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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 104 Coins for Sale. Most recent coin added on October 19, 2017

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1856	AU55 Details	raw	WB-101	Cleaned	$300	Well Struck, Dipped, Few Hairlines, Burchs Creek Collection. Device details are strong as this Seated half grades a full AU55 based on wear. Surfaces retain some luster thought this piece has been dipped. A close inspection under bright light revealed some faint hairlines in the obverse fields. This piece is now in recover mode and retains a light gold patina.
	1856-O	VF30	PCGS 82484909		Choice	$160	Choice Original, Attractive Rose/Gray Patina, Well Struck, Conservative Grading. . Freshly graded and spending time in GFRC inventory in raw condition. Conservative grading on this attractive 1856 New Orleans half dollar example with original rose-gray obverse toning. Reverse offers additional deep blue toning regions that become sky blue under a light source. Strike is typical for the date while surfaces are entirely blemish free. Under a bright light, the obverse and reverse fields are nicely reflective with residual luster consistent with a higher grade. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
	1856-S	EF45	PCGS 14246850	WB-2	Original	HOLD $1225	New October 6! Challenging Early San Francisco Date, Uniform Gun Metal Gray, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, White Pine Collection. Housed in older blue label holder with standard ring insert. Low mintage (211,000) early San Francisco date with low survival rate in all circulated grades and so rare in mint state. Surfaces are toned a gray-rose with stronger rose hues becoming apparent with a light source. Strike is nearly complete with some weakness at the lower eagle's left leg being typical for the date. A careful 10x loupe inspection revealed no blemishes whatsoever. An important offering from the White Pine Collection that deserves special consideration for that hole in a date and mintmark set.
	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	EF40	PCGS 83797794		Original	$160	Crusty Original, Accurately Graded, Ft. Lauderdale Collection . The definition of crusty original can be quickly learned by examining this 1857 half dollar. Surfaces are covered with thick gray patina. Strike is typical for the issue. Just honest wear with no blemishes to note. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. An original offering from the Ft. Lauderdale Collection.
	1858	AU55	PCGS 83056238		Choice	$585	New August 24! Choice Original, Old Album Toning, Reflective Luster, Bright Light Eye Appeal, Seal Beach Collection. Ex. Watch Hill Collection. Freshly graded by the Watch Hill consignor and housed in 2015 style holder with CAC approval before being purchased by the Seal Beach consignor. Part of a larger lot of AU Liberty Seated halves originating from decades of old paper album storage. Excellent bright light eye appeal. Currently offered by the Seal Beach Collection and accurately graded. Will you be the next owner of this important Liberty Seated half dollar?
	1858	AU53	NGC 3524575017		Original	$310	Attractive Gun Metal Gray Patina, Original Surfaces, Strong Strike, Accurately Graded, Saco River Collection . Naturally toned surfaces offer gun metal gray-blues throughout obverse and reverse. Under a bright light, the patina becomes quite transparent and exposes lightly mirrored fields. Overall strike is strong with full head and hair curls, round stars and deeply impressed eagle feathers. There are a few obverse rim anomalies that are noted for complete accurary. Housed in newer NGC holder. An attractive offering from the Saco River Collection.
	1858	AU53	PCGS 30185728		Original	$385	Strictly Original, Light Gray Patina, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, Newtown Collection. 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	EF45	PCGS 27400347		Original	$185	Original, Uniform Ebony/Gray Patina. A strictly original example with darker gray that is transitioning to ebony coloring. The toning is uniform across both obverse and reverse. Close inspection with 10x loupe only revealed a fully toned over mark by Star 4 otherwise fully blemish free. Housed in newer PCGS holder with blue and while label. Clearly an accurately grade piece.
	1858	AU53	ANACS OWH 2636517	WB-101	Original	$370	Crusty Original, Thick Golden Brown Patina, Accurately Graded, Burch Creek Collection. An attractive half that is so pleasing under either during in hand viewing or under bright light. Surfaces are crusty original with olive, gold and gray hues. Adding a light source melts the patina resulting in ample luster and glowing yellow gold on the obverse and orange gold surrounding the legend on the reverse. Accurately graded with minimal minor blemishes at the AU58 level. Another quality example from the Burchs Creek collection that need a home with a selective collector.
	1858-O	VF35	PCGS 33397693	WB-12	Original	$190	New October 17! Repunched 1, Triple Punched 8 Digits, Original Crusty Gray, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, Half Way There Collection. A neat repunched date die variety for 1858 New Orleans strikes. Under a 10x loupe, the extra segment of a 1 digit is seen protrucing from the final punched 1 upright. There are double repunched 8 digits above the top loop of the final 8 digit. Surfaces are original and covered with thick crusty gray patina. Strike is typical and grading is accurate. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. A quality Seated half dollar die variety offering from the Half Way There Collection.
