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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 54 Coins for Sale. Most recent coin added on April 24, 2025

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1856	MS65	PCGS 36832920	WB-1	Gem	$8000	Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. Luster booms from the surfaces of this Philadelphia piece, easily penetrating the medium skin. Speckled tan, ocean green, and slate patina blanket the obverse, while smoky gray hue more evenly covers the reverse, along with olive shades in the protected areas. The luster is not fully conveyed by the images, and the next owner of this GFRC-rated Gem example will be pleased. Strike is typical, with softness in the right stars. The Gardner coin, graded PCGS MS66 CAC and arguably the finest known, exhibits similar striking characteristics. WB-1, easily attributed by the spiked 1. CAC has certified 41 pieces in all grades, two coins at MS65, and just two examples finer, both at MS66. The CAC price guide value is $7,500. Ex. Oregon Beaver (GFRC, November 2023), at $8,000. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6287.
	1856-O	MS65	PCGS 50003724	WB-13	Gem	$5850	New March 30! Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. A bold crescent of charcoal patina fills the stars, contrasting strongly with the brilliant center, while the reverse reveals copper shades to the lower right. Satiny luster flows from both sides, and the eye appeal is strong. Star centers are easily distinct, while claw joints to the left blend together. CAC has approved 92 pieces total, with ten coins in MS65 and just three examples finer. WB-13, with a die crack at Liberty’s shoulder and a vertical die line in the reverse shield horizontals. The CAC price guide is $5,250, a reasonable level given the advanced placement in the condition census. Ex. Pinnacle Rarities. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6288.
	1856-O Doubled Date	MS64	PCGS 82121536	WB-102 WB-9	Choice	$2200	New April 24! Doubled Date, Satiny Cartwheel Luster, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded, Oregon Beaver Collection. Consignor Price Reduction - A premium Mint State offering from the Oregon Beaver Collection with boldly repunched date. The initial date punch was entered with a pronounced upward slant, then partially effaced and correctly re-entered. The variety is not labeled on the PCGS insert. Surfaces are choice with medium golden-brown and jade-green surrounding stars and date area. A lustrous and boldly struck near Gem example with splendidly mark-free fields and devices. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1856-S	AU55	PCGS 3529213	WB-5	Choice	$4100	New April 24! Mint Error, Obverse Planchet Delamination, Choice Original, Flashy Cartwheel Luster, Undergraded, Oregon Beaver Collection. Consignor Price Reduction - Definitely undergraded at its currently assigned AU55 grade with MS61/MS62 being more appropriate. Both obverse and reverse are covered with light golden patination with bright light exposure stimulating gorgeous frosted cartwheel luster. Other than the upper obverse delamination, this lovely half has no blemishes whatsoever. Strike is crisply executed with all motifs highly detailed other than star 7 which might be related to the planchet defect. Severe obverse planchet delamination is visible from Liberty's head moving right through the cap and into star 9. The lamination issue is well illustrated by the GFRC images. 1856 San Francisco half dolar strikes in Mint State jump into the five figures with only seven graded at PCGS. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder with Mint Error, Lamination Flap Obv listed on the label. A marvelous offering of a special numismatic conversation piece.
	1856-S	EF45	PCGS 41679973	WB-5	Original	$1550	Early San Francisco Strike, Crusty Original and Near-Choice, Fully Struck, Sooner Collection. A freshly graded example of the important second year Liberty Seated issue at the San Francisco Mint. The Sooner Collection is releasing a previous acquired 1856-S example that is strictly original and conservatively graded. Thick crusty gray patina covers both sides along with a generous amount of "dirt" in the protected areas. Strike is complete and pleasing. One does not often see this date come so well preserved. My first thought was a CAC submission given the crusty toning and near AU wear. However there is an old rim bruise by the Lioberty cap that precludes a full Choice rating and probably would negative a CAC green bean. Otherwise, this offering is very solid for the grade. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2021) holder. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2015-2020) holder.
	1857-O	MS64	PCGS 34329349	WB-1	Gem	$7500	New March 30! Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. A medium dusting of crust covers both sides, more heavily on the reverse. The originality is immediately apparent, with antique, hairline-free surfaces easily visible under the skin. Star centers are sharp while separation of the left claw joints is evident, if weakly so. WB-1, with the date sloping down and a large mintmark. CAC has approved but 28 coins in all grades, a lower total among Seated half dollars, four pieces in MS64, and no examples finer. PCGS notes nine coins at MS64 and no pieces higher. The CAC price guide value is $7,900. Ex. Heritage (January 2018, lot 3720), at $6,000 – a prescient purchase on the part of the consignor, who was able to acquire this top-pop PCGS/CAC example at an attractive price. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6291.
	1857-O	MS64	PCGS 25551760	WB-3	Choice	$5900	Highest Certified Grade, Crusty Golden-Brown Patina, Steely Fields, Bright Light Reflectance, New Orleans Collection. Consignor Pricing Reduction. The Liberty Seated half dollar series is full of surprises even for this seasoned GFRC dealer. The 1857 New Orleans date is very scarce in Mint State with this offered example being at the highest grade level certified by PCGS. Yes, there are none finer! This marvelous example is fully struck with high relief motifs including intricately detailed eagle talons and arrow feathers. A crusty golden brown skin covers the obverse while the reverse includes aquamarine-blue hues. Under a bright light, the obverse fields exhibits a steely texture with reflective luster being noted. The reverse finish falls in the steely-frosted realm. Surfaces are essentially unabraded when inspected with a 10x. A super release from the New Orleans Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1858	MS65	PCGS 12615672		Gem	$5250	New March 30! Gem Original, Newtown Collection, Ex. Gardner.. Swirling ebon and gold patina fills the fields of this Philadelphia piece, while protected areas of the obverse reveal an outline of steel-gray color. Gem luster is somewhat subdued at first glance but is easily evident under a light. Strike is typical, with stars 4-8 soft. CAC notes 126 coins in all grades, nine pieces at MS65, and two examples finer, both at MS66. The CAC price guide assigns a value of $5,200 in MS65, a reasonable level for a coin removed from top-pop status by only a single point. Ex. Heritage (May 2022, lot 3518), at $5,040, previously from Gardner IV (Heritage, October 2015), lot 98671, where it realized $4,230. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6293.
