves. 1858 Philadelpia strikes are readily available in all grades. The collector's challenge is locating a superior example with eye appeal. This 1858 strike, from the New Jersey Collection, could be that candidate. Steely cartwheel luster and light copper gold patina collectively produce a pleasing experience during bright light viewing. A sky blue peripheral ring is noted on both sides and well frames the lighter golden centers. Strike is typical with weakness in the obverse stars. The eagle wing feather are particular well struck on the reverse. Fairly graded and housed in older NGC holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the early 1990s. Of the market for neatly two decades as part of the New Jersey Collection.
	1858	AU58	PCGS 82298567		Choice	$550	CAC, Choice Original, Twin Lakes Collection. Frosty luster dominates both sides of this 1858 half, and only wear on the high points separates this coin from Mint state consideration. Cartwheel-effect remains evident when tilting, revealing medium silver toning overlaid by rose shades on both sides. The strike is typical, with some weakness in the eagle claws and feathers to the left of the shield. Obverse stars at the right are soft, while the left stars are fully defined. The coin remains solid for the grade, and the CAC certification attests to the overall eye appeal. Housed in a current (2015-date) Gen 6.0 PCGS holder.
	1858	AU53	PCGS 30185728		Original	New Price $275	New June 17! Strictly Original, Light Gray Patina, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, Newtown Collection. Price Reduction June 2020 - Why is this strictly original 1858 half with CAC approval only assigned an Original quality rating you might ask? This Seated half is definitely original and accurately graded with only one obverse field blemish that is fully toned over. I've held this piece back from a Choice rating due to strike. If the obverse strike was stronger, then a higher rating might be appropriate. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder with CAC approval. A quality duplicate from the Newtown Collection.
	1858-O	AU58	raw		Market Acceptable	$300	Reflective White Luster, Sharp Cartwheels, Dipped, Southern Texas Collection. Fans of brilliant reflective luster while enjoy this flashy 1858-O Seated half. Obviously dipped at some point but still retaining light mirrored fields.
	1858-O	AU58	NGC 1647919007	WB-3 R3	Original	$425	Misplaced 8 Digits, Late Die State, Dirty Original Frosty Luster, Accurately Graded, New Jersey Collection. A strictly original 1858 New Orleans strike that offers dirty frosty luster that has ample cartwheel effects. Strike is typical with some weakness at the upper obverse stars. The WB-3 die variety features an obverse die with two errant 8 digits. In late die states, a bold vertical die crack forms through the 1 digit. A close 10x loupe inspection revealed a few wispy hairlines in the right obverse field and above the eagle's head. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert that dates to the late 1990s. Another offering from the New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated half dollars to consider.
	1858-O	AU53	PCGS 36240362	WB-33 R3	Choice	$415	Choice Original, Mottled Brown-Gray Patina, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Conservatively Graded, Burch Creek Collection. Just back from PCGS grading and previously in ANACS AU58 old white holder. PCGS was tough considering the AU58 to AU53 downgrade. My grading is AU55 with choice original surfaces and frosty cartwheel luster. Coloring is old paper envelope brown gray with mottled shades on the obverse. Under the toning is a substantial luster that is consistent with AU55 or better. Surfaces are entirely blemish free. Strike is complete on the reverse while stars 7 through 10 lack centrils. Overall, a wonderful 1858-O half dollar for those attracted to strict originality and old time luster. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder and I'm 95% confident that this piece would win CAC approval given the conservative AU53 grade. From the Burchs Creek collection .
	1858-S	AU58	raw	WB-10	Market Acceptable	$550	Sandy Gold Patina, Faint Hairlines, Bold Strike, West Texas Collection. The wicked good strike on this 1858-S half immediately captured my attention when cataloging the raw pieces in the West Texas Collection. Strike and the sandy gold colored surfaces suggested an original coin may be at hand. 10x loupe inspection revealed very faint obverse hairlines. This old wipe has dulled the obverse luster slightly while the reverse luster remains intact. An attractive example that has been adequately discounted and warrants a Market Acceptable quality rating.
	1858-S	AU53	NGC 1206380001	WB-10 R3	Original	$550	New May 10! Original, Murphys Collection. The WB-10 variety is an easy die pair to attribute, with a comically low date punched beneath the rock. Traditional wisdom is that date and mintmark punching was left to the apprentices while the Chief Engraver focused on hub and die production, but this is not known with certainty. In any case, this is one of the visually interesting anomalies of Seated coinage die production. This example is even silver with hints of light gold on both sides, a shade heavier on the reverse. Liberty’s elbow and the H in in HALF exhibit medium crust. The obverse right field hosts a few horizonal lines while a few ticks are seen within the figure of Liberty. The strike is typical, with star 8 flat and some eagle feathers merging together. Like many San Francisco issues, mintage in this year is a fraction of the Philadelphia output. Housed in a newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1859	MS61	NGC 4655539003		Choice	HOLD $765	Near-Gem, Golden-Gray Patina, Frosty Luster, Old Time Eye Appeal, Golden Harvest Collection. Old time eye appeal is readily apparent on this near-gem 1859 Seated half. Both sides are covered with a golden-gray skin plus a peripheral blue arc in the lower obverse. Frosty luster is pleasing during bright light inspection. A near-gem quality rating captures the strict originality, choice surfaces, and attractive eye appeal at the assigned grade. Housed in new large font NGC holder. A great duplicate offering from the Golden Harvest Collection.
	1859	EF45	PCGS 14072064		Original	$240	Thick Frosty Original Surfaces, Golden Rims, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, Cumberland Country Collection. A nice original 1859 Philadelphia strike with attractive eye appeal and frosty luster. Mild cartwheels are seen under a bright light. A golden ring at the rims nicely framed the untoned centers. Strike is typical. Accurately graded and housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. Another divested duplicate from the Cumberland County Collection to consider.
	1859	AU53	PCGS 22041277	WB-101	Choice	$695	Type 2 Reverse, Natural Gray Patina, Choice Surfaces, Strictly Original, Newtown Collection. The Wiley-Bugert reference describes this issue as underrated, and a quick glance at the Guide Book verifies that the mintage is less than a million pieces, contrasting with the pricing profile, which matches that of a type coin. Such opportunities are one of the attractions of collecting Seated coins. This piece exhibits a medium tan obverse with olive highlights at the rim, while the reverse features intense, speckled deep gray in the fields, offset by steely luster in the protected areas. The strike is strong, with defined star points and superior detail in the eagle feathers. WB-101, type 1 reverse with shorter base of L in HALF. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.3 (2005) holder with CAC approval.
	1859-O	AU55	NGC 3831981015		Original	$370	Frosty-Steely Luster, Violet-Gray Coloring, Original Surfaces, Complete Strike, Southern Texas Collection. Attractively toned surfaces are covered with a violet-gray skin. Bright light inspection exposes hidden golden hues, especially on the reverse. Strike is complete on this fairly graded 1859 New Orleans mint survivor. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. Yet another duplicate from the Southern Texas Collection to consider.
	1859-O	AU55	PCGS 82418745	WB-10 R4	Choice	$750	Near Gem Original, Seal Beach Collection. Steely luster lies underneath the thick skin of this attractive piece, with shades of deep blue, tan, and rose on both sides. The strike is sharp with all star centers present and virtually complete detail in the eagle's feathers. Marks are scattered and consistent with the grade. The Mint switched to smaller logotypes in this year, and the date now fits more comfortably underneath the base of the rock. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-date) holder with CAC approval.
	1859-O	AU53	PCGS 28985849	WB-16	Choice	$425	Well Balanced, Perfectly Original Light Gray Toning, Choice Surfaces, Fully Struck, Linden Collection. Ex. Newtown Collection and Seal Beach Collections. Though a "common date", serious fans of the Seated half dollar series should pay attention to this well balanced 1859 New Orleans strike. Surfaces are choice and completely unabraded. Light gray patina covers both sides along with embedded gold on the obverse and rose hues on the reverse. Strike is complete with all stars well defined. Lower reverse devices are also completely impressed. Classic eye appeal is readily available. How I would love to build a Seated coinage set with all pieces matched to this gray original appearance. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 (2012-2014) holder with CAC approval.
	1860	AU58	NGC 3259733008	WB-102	Original	$525	Frosty White Cartwheel Luster, Near Choice Original Surfaces, Well Struck, Faint Rub, Accurately Graded, New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated Halves. 1860 Philadelphia strikes have a relatively low mintage of 302,700 and don't appear on the market frequently. Surviving population in all EF and AU grades, per PCGS pop report is slightly over a hundred pieces. Pricing for the date is attractive considering availability. This 1860 Seated half, from the New Jersey Collection, is a lovely example with brilliant frosty luster and ample cartwheel effects. Surfaces are uniform white from a prior dip and close to choice with just one bagmark in the right obverse field and a few random micro marks. Please remember that blast white surfaces shown all while heavily toned toned surfaces hide most minor blemishes. Strike is completed with well impressed reverse devices. Under a 10x loupe some faint rub is detected . Accurately graded and housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. Special consideration is warranted here for those who enjoy Seated coinage with brilliant frosty luster.