	1858-O	AU58	ANACS OWH 2636516	WB-33	Original	$535	Crusty Original, Mottled Gun Metal Gray Patina, Accurately Graded, Burch Creek Collection. The patina texture and coloring on this lovely 1858 New Orleans strike is so similar to halves from the Col. Green/Eric P. Newman. This type of coloring results from time spent in old paper envelopes. Under the toning is ample luster that sparkles under a strong light source. Surfaces are entirely blemish free. Strike is complete on the reverse while stars 7 through 10 lack centrils. Overall, a wonderful piece for those attracted to strict originality. From the Burchs Creek collection and housed in old white ANACS holder.
	1858-S	AU53	PCGS 3668124	WB-10	Original	$695	Difficult S Mint, Original Steel Silver Gray, Rose-Gold Luster, Accurately Graded, Seal Beach Collection. A better date San Francisco half dollar with mintage of 476,000. A near choice example with ample remaining luster and steely silver gray patina. Adding a light source releases faint golden rose toning that is more concentrated on the reverse. For once, GFRC images adequately capture the bright light viewing experience. Strike is nearly completed with only star 7 and the top of Liberty's head showing some weakness. There are no blemishes to discuss. Overall, a quality 1858 San Francisco half that is quite pleasing. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. A top quality offering from the Seal Beach Collection.
	1859	PR63CAM	PCGS 16339578		Choice	$2350	New September 15! Choice Original, Bold Cameo Obverse Presentation, Lightly Toned Reverse, Accurately Graded, Missouri Collection. A gorgeous 1859 proof cameo Seated half dollar offering from the Missouri Collection that is eye catching. The obverse provides full cameo contrast between the dark fields and frosty main devices. The reverse is covered with a semi transparent creamy gray patina but still allows the active mirrors to radiate when viewed under a light source. Strike is crisply executed and pleasing. The PF63CAM grade results from some very faint obverse hairlines that are evident with a 10x loupe. These are in no way distracting during in hand viewing. A wonderful proof coinage offering from the Missouri Collection. Housed on older blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert and fairly graded on technical basis. Please note that the lighter region on the lower obverse is lighting reflections during the GFRC photography process. The obverse provides a complete dark cameo contrast without toning.
	1859	AU53	raw		Choice	$325	Choice Original, Dusty Light Gray Patina, Typical Strike, Residual Luster. A strictly original 1859 Philadelphia strike with dusty light gray patina throughout. The patina is transparent; bright light viewing activates the underlying surface luster. Strike is typical. Overall, an attractive Seated half that is unmolested though still raw. This piece will easily grade if that is your desired route.
	1859-O	EF40	raw		Original	$110	Deep Gray/Rose Patina, Decent Strike, West Texas Collection. Thick gray/rose patina dominates on the 1859 New Orleans strike. Strike is typical with a few stars lacking connected centrils; head details and hair curls are strong. A close 10x loupe review revealed no blemishes worthy of mention. Attractively priced and conservatively graded. From the West Texas Collection.
	1859-O	AU58	PCGS 29975029		Original	New Price $450	Near Choice Original, Glowing Rose/Gray Patina, Bold Strike, Accurately Graded, Pleez B. Seated Collection. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS 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.
	1859-O	EF45	PCGS	W-11	Choice	$225	Chocie Original, Gun Metal Gray, Olive Shades on Reverse, Conservative Grading. A choice original WB-11 example with strictly original surfaces. Conservative grading by PCGS as I had previously assigned an AU50 when in GFRC inventory as a raw piece. Strike is complete throughout obverse and reverse with just a few scattered tiny blemishes, none distracting. Under bright light, the obverse shifts to gun metal blues with additional traces on the reverse. Overall, a pretty half that is now freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
	1859-O	AU53	ANACS OWH 2636514	WB-5	Original	$325	Original, Golden Gray Patina, Accurately Graded, Burchs Creek Collection. Original surfaces are covered with transparent golden patina that adds rose hues under bright light. Strike is crisply executed while the fields and devices are completely blemish free. Lots of eye appeal due to ample remaining luster. Housed in old white ANACS holder and typical quality from the Burchs Creek Collection.
	1859-S	EF45	PCGS 31709833		Original	New Price $395	Original Light Gray, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, Pleez B. Seated Collection. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS 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.