	1858-O	MS64	PCGS 36167037	WB-14	Choice	$3250	New March 30! Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. Frosty luster highlights the even gold and olive patina evident on both sides. A few of the protected areas reveal lighter silver-steel color, and the overall eye appeal is excellent. Strike is typical, with weakness in the eagle’s left leg. WB-14, with the date sloping upward and the mintmark tilted to the left. Production in this year was ample, and Bill Bugert identifies 41 die marriages for the issue. Despite the production level, exceeding seven million pieces, CAC has certified only 115 coins total, three examples in MS64, and six pieces finer. The CAC price guide indicates a value of $3,600 in MS64. Ex. Heritage (November 2018, lot 3689), at $2,640. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6294.
	1858-O	AU55	PCGS 32689121	WB-22	Choice	HOLD $525	New April 20! Repunched Date, Near-Gem Original, Pikes Peak Collection. A near-gem 1858-O WB-22 repunched date half that deserves a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation. The piece excels under a bright light as the obverse presentation is a bullseye aquamarine center surrounded by yellow and then orange gold. Reverse is equally pretty with golden blue shades. Steely radiance is also noted, especially on the reverse as the toning is lighter. The repunched digit between the final 58 digits is bold and easily seen with 10x. A few stray contact marks preclude a GFRC-Gem rating though the eye appeal is at that level. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. The label lists "RPD WB102" as the attribution.
	1858-S	MS64+	PCGS 38821528	WB-10	Gem	$12500	Gem Original, Second Finest, Ex. Gardner, Oregon Beaver Collection. This newly released gem 1858-S Seated half, from the Oregon Beaver, is the second finest graded at PCGS. A radiant example that is extremely rare in such a lofty grade. Thick frosty luster sparkles during bright light assessment while the cartwheels are vibrant and impact super eye appeal. Rich golden-orange toning has accents of deeper red, violet, and olive-russet. There are a few tiny marks that help identify this piece as the former Eugene Gardner coin. At the MS64+ grade, PCGS currently lists fair market value at $13,500. This is unquestionably a condition census example of the date that would certainly enhance an already impressive Seated Liberty half dollar collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder. This half has proven to be difficult to photograph, therefore a check of the PCGS TruView might be in order for those with serious consideration.
	1859-O	AU53	NGC 3586801003		Choice	HOLD $425	Steely Fields, Brown-Gray Patina, Unquestionably Choice, Sooner Collection.. Steely fields and brownish-gray toning are immediately evident for this 1859 dated half. A 10x check revealed pristine fields that are sure to delight. Strike is typical for the issue. The New Orleans mint produced 2,834,000 Seated halves that year leading to potential as a type coin. Whether working on circulated halves set or seeking type, this Sooner Collection offering should fit in nicely. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1859-O	MS63	PCGS 21786106	WB-7	Gem	HOLD $2850	New March 30! Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. Light gold centers give way to concentric rings in the stars and legend, a favored “look” among collectors of silver coins. Maroon and aqua patina intermingles at the rims, and the eye appeal is exceptional. A powerful strike effectively brings up the star centers, feathers, and claw knuckles. While the 1859-O is a common date within the Liberty Seated half series, the visual attraction of the present coin rises well above that usually seen. WB-7, with the date sloping down and 9 centered above two dentils. CAC has approved 74 pieces total, five examples in MS63, and ten coins finer. The CAC price guide is $2,400, and a stronger result at auction will not be a surprise. Ex. Seal Beach (GFRC, April 2019), realized $2,600. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.2 (2004-2005) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6297.
	1859-S	MS62	NGC 3266152011	WB-6	Choice	HOLD $2350	New April 12! Medium S, Lively Steely Reflectance, Semi-Prooflike Finish, Emerald Collection. Lively brilliance glows boldly on both sides of this well struck and nicely choice Mint State 1859 San Francisco half dollar example. Perhaps lightly dipped ages ago, the surfaces retain a bold luster and semi-prooflike flash. A hint of copper-gold toning clings to the obverse rims with deeper shades on the upper reverse. A hammered strike further enhances the eye appeal is exceptional for the modest MS62 assigned grade. WB-6, the lone 1859 reverse with a Medium S mintmark, easily noted by the sharp point of the upper serif. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. Ex. Boylston Collection Part III per Legend Auctions October 2021 where it realized $2,350.
	1860	EF40	CACG 773083545		Choice	HOLD $485	New April 22! Low Mintage Philadelphia Date, Choice Steely Fields, CACG Holder. The "price guides" are frankly a mess for 1860 Philadelphia strikes and obviously understated. The guides treat this date as common when in fact the low mintage and lack of survivors results in the opposite. Total CAC approved population is a meager 27 pieces total with another 8 certified by CACG which is the case with this offering. How can this be a common date? The coin itself is a marvelous example with deep blue-gray patination and sharp reflective luster during bright light inspection. Worthy of a JUST BUY IT NOW call out for those serious about their Liberty Seated half dollar collecting projects. Housed in new CAC Grading holder and graded consistent with CAC approval standards.
	1860-O	MS65+	PCGS 43203571	WB-5	Gem	$8000	New March 30! Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. Generous frost highlights the olive-gold patina evident in the stars and legend. The obverse exhibits more intense color while the reverse toning is largely confined to the protected areas. A complete strike fully impresses the star points and eagle claws. WB-5, with a crack to the right of star 8, and a large mintmark tilted to the right. This is the Type II hub, with a long base of L in HALF. CAC notes 75 pieces total, five coins in MS65, and three examples in MS66. The CAC price guide is $6,750 in MS65 and rises to $25,900 in MS66, while PCGS quotes $7,000 in MS65, $8,500 in MS65+, and $22,500 in MS66. Ex. Rare Coin Wholesalers. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6300.
	1860-S	MS64	PCGS 47451989	WB-1	Choice	$15000	New March 30! Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. Frosty silver surfaces lead to attractive toning at the rims, an effective more fully appreciated with in-person inspection. The strike is exceptional, with the stars rising well above the plane of the planchet. WB-1, with a low date and large mintmark. This piece is tied for top honors at CAC and PCGS, and, given the overall eye appeal, will draw significant attention. CAC has approved but 22 coins total, two pieces in MS64, and no examples higher. The situation at PCGS is similarly challenging, with eight grading events in MS64 and none finer. The CAC price guide is $9,750, while PCGS indicates a value of $18,500. The rare coin market is not perfectly efficient, and price guides struggle to reflect the true market value of thinly traded items. As PCGS Coin Facts indicates, the “market velocity” of the 1860-S half in MS63/MS64 grades is less than one piece per year. In this case, the sale of this same coin in 2023 represents the most important data point. Ex. Regency Auction 61 (Legend, November 2023), lot 131, realized $14,687.50. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6301.