	1860	AU55	PCGS 06752701	WB-102	Choice	$675	Brilliant Frosty Luster, Complete Strike, Superb Eye Appeal, Newtown Collection. Frosty luster draws the eye to this sharply struck AU55 half, with distinct star centers and virtually complete details in the eagle's left leg, the perpetual problem point in the Seated half dollar series. Toning is brilliant with a dusting of russet in the stars and legend. Ticks are scattered on both sides, and a few horizontal lines are seen in the obverse left field. Type 2 reverse with elongated base of L in HALF, and a die lump on the left edge of the left leg, below the wing. The eye appeal is strong, and those who prefer luster over marks will not be disappointed. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1860-O	AU55	PCGS 30443215		Choice	$550	Bold Strike, Frosty Luster, Antique Silver-Gold Patina, Well Balanced and Pleasing, Newtown Collection. A lovely Newtown duplicate offering that is well balanced and pleasing. Strike is bold and complete including deeply impressed lower eagle feathers and claws. Surfaces are covered with a silky antique silvery-gray patina with embedded gold. Frosty luster produces active cartwheels under a light source. Accurately graded and housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder (2014). Another divested duplicate from the Newtown Collection that warrants special consideration.
	1860-O	EF40	raw		Original	$170	Crusty Gray, Original Surfaces, Typical Strike, Southern Texas Collection. The Southern Texas Collection is back with an original 1860-O duplicate that warrants attention. This new offering is toned with a uniform crusty gray patina. Fields are free of any abrasions. Obverse strike is a tad weak along with a fully toned over line from star 5 to Liberty's breasts. A fairly priced offering for a Dansco or Whitman bookshelf album project.
	1860-O	AU50	PCGS 36937424	WB-10	Original	$230	Type 2 Reverse Hub, Repunched Mintmark, Original Crusty Gray Patina, Dr, Glenn Peterson Collection. Lightly mirrored fields are covered with crusty gray patina on this 1860-O WB-10 example. The repunching on the upper left portion of the mintmark is clear with 10x loupe. Overall toning is a bit mottled, especially on the lower reverse. Strike is typical while the assigned grade is accurate. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. Yet another quality Dansco selection from the Dr. Peterson Collection.
	1860-O	AU58	NGC 372924013	WB-7 R3	Original	$550	Popular Eagle Laying Egg Variety, Original Copper Gray Gold Patina, Soft Satiny Luster, New Jersey Collection. The WB-7 die variety has been named the Eagle Laying Egg variety due to the mintmark being placed directly against the olive branch with no separation. This original example is covered with a mottled copper gray and gold patina. Luster is soft and satiny. Strike weakness at the obverse stars is noted for those that love their Seated halves with bold device details. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert that dates to the late 1990s. Yet another offering from the New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated half dollars.
	1860-S	AU50	PCGS 21126521	WB-2	Original	$495	WB-2, Original Light Gray Luster, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded, Better Date at Grade, White Pine Collection. Housed in early blue label holder with standard ring insert. Light gray surfaces are strictly original with no blemishes whatsoever. Strike is full and complete. Residual mint frost is easily seen in the protected areas. A challenging date to locate in strong choice or gem condition. This example is near choice, accurately graded and deserves consideration. A quality offering from the White Pine Collection.
	1861	MS62	PCGS 35764315		Choice	$850	Hammered Strike, Choice Original Surfaces, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Soft Pastel Aquamarine and Gold Toning, Pleasing and Fairly Graded. An eye appealing 1861 Philadelphia strike that is worthy of an advanced collection regardless of the assigned MS62 grade. Frosty cartwheel luster is vibrant on both sides and amplifies the soft pastel aquamarine and gold patina. Bright light viewing is a pleasure and memorable. Obverse strike is hammered with high relief stars and all devices being deeply impressed. The same is true for the reverse with every eagle feather having intricate details along with bold claws and arrow feathers. There are no blemishes worthy of mention. Luster appears to be the parameter holding this half dollar from a higher grade. Fairly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
	1861	AU58	raw		Original	$450	Frosty Luster, Steely Gray Coloring, Bold Obverse Strike, West Texas Collection. Granular frosty luster and a hammered obverse strike are the highlights of this 1861 Seated half from the West Texas collection. Coloring is a steely gray on both sides. Faint rub is seen on the left facing breast and on the lower leg plus a few faint hairlines in the left obverse field that are of no consequence. Bright light inspection results in moderate cartwheels.
	1861	AU58	raw	W-1 WB-102	Original	$405	Repunched 1, Original Old Album Toning, Burchs Creek Collection. This offering is for those who enjoy attractive old album bullseye toning. The obverse center is covered with a faint gold coloring that rapidly transitions to rose and then deep blue surrounding stars and date. The reverse offers a silver center with rose at the legend and a deep blue arc encompassing the denomination. Bright light viewing is lots of fun with this piece. This piece does have several blemishes in the right obverse field and by the eagle's head. There are easily seen in the images.
	1861	AU Details	PCGS 37568009	WB-102	Market Acceptable	$625	Repunched First 1 Digit, Frosty Luster, Swirling Cartwheels, Fully Struck, Faint Obverse Hairlines, Pristine Reverse, Dr. Glenn Peterson Collection. A fully struck AU58+ example of the 1861 WB-102 die variety with bold repunching above the first 1 digit in the date. Both sides are covered with a thin mint frost throughout the devices and fields. On wear alone, I would grade this piece as AU58/MS62. However, during bright light inspection and the perfect viewing angle, I can detect some faint hairlines in the obverse fields. Reverse fields are pristine and 100% original. PCGS grading is technically accurate though the eye appeal and luster is that of a mint state example. Dr. Peterson graded this piece full MS63 while residing in his Dansco album collection. A Market Acceptance quality rating has been assigned with an AU58 asking price. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. Label reads Cleaned- AU Details.
	1861-O	AU58	PCGS 31407738	WB-7	Gem	$1300	Gem Original, Seal Beach Collection. 1861-O Seated halves are popular as the most accessible coin struck by the Confederacy. This is a WB-7, issued when the New Orleans Mint was under control of the state of Louisiana. Vibrant steely luster hosts a deeply toned obverse while the reverse is mostly brilliant. This piece is well struck, with some softness on stars 5-7 and most eagle feathers distinct. The surfaces are above average for the grade, smooth with only a few ticks. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 (2014-2015) Dupont hologram holder with CAC approval.
	1861-O CSA Issue	EF40	PCGS 33993517	W-13 WB-103 R2	Market Acceptable	New Price $415	New June 17! WB-13, CSA Administration, Bisecting Die Crack Through Date, Dipped White, Typical W-13 Strike, Accurately Graded. Price Reduction June 2020 - A popular example of the CSA administration strike with bisecting die crack through the date. The W-13 die pairing was employed during April 1861 under the administration of the Confederate States of America. This variety is easily recognized by a vertical bisecting die crack from the rim through the upright of the 6 digit into the base. This EF40 graded example has been dipped and is an even white with faint gold patina under a light source. Strike is so typical of the W-13 variety with weakness at the stars surrounding Liberty's head and on the reverse denomination. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. The WB-103 die variety is not listed on the PCGS label. An important duplicate, from the Newtown Collection, for serious students of the United States Civil War period.
	1861-O CSA Issue	VF35	PCGS 83797032	W-14 WB-103/104 R4	Original	$525	Bisected Date/Speared Olive Bud, W-14 CSA Die Pairing, Crusty Original Gray, Scarce Die Variety, 1861-O Bonanza Collection. Original gray patina and R4 rarity rating according to Wiley-Bugert. Slight more available than the very scarce CSA W-10 die pairing. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with "WB-103/104 Bisected Date Speared Olive Bud" attribution on the label. The last of the 1861-O Bonanza Collection offerings.
	1861-O CSA Issue	VF35	PCGS 35468598	W-14 WB-103/104 R4	Original	$525	Bisected Date/Speared Olive Bud, W-14 CSA Die Pairing, Crusty Original Gray, Scarce Die Variety, 1861-O Bonanza Collection. Original gray patina and R4 rarity rating according to Wiley-Bugert. Slight more available than the very scarce CSA W-10 die pairing. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with "WB-103/104 Bisected Date Speared Olive Bud" attribution on the label. The last of the 1861-O Bonanza Collection offerings.
	1861-O CSA Obverse	VF35	NGC 4132726004	W-11 WB-102 R4	Original	$2000	CSA Obverse, WB-11, Die Crack Nose to Rim, Middle Die State, Crusty Original Surfaces, Lakewood Collection. The "CSA Obverse" is a significant piece of of Civil War history that has been pursued by specialized collectors since first cataloged by Beistle in 1929. It is found with the same ”die crack at nose” as the four CSA muled halves. The landmark article by Randall Wiley in “The Gobrecht Journal #94” issue discusses the various 1861 New Orleans die states and marriages across Union, State of Louisiana and Confederacy administrations in comprehensive detail. This example is found in a middle die state with the die crack from Liberty's nose to the rim being obvious under a 10x loupe. Crusty gray patina is uniform on both sides. A strictly original example that offers a bold reverse strike while obverse shows head and star 7 and 8 weakness. Accurately graded and housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. The NGC label does not list the CSA obverse attribution. An important offering from the new Lakewood Collection consignor.
	1861-O Louisiana Issue	EF Details	raw	W-5 R4	Cleaned	$150	Louisiana Administration Strike, Very Scarce W-5 Die Pairing, Cleaned, Retoned, Decent Filler Example, 1861-O Bonanza Collection. A decent example of the Louisiana Administration W-5 die pairing as a filler opportunity. This raw example graded EF45 details with an old cleaning and "X" scratched in the right obverse field. The obverse die crack diagnostics are difficult to discern due to the cleaning and field chatter. Fairly priced as a filler given the surface conditions. Another offering from the 1861-O Bonanza Collection and the best W-5 example he could locate.