	1860-O	AU58	PCGS 32029135	WB-10	Original	$650	New September 16! Original Surfaces, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Hammered Strike, Accurate Grading, Seal Beach Collection. A lovely 1860 New Orleans offering at the AU58 grade level that collectors always seek out. The offering is strictly original with frosty cartwheel luster and a light layer of transparent golden patina. Strike is hammered with all stars fully round and with connected centrils. The shield and scroll are in high relief with deep boundries on the scroll edges. Reverse is also gorgreous with vibrant cartwheel luster. There are no blemishes to discuss either. Grading is accurate as there is faint rub on the left facing breast and lower leg. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder. A well balanced and attractive offering from the Seal Beach Collection that will please the most selective buyer.
	1860-S	AU50	PCGS 21126521	WB-2	Original	$495	New October 6! 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	EF40	PCGS 27408116		Original	$185	Original, Gun Metal Gray/Blue Patina, Conservative Grading, Woodlands Collection. Surfaces are covered with gun metal gray and blue patina along with some intermixed rose hues. Strike is full with all star centrils well defined including the reverse eagle wing feathers. Under bright light, rose hues become dominant. There are two obvere rim anomalies at stars 10 through 12 that keep this example from the choice designation. Housed in 2013 generation PCGS holder.
	1861	EF40	ANACS OWH 2636510		Original	$210	Crusty Original, Thick Gray Patina, Conservative Grading, Burchs Creek Collection. A near twin to the 1861 ANACS EF45 example with serial number 2636511. Crusty brown patina dominates the in hand viewing appearance. Under bright light, the obverse and reverse shift to a glowing gold. Accurately graded and strictly original. There are no blemishes to discuss while strike is typical. Housed in old white ANACS holder with such consistent quality from the Burchs Creek collection.
	1861	EF40	PCGS 32293402		Original	New Price $170	Original Gun Metal Gray, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded, Pleez B. Seated Collection. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS 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.
	1861	AU58	raw	W-1 WB-102	Original	$450	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-O	EF40	PCGS 33993517	W-13 WB-103	Market Acceptable	$600	CSA Administration, Bisecting Die Crack Through Date, Dipped White, Typical W-13 Strike, Accurately Graded. 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	AU53	PCGS 80818803	W-7	Choice	$1200	Louisiana Administration Strike, Choice Surfaces, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Faint Gold Patina, Conservative Grading. A splendid Civil War half struck during the 1861 February-March timeframe while the New Orleans mint was under the State of Louisiana administrative control. Attributing Louisania strikes can be challenging but the W-7 die pairing can be identified by date punch and mintmark placement along with several minor reverse die cracks. The offered example is absolutely choice at the assigned AU53 grade level. Yes, I paid strong to acquire this lustrous piece for GFRC customers but the half is definitely worth the premium. Light gold cartwheel luster dominates the obverse appearance and is more consistent with a higher AU grade. The reverse cartwheel luster is also substantial and well compliments the obverse. Strike is complete on the reverse while the obverse has a few weak stars without connected centrils. I do not see any distracting marks and the only blemish to note is a faint bag mark to the right of the eagle's head. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder and a special offering for those assembling 1861-O die pairing sets. The GFRC images are really poor as compared to having this piece in hand.
	1861-O	AU53	PCGS 2796244	W-7	Original	$765	State of Lousiana Strike, Near Choice, GFRC Summer FUN Show Trip Purchase.. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert and PNG reverse hologram. Full descriptions after returning Maine office. This piece will be in Summer FUN cases unless reserved.
	1861-O CSA Die Crack	EF Details	PCGS 33220459	W-11 WB-102	Original	$1850	CSA Die Crack, Die Crack from Star 7 to Nose, Original Surfaces, Violet Toning Arc, Full EF45, Santa Fe Collection. The famous CSA Die Crack 1861-O half is a coin that has been desired by specialized Civil War collectors since first cataloged by Beistle in 1929. It is found with same ”die crack at nose” as the four CSA muled halves. The landmark article by Randall Wiley in “The Gobrecht Journal #94” discusses the various die states and marriages in great detail. From die state analysis, Wiley further identifies other Confederate strikings (W13-W15) which also are highly collectible, but not as dramatic. The offered example is fully original with gun metal gray-blue patina. The obverse CSA die crack is bold and easily viewed with a 10x loupe. PCGS has designated this example as Genuine, Stained. What is the staining all about? There are two circular rings on the half about the size of a dime. One ring is on the obverse and the second on the reverse. The ring is a rose toning arc comprised of foreign material on the coins surface. Otherwise this CSA Die Crack example is strictly original and a strong EF45 specimen. I've priced this one at an attractive $1850 price after studying Heritage Auction records. Shipwreck examples with corroded surfaces are selling for $2500 therefore this offering is quite affordable at the asking price. From the Santa Fe Collection. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
	1861-O CSA Issue	EF45	PCGS 32056741	W-13 WB-103	Original	$985	CSA Issue, Original Gray/Rose. An attractive example with even gray/rose toning and no blemishes. Surfaces are original with frost remaining in the lower gown folds. This is an earlier die state example with the bisecting date die crack obvious under 10x loupe but reverse die cracks are faint when seen at all. Two fully toned over lines in the right obverse fold are mentioned for accuracy. Fresh to market and housed in 2014 PCGS reverse hologram holder with no CAC attempt.