	1861	MS64	NGC 3609725004		Choice	$1955	Crusty Choice Original, Attractive Patina, Accurately Graded, Oregon Beaver Collection. Consignor Price Reduction - Years ago, I quickly grow bored with frosty white Liberty Seated coins and learned to appreciate lightly crusty Mint State coins that were strictly original. GFRC continues that tradition with this 1861 Seated half that is toned with a crusty gray skin along with blue hues. Rose, aquamarine and golden toning rings characterize the reverse and are accentuated by brilliant background luster. Strike is deeply impressed with rounded stars and complete hair curls along with crisply defined eagle feathers and claws. A 10x check could only locate one tiny obverse blemish in the upper left field that is fully toned over. Otherwise the devices and fields are pristine. Housed In newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1861 CSA Restrike	MS61	NGC 6058560004		Choice	$12500	CSA Restrike, W-13 Bisected Date Obverse, Choice Original.. Consignor Pricing Reduction - A second offering from the 500 Confederate reverse die restrikes created about 1879 by J.W. Scott who obtained the original rusted Confederate half dollar die via coin dealer Ebenezer Mason Jr. Most important is that the 1861 dated host coin is easily attributed as a New Orleans struck W-13 die pairing given the bold vertical die crack through the left side of the 6 digit. W-13 is well known as the Bisected Date obverse. This example is toned a moderate coin gray with the reverse providing steely reflectance under a bright light. There are no surface issues of any consequence with only a well-hidden line on the reverse under CONFEDE(RATE). The reverse strike is bold overall with noted edge weakness in the legend from 10:00 - 12:00. A choice example with rare obverse diagnostics that allow the validation that the host coin was indeed a New Orleans issued strike. Housed in new large font NGC holder with B-8002 as the die variety attribution.
	1861 CSA Scott Restrike	MS64	PCGS 50013710		Gem	$7950	CSA Scott Restrike, Gem Original.. Consignor Pricing Reduction - One of the initially struck 500 pieces by J.W. Scott in white metal to test the reconditioned Confederate half dollar reverse die and extremely well preserved. The GFRC-Gem rated specimen is flawless with the surfaces providing an intricate view of the rusted condition of the Confederate reverse circa 1879. Under a bright light, both sides are partially mirrored with eye catching radiance. The coloration is a silver-gray. This lot belongs in an advanced numismatic cabinet as heads and shoulders above the many survivors being offered in today's market. The CAC census is currently 17 pieces with only two finer. The CDN CAC guide is $8,600 as reference. This lot is worthy of the reserve and will be a highlight of a Civil War era collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval. The label reads CSA Scott Restrike.
	1861-O CSA Obverse	MS60	PCGS 21562915	W-11	Choice	HOLD $12000	CSA Obverse, Late Die State, Choice Original.. Consignor Pricing Reduction - Our consignor could not have selected a more attractive example to fill in the late die state W-11 slot in his comprehensive 1861-O die pairing collection. The die crack from the rim to Liberty's nose is bold and proceeds down to the lower neck. Granular frosted luster is notable under a bright light with the obverse nicely framed by peripheral copper-gold and aquamarine shades. Strike is typical of the issue with weakness in the right stars. The certified MS60 grade is atypical for Seated coinage in the current numismatic landscape. A 10x review of the surfaces revealed a few scattered ticks on Liberty's belly and random micro lines in the fields. These are of no viewing consequence as the luster and obverse toning is predominant. Your cataloger has seen his share of later die state CSA Obverse examples during his tenure with most having one surface issue or another. This is certainly a premium example that belongs in another advanced cabinet. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder. The label documents the die variety attribution as CSA Obverse FS-401 WB-102.
	1861-O Louisiana Issue	MS62	PCGS 20958381	W-8	Choice	$2600	Louisiana Issue, Choice Original.. Consignor Pricing Reduction - A historically important Louisiana Administration W-8 strike that occurred during the waning days of the New Orleans Mint circa 1861. Satiny radiance is noted on the obverse since this die is substantially eroded at this point while the reverse luster falls into the steely realm. The lower portion of the obverse is more heavily toned and is not transparent to the underlying luster. This lot is a poster child for the W-8 die marriage with all Bugert listed diagnostics being readily evident. The date punch and underlying denticles are heavily eroded at this point. On the reverse, the die cracks at STAT(ES Of) are easily seen along with those that AMERI(CA). The heavy die clash in the reverse shield is also bold. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder. The label documents the die variety attribution as W-08 LA Issue.
	1861-S	EF40	PCGS 30109165	WB-6	Choice	HOLD $465	Speckled Gray Patina, Perfectly Graded, Choice Surfaces. With a mintage of under one million, the 1861-S date is in the middle of the pack for Civil War era issues in terms of scarity but definitely more difficult than its 1861 and 1861-O counterparts. This WB-6 example offers medium gray surfaces along with light speckled ebony. The reverse is more heavily toned along with "dirt" being present on the lower left devices. The lightly struck stars are consistent with the die pairing. Accurately graded and housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) holder.
	1862	EF40	PCGS 15680216		Choice	$500	New April 5! Better Philadelphia Date, Perfect Circulated Presentation, Fully Choice, Lakeland Collection.. The 1862 Philadelphia half dollar issue is in constant demand and continues to be underrated. This well preserved Lakeland Collection release presents coin gray patina and pleasing eye appeal. Little else needs to be written as the images accurately illustrate this coin's natural beauty. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1862-S	AU58	PCGS OGH 4255510	WB-5	Choice	HOLD $2000	New April 11! Choice Original, Emerald Collection. Creamy, satiny luster hosts light tan patina on both sides. The bright color suggests an old dipping, but the surfaces are pleasing and the usual hairlines that one might expect are not evident. We rate the coin as Choice overall. WB-5, with the date sloping upward and a mintmark tilted to the left. Well struck, with only a couple soft stars and most of the claw joints cleanly separated. The PCGS price guide is $1,400 in AU58. Housed in a PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) old green holder. Ex. New Jersey Collection. Immediately sold when showcased in the Daily Blog.