	1861-O Louisiana Issue	EF45	PCGS 81483783	W-7 R2	Original	$425	Louisiana Administration Strike, W-7 Die Pairing, Original Surfaces, Crusty Brown-Gray Patina, 1861-O Bonanza Collection. Special attention should be paid to this choice original Civil War Liberty Seated half struck at the New Orleans mint under Louisiana State Administration. Surfaces on this 1861-O W-7 are strictly original and covered with brownish-gray patina that also contains some embedded olive shades. PCGS grading is accurate at the assigned grade level. There are scattered obverse field lines that are fully toned over and of no consequence. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. Another quality offering from the 1861-O Bonanza Collection worthy of consideration.
	1862-S	AU50	PCGS 34348010	WB-4	Original	$425	"Bearded Liberty", Satiny Cartwheel Luster, Creamy Light Gold Patina, Typical 1862-S Dished Obverse Strike, Accurately Graded, Cumberland County Collection. 1862 San Francisco strikes bring an atypical appearance among Seated half dollar dates. Many will be found with a dished obverse and more satiny than frosty luster. This is the case for this new offering from the Cumberland Country Collection. Both sides offer satiny luster with with creamy light yellow-gold patina on the obverse and along the reverse periphery. The WB-4 die variety is nicknamed the "Bearded Liberty" by author Bill Bugert, due to heavy die polish lines below Liberty's chin. Strike is typical with heavy erosion of the denticles. Accurately graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
	1862-S	AU53	PCGS 5716256	WB-5	Choice	$925	Choice Original, Seal Beach Collection. Satin luster reveals the silver and light golden surfaces of this Seated half dollar. Many of the protected areas exhibit light crust, and this piece easily serves as an object lesson in identifying the portions of the design that allow circulation "dirt" to accumulate. The strike is typical with a few soft stars and feather detail beginning to merge. WB-5 variety, with a low date and tilted mintmark. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder with CAC approval.
	1862-S	AU53	NGC 2549497001	WB-5	Original	$400	New May 10! Original, Murphys Collection. Light russet covers the silver surfaces of this Civil War-era half dollar. Luster is satiny, typical for the period. The date is distinct, sloping upward, and confirms the WB-5 attribution. Field hairlines are evident on both sides, but the remaining luster is acceptable at the NGC-certified standard. Surfaces are otherwise as expected for the grade, with only a light line running diagonally from the top of (HAL)F. The strike is typical with a few weak stars and some blending of the eagle feathers. This is not an expensive coin but remains a well-detailed example of this popular 19th century type. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1863	AU55	PCGS 21126524		Choice	$875	Scarce Civil War Philadelpha Date, Mirrored Fields, Crusty Gray Coloring, Fully Struck. Limited mintage of 503,200 pieces with limited survival rate at the AU grades. PCGS has certified all of 38 piece in all AU grades with resubmissions being likely in that number. I don't often see nice 1863 halves and pounced on this PCGS AU55 example at the Altanta ANA coin show. This offering is fully struck with boldly detailed devices. Fields are mirrored and provide sharp reflective luster that one would expect from a proof strike. Coloring is a crusty gun metal gray with embedded rose and gold hues. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder. Definitely worthy of a Choice quality rating.
	1863-S	EF Details	raw		Cleaned	$250	Popular San Francisco Date, Soft Satiny Luster, Peripheral Pastel Toning, Old Clean, West Texas Collection. A well struck 1863-S Seated half with soft satiny luster that is typical of the issue. Surfaces are a tad too light to be strictly original. After an old clean, this piece continues to recover with peripheral pastel colorings. Fairly priced and ideal for a Dansco or Whitman album collection.
	1864-S Large S	VF35	raw	WB-1 WB-101	Original	$350	Original Light Gray. A desirable Civil War year example struck at the San Francisco mint with Large S mintmark. This piece offers light gray surfaces that look perfectly original under 10x loupe. Fields and devices are essentially blemish free with some localized vedigris on Liberty's upper body. A solid and accurately graded piece for the Dansco collector.
	1865-S	EF40	PCGS 15584811		Original	$395	Original, Light Rose Patina, Typical Strike, Fairly Graded, Pleez B. Seated Collection. Housed in PCGS old blue label holder. 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.
	1865-S	VF35	PCGS 38606045	WB-5	Original	$350	Popular Civil War Date, Near-Choice Original, Light Gray Patina, Newtown Collection. 1865 brought the light at the end of the tunnel for the Unites States Civil War. West Coast commerce continued with the San Francisco mint issuing reasonably high mintages for that period. Half dollar mintage during 1865 was 675,000 pieces. This survivor has moderate wear. Light gray patina is uninterrupted on both sides. Strike is typical. Fairly graded and housed in Gen 6.0 holder.
	1865-S	EF45	raw	WB-6	Choice	$395	New May 14! Circulated Cameo Eye Appeal, Blue-Gray Patina, Choice Surfaces, Newtown Collection. What great eye appeal on this lovely 1865-S Seated half! Deep blue-gray patina decorates the obverse fields along with most of the reverse. The result is classic circulated cameo appearance as the dark fields nicely outline the light devices. Residual steely luster is apparent during bright light inspection. A well preserved Seated half that is entirely unabraded and would be a great addition to a Dansco or Whitman album collection. Peacefully resigning in a Newtown bank box for over a decade and fresh to market.
	1865-S	AU55	PCGS 38692132	WB-7c	Choice	$1725	Die State (c), Choice Original, Seal Beach Collection. This was a heavily used die pair and this example reveals overall die erosion with a lack of sharpness in the overall design. Reverse die cracks are liberally scattered throughout the legend, and the reader is referred to Bill Bugert's analysis of this date, which never ceases to amaze and visually presents multiple die states. The luster is satiny, highlighting medium gold toning on both sides. The strike is as good as could be expected from these dies, with only a couple flat stars and decent detail in the eagle feathers. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 holder (2015-date).
	1865-S	EF40	raw	WB-8	Original	$350	Medium Gray Patina, Honest Wear, West Texas Collection. An original 1865 San Francisco Civil War example with light to medium gray patina. Strike is typical for the date while surfaces are free of any distracting blemishes. The WB-8 die variety features a bold Small S mintmark. Another solid raw offering from the West Texas Collection.
	1866 With Motto	AU Details	PCGS 36932490		Cleaned	$350	With Motto, AU55+ Details, Lightly Hairlined, Residual Luster, An Eye Appealing Example Overall, Dr. Glenn Peterson Collection. 1866 brought the end of the Civil War and a nation seeking to celebrate the salvation of the Union. The motto IN GOD WE TRUST was added to reverse of the Liberty Seated quarter and half dollar denominations that year. All 1866 Philadelphia struck halves are with the With Motto reverse. This example is yet another piece that was hand selected from the Dr. Glenn Peterson Dansco album collection and submitted to PCGS during early 2019. I expected this piece to be slightly downgraded due to some obverse hairlines but was not certain of the outcome. PCGS chose an AU Details certification and I'm listing this piece accordingly as the hairlines are obvious under a 10x loupe. Strike is bold and complete. Overall eye appeal is more than acceptable for another Dansco collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. Fairly priced and an excellent value.
	1866 With Motto	MS61	NGC 2154877006	WB-103	Choice	$1300	Misplaced Date, Superior Eye Appeal, Choice Original, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Peripheral Toning, Hammered Strike, Under Graded, Golden Harvest Collection. An obviously under graded 1866 Liberty Seated half that warrants special attention. Mintage for the 1866 With Motto date is 744,900; a substantial number. However, this date was not saved by collectors resulting in a low mint state surviving population. This example, from the Golden Harvest Collection, seems out of place in its current NGC MS61 holder. Cartwheel luster is crisp and vibrant under a light source. Surfaces have a light frosty texture. Strike is bold and hammered. A thin ring of gold and blue toning is seen at the peripheries. Now the abrasions that knocked this one down to MS61. There are three to four faint hairlines in the upper left obverse field by Liberty's head that have to be the point on consternation. These are not apparent during in hand viewing and faint when viewed with a 10x loupe. Reverse fields exhibit faint micro chatter. I would grade this piece a full MS62/MS63 as the luster, strike and eye appeal are so dominant. Housed in older NGC holder with standard ring insert.
	1866-S Motto	VF30	raw		Market Acceptable	$165	Motto, Light Gray Toning, Bold Strike, Long Ago Clean, Retoning. An attractive 1866-S Motto strike regardless of its old clean. I like this piece as it has the right eye appeal to fit in a Dansco of Whitman bookshelf album. The light gray coloring would fit right into an value orientated original collection. Fairly graded.
	1866-S Motto	VF30	raw	WB-6 R6	Market Acceptable	$265	Rare Bugert Variety, Light Gray, Decent Eye Appeal. This WB-6 example offers light gray patina with variety diagnostics fully present. Bisecting die crack from rim left of rock through the base is clear as is the die crack from leg into Stars 1 and 2. Accurately graded.
	1866-S Motto	EF40	raw	WB-7	Market Acceptable	$225	With Motto Design Type, Light Gray Surfaces, Faint Clean, Residual Mint Frost, West Texas Collection. 1866 brought the end of the Civil War and the addition of the IN GOD WE TRUST motto to the reverse of Liberty Seated quarter and half dollar silver coinage. 1866 San Francisco strikes were struck with both reverse designs. This offering is the with motto type. Surfaces are a uniform light gray and essentially unabraded. Some remaining mint frost can be seen with the legend letters. Fields present hints of rose coloring during bright light viewing. I've assigned a Market Acceptable quality rating as this piece is borderline original. A popular yet scarce date, mintmark and design type combination.