	1861-S	VF35	raw	WB-7	Cleaned	$300	Rare 1861-S Die Variety, Dull Gray Surfaces, Old Dip or Clean, Half Way There Collection. An important offering of the WB-7 die variety that is rated as an R6 by Bill Bugert. The WB-7 variety features an eroded obverse die with weak devices and date due to polishing. This die is paired with a heavily cracked reverse with spider web type die breaks throughout the legend, olive leaves and arrow heads. Surfaces are light gray and probably have seen a dip or other form of non mechanical cleaning. An excellent example of the WB-7 variety regardless of current preservation state. Another rare die variety from the Half Way There Collection.
	1861-S	AU50	PCGS 32227242	WB-9	Choice	$650	Large S, Choice Original, Silver-Gray Patina, Satiny Luster, Accurately Graded, Newtown Collection. San Francisco strikes from the 1861 WB-9 die pairing have unique characteristics that must be consider during purchase. The first point to note is the badly eroded obverse die that produces strike with a dished appearance. Since the die is so worn, luster takes on a strong satiny texture. The reverse die is fresh with crisp device details and frosty luster. This example, from the Newtown Collection, offers a bold strike with intricate head and facial details. Eye appeal is high due to the dished obverse and different finishes between obverse and reverse. There is some faint chatter on the obverse is one looks close enough; this one is graded AU50 and not AU55. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder and ready for a home in an advanced collection.
	1862	AU53	PCGS 84738735		Choice	$985	New October 18! Better Date, Choice Original, Ebony-Rose Obverse Toning, Residual Luster, Accurately Graded, A Unique Offering . A gorgeous 1862 half dollar that must be viewed under bright light to appreciate as GFRC images indicate a darkly toned obverse. Wow….adding a light source activates fiery red surfaces on the obverse while the reverse glows an apricot gold. This 1862 half is so nice that a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation is warranted. Obverse strike is complete with full head details and hair curls while the reverse has some weakness on the eagle's lower left leg. There are no blemishes to report as surfaces are pristine. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with CAC approval and ready to be placed into an advanced collection.
	1863	EF40	PCGS 82674168		Original	$415	Difficult Civil War Date, Original Gray Patina, Fully Struck. A scarce Civil War date with limited surviving population. This offering is perfectly original with natural gray patina covering both obverse and reverse. Strike is complete with all star centrils connected along with fully detailed eagle feathers and claws. Housed in 2015 generation holder and accurately graded. Might I suggest you take a stroll to eBay and check on their offerings, surface quality and prices? My guess is that you will be back to purchase this lovely example.
	1863	EF40	NGC 4208636013		Original	$360	Civil War Strike, Original Gray Patina, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, Tenafly Collection. Civil War Philadelphia strike dates are always in demand and relatively scarce in the marketplace. 1863 mintage is a moderate 503,200 as compared to the nearly 1 million struck at the San Francisco mint. This Philadelphia strike is well preserved with light gray patina through obverse and reverse. Strike is well executed with all stars having connected centrils and the lower reverse eagle legs, claws and arrow feathers being well defined. Blemish wise, there is a tiny mark below the left facing breast, otherwise mark free. A nice original example that is housed in new NGC large font holder. A quality offering from the Tenafly Collection.
	1864	EF45	PCGS 31486990		Choice	$500	Tough Civil War Year, Choice Original, Attractive Mottled Gray Patina, Residual Luster, Oregon Beaver Collection. Civil War Philadelphia strike dates are always in demand and relatively scarce in the market place when choice. Mintage is a low 379,100 when compared to corresponding San Francisco issue. The Philadelphia strikes are currently under rated in present market. This quality example, from the Oregon Beaver Collection, offers steely gun metal gray surfaces with mottled ebony shades on lower obverse. Even at the EF45 grade level, there is residual luster seen during bright light viewing. Strike is fully executed with no points of weakness. And finally, there are no blemishes to complain about. Overall, a well balance and choice 1864 Philadelphia offering that should garner attention. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder.
	1864	EF40	PCGS 32109926		Original	New Price $375	Better Philadelpha Date, Original Light Gray Surfaces, Accurately Graded, Pleez B. Seated Collection. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS 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.