	1863	MS64	PCGS 13565456	WB-7	Choice	$5000	New March 30! Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. The scarcity of Seated coinage with original surfaces has long been known to specialists, but the CAC census, now in its seventeenth year, offers quantitative proof of the situation. This Civil War-dated half dollar is a typical example, with only 26 pieces reported by CAC across all grades. Even gray and olive surfaces host silver patches in the stars and legend, with additional shades of blue-gray at the rims and protected areas. Luster is frosty, with swirling cartwheels. Nicely struck, as is the rule for 1863 halves, with only a touch of softness in the eagle’s left leg. This is a better Philadelphia date, with just over half a million pieces struck. CAC has certified two pieces in MS64 and five finer examples. The CAC price guide value is $2,750. The PCGS price guide weighs in at $3,000, but the more controlling point is the complete lack of recent sales, with PCGS Coin Facts listing no sales since 2013. The previous GFRC sale is more in line with current values. Ex. GFRC (Sunset Collection, March 2021), realized $5,275. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6309.
	1865	AU53	ANACS OWH 2368740	WB-101	Original	$1350	Superb Eye Appeal, Tough Civil War Issue, Sharp Reflectance, Sooner Collection. ANACS old white holders continue to stream in the GFRC office of late with this Sooner Collection release being quite attractive. Our image present copper-gold toning throughout the obverse and reverse which is the case. Also noted is a blue arc above Liberty. When placing this piece under a bright light, the reflectance is sharp due to being enhanced with a wipe in the fields. This piece securing an Original quality rating on a technical basis, though pretty. If in-hand eye appeal is what floats your boat, then this Civil War era example is worth considering. Housed in ANACS old white holder.
	1865-S	AU55	PCGS 10722918	WB-1	Choice	HOLD $1750	New April 5! Steely Fields, Plum Purple-Gray Toning, Choice Surfaces, Lakeland Collection.. Thick toning covers steely surfaces, with plum-purple patina blanketing both sides. The centers are lighter and exhibit emerald-gray shading within the drapery and reverse shield. WB-1, with die clash marks at the elbow and a broken mintmark. The strike is strong, with razor-sharp detail in the claw joints. Previously from the Cumberland County Collection sale of February 2021 with the record being available in the Sales Archive. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1865-S	EF45	NGC 4179278004	WB-3	Choice	$675	Early Die State, Ebony-Gray Patina, Choice Original, Lakeland Collection. This is an early die state WB-3 example with heavily toned surfaces. Crust surrounds the stars and reverse legend with dirt present inside the shield. Accurately graded with well preserved surfaces that are basically unabraded. Another quality duplicate from the Lakeland Collection, a mother and son collecting team focused on all Seated denominations throughout the Civil War period. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1865-S	AU55	NGC 4703790006	WB-7c	Choice	$1630	Scarce Date and Grade, Orange-Brown Patina, Shattered Revers, Fully Choice, Former Sooner Collection. The 1865-S Seated half is a better date in most grades, but it is particularly scarce in AU and rare in Mint State. The return of this former Sooner Collection AU55 example is noteworthy. Brownish-orange coloration is accentuated by lightly frosted surfaces. Wear is limited to the highest points. The reverse die has shattered with a shelf metal appearing below (HA)LF along with extensive die cracking throughout the legend. Bill Bugert has characterized these progressive die cracks into four separate die states. The Sooner example is a full (c) die state with claims to (d) due to the shelf metal at the denomination. Once again, an important GFRC offering. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1866-S No Motto	EF45	PCGS 20420791	WB-1	Original	$2600	No Motto Type, Important Example, Steely Silver-Gray, Sooner Collection. Creamy silver and gray surfaces host steely luster, with a few deeper shades at the lower portion of the reverse. The 1866-S was issued both with and without the motto, but the No Motto mintage was substantially less, at 60,000 pieces, making this one of the more challenging coins in the San Francisco seated half series. WB-1, the only die pair for the No Motto variety, with a small mintmark. The strike is typical, with soft stars and some feathers joining together. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1866-S With Motto	MS65+	PCGS 43300428	WB-9	Gem	$18250	New March 30! Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Ex. Eliasberg.. Blazing surfaces reveal touches of gold patina on both sides, and the frosty flash is fully consistent with the assigned grade if not more so. Indeed, the visual “pop” is more impressive than conveyed by the images, and this piece requires in-person viewing to fully appreciate the radiant luster. A few tiny bits of crust are evident here and there. Stars are soft, while the eagle claws are sharp. WB-9, with traces of 8 and 6 in the obverse dentils. CAC notes 22 examples total, one coin in MS65 (the present piece), and a sole example finer, at MS66. The CAC price guide value at MS65 is $15,100, rising to $25,900 in MS66. The PCGS census is equally challenging, with one coin in MS65, one piece in MS65+ (the present example), and one finer coin at MS66. Ex. Regency Auction 48 (Legend, October 2021), lot 115, at $17,625, previously from the Eliasberg Collection (Bowers & Merena, April 1997), lot 2004, at $9,350. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. The label documents the Eliasberg pedigree. PCGS #6320.
	1867-S	MS61	PCGS 19448256	WB-6	Choice	$2200	New March 19! Important Post Civil War Date, Granular Frosted Luster, Choice Original, Sooner Collection.. 1867 is notable for the beginning of the post Civil War Reconstruction era and the Alaska Purchase. A total of 1,196,000 Seated halves were struck in San Francisco with the usual challenges in locating well preserved Mint State survivors. PCGS has graded all of 27 in Mint State with this new Sooner Collection release being at a value grade but still offering choice surfaces and luster. The luster is thick and frosty with vibrant cartwheels under angled lighting. Surfaces are untoned with a hint of gold at the borders. This offering is technically Mint State with faint lines in the obverse right field. The offer price is fair value and then some. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1867-S	AU58	NGC 6326802020	WB-8	Choice	HOLD $900	New April 12! Golden Frosted Luster, Complete Strike, Boone Family Label, Emerald Collection. An attractive 1867-S WB-6 half with frosted luster that is not impacted by the light golden hues that are deeper at the peripheries. The overall strike is complete with all stars having well defined center points and separate eagle claws. Light rub is noted across the motifs and in the right field. Housed in new large font NGC holder. The label captures the Pioneer Boone Family Collection pedigree.