	1866-S No Motto	VF Details	PCGS 34353248		Cleaned	$650	No Motto Type, Cleaned, Gray-Blue Coloring, Chemically Retoned, Typical Strike. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Description to follow shortly.
	1866-S No Motto	VF30	PCGS 14553447	WB-1 R4	Choice	$1600	WB-1, Important No Motto Type, Choice Original, Classic Gun Metal Gray Patina, Late Die State, Accurately Graded . Always in demand as dual 1866 No Motto/Motto design type. The Civil War has ended and Reconstruction period starts with a reference to God on United States larger denomination coinage. Choice and attractive surfaces with classic gun metal gray patina. Accurately graded. Typical strike for the date with bold die clash mark in the lower right reverse shield resulting in the R4 rarity designation. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard insert. CAC approval rewards the strict originality and classic gray eye appeal. A perfect candidate for a mid grade date and mintmark set without breaking the bank.
	1866-S No Motto	F12	PCGS 12474511	WB-1 R4	Original	$800	New May 10! Original, Murphys Collection. The 1866-S half comes with and without the reverse motto, and the Without Motto variety is decidedly the more scarce of the two, being struck by only a single die pair (WB-1). Indeed, the Guide Book lists a mintage of a mere 66,000 pieces for this issue. This is a pleasing “coin grey” example, with deeper gray in the recessed areas contrasting with lighter central figures. A few ticks are seen within the figure of Liberty, and there no other surface distractions of note. Rarity is a primary appeal of Seated coinage, and the history of these elusive pieces is sometimes better conveyed by circulated examples like this, coins which played a vital role in American commerce for a long period of time. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1866-S With Motto	VF35	NGC 2555568003	WB-7 R3	Original	$250	New May 10! Original, Murphys Collection. The Mint’s transition to smaller mintmarks, beginning in 1859, came back to bite them with the 1866 coinage. The S on this 1866-S reverse die is faint at best, weakly executed to begin with and only eroding further from there. The situation is analogous to the 1866-S F-101 and F-103 dime varieties, which are often mistaken for Philadelphia pieces, as the mintmark is almost completely effaced. The striking characteristics of individual dies add interest throughout all Seated coinage, and this is just one of many intriguing examples. The current piece is a uniform light grey with the barest crust in the recessed areas. The strike is typical, with stars 10-13 not full and weakness through the entire reverse, including the motto, legend, and eagle feathers. WB-7, with a die crack proceeding from the upper left of 1(866). Housed in a newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1867	MS61	PCGS 38420310		Original	$1250	Better Philadelphia Issue, Near Choice Original, Sharp Steely Luster, Gray-Gold Toning, Fully Struck. Limited mintage of 449,300 as the Civil War had come to a conclusion with pending Reconstruction period challenges. The last of the lower mintage silver coinage years, at Philadelphia, was at hand. This lovely surviving example is very well preserved with typical steely fields and luster. Fields are unbranded and pleasing. The obverse is toned a center gray-aquamarine with peripheral gold while the reverse is a uniform silver gray. Light reflective cartwheels are seen on the obverse while the reverse is closer to frosty with active cartwheels. Strike is complete with all stars having connected centrils while the lower reverse claws and arrow feathers being completely defined. This piece has been freshly graded (based on serial number) and is housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. Price consistent with CAC approval AU55/AU58 examples.
	1867-S	EF45	NGC 2544522001	WB-1 R4	Choice	$400	New May 10! Choice Original, Murphys Collection. The San Francisco Mint ramped up production of Seated halves in this year, but few survive with this level of quality. A pleasing, even gray skin is accentuated by deeper obverse shades in the protected areas, while the reverse exhibits light olive within the legend and other recessed points. Apart from a few horizontal lines in the right obverse field, and some chatter at the upper right of the motto, there are no marks of note. The strike is typical, with all stars delineated and some blending of reverse detail beneath the shield. The overall look is wholesome, and the originality of the coin will appeal to a large audience. WB-1, with a slight upward slope in the date and a distinctly tilted mintmark. Housed in a newer NGC holder with edge view insert and CAC approval.
	1868-S	VF35	raw	WB-6	Market Acceptable	$210	Light Gray Surfaces, Old Wipe, Fairly Priced, Southern Texas Collection. A fairly graded and described 1868-S WB-6 Seated half for consideration. This piece has seen a long ago wipe resulting in "glossy" surfaces that have recovered a portion of their natural gray patina. Ideal for placement in a Dansco or Whitman bookshelf album collection.
	1868-S	EF40	NGC 3569068016	WB-8 R3	Choice	$300	New May 10! Choice Original, Murphys Collection. This piece is an object lesson in a typical toning pattern of an original coin. High points (obverse knees, breast) are more evenly toned, recessed areas (stars, legend) host occasional dirt, while the fields vary between grey and the rose seen at the high points. This is known as “elevation chromatics,” as the varying relief on a coin reacts differently to environmental conditions over time. Cleaned coins tend to be more uniform in color, and bright silver toning throughout is usually a dead giveaway. This is typically struck example, with some weakness in stars 5-7 and reverse detail surrounding the arrow feathers not completely distinct. Clearly, we like the originality of this piece, as does CAC. WB-8, with a high date that slopes slightly downward. Housed in a newer NGC holder with edge view insert and CAC approval.
	1869-S	EF45	PCGS 20525377	WB-2 R3	Original	HOLD $295	New May 10! Original, Murphys Collection. Gray and gold blanket both sides of this S-mint half dollar, with darker shades in the stars and legend. The surfaces are smooth with only scattered ticks, while the strike is typical with stars 10-13 weak. Although priced more consistently with a type coin, the Wiley-Bugert characterizes the 1869-S as an under-appreciated issue in the Seated half series. WB-2, with a mintmark centered below the crotch and downward sloping date. Note, reverse haze is on the holder. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1870	MS64	NGC 3215167003		Gem	$3150	Price Reduction - April 21, 2020. Exceptional Eye Appeal, Gem Original, Brilliant Cartwheel Luster, Denver Collection. A gorgeous offering with brilliant flashy luster and vibrant cartwheels that warrants a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation. This 1870 Liberty Seated half was showcased at the first LSCC ANA Summer Seminar course by the Denver Collection owner to many accolades. Uniform rose transitions to sky blue at the obverse periphery while a copper gold ring nicely framed the mostly untoned center devices. Fully struck with bold devices on bold sides. Accurately graded on a technical basis due to some obverse field chatter. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. Previously sold by GFRC into the Denver Collection during mid 2015 and now back on the market.
	1870-CC	F12	NGC 2564882002	WB-5 R6	Market Acceptable	$3100	New May 10! Market Acceptable, Murphys Collection. U.S. silver production in the 1860s increased from almost nothing to 500 metric tons in a mere decade. The vast quantity of precious metal created an opening for Nevada politicians to push for a second western Mint, and so the Carson City facility opened shop in 1870. First year production was minimal across all denominations, with Seated half production at 54,617 pieces, substantially less than the output of the Philadelphia and San Francisco Mints. The result is cornucopia of rare issues for today’s collector. This first year of issue half dollar is a prime example, and exhibits mixed tan, gray, and powder blue shades atop surfaces that suggest an old cleaning. A few horizonal lines bisect the central portion of the reverse, none inconsistent with the assigned grade. Housed in a newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1870-S	VF30	raw		Original	$225	Better San Francisco Date, Classic Collector Eye Appeal, Uniform Light Gray Patina, Accurately Graded, West Texas Collection. 1870 San Francisco Seated halves have a low survival rate regardless of the 1,004,000 pieces struck. One has to wonder where all the coinage went given PCGS population reports shows four pieces graded at VF20 and only thirteen at VF30. This raw specimen, from the West Texas Collection is ideal for the Dansco album collector. Surfaces are solidly original with light gray patina. Overall eye appeal is above average for the date.
	1870-S	AU50	PCGS 26725238	WB-1 R3	Choice	$525	New May 10! Choice Original, Murphys Collection. Uniform silver color is highlighted by a touch of gold at the rims. A few light lines are seen in the obverse fields, imparted by circulation and not the typical parallel hairlines that betray a past cleaning. This piece appears to be weakly struck, but the Wiley-Bugert reference notes this is due to abraded dies and not the result of poor production at the coin press. In any case, many of the stars lack inner detail, and the elements surrounding the reverse shield are merging. WB-1, with mintmark punched low and to the left. The overall look of this original piece is appealing, and the specific die characteristics add additional interest. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.5 (2011-2013) holder with CAC approval.
	1871	EF40	raw		Choice	$185	Choice Original, Gun Metal Gray/Blue Patina, Super Example. A lovely 1871 Philadelphia strike that is perfectly original. Surfaces are covered with darker gun metal gray/blue patina. Strike is typical and blemishes are to a minimum. Ideal for a Whitman or Dansco album set.