	1864-S	EF45	PCGS 33228817		Original	New Price $450	Original Old Paper Envelop Toning, Typical Strike, Accurately Grade, Pleez B. Seated Collection. Housed in 2015 style PCGS 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.
	1864-S Lg 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	New Price $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	AU53	raw	WB-1	Cleaned	$475	Small Wide Broken S, Later Die State R6 Rarity, Very Well Struck San Francisco Civil Issue, Old Cleaning, Half Way There Collection. Another challenging offering from astute Liberty Seated half dollar die variety collectors. This 1865-S half is well struck with fully detailed hair curls and bold scroll edges regardless of some stars lacking connected centrils. Surfaces has seen a long ago non mechanical cleaning and have fully recovered with medium gray patina. Reverse is cracked at this point of time and is in an R6 late die state according to the Bill Bugert Federal Register on San Francisco die varieties. From the Half Way There Collection.
	1865-S	VF35	PCGS 82484912	WB-1 WB-101	Original	$315	Small Wide Broken S, Original Medium Gray Surfaces, Early Die State, Eye Appeal, Accurately Graded. A lovely original Civil War example with light to medium gray patina. Strike is decent for the 1865 San Francisco date while surfaces are free of any distracting blemishes. The only known usage of the Small Wide S mintmak punch during 1865. This example is in early die state with obverse clashing but without die cracks as listed by Bugert in his Volume I San Francisco Register. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
	1865-S	EF40	PCGS 84396778	WB-5	Choice	$435	Civil War San Francisco Mint, Choice Original, Attractive Light Gray, Balanced Eye Appeal, Conservatively Graded. Small Thin S, A gorgeous EF40 graded 1865 San Francisco survivor with choice original surfaces. Light gray patina is uniform across obverse and reverse. Strike is reasonable with weakness on the right obverse field stars needing to be mentioned. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder and conservatively graded. This is a strong EF40 example with considerable eye appeal and would please the most selective collector. Surfaces are entirely blemishes free also. What is there not to like about this 1865-S WB-5 offering?
	1866 With Motto	VF35	PCGS 29187483		Original	$250	Crusty Original, Deep Gun Metal Gray, Woodlands Collection. Surfaces are covered with crusty original patina that is fairly dark. Under bright light, the deep grays transition to gun metal blues with some gold hues near the rims. Strike is typical and fields and devices are essentially blemish free. Grading is also accurate. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder. CAC approval is for the originality.
	1866 With Motto	VF30	PCGS 33397698		Original	$160	New October 17! With Motto, Original Dirty Gray Patina, Decent Strike, Fairly Graded, Half Way There Collection. First year in which the scroll with IN GOD WE TRUST added to Seated half dollar reverse. The 1866 With Motto example is accurately graded. Surfaces are original and covered with a thick crusty layer of gray patina. The darker arc, on the obverse, is a toning streak. Strike is typical for the date. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Anothe Seated half dollar die variety offering from the Half Way There Collection.
	1866 With Motto	EF45	ANACS OWH 2636518		Original	$395	Motto, Original, Light Gray/Rose Patina, Accurately Graded, Burchs Creek Collection . A surviving 1866 Philadelphia strike for the late Civil War period. Original surfaces are covered by a uniform rose/gray patina. Accurately grade and residing in old white ANACS holder dating back to the mid 1990s. No blemish whatsoever and a reasonable strike. The 1862 through 1866 P mints are always challenging to locate. Another quality offering from the Burchs Creek collection.
	1866-S Motto	EF40	PCGS 83580850		Choice	$325	With Motto, Choice Original, Gray-Brown Patina, Nice Eye Appeal, Accurately Graded. Honestly, I really like this 1866-S Motto half and believe a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation is in order. This example is strictly original with choice surfaces and considerable eye appeal. The dark gray-ebony toning at the rims nicely frames the lighter gray-brown centers. A slightly better date with mintage of 994,000. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
	1866-S No Motto	VF25	PCGS 82659714	WB-1	Original	$925	New August 29! Rare Early Die State, No Motto Type, Original Gray Patina, Woodbridge Collection. Popular No Motto design variety for the 1866 San Francisco date. This offering, from the Woodbridge Collection, immediately caught my attention due to its circulated cameo appearance. Surfaces are perfectly original with light to medium gray fields that showcase the lighter colored main devices. Strike appears to be typical of the issue with wear consistent with the assigned PCGS grade. Some fully toned over vertical lines are seen on the reverse shield into the field below right wing. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. A solid offering for a collector attempting to build a date and mintmark set with nice original gray examples.