	1867-S	EF45	CACG 66868467	WB-8	Choice	$550	New March 21! Stone Cold Original, Natural Coin Gray Patina, Saw Mill Run Collection. A later die state WB-8 example with natural coin gray toning and well preserved surfaces. Conservative abounds with this Saw Mill Run Collection offering. The reverse die is well worn at this point with eroded mintmark and obvious die cracks from AMERIC(A) to the arrow heads. Housed in new CACG holder and graded to strict standards employed for CAC stickering approval. A no-brainer purchase for fans of strict originality.
	1868	PR64CAMEO	NGC 6096927002		Choice	$1950	New April 12! Cameo Designation, Exceptional Eye Appeal, Sharp Mirrors, Emerald Collection. One of the highlights of the new Emerald Collection consignment, this 1868 proof half offers exceptional eye appeal at an "affordable" grade for both type and half dollar series collectors. Sharp reflective mirrors explode under a bright light with layered multi-colored toning being exemplified. The obverse center rose and surrounding aquamarine, as illustrated, shift to predominately sky blues, a hallmark of a choice original 19th century silver proof. The reverse is even more compelling with a thin blue arc at the borders nicely framing center rose. The strike is hammered throughout though I've noted weak vertical shield lines as made. There is a faint lint mark on the cheek and subtle wispy hairlines in the right obverse field that probably preclude a CAC green bean. Regardless, the eye appeal is truly pleasing. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1868	MS64	NGC 4479845005		Gem	$3465	Luster Bomb! Exceptional Eye Appeal, Gem Original, Oregon Beaver Collection. Consignor Price Reduction - As we continue the Oregon Beaver Seated half dollar collection release, this 1868 half fully warrants its "luster bomb" classification! A magnificently struck example and decidedly semi-prooflike but with hints of granular frost. The bright light radiance is truly remarkable with hints of light pink on the obverse. The mintage of just 417,600 pieces remains consistent with the prior Civil War era. Randy Wiley and Bill Bugert, in their Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Half Dollars via DLRC Press publication, assign Mint State examples an R-5 rarity rating, confirming the significance of the present "Beaver" offering for advanced collectors. Housed in new large font NGC holder. This lot has a strong pedigree tracing back to the Vanderbilt Collection of U.S. Coins sold by Stacks Bowers during March 2018. The pedigree further extends to The Fraser Collection Lot #373 as sold by Stacks March 17, 1978. The original paper 2x2 envelope from the Fraser Collection Sale will be included with the purchase. Please don't miss this opportunity as coins of stature infrequently arrive to the marker place.
	1868-S	MS64+	PCGS 34815113	WB-8	Choice	$7000	New March 30! Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. Silver-gray centers lead toward subtle rose and gold patina at the rims, which exhibit scattered crust on both sides. Frosty luster is ample for the grade, and a light source immediately activates the near-Gem flash. WB-8, with recut stars to the left and a small mintmark. This is an early die state without advanced die cracks. Stars to the left are soft, while the reverse detail is excellent throughout. CAC has approved 29 examples, with three coins in MS64 and a single piece finer, at MS65. PCGS notes two coins in MS65 and one example finer at MS66. The CAC price guide indicates a value of $6,600 in MS64 and $15,100 in MS65. Ex. Heritage (October 2018, lot 3055), at $5,040. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6324.
	1870-CC	AU55	PCGS 5651137	WB-2	Choice	$56500	New March 30! Choice Original, Newtown Collection.. Apart from the 1878-S and the virtually unobtainable 1853-O No Arrows, this is the key date in the Seated half series. Mirrored fields and sharp reflective luster present steel-blue surfaces to full effect. The obverse strike is sharp with distinct star points while the reverse is a touch soft beneath the shield. The curved line at the top of the right wing is on the holder, as is the line from S to the top of the eagle's head. The marks within the reverse shield are as struck, the result of a clash with the obverse die. The highest piece certified by CAC is AU53, and the bar to make a "top pop" coin at CAC tends to be extraordinarily high. PCGS has certified a single example at AU55 (this coin), one piece at AU58 and five coins in Mint State. The PCGS price guide value is $65,000. The eye appeal of the present coin is strong, and the rarity is undeniable - truly a prize for the Seated half or Carson City collector. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder. Ex. Seal Beach Collection (GFRC, April 2020), at $55,000. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder. PCGS #6328.
	1870-S	MS62	PCGS 81163610	WB-1	Original	$2950	New April 24! Rare Date at Grade, Near-Choice Original, Oregon Beaver Collection.. Consignor Price Reduction - Brilliant, frosty luster with swirling cartwheels blankets both sides of this wildly toned San Francisco piece. A silver palette hosts patchy sea-blue patina, with liberal smears of chocolate color atop the surfaces. A couple stars are soft but the claw joints are sharply impressed. WB-1, with date to the left and the first two digits weak. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder. This piece is scarce at this grade level, and PCGS has graded only 13 examples finer. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1872-S	MS63	PCGS 50148953	WB-3	Choice	$3950	Conditional Rarity, Brilliant Frosted Luster, Swirling Cartwheels, Oregon Beaver Collection. The 1872 San Francisco issue has always garnered my respect as challenging in AU or better. For example, the Mint State PCGS census stands at 7 examples at the offered grade with the same amount finer. The arrival of this GFRC-Choice rated example to the price list is an opportunity for astute collectors to acquire a grade rarity. Not only is the date tough, this example is a joy to view under a bright given brilliant frosted luster and the accompanying cartwheels. A complete strike further enhances the eye appeal which is more consistent with a near-gem. With a 10x, a few stray hairlines are noted in the left obverse field and the basis for the current grade. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1873 No Arrows, Closed 3	AU58	NGC 1900174003	WB-4	Choice	$1100	No Arrows, Closed 3, Mirrored Surfaces, Watery Reflective Luster, Light Gold Patina, Sooner Collection. If searching for a distinctive 1873 No Arrows half dollar, Closed 3 of course, then please consider this impressive Sooner Collection release. This example is an atypical strike with mirrored fields and watery reflective luster. Surfaces are toned a light gold with darker shades at the borders. Strike is well executed overall, with only stars 7 and 8 lacking fully defined center points. With a 10x, the heavily mirrored fields were noted with a few wispy hairlines, otherwise a full Gem designation would have been assigned. There is an ancient line in the lower right obverse field that must be mentioned. Previously from the New Jersey Collection Liberty Seated Half Dollar Sale by GFRC during April 2018. Housed in NGC Gen 17 holder with standard ring insert.