	1871-S	AU55	PCGS 15283244	WB-6 R3	Choice	$515	New May 10! Choice Original, Murphys Collection. Light russet fills the fields of this largely brilliant piece, with a few deeper shades in the left stars and reverse legend. Fields are smooth for the grade with no marks of note, while the central obverse figure hides a couple ticks. The piece is nicely struck with sharp stars and minimal merging of the eagle feathers at the left leg. WB-6, with a tilted mintmark and heavy clashing within the figure of Liberty, imparted from the shield on the high point of the reverse die. This piece was not certified by a CAC on an initial attempt, but in our opinion is close. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1871-S	AU50	PCGS 2755557	WB-7 R3	Original	$325	WB-7, Original, Light Golden Gray Patina, Residual Luster, Well Struck, Accurately Graded, Whiskey Run Collection. A near choice 1871 WB-7 San Francisco struck example with semi transparent golden gray patina. Residual luster is vibrant with some cartwheel effects. Strike is fully executed. Bright light inspection revealed creamy golden luster that is pleasing. PCGS grading is accurate. Housed in early blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert and embossed PCGS emblem on reverse. A quality Liberty Seated half dollar offering from the Whiskey Run Collection.
	1872	AU53	PCGS 83095918		Choice	$700	Choice Original, Seal Beach Collection. The surfaces of this CAC-approved Seated half exhibit brown and tan toning with steely luster emanating from the protected areas. Deep gray tones are scattered about, most prominently around Liberty's head. The strike is typical with characteristic weakness south of the reverse shield. The fields are even and smooth with no marks of note. CAC has certified 14 pieces in higher grades. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder (2015-date).
	1872-CC	AU53	PCGS OGH 2588226	WB-2 R4	Original	$3250	Near-Choice Original, Mirrored Fields, Dusty Gray Patina, Newtown Collection. Reflective luster rises from the surfaces of this much better date Seated half, with moderate mirrors remaining. Pastel shades lay above a silver palette, mixing gold, burgundy, and powder blue. The strike is fully executed with clear star centers and strong feather detail within the eagle. WB-2, with die damage between the fourth and fifth set of verticals in the obverse shield, and the second C in the mintmark punched low. The Carson City mint struck just 257,000 pieces in this year, a fraction of their counterparts in San Francisco and Philadelphia. Housed in a PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) old green holder.
	1872-CC	EF45	PCGS 40050527	WB-4	Original	$2000	New May 27! Original, Murphys Collection. Carson City coinage is always popular, if not readily available. Of course, its rarity is part of the appeal, and if one could easily find many examples the challenge would be less compelling. The 1872-CC half is not as rare as the 1870-CC or 1874-CC issues but remains a highly desirable issue. This well-detailed EF45 piece exhibits a few circulation marks, particularly in the right obverse field. Recessed areas exhibit russet shades, more intensely on the reverse. The WB-4 variety features a low date and a die lump on Liberty's right calf, while the mintmark is slanting upward. Strike is typical with some details in the lower portion of the eagle blending together. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder.
	1873 No Arrows, Open 3	VF20	PCGS 38222188		Original	$5150	Rare Open 3 Variety, No Arrows Date, Near-Choice Original Surfaces, Natural Gray Toning, Affordable Price Point. The 1873 Open 3, No Arrows Liberty Seated half is a challenging rarity. In A Guidebook of Liberty Seated Coins, Q. David Bowers writes the following concerning this date, "Mintage figures were estimated years ago as 587,000 Closed 3 coins and 214,200 Open 3 coins from the Philadelphia Mint before arrows were added besides the date. These figures seem to have been guesses and seem to have no validity.....With a collective total of 801,800 coins of both varieties produced from five total dies (a single set for Open 3), one might speculate that the actual Open 3 mintage is much lower and below estimated mintage. Beyond that, it is believed that many of these were melted upon institution of the new weight standard that took effect April 1, 1873, perhaps accounting for rarity and high value." This offering has near-choice original surfaces that are covered with a medium gray patina. Strike is typical with residual visibility of die pits throughout Liberty's upper body area. There are a few ancient marks in the right obverse field mentioned for accuracy. The reverse fields are unabraded. This in only the second 1873 No Arrows Open 3 handled by GFRC as a testament to its rarity. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder and ready for placement in an advanced Liberty Seated half dollar collection.
	1873 With Arrows	AU58	PCGS 90023951		Original	$775	Price Reduction October 12, 2019 - Arrows, Strongly Detailed, Attractively Toned, Twin Lakes Collection.. Another important type coin from the Twin Lakes collection, this well-detailed 1873 half dollar exhibits the arrows used in 1873 and 1874 to denote a slight weight change in the silver coiange. A delictate mix of grey and occasional burgundy toning graces both sides, and the overall effect is aesthetically pleasing.
	1873 With Arrows Quad Stripes	EF Details	PCGS 36937431	WB-109	Original	$485	"Quad Stripes" Double Die Obverse, Lightly Mirrored Fields, Silver-Gold Patina, Original Surfaces, Dr. Glenn Peterson Collection . This 1873 Double Die Obverse "Quad Stripe" Seated half dollar has original surfaces with PCGS grading being much too conservative. The striking of 1873 With Arrows "Quad Stripe" coinage was accomplished with polished dies resulting in mirrored fields. The PCGS grader must have seen the atypical reflective luster and decided that a Cleaned designation was appropriate. Since investing grading and variety attribution fees to secure 'Quad Stripe" on the label, on behalf of Dr. Peterson, it was my displeasure to start over and give PCGS more monies to get it right plus another variety attribution charge. As a result, this piece is being offered in its first grading attempt holder with EF Details designation. In hand inspection is waranted towards your own conclusion on preservation condition. I'm going with an Original quality rating as this piece is that, Original. Obverse die doubling is bold and distinctive. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with Arrows DDO FS-1101, WB-109 "Quad Strike" on the label.
	1873-CC	VG08	raw		Market Acceptable	$400	Popular Carson City Date, Medium Gray Surfaces, Ancient Clean, Southern Texas Collection. If in the market for an inexpensive 1873 Carson City half for that bookshelf collection project, this Southern Texas Collection offering should be considered. Surfaces are toned a natural gray. This piece was wiped with a cloth years ago leading to the present "glossy" surfaces. This ancient cleaning is not offensive and should not concern those collectors on a tight budget. This is a date that is constantly in demand and marketable.
	1873-CC No Arrows	EF Details	PCGS 38787389	WB-1	Cleaned	$2200	New May 27! Murphys Collection. The 1873 No Arrows half dollars all feature closed 3s in the date, which almost appear as 8s if one doesn't look closely. The No Arrows pieces were struck only until April, and are much scarcer than the With Arrows coins of the same year. This is a well-struck example with sharp star points and near-complete eagle feathers. Surfaces are reflective from an old cleaning, but there are no hairlines, and there is no denying the rarity of this tougher Carson City issue. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with Cleaned-XF Details designation.
	1873-CC With Arrows	VF20	PCGS 84718461	WB-3 R4	Original	New Price $975	New June 11! Difficult Carson City Date, Original Light Gray Surfaces, Rose-Gold Highlights, Accurately Graded, Murphys Collection. Price Reduction June 2020 - Scarce Carson City in the Liberty Seated half dollar series with mintage of 214,560. Surprisingly, this small mintage was struck with seven obverse dies and three reverse dies. Die saw limited usage therefore survivors tend to come well struck and without major die cracks. This survivor has honest wear with light gray surfaces overall and rose-gold toning highlights surrounding the devices. There are no blemishes but a tiny rim mark by star 5 is mentioned for complete disclosure. Accurately graded and housed in 2015 PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. Another important Carson City offering from the Murphys Collection
	1873-CC With Arrows	F15	PCGS 38595681	WB-5 R6	Original	$950	Popular Carson City Date, Small CC, Original Gray Patina, Newtown Collection. Another low-mintage CC half, the 1873-CC With Arrows was struck to the extent of just 214,560 pieces. This is a reasonably detailed survivor with most design elements still visible. Even gray surfaces reveal russet hints on the obverse, especially in the protected areas, while a pleasing greenish-gold band surrounds the reverse. WB-5, with the right arrow aligned with the center of the 3, and the Cs in the all-important mintmark vertically offset. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1873-CC With Arrows	VF25	PCGS 21375492	WB-6	Original	$1250	New May 27! With Arrows, Near-Choice Original, Murphys Collection. Just about perfect for the grade, this coin will be quickly acquired by a lucky collector. Surfaces appear at first gray, but reveal shades of rose, blue, and green as the coin is tilted under a light. The reverse rim exhibits not quite a full rainbow, but bands of gold, russet, and blue-green are evident throughout. High points contrast nicely with lighter gray, and the eye appeal is strong. A few marks surround the reverse scroll, none inconsistent with the grade. Part of the low-mintage run of Carson City half dollars from 1870 to 1874. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder.
	1873-S With Arrows	AU50	PCGS 84040620	WB-1 R3+	Original	$1000	New July 5! Underrated Date in AU, Milky Light Gray Patina, Well Struck, Accurately Graded, Oregon Beaver Collection. Ex. Seal Beach Collection. The 1873 San Francisco Seated half dollar issue was struck from a single die pair and totaled 228,000 pieces. Locating a problem free example, especially in higher circulated AU grades will prove to be very challenging. Price guides do not reflect the current rarity within this grade range. The Oregon Beaver Collection is divesting an AU50 duplicate after a recent upgrade. Light silver-gray patina covers sides along rose shades. GFRC photography has amplified the rose coloring on the obverse image. A fully struck example with a few tiny field tick, none disconcerting to overall eye appeal. Previously sold by GFRC on behalf of the Seal Beach Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1874 With Arrows	AU58	NGC 639199004		Choice	$700	With Arrows Type, Choice Original, Glowing Orange-Gold Cartwheel Luster, Completely Struck, Accurately Graded, New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated Halves. A wonderful 1874 With Arrows type offering that should be immediately considered. Fiery orange-gold patina glows under a light source. Cartwheel luster is active and somewhere between frosty and steely. Strike is hammered with high relief devices throughout obverse and reverse. Surfaces are entirely blemish free. Accurately graded and housed in older NGC holder with standard ring insert. An eye appeal type coin offering from the fine collection of New Jersey Liberty Seated half dollars. If you like the GFRC images, then the half will be even better on arrival. Don't wait on this offering....trust me.