	1866-S No Motto	VF20	PCGS 84175689	WB-1	Original	$950	New October 18! Popular No Motto San Francisco Strike, Original Surfaces, Gray Patina with Ebony Arcs, Accurately Graded, Half Way There Collection. A scarce variety with mintage of only 60,000 before reverse transition to the With Motto design. This example is in a later die state with bold die clashing in the lower reverse shield. Bugert assigned an R4 rarity rating in his Federal Registry series on Liberty Seated halves. Surfaces are strictly original and covered with an expected layer of crusty gray patina and a few ebony arcs on the obverse for additional character. Strike is typical for the WB-1 variety. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with following on label, "No Motto, Small S, WB-101". An important Liberty Seated half dollar die variety offering from the Half Way There Collection.
	1866-S With Motto	VF30	raw	WB-6	Market Acceptable	$285	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 With Motto	VF10	raw	WB-6	Original	$165	Rare Bugert Variety, Original Dark Gray Patina . An original specimen with medium to dark gray patina and no blemishes to note; just honest wear. Obverse die crack from rim left of rock through base is obvious is under a loupe.
	1867-S	AU55	PCGS 33008727	WB-8	Original	$725	New August 27! Better San Francisco Date, Strictly Original, Uniform Gray Patina, Newtown Collection. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Full description shortly.
	1868	AU50	PCGS 19475639		Choice	$500	Scarce Date, Dirty Original Gray Patina, Lightly Mirrored Fields, Hammered Strike, Conservative Grading, Newtown Collection. Those well versed with Liberty Seated half dollar coinage understand how challenging the 1868 date can be in most grades. This example originated from the Pleez B. Seated Collection and purchased by Newtown collector. Now this dirty gray and gold example is back since being upgraded. Strike is absolutely hammered and sure adds to the eye appeal. Grading is a tad conservative as AU50 appears to be a bit tought given the sharp characteristics of the highest points in the relief. Housed in older blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert and worthy of another advanced collection.
	1868	VF30	raw	WB-102	Cleaned	$185	Repunched 18 Digits, Dull Silver Gray Surfaces, Old Cleaning, Half Way There Collection. GFRC images accurately illustrated surfaces and overall coloring due to an old cleaning. From the Half Way There Collection.
	1868-S	AU53	PCGS 27810418	WB-2	Original	$550	New October 18! Near Choice Original, Light Gray Patina, Well Struck for Issue. Light gray patina covers soft satiny residual luster on this lovely 1868-S half. The WB-2 die pairing includes a well worn reverse with heavy metal flow lines and severe erosion at the denticles. Strike is essentially complete given the condition of the late die state reverse. Obverse and reverse are both heavily clashed. A closed 10x loupe inspection, really a critical evaluation, revealed one toned over line at the top of the right wing tip. Finding choice CAC approved examples of the 1868 San Francisco date will be challenging while this example would fit nicely into a date and mintmark set.
	1869	EF45	PCGS 81494042		Choice	$325	Choice Original, Uniform Charcoal Gray, Fully Struck, Conservative Grading. Limited mintage of 795,300. Surfaces are choice with a uniform layer of charcoal grade patina. Strike is nicely executed with rounded stars, full eagle feathers and claws. Scroll lines on the shield are sharply raised and more consistent with AU graded piece. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. CAC approval is warranted due to strict originality and conservative grading. Definitely an above average example worth of a premium against "the guides".
	1869	EF40	PCGS 16882273		Original	New Price $230	Original Medium Gray, Accurately Graded, Pleez B. Seated Collection. Housed in older PCGS holder with blue label and standard ring insert. The Alexandria consignor, Mark Mattox, passed away on April 17 and GFRC has reduced prices to St. Patrick's Day sale levels to stimulate sales and help Mark's wife Rhonda. Please consider a purchase and contact Gerry to discuss this Liberty Seated half dollar.
	1869	AU58	NGC 3519974008		Original	$575	New September 24! Underrated Date, Frosty Original Surfaces, Bold Cartwheel Luster, Fully Struck, Accurately Graded. An underrated date with respect to the current PCGS pricing guide. Mintage is a relatively high 795,300 but a low survival rate leads to today's limited availability. I could not pass up adding this frosty original example to the GFRC price list due to the swirling cartwheel luster and just a hint of gold toning. Strike is fully executed with nicely rounded stars, a bold scroll on the shield and all reverse devices being complete. Accurately graded as there may some some very light friction on the knee along with a few scattered hairlines that are easily seen within the frosty fields. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. Locating Seated halves at the AU58 grade level is becoming harder by the day. The 1869 offering presents a quality coin at a fair price.