	1873 With Arrows	EF45	PCGS 30684073	WB-109	Original	$925	"Quad Stripes", Double Die Obverse, Crusty Gray Patina, Original Surfaces, Sunset Collection. This crusty, original piece exhibits thick gray and tan toning throughout, with more intense patina at the rims. The central figures are lighter, with numerous bits of silver emerging from the recessed areas within Liberty's gown. WB-109, the quad stripes variety, with die doubling accounting for the additional vertical lines in the shield. This is a plainly visible, popular variety, making for a great "story" coin. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder.
	1874 With Arrows	MS64	NGC 3603430010		Choice	$3650	With Arrows, Choice Original.. A near-gem Seated half dollar lot which is ideal for an advanced collection of the series or for type. Copper-rose patina overlays the obverse while bluish-gold appears on the reverse. This 1874 half is so close to fully struck with only the left facing eagle claw not being completely raised. Uniform frosted luster is activated with angled lighting. A stray ancient line between stars 11 and 12 is seen with 10x. CAC has approved seven at grade with eight finer. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert and CAC approval.
	1874 With Arrows	MS62	NGC 6468363001		Choice	$1450	With Arrows Type, Granular Frosted Luster, Sooner Collection. If in the market for a type, then this 1874 Arrows half dollar should be a candidate. Fully choice with granular satiny luster originalting from both sides plus bright light induced cartwheels. The overall strike is strong overall with slight weakness at the upper obverse. This is a pristine silver piece in terms of surface preservation and a joy to inspect with a 10x. Luster intensity holds this piece back from a higher grade and certainly choice at the certified grade. More premium quality from the Sooner Collection. Housee in new large font NGC holder.
	1874 With Arrows	AU55	PCGS OGH 5366427	WB-103	Choice	$725	New April 11! Choice Original, Emerald Collection. Sharply reflective surfaces contrast with the central devices, and a “black and white” look is evident as the coin is tilted under a light. Hints of gold patina are present on both sides, more so on the obverse. This example is nicely struck with strong detail in the left leg feathers, a typical area of weakness on the reverse of the Seated half. The Mint added arrows to the 1873 and 1874 silver coinage to signify a slight change in weight, which increased from 12.44 to 12.50 grams. The latter figure was a nod to the metric standard, being the equivalent of 25 grams per dollar. Housed in a PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) old green holder.
	1874-CC With Arrows	MS63	PCGS 42549453	WB-1 R6	Choice	$31000	Key Date, Substantially Prooflike, Near-Gem Original, Oregon Beaver Collection. Consignor Price Reduction - The "Beaver" has dug deep into his bank box as we continue to market and sell his Liberty Seated half dollar collection. GFRC is proud to be offering his 1874 Carson City half that is accurately graded and provides first class eye appeal for a series key date. The small mintage of 59,000 pieces was accomplished by three die pairs, with this WB-1 die marriage being the rarest of the group. This is an unquestionably choice specimen with partially proof like fields and a bold central strike. Dappled tan-brown and golden toning decorates each side. Slight weakness at some of the star centers and Liberty's upper hair curls is nicely balanced by a deeply impressed reverse eagle with well-defined claws. With a 10x, several well hidden micro lines in the right obverse field are noted. PCGS population is three at the certified grade with only three finer. I can't overstate this "Beaver" opportunity for those building an advanced Liberty Seated half dollar collection. Last sold by Heritage during June 2021. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
	1874-S With Arrows	AU58	NGC 6691013010	WB-1	Original	$1685	New April 13! Steely Luster, Better San Francisco Date, Emerald Collection . 1874-S Seated halves are not as scarce as the prior year's issue but still should garner attention at the AU58 grade level with only 9 listed in the PCGS population report. The Emerald Collection is back with an AU58 graded duplicate that offers steely fields and the accompanying reflectance under a bright light. A light gold patina is further enhanced by mottled blue-gray accents on the upper obverse. Strike is typical for the issue with a few stars lacking center points. An ancient contact mark is noted on Liberty's left facing shoulder. WB-1 with die lines in the lower gown folds. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1875-CC	MS64	PCGS 29969962	WB-4	Choice	$7500	Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. Medium skin blankets both sides of this Carson City issue, and the originality is strong. Protected areas retain lighter color, around the stars, date, and legend, while the fields are crustier. WB-4, with a low date and medium CC punched high. Strike is typical, with softness beneath the eagle. Although production was just over a million pieces, collector demand for anything “CC”-related is strong, and the CAC certification only increases the desirability of this present piece. CAC has approved 71 pieces in all grades, 11 coins in MS64, and four examples higher, all in MS65. The CAC price guide value is $6,300. Ex. Rare Coin Wholesalers. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6350.
	1875-S	MS66+	PCGS 36073607	WB-11	Gem	$7500	Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. Radiant luster flows easily from the surfaces of this GFRC-rated Gem, with cartwheels readily activated by even moderate light. Smoky grey and russet patina covers the fields, with deeper shades evident at the rims , while centers retain original silver color. The strike is near complete, with claw joints separated if faintly so. WB-11, with the date punched to the right and a small mintmark tilting right. CAC has certified 66 coins total, with ten pieces in MS66 and two examples finer, both in MS67. The CAC guide value is $6,000, a reasonable level, given only the pair of MS67 coins besting the present example. Ex. Great Collections (March 2020), at $5,625. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6351.