	1874 With Arrows	AU58	PCGS 33516220		Choice	$865	With Arrows Type, Frosty Luster, Creamy Light Gold Patina, Fully Struck, Newtown Collection. Creamy frosty luster and faint golden shades are most pleasing on this 1874 With Arrows Philadelphia strike. Strike is essentially complete with just a touch of weakness at the top of Liberty's head. Under a light source, the lustrous cartwheels are vibrant. Fields and major devices are unabraded. Wear is limited to luster breaks on the left facing breast and lower leg. Accurately graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. Yet another choice original duplicate from the Newtown Collection that warrants special consideration.
	1874-CC	VF35	PCGS 11311983	WB-3	Original	$4500	Carson City Key Date, Original Surfaces, Attractive Rose-Aquamarine Obverse Toning, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, Cumberland Country Collection. The Liberty Seated half dollar series key date outside of the 1873 NA Open 3 and 1878-S! Luckily for GFRC customers, the Cumberland County Collection is releasing an attractive VF35 example. An entirely blemish free specimen with obverse toning that probably originated from being in contact with felt pad for years. Obverse center is a lovely rose-orange and surrounded by aquamarine-gold on the left periphery and steely gray on the right. Reverse toning is limited to burnt gold throughout the legend. Strike is well executed with all stars having connected centrls other than stars 12 and 13. Accurately graded and housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. Another important opportunity for avanced collectors to secure a key date divestment at a fair price.
	1874-CC Railroad Tracks	VF Details	PCGS 33414177	WB-102, WB-3a R6	Cleaned	$2250	Rare Railroad Track Reverse, Dull Gray Surfaces, Cleaned, Important Die Variety. As a date, 1874 Carson City strikes totaled 59,000 pieces from three obverse dies and a single reverse die. A populaer and rare die variety occurs during the WB-3 die pairing. Extensive die damage is found on the reverse and has been nicknamed "railroad tracks" due to to its apperance. This die damage remains unexplained to this day. On the Dr. Glenn Peterson specimen, both sets of "railroad tracks" are easily viewed with 10x loupe. This is the best example that Dr. Peterson could locate though cleaned. Surfaces are unabraded but with an old cleaned that has left a dull finish. Light gray toning covers the obverse while the reverse has faint gold coloring. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with Peterson pedigree amd WB-102 designation on the label. An R6 rarity according to Liberty Seated half dollar expert Bill Bugert. Pricing this offering is difficult as PCGS has only graded six total with the highest being VF20. There are no CoinFacts auction records. This piece is here to sell with offers welcomed.
	1874-CC With Arrows	EF45	PCGS 32979899	WB-2 R5	Original	$6450	New May 28! Key Date, Mirrored Fields, Reflective Luster, Brilliant Silver Toning, Near Choice, Newtown Collection. The Newtown Collection continues to aggressively enhance his Liberty Seated half dollar collection. As a result, this important 1874-CC WB-2 duplicate has been made available and will please the new owner. The WB-2 die pairing is known to product coinage with mirrored fields. This is the case for this EF45 graded example from a total mintage of just 59,000 piece struck. Reflective luster is quite brilliant during bright light inspection. Surfaces are lightly worn with neutral silver-gray coloring that probably results for a long ago dip. Small spots of wear are noted on Liberty's left facing breast, lower leg and middle of the scroll. The minute "green" texture seen on the lower leg is colored wax or resin that did not bother the PCGS grader. An impressive example that is housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1874-S	AU55	NGC 2656363016	WB-1	Original	$950	New May 15! Frosty Luster, Dipped, City By The Bay Collection. Low mintage of 394,000 with low survival rate at the AU grade levels. This western frontier survivor has been dipper at one point though the surfaces still retain frosty luster. Faint peripheral gold decorates the untoned center. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. From the City By The Bay Collection.
	1875	EF40	raw		Original	$145	Light Crusty Gray Patina, Residual Steely Luster, Strictly Original, West Texas Collection. This 1875 Seated half would be an ideal candidate for a Dansco bookshelf album collection. A strictly original example with moderate crusty gray toning and residual steely luster. Obverse strike is weak per the GFRC images. Conservatively graded at the assigned gray. From a large lot of raw Seated and Capped Bust coins from the West Texas Collection.
	1875-CC	AU55	PCGS 28257212	WB-10	Choice	$1100	New May 27! Choice Original, Murphys Collection. Reflective luster radiates from the surfaces of this moderately prooflike CC-half dollar. Mirrored fields offer contrast with the frosty devices, particularly on the reverse. Shading is silver, with evident wear on the high points, and hints of lilac at the rims. The strike is bold. much better than usually seen, with razor sharp stars and well-defined eagle feathers. Marks are consistent with the grade, though a bit amplified by the photograph, as is usual for a prooflike coin. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder.
	1875-CC	F15	PCGS 29315612	WB-6 R5	Original	$250	New June 12! Scarce R5 Die Pairing, Golden Gray Surfaces, Circulated Cameo Appeal, Murphys Collection. Circulated cameo eye appeal and die variety rarity are the highlights of this evenly worn 1875 Carson City strike. Regardless of the grade, primary devices remain well defined with just a touch of the E in LIBERTY visible. This piece would be an ideal candidate for an 1875-CC die variety set. Of the twelve defined die pairing by Bugert, two are listed as R6 and another two as R5. This offering is one of the two R5 listings. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder.
	1875-S	AU58	PCGS 21297399	WB-2	Choice	$515	New May 27! Small Wide S, Choice Original, Brilliant Frosty Luster,Murphys Collection. Brilliant, frosty luster rises from both sides of this San Francisco half dollar, while the light silver skin exhibits hints of rose, more so on the obverse. The piece is nicely struck with most star detail evident and ample separation in the eagle feathers. WB-2, an interesting variety with extensive damage in the northeast quadrant of the obverse shield. This is a large, lustrous 19th century coin at an accessible price point, and a worthy representative of the type as such. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1875-S	MS64	PCGS 27440425	WB-7	Gem	$1600	Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Near-gem, frosty luster underlies a medium skin of swirling blue-green and russet shades, and the effect is exceptionally appealing. The strong strike brings up virtually complete detail in the eagle's feathers, revealing the full intent of the engraver. This may be a "common" date, but the aesthetic appeal of this example is decidedly uncommon. One of the highlights in the Newtown consignment. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder and CAC approval.
	1876-CC	VF30	raw	WB-108, WB-35 R4	Market Acceptable	$525	Misplaced 8 in Denticles, Light Gray, Long Ago Clean, Accurately Graded, San Jose Collection. One of the many 1876-CC die pairings but easily identified as WB-35 by the top of a misplaced 8 digit in the denticles. Accurately graded with light gray-gold surfaces that have seen a long ago and now recovering. A decent example for the variety. From the San Jose Collection of Carson City Seated halves.
	1876-CC	MS62	NGC 1941325023	WB-11	Choice	$2250	New May 27! Mirrored Fields, Choice Original, Murphys Collection. Fiery orange luster booms from the mirrored fields of this uncirculated 1876-CC half. Centers are lighter and lead from gold to the more deeply toned fields, which conclude with deep blue at the rims. This is a colorful, lustrous piece that will draw significant attention. WB-11, an interesting die pair with a reverse die that was previously used in 1871 and 1872 - clearly indicating the Carson City coiners maintained old dies in case of future need. Star centers are sharp, while the claw knuckles have blended together. Housed in an old NGC holder with standard ring insert.
	1876-CC	MS62	NGC 1288774003	WB-16 R3	Original	$1525	Small CC, Early Die State, Steely Luster, Original Surfaces, Gun Metal Gray-Gold, Murphys Collection. Popular 1876 Carson City date in the Liberty Seated half dollar series. Collected by coinage series, Carson City mint, and by die variety. This Murphys Collection offering features steely surfaces with intermixed gun metal gray-blue and gold patina. Fully struck from the WB-16 die pairing during an early die state. Dies are fresh and crisp with no traces of die cracks. The lower reverse feathers are a tad weak as hubbed. Bright light viewing is a pleasure as the coloring shifts from gun metal gray-blue to golden hues. There is one abrasion on Liberty 's neck otherwise the fields are essentially unabraded. Steely luster is a bit muted due to the thick patina and is the basis for the assigned grade. Housed in earlier NGC holder with ANA hologram.