	1870	EF45	PCGS 18029021		Original	New Price $270	Pretty Old Album Rose and Blue Toning, Original, Typical Strike, Pleez B. Seated Collection. Housed in older PCGS blue label holder with standard ring insert. The Alexandria consignor, Mark Mattox, passed away on April 17 and GFRC has reduced prices to St. Patrick's Day sale levels to stimulate sales and help Mark's wife Rhonda. Please consider a purchase and contact Gerry to discuss this Liberty Seated half dollar.
	1870	AU58	NGC 2576084002		Choice	$690	Original Gray-Gold Patina, Accurately Graded, Osprey Collection. Photographing darker toned Seated halves in new NGC edge view holders is always a challenge. This lovely 1870 Philadelphia is a much better and attractive specimen than illustrated with GFRC images. Accurately graded at the AU58 level with gray-gold obverse patina that shifts to central gun metal gray-blue with a pretty gold ring surrounding the stars under bright light. The reverse is just as attractive with gun metal blue being predominate under a light source. In hand inspection is definitely required to appreciate this quality offering from the Osprey Collection. Strike is also well executed throughout obverse and reverse. Housed in newer NGC holder and worthy of serious consideration.
	1870	AU50	raw	WB-102	Cleaned	$175	Repunched 1, Even Attractive Gray, Ancient Cleaning, Half Way There Collection. This attractive 1870 half is so typical of old time collections where strike was king and technical surface conditions were secondary. Well known Liberty Seated dealer, Jim O'Donnell, would always give priority to strike and accept some surface issues. This philosophy changed with the TPG collecting generation starting during 1986. Now technical surface conditions are more important than strike. The 1870 half offers a hammered strike but the surfaces are too glossy to be original. An decent AU example that is fairly priced for what it is in today's market. No blemishes and attractive. From the Half Way There Collection.
	1870-S	AU50	NGC 320612012	WB-1	Choice	$650	Better Date, Bold Strike, Lightly Mirrored Fields, Light Golden Patina, Conservative Grading. Wow, what a great 1870-S early die state example with bold strike and mirrored surfaces throughout obverse and reverse. Definitely the finest 1870-S example handled by GFRC to date. Light golden toning is seen with darker shades concentrated near the rims. Bright light viewing is quite impressive as the fields are highly reflective with some cameo characteristics. NGC grading is conservative as the bold device details and limited are more consistent with an AU53 grade. There are no blemishes to mention either. Housed in new NGC large font holder and completely fresh to the market. GFRC Open Set Registry participants should pay special attention to this offering as I am quite impressed with the overall quality and eye appeal.
	1871	VF35	PCGS 26778265		Choice	$150	Choice Original, Uniform Gun Metal Gray, Accurately Graded. A choice 1871 Philadelphia strike with antique gray patina that also houses some golden hues. Strike is typical while the reverse has a well toned over line. Housed in 2013 transitional blue label PCGS holder with edge view insert. CAC approval is warranted due to originality and eye appeal.
	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	AU50	ANACS OWH 2689844		Original	$260	Original Gray, Reflective Surfaces, Accurately Graded, Warnerville Collection. Don't I enjoy adding strictly original Seated half dollars to inventory; especially when in old white ANACS holders. This 1871 Philadelphia strike offers nicely reflective surfaces that are covered with uniform gray patina. Adding a bright light exposes rose and blue hues. There are several fully toned over lines in the right obverse field. Previously auctioned by Heritage where is realized the current asking. Another offering from the Warnerville Collection as the consignor consolidates his collecting objectives.
	1871-CC	VG10	PCGS 84175691	WB-2	Original	$750	New October 19! Original, Mottled Ebony Gray, Accurately Graded, Half Way There Collection. Better Carson City Date with 7 different die marriages according to Bugert. The Carson City mint was in second year of operation and struck 153,950 pieces. The surviving example is original with a base layer of brown gray patina. That layer has mottled deep gray coloring that is also original though the locations limit eye appeal. There are no blemishes whatsoever even at VG10 grade level. Reverse rims are bold and so freshing to see on lower grade Seated half. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. An important Carson City date offering from the Half Way There Collection.
	1871-S	VF35	PCGS 31482116		Original	$145	Near Choice Original, Uniform Gray Patina, Colorado Collection. Strictly original and near choice in terms of quality rating. CAC approval validates the uniform gray patina and accurate grading. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder. If you are in the market for a mid grade 1871 San Francisco half, then please consider this example. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed.