	1876	PR63	PCGS 84766511		Choice	$1400	Watery Mirrors, Brilliant Reflectance, Wire Rims, Purple-Rose Toning. Mintage for the 1876 proof issue was limited to 700 pieces with most survivors located between the MS62 through MS64 grades. The key when purchasing proof Seated coinage is striking (no pun intended) the right balance between eye appeal and preservation. This lovely example features sharp reflectance with minimum field hairlines for the certified grade. Mirrors have a watery texture when swirling this piece under a bright light. Toning is a nature purple-rose and most likely results from being stored in a felt lined cabinet. A careful 10x review will reveal a few wispy hairlines but nothing obvious or distracting. A solidly graded example that will please the new owner. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1876	MS63	PCGS 32572886		Choice	$1000	New April 20! Gorgeous Steely Reflectance, Choice Original, CAC Candidate?, Pikes Peak Collection. If searching for a perfectly original Liberty Seated half dollar for type, this Pike Peaks release might just fit the bill. I'm quite impressed by the undisturbed steely fields and resulting reflectance under a bright light along with swirling cartwheels. Patination includes the entire compliment of rainbow colors, especially the bullseye pattern on the reverse. When first inspecting this lot, my immediately question was why no CAC green bean. A careful 10x inspection notes potential rub on the eagle's neck feathers as the probably cause. Regardless, the presentation is above the certified grade and well worth being added to a type collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1876-CC	AU58	PCGS 6600342	`	Choice	HOLD $1850	New April 11! Moderately Proof Like, Light Gold Toning, Choice Original, Emerald Collection.. Frosty devices grace both sides, contrasting with moderately reflective, proof-like fields. This is a sharply struck example with distinct star centers and pinpoint detail in the eagle feathers. WB-33, with a diagonal line joining E in STATES with the rim. A few of so-called proofs come from the WB-33 die pair, and, with the sharp strike and prooflike surfaces, it's easy to see why this attribution might be made despite the lack of any contemporary designation as such. Regardless, this is unquestionably well-executed coinage and worthy of special attention. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder.
	1876-S	MS66	PCGS 09181398	-	Gem	$8000	Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. Abundant, frosty luster radiates from the surfaces of this GFRC-rated Gem example, with hints of rose and gold color at the rims. The near-finest known status is easily reinforced by the overall flash, which is substantial. Slight reflectivity is evident as the coin is tilted under a light. A hammered strike sharply defines the stars, while the feather and claw details are easily distinct. In this cataloguer’s opinion, strike becomes more of a controlling factor as the technical grade is elevated, as any weakness in the strike becomes amplified by strong luster and the absence of surface marks. This coin is all there, in terms of luster, strike, and virtually smooth fields. CAC notes 45 examples total, with three pieces in MS66 and only a single coin finer at MS66+. The CAC guide value is $9.750. Ex. Heritage (July 2022, lot 3107), realized $7,800. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6354.
	1877	MS66+	PCGS 45243280		Gem	HOLD $6750	Exceptional Eye Appeal, Superb Gem, Oustanding Type Candidate, Osprey Collection. Consignor Price Reduction. An exceptionally beautiful 1877 Seated half that would boldly complement the finest early silver type sets under construction. This piece would also fit in nicely for those seeking premium Mint State halves. Unfortunately, the GFRC images are unable to accurately illustrate the granular frosted luster that actively interacts with the rose-gold and peripheral blue shades. Angled lighting further exposes the vibrant cartwheel action. As also expected from a gem graded 66+, the strike is all there. The darker thin lines in the right obverse field are toning lines. CAC has approved and graded 78 in all grades, not a surprise given the high mintage. At the offer grade, 14 have been approved with 3 finer. The PCGS MS66+ grade is well represented by this example and then some. Yet another superb find by the Osprey Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
	1877	MS66+	PCGS 82248342		Gem	$6700	New April 24! Gem Original, Oregon Beaver Collection.. Consignor Price Reduction - Booming, frosty luster flows from the glass-smooth surfaces of this GFRC-rated Gem example. Centers are untoned and lead toward russet patina that intensifies at the rims. This is the preferred “look” of many collectors, as the brilliant silver color in the central devices contrasts with evolving shades in the fields. The toning scheme on both sides is virtually identical, a characteristic associated with originally preserved pieces. Star centers are well defined, while most of the claws exhibit separation if faintly so. The CAC census includes 75 pieces total, with only three coins finer, all in MS67. PCGS counts but four pieces at the MS67 level, reinforcing the rarity of this issue in the highest grades. The CAC price guide value is $7,500, while PCGS quotes $8,000. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval.
	1877	MS63	PCGS 29937126		Choice	$950	Brilliant Steely-Frosted Luster, Swirling Cartwheels, Sooner Collection. Placing this steely-frosted 1877 Philadelphia strike under a bright light exposes a good amount of brilliant reflectance as the surfaces are so closed to being mirrored. The "flash" is quite pleasing along with swirling cartwheels. Light chatter is noted in the right obverse field but not consequential. The strike is typical. The Sooner Collection half dollar release has certainly been a welcomed addition to the GFRC price list as is witness by this lot. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2005) Dupont hologram holder.
	1877	MS66+	PCGS 16134761	-	Gem	$7250	Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. Flashy, ice-white frost blankets the central devices, leading toward concentrated mauve and blue-green patina at the rims. Stars and claws are sharp while some detail beneath the eagle is weak, which is due to polished dies rather than a soft strike. An oft-repeated technical point, which is applicable here, is that the lowest point on the coin is the highest point on the die. A couple bag marks are evident at the left shoulder, but the first and best impression is the ample luster. CAC records 87 coins total, 14 examples in MS66, and three pieces finer, all in MS67. The CAC price guide value is $7,500, advancing to $12,000 in MS67. Ex. Heritage (July 2022, lot 3737), realized $6,120, an informed purchase given the advanced placement in the condition census. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6355.
	1877-S	MS62	NGC 2675398044		Choice	$700	Frosted Luster, Vibrant Cartwheels, Choice Original, Sooner Collection. Natural light gray patina is immediately noted with embedded rose and gold on this choice original 1877-S half dollar lot from the Sooner Collection. The toning is transparent to the underlying frosted luster and active cartwheels. Under a bright light, the coloration shifts to a pleasing orange-gold. The overall strike is essentially complete if being fussy about just a touch of weakness at the eagle talons. Though there is no CAC green bean, I've not hesitated to apply a GFRC-Choice original quality rating. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1877-S	MS66+	PCGS 36782849	WB-32	Gem	$6750	Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. The Newtown consignor consistently hits the sweet spot in the value profile, with exceptional pieces that are near finest known examples, but at a fraction of the price. CAC has certified 130 coins in all grades, including eight examples in MS66, one piece in MS66+, and a single example finer, in MS67. The CAC price guide value is $4,750 in MS66, rising to $11,000 in MS67 (CAC does not price plus grades). The MS67 coin is in the D. L. Hansen collection and not likely to appear anytime soon, leaving a handful of pieces in the MS66 grades. This coin exhibits original, medium skin, with mixed russet and silver color in the centers and scattered charcoal patina in the stars and legend. Frosty luster is consistent with the technical grade. WB-31, with a diagonal die line through W(E). This is the Type II reverse, with closed bud. Well struck, with most of the claw detail evident. Ex. Great Collections (March 2020), at $6,750. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6357.