	1876-S	AU58	PCGS 14772594	WB-33	Original	$315	New May 27! Near-Choice Original, Murphys Collection. The luster of this Centennial-year half dollar lies between frosty and mirrored, and occasionally polished dies are no surprise for a high-mintage issue. Indeed, the Bugert reference describes no less than 43 die pairs for this year, and the coiners were clearly active. This example is WB-33, with a horizonal die line in the drapery, southwest of the elbow. Silver shades predominate with power blue evident on both sides. Obverse fields host a few light, horizontal lines on either side of Liberty. Well-struck with defined star centers and most claw knuckles visible. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1876-S	AU53	PCGS 36319744	WB-42 WB-103 R6	Choice	New Price $4000	WB-103, Rare Type 2 Reverse with Very Small S Mintmark, R6 Rarity, Mirrored Fields, Peripheral Toning, Conservative Grading, An Anonymous Consignor. GFRC is thoroughly pleased to be offering an important Liberty Seated half dollar die variety rarity; 1876-S WB-42 WB-103 Type 2 (Closed Bud) reverse with a Very Small Mintmark. This is an R6 rarity die marriage that captures the introduction of a new reverse hub design during 1876. All known high grade specimens have mirrored surfaces as is the case for this lovely example. Absolutely fresh to market and freshly graded at the FUN show for a consignor. Expert Liberty Seated numismatists believe this variety was specially struck to commemorate the nation's Centennial celebrations given the atypical mirrored fields. Hammered strike consistent with that seen on regular proof strikes. Light peripheral gold is found on both sides. Currently, the fourth finest known among the major Liberty Seated half dollar specialists within the LSCC. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Price setting for a variety of this caliber is difficult. If the asking price is not consistent with expectations, then please make an offer as this piece is here to sell.
	1877	AU58	PCGS 84603237		Original	$275	Price Reduction October 12, 2019 - Steely Cartwheel Luster, Metallic Pewter Toning, Well Struck, Twins Lakes Collection. Pewter-gray patina overlays steely fields. Under a light source, the steely cartwheel luster is quite dominant as the toning melts away. Strike is complete. Obverse fields have patches of faint porosity under a 10x loupe. A pleasing offering from the Twins Lakes Collection that is housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
	1877	MS64	PCGS 26648625	WB-103	Gem	$1950	Gem Original, JUST BUY IT NOW, Newtown Collection. Deeply toned, mirrored fields contrast with the frosted devices, and the effect is pleasing. Rich tones of blue-green intermix with delicate russet shades, especially on the reverse, while the central figures on both sides are more lightly toned. The strike is convincing, with sharp stars and near-complete eagle feathers. The CAC approval is no surprise, and the coin will look even better in hand. WB-103, type 2 reverse with a closed bud to the left. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1877-CC	MS62	NGC 367225017		Original	$1600	New June 4! Near Choice-Original, Thick Frosty Luster, Murphys Collection. Generous frost blankets Miss Liberty while the fields radiate thick luster. Brilliant centers are surrounded by russet color at the rims that varies in intensity, while the dentils exhibit occasional deep blue. The strike is sharp, with fully defined stars and near-complete detail in the eagle feathers, better than seen on most Seated half dollars. This is a flashy survivor from the Carson City Mint, whose output is among the most desired by Liberty Seated collectors. Housed in an older NGC holder with standard ring insert.
	1877-CC	AU55	NGC 3191580004		Choice	$750	New June 4! Gorgeous Pastel Toning, Choice Original, Murphys Collection. A deeply original piece with steely, reflective luster and pastel toning. Centers are coin grey and surrounded by varied shades of olive and blue-green that intensify at the rims. The strike is neatly impressed with most star centers present. This piece has been to CAC and did not certify, but would likely succeed at the AU53 level. The next owner will be pleased. Housed in an older NGC holder with standard ring insert.
	1877-CC	VF35	PCGS 29229280	WB-9 R4	Original	$315	New June 12! Better Die Pairing, Near-Choice Original, Crusty Surfaces, Accurately Graded, Murphys Collection. If the type of collector that wants his silver to be crusty with some surface dirt, I have a candidate for you. A perfectly natural 1877 Carson City strike that just so happens to be the WB-9 die pairing with an R4 rarity designation by Bugert. Both sides are toned a medium gray with some surface verdigris (dirt). The verdigris is more apparent on the reverse. A seated half that offers typical strike for the date. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder. Yet another offering from the Murphys Collection.
	1877-S	MS65	PCGS 34636516		Gem	New Price $2950	New June 17! Gem Original, Satiny Cartwheel Luster, Transparent Aquamarine-Rose and Blue Patina, Superior Eye Appeal, Completely Struck, Fairly Graded, Newtown Collection. Price Reduction June 2020 - How about another stunning Liberty Seated half dollar offering from the Newtown Collection? This gem original 1877 San Francisco strike has much to offer for those that seek the best possible coins for their collection. In hand toning is a combination of aquamarine and rose-brown colors as illustrated in the GFRC images. Bright light viewing exposes satiny cartwheel luster that is so close to being reflective. This assessment is quite subjective on my part. The luster is brilliant and melts the transparent toning. The result is light rose and sky blue colors on the obverse and incremental gold on the reverse. Strike is complete without any weak points. There is one obverse hairline from Liberty's knee up to star 10. Knowing John Albanese's requirements for mint state coin CAC approval, I suspect this single hairline will not pass muster for a green bean. Otherwise, this piece is a gem and accurately graded with superb eye appeal. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
	1877-S	MS62	NGC 2041127011		Choice	HOLD $700	New May 12! Blazing Frosty Luster, Shimmering Cartwheels, Gorgeous Peripheral Toning, Twins Lakes Collection. A GFRC JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation! Incredible mint bloom is thoroughly eye catching. Light rose speckled toning and peripheral highlight are wicked good! Can't you tell that I/m enjoying handling this gorgeous Seated half? Why the assigned MS62 grade? Maybe a grader bad hair day? All I can see in some luster breaking chatter between stars 2 and 3. Housed in older NGC holder with standard insert. From the Twin Lakes Collection.
	1877-S	AU55	NGC 704813009		Original	$350	New June 4! Lightly Mirrored, Faint Gold Skin, Original Surfaces, Murphys Collection. Surfaces are mirror-like on this popular San Francisco half dollar that features an exceptional strike. Obverse stars are needle-sharp and the eagle's feathers are richly detailed. The toning is largely brilliant with subtle blues scattered on both sides. Marks are more noticeable than usual, an attribute typical of P-L business strikes. Housed in an older NGC holder with standard ring insert.
	1877-S	MS65	PCGS 36495212	WB-104	Gem	$3250	Gem Original, Thick Frosty Luster, Newtown Collection. A gorgeous gem-graded half with swirling shades of blue and rose, this piece will captivate even the most grizzled coin veteran. Frosty luster booms from both sides, and the eye appeal is exceptional. The strike is full, with sharp stars and most eagle feathers distinct. This is the WB-104 variety, type 2 reverse with closed bud beneath the branch leaves. The next owner will derive substantial enjoyment from this premium quality example. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with CAC approval.
	1877-S	AU50	PCGS 38594951	WB-13	Original	$350	Original, Newtown Collection. This piece offers a lot of coin for money, reasonably priced and at the same time a well-preserved example of a 19th century issue. Toning is light golden with bits of obverse crust, and the fields underneath exhibit partial mirrors. The coin is well-struck with defined star points and mostly distinct eagle feathers. WB-13, with a small, filled mintmark under the feather tip. If building a Seated half set, why not consider a few pieces like this, and instead allocate funds to the more challenging issues? Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-date) holder.
	1877-S	EF45	PCGS 26674000	WB-29 R3	Choice	$185	WB-29, Choice Original, Gray Patina, Woodlands Collection. This is one of those coins where the GFRC images are plain horrible for the in hand and bright light quality. I like this piece due to the strictly original surfaces and the bright light performance. Under lighting, this piece appears to be full AU with ample luster reflecting through the transparent patina. Strike is full and there are a few fully toned over blemishes on the reverse that that bother me at all. The primary reasons for selecting this common date half are originality and bright light eye appeal. Housed in 2012 generation PCGS blue holder with edge view insert.
	1878	VF35	PCGS 33299387		Original	$175	New June 16! Thick Crusty Original Patina, Accurately Graded, StoneCold Collection. The 1878 Philadelphia strike has acquire a thick crusty deep gray patina on both sides. Strike is typical for the date. If a fan of strict originality, this offering is an obvious candidate for a circulated date and mintmark set project. Accurately graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. From the StoneCold Collection.
	1879	AU55	PCGS 30880102		Choice	$1250	Near Gem Original, Seal Beach Collection. This begins the low-mintage run from Seated halves from 1879 to 1890, all struck in small quantities as the silver interests had successfully lobbied to convert the nation's massive silver production into Morgan dollars. The Morgans remain ubiquitous while more sophisticated collectors prefer the much scarcer Liberty Seated silver of the same era. This example is moderately mirrored with sharp reflective luster. Deep gold shades blanket both sides, with occasional additions of russet and deep gray. The strike is full, with distinct star points and slight softness around the arrow feather. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 Dupont hologram holder (2014-2015) with CAC approval.
	1880	VF25	PCGS 84067612		Original	$725	New June 4! Very Scarce Date, Gray Patina, Original, Murphys Collection. Coin collecting in the late 19th century was active, especially in the eastern cities. Dealers could be found in any major city, and the rarity of the 1880s silver coinage (except for Morgan dollars, of course) was well-known. The Mint produced enough pieces to avoid excessive speculation, but collectors couldn't resist the low mintage figures. As a result, the survival rate of these 1880s Seated halves is higher than average, but they remain scarce. An old cleaning prevents CAC certification of this piece, but the coin has nicely retoned and exhibits attributes one expects from an original example, with lighter silver at high points, medium-shaded fields, and deeper tones in the recessed areas. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1881	VF35	PCGS 14161370		Choice	$875	New June 4! Low Mintage Date, Choice Original, CAC Approval, Murphys Collection. The 1878 Bland-Allison mandated large silver purchases by the federal government, and this bullion was most efficiently coined into Morgan dollars. Morgans are a fine thing, large flashy coins, but the rarity of the Seated coinage attracts its own followers. Only 10,000 Seated halves were struck in 1881, and this highly original example is an ideal representative. Medium skin covers both sides with a mix of olive, gold, and deep blue shades. The strike is typical with a couple soft stars, and the eye appeal is strong - this is a nice, original piece. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval.