	1880	AU53	PCGS 38305548		Original	$1150	New April 13! Low Mintage Date, Steely Fields, Even Gray, Emerald Collection. 1880 was another small-mintage year for the Liberty Seated half dollars denomination with only 8,400 being struck for circulation. Given its low mintage, many survivors will exhibit partially mirrored fields as is the case for this lot when viewed under a bright light. The fields are consistently steely, but exhibit proof like characteristics at the borders. Toning is a consistent gray with peripheral golden accents on the reverse. The strike is essentially complete with fully defined star center points. Rub is seen throughout Liberty and in the fields. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1882	MS66	PCGS 84160059		Gem	$5650	Superb Gem, Proof Like Fields, Fully Struck and Pleasing, Oregon Beaver Collection. 1882 brought the third consecutive year during which the Philadelphia mint dramatic curtailed Seated quarter and half dollar production due to waning demand along with a shift to Morgan dollars. Mintage was a tiny 4,400 strikes with most survivors found with proof like fields resulting in cameo contrasts. The "Beaver" continues to divest his Liberty Seated half dollar collection and is releasing this superb gem example. One immediately notes the undisturbed watery mirrors under angled lighting that provide substantial reflective flash. Peripheral gold provides a lovely accent to the mostly untoned surfaces. The strike is needle sharp with meticulously detailed motifs and squared letters in the reverse legend. Traces of micro-shatter are well hidden on the leg and gown while the fields are unabraded. This is unquestionably an eye appeal play for those that like their Seated halves with bold luster. PCGS has certified 9 at the offered grade with 4 finer. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1882	AU58	NGC 6062395011		Choice	HOLD $1150	New April 13! Low Mintage Date, Rose-Gray Patination, Popular John McCloskey Pedigree, Emerald Collection. The 1882 Seated half dollar offers a mintage that is the lowest of the 1879-1890 period and tied with the 1884 at 4,400 piece. This date is much less available in circulated grades than its Mint State counterparts. This John McCloskey pedigreed example exhibits mirrored fields under a bright light regardless of the typical coin gray in-hand presentation per the images. In particular, the obverse rose-blue hues are quite attractive once the darker gray shades melt away. Strike is typical with essentially unabraded surfaces. The offer price is quite compelling given the low mintage and excellent preservation. Housed in new large font NGC holder with special John McCloskey Collection pedigree holder.
	1885	MS66	PCGS 33425886		Gem	$7480	Late Date Low Mintage Issue, Gem Original, Oregon Beaver Collection.. Consignor Price Reduction - Few Liberty Seated dollars were struck between 1879 and 1890 due to a lack of commercial demand. Though sporting a mintage of 5,200, Mint State survivors are available with the median grade being MS63. The newest Oregon Beaver bank box releases is an MS66 example and only one of five certified at grade with another five finer. Rich frosted luster erupts once placing this piece under my LED desk lamp. Swirling cartwheels are quite satisfying too. Toning is intermixed aquamarine, rose, and yellow-gold. Strike is complete with raised center star points and bold motifs. There is on tick on the upper left facing arm and a trace of micro-chatter in the right obverse field. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1885	MS65	PCGS 41344564		Gem	$5750	Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. This is a piece that has to be seen in-hand to fully appreciate the deeply original surfaces and swirling cartwheels. Medium to thick rose skin covers both sides and leads toward blue crescents at the rims. The frosty luster is fully Gem and further highlights the old-time color of this low-mintage example. Star centers are completely delineated, while a few of the claw joints meld as one. CAC has approved 28 pieces in all grades, with three coins finer. The CAC guide price is $6,000, a reasonable level for a near-finest known example. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2022) holder with CAC approval.
	1885	AU58	PCGS 29803470		Choice	$1850	New April 11! Notably Low Mintage, Crusty Violet-Gray Skin, Choice Steely Surfaces, Emerald Collection. The 1885 and 1886 Seated half dollar dates are well recognized as having the lowest Philadelphia mintages for the series. 1885 saw 5,200 strikes with minimal surviving circulated populations while 1886 totaled 5,000. Both dates are equally challenging. Enter this important 1885 AU58 offering from the Emerald Collection. This is a duplicate piece with crusted violet-gray toning on both sides. Underlying fields are steely as would be expected. Strike is completed along with choice surfaces. Light rub is detected under the patina. If a fan of crusty silver type and better dates, please consider. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder. Ex. Twin Lakes Collection.
	1887	MS62	NGC 1935957003		Choice	HOLD $1500	New April 11! Low Mintage Date, Emerald Collection. Housed in NGC Gen 17 (2004-2008) holder. Immediately sold upon being showcased in the Daily Blog.
	1889	MS62	NGC 2729411015		Gem	$2000	Low Mintage Issue, Richly Frosted Dies, Hammered Strike, Sooner Collection. The Liberty Seated half dollar series came to a conclusion after a decade of low mintage Philadelphia dates. During 1889, only 12,000 pieces were struck. Many were saved and can be sourced at the Mint State grades. The Sooner Collection release presents an attractive entry point for the date. This MS62 graded example exhibits a rich satiny luster than shifts to more of a mirrored look under a bright. Undisturbed fields result in a first rate viewing experience whether in-hand or under a 10x. The overall strike is hammered, another good reasons for considering a purchase. If you preference is flashy white eye appeal, this piece is in your wheelhouse for sure. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1889	AU58	PCGS 15406737		Original	HOLD $1550	New April 11! Low Mintage Date, Emerald Collection. Thick mint bloom is noted on both sides of this low mintage 1889 Philadelphia issue with 12,000 struck. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder. Immediately sold upon being showcased in the Daily Blog.
	1890	AU50	PCGS 81038857		Original	HOLD $885	Low Mintage Philadelphia Date, Blended Rose-Blue Toning, Partially MIrrored, Emerald Collection. 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 including this newly released example from the Emerald Collection. The darker in hand rose-gray patination nicely transitions to blended rose and blues when viewed under a bright light. The background mirrors are easily noted and provide a suitable reflection backdrop for the toning. There is light wear on the left breast and the strike is typical. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.