	1882	AU53	NGC 3600894010		Original	$900	New June 4! Low Mintage Date, Crusty Gray Patina, Original, Murphys Collection. Rarity is the word for the 1882 Seated half dollar, struck to the extend only 4,400 pieces. Meanwhile, all Mints combined produced over 27 million Morgan dollars in this year, many of which sat in vaults for decades before the Treasury releases. For collectors motivated by rarity, this is not a hard decision to make, and this AU 1882 50-cent piece beckons. Deep gray covers both sides, becoming more intense at the rims, while hints of rose are seen throughout. The strike is typical with a few weak stars and the eagle's left leg feathers beginning to blend together. Housed in a newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1883	VF30	PCGS 82418829		Original	$725	New June 4! Low Mintage Date, Gray Patina, Murphys Collection. The paltry mintages of the 1880s continued in this year, with just 8,000 half dollars struck. This piece exhibits light centers leading to deep gray and blue at the rims, while the reverse eagle hosts russet shades in the protected areas. A few faint field hairlines are evident as this piece is tilted under a light source. Ticks are scattered, more evident to the right of Liberty, while reverse fields are smooth for the grade. The strike is typical with the eagle's left claws nearly unified. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-date) holder.
	1884	UNC Details	PCGS 36932496		Market Acceptable	$1250	Proof Like, Deep Gold Peripheral Toning, Fully Struck, Light Field Hairlines, Dr. Glenn Peterson Collection. Tiny mintage of 4,400 makes the 1884 Seated half dollar and important low mintage date. Circulation strikes are rare with mint state example also being scarce. Collectors must sometimes resort to purchasing a proof example to fill the hole in their collection. Many 1884 half dollars are found with mirrored or proof like fields. This is the case for the offered 1884 specimen from the Dr. Glenn Peterson Collection. Surfaces are mostly untoned with a thin peripheral dark gold ring. Fields are lightly hairlined. I was caught by surprised with the PCGS Details UNC (Cleaned) certification. The hairlines were visible during the Peterson Dansco album extraction process with expectations for a one to two grade point deduction but still straight graded. I'm calling this one conservatively graded and expect it to be cracked out and resubmitted in the future. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder and fairly priced.
	1884	MS63	PCGS 4748267		Choice	$2500	Tiny Mintage, Fantastic Eye Appeal, Mirrored Fields, Peripheral Burnt Gold, Newtown Collection. Burnt-gold peripheral toning fills the borders of this semiprooflike 1884 Liberty Seated half. Strike is hammered and a deeply struck representative of this scarce date. The obverse field shows a few stray micro lines with the reverse is well-preserved and unabraded. From a mintage of only 4,400 pieces. Housed in PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) holder with CAC approval. A superb duplicate offering from the Newtown Collection. Last sold as Heritage Lot #4442 during June 2018 for $2520.
	1886	MS66	PCGS 81730531		Gem	$9500	Superb Gem, Reflective Cartwheel Luster, Lightly Mirrored Fields, Pristine Surfaces, Osprey Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. Full description after the Chicago ANA show. An exceptional offering from the Osprey Collection.
	1887	MS63	PCGS 81641497		Choice	$2400	Near Gem Original, Seal Beach Collection. Yet another "wow" piece from the Seal Beach collection, this better-date Seated half exhibits a background of blue, green, and gold, with the lighter figures that contrast nicely with the mirrored fields. Strike is typical, with some flat stars and merged detail below the reverse shield, but the decisive factor remains the overall, positive eye appeal. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with CAC approval.
	1887	VF35	PCGS 33228819		Original	$900	New June 4! Low Mintage Philadelphia Date, Gray-Rose Patina, Original Surfaces, Murphys Collection. The 1887 issue is perhaps the most desired of the late-date Seated halves, with circulated pieces priced markedly higher than others in this decade. Mintage was just 5,000 pieces, and these were apparently not saved to the extent of the coins in the early 1880s. This piece exhibits deep, even grade shades, more varied on the reverse, with secondary tones of rose in the fields and blue at the rims. The strike is typical, with all stars flat and loss of detail beneath the reverse shield. Collectors of this era often preferred proofs of current issues, and circulation strike pieces are accordingly scarce.
	1888	VF35	NGC 1972291003		Original	$725	New June 4! Low Mintage Date, Light Gray Patina, Original, Murphys Collection. High-points are bright silver, contrasting with even gray fields. The protected areas exhibit deep russet, and there is light crust about the obverse stars. The reverse similarly exhibits rim crust, most intensely in the C of AMERICA. The strike is typical, with stars 6-8 softer than others. There is a small dig in E of STATES on the reverse. Mintage in this year was a mere 12,001 pieces, as the Mint continued to churn out Morgan dollars by the millions. Housed in an older NGC holder with standard ring insert.
	1888	VF30	PCGS 37310794		Choice	$950	Low Mintage Issue, Natural Gray Patina, Accurately Grade, CAC Approval. A scarce late date Philadelphia issue with mintage of only 12,000. Surfaces are toned over with natural gray coloring that collectors strive to locate as a witness to strict originality. Fields are most pleasing with just a few ancient micro ticks that are consistent with the assigned grade. One of two approved by CAC at the VF30 grade level. Accurately graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with CAC approval.
	1889	AU50	PCGS 33194500		Choice	$900	Low Mintage Date, Choice Original, Mirroed Fields, Pleasing Reverse Ring Toning, Accurately Graded, Seal Beach Collection. Mirrored fields and pleasing multicolor toning are the highlights of this attractive 1889 Philadelphia strike. A low mintage date that is always in demand. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. Yet another quality offering from the Seal Beach Collection.
	1889	VF30	PCGS 03905036		Choice	$745	New June 4! Scarce Philadelphia Strike, Crusty Gray Patina, Choice Original, Murphys Collection. Deep rose and gray are completely intermixed, hosting the more lightly toned figure of Liberty. The high points strongly contrast with the fields, and the eye appeal is strong. The coin is well-struck, with remaining star detail and feather definition beneath the reverse shield. This is a choice piece that would be a worthy candidate for CAC certification at a lower grade. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1890	MS64PL	PCGS 34979375		Gem	$4450	Pop 1 ProofLike, Exceptional Eye Appeal, Brilliant Reflective Mirrors, Completely Struck, Osprey Collection. Mintage of only 12,000 pieces as a date. The offered example is the only 1890 Liberty Seated half dollar with Proof Like designation. An exceptional example with stunning eye appeal. Fields are heavily mirrored on both sides resulting in nearly blinding reflective luster. Rose-gold and sky blue are the primary obverse colors with an extension of the gold to the reverse periphery. Bright light viewing is most special considering the powerful luster and transparent toning. Obverse exhibits bold die clashing. Fully struck with high relief stars and eagle feathers. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. Definitely a show and tell piece that will provide viewing pleasure for years to come.
	1890	MS65	PCGS 25010814		Gem	$4500	Low Mintage Date, Gem Original Preservation, Watery Mirrored Fields, Multi Color Toning, An Important Opportunity.. 1890 brought the last of the low-mintage half dollar years as a result of the Bland-Allison Act of 1878, which shifted much of the Mint's production capacity from minor denominations to Morgan dollars. Only 12,000 1890 halves were struck at the Philadelphia mint. This Gem example is scarce with only four MS65s with CAC approval. The design elements are fully struck. Watery mirrored fields complement the original multicolor toning that delivers exceptional visual appeal. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 holder with CAC approval. An offering for the most advanced Liberty Seated half dollars sets under construction.
	1890	EF40	PCGS 12117613		Original	$750	New June 4! Scarce Philadelphia Issue, Mirrored Fields, Near-Choice, Old Album Reverse Toning, Murphys Collection. The late-date, low-mintage run of Seated halves concludes with this 1890 piece, struck to the extent of 12,000 pieces. The obverse is brilliant, with residual, reflective luster, while the reverse exhibits especially rich toning. The eagle's shield features aqua shading, leading to gold, burgundy, and deep blue at the rims. The obverse is sharply struck with distinct star points, while the reverse is more typically struck with eagle feathers joining together. The reverse is best-examined under a strong light, in order to reveal the extensive range of toning. A neat piece. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1891	PR66	PCGS 34736030		Gem	$22500	New June 9! Near-Unique Original 1891 Proof Set, Sequential PCGS Serial Numbers, CAC Approval. Seated 50c PCGS PR66. Silver reacts over time with its environment, and the envelope toning stands front row center on this premium gem half. A canvas of light tan is highlighted by electric blue bursts on both sides, and the effect is stunning. Further rotation under a light reveals nearly every color in the spectrum, and this piece is a pleasure to examine in-hand. SOLD ONLY AS COMPLETE SET. All coins are currently housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 Gold Shield holders with sequential serial numbers and CAC approval. Original Philadelphia Mint packaging included.
	1891	F15	NGC 2546426005		Choice	$135	New June 20! Better Date, Choice Surfaces, Light Gray Patina, Accurately Graded, Murphys Collection. Few collectors recognized that 1891 Philadelphia strikes are a better date in the Seated half dollar series. Mintage is only 200,000 as compared to 15,300,000 for dimes and 3,920,000 for quarters. This offering has nothing but honest wear with light gray surfaces. Strike is bold and surfaces are entirely blemish free. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. From the Murphys Collection.