	1872-CC	EF45	PCGS 21053450	WB-6	Original	$2400	Original, Even Medium Gray, Accurately Graded, Scarce Date. Carson City halves are always in demand, especially when completely original and problem free. Mintage for this Carson City date is 257,000. I'm so pleased to be offering this WB-6 example with semi transparent gray patina that perform so well under bright light as the grays shift to golden and aquamarine hues on the obverse. The reverse maintains more of its in hand color integrity with some golden hues appearing under a light source. Strike is nearly complete with just a tad of weakness at the top of Liberty's head and surrounding two stars. Fields and main devices are blemish free. PCGS grading is accurate. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. Ready for inclusion into an advanced Liberty Seated half dollar set.
	1872-S	F15	PCGS 84133287	WB-2	Original	$140	New September 25! Underrated Date, Original Olive-Gray Patina, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, Port Matilda Collection. Wide Small S mintmark style, WB-2 die pairing. 1872-S is an underrated date given current price levels and surviving populations. This example is accurately graded with ample remaining device details. Surfaces are covered with olive gray patina. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. A challenging date and offering from the Port Matilda Collection that is worth considering.
	1873-CC Sm CC With Arrows	VF25	PCGS 24148500	WB-3	Original	$1195	Strictly Original, Medium Gray Patina, Rare Date, Accurately Graded. Original medium gray patina covers both the obverse and reverse surfaces. Reverse is well struck and presents strong eagle feathers for the assigned VF25 grade while the obverse has VF wear. Housed in 2012 PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert.
	1873-S With Arrows	EF45	PCGS 81755180	WB-1	Original	HOLD $595	New September 16! Underrated Date, Original Surfaces, Rose-Gray Patina, Typical Strke, Accurately Graded, Seal Beach Collection. The 1873 San Francisco date population was struck from a single die pair and totaled 228,000 pieces. Locating a problem free example, especially in higher circulated grades of EF45 through AU58 will prove to be very challenging. Price guides do not reflect the current rarity. GFRC is so pleased to be able to offer this PCGS EF45 example from the Seal Beach Collection. Original surfaces are covered with fairly uniform rose gray patina. The diagonal obverse toning line is partially caused by verdigris with residual material in the gown folds. Strike is typical with some weakness on the lower reverse devices. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Hurry on this offering as it should not last long at the asking price.
	1874	EF40	raw	WB-103	Cleaned	$225	Large Over Small Arrows, Cleaned Surfaces, Even Light Gray, Half Way There Collection. A challenging 1874 With Arrows die variety whereby the final large arrows were repunched over smaller arrows. Traces of the smaller arrows punch is easily seen on both the left and right arrows at the stem. This half has been cleaned with surfaces retoning to a light gray. Strike is excellent with bold obverse devices. Another interesting Seated half dollar die variety from the Half Way There Collection.
	1874 With Arrows	EF45	raw		Cleaned	$235	Light Gray, Old Cleaning, Retoned. This is indeed an attractive piece in hand with even silver gray appearance at the assigned grade level. But close inspection of the fields reveals faint hairlines indicative of an old cleaning. The piece is quite reflective under bright light as a result.
	1874 With Arrows	EF45	PCGS 18188432		Choice	New Price $395	Choice Original, Perfect Type Coin, Olive Gray Patina, Accurately Graded, Pleez B. Seated Collection. Housed in older PCGS holder with blue label and standard ring insert. The Alexandria consignor, Mark Mattox, passed away on April 17 and GFRC has reduced prices to St. Patrick's Day sale levels to stimulate sales and help Mark's wife Rhonda. Please consider a purchase and contact Gerry to discuss this Liberty Seated half dollar.
	1874 With Arrows	AU50	raw		Original	$450	Choice Original, Old Leather Contact Patina, Honest Wear, Burchs Creek Collection. I really like the unique appearance and eye appeal of this 1874 With Arrows half dollar! After considerable study until 10x loupe and bright light, I believe this half is strictly original. The toning appears to be from contact within a leather pouch and results in distinctive toning patterns that could only be created by nature. In hand viewing is recommended to fully appreciate the wonderful Seated half dollar. Who knows where this piece was stored for years?
	1874-CC	G06	PCGS 84175698	WB-2	Choice	$1285	New October 18! Key Carson City Date, Choice Original, Light Gray Circulated Cameo Eye Appeal, Conservatively Graded, Half Way There Collection. I really like this 1874-CC half for several reasons. First is the strict originality. Second is the lovely circulated cameo appearance with medium gray fields and lighter main devices. Next is rarity as mintage is only 59,000 and a series key date. Finally, the grading is conservative with bold obverse device and rim with complete rims on the reverse too. This surviving 1874 Carson City is so well preserved that a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation is warranted. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder without CAC attempt. An important Carson City date offering in true choice preservation state from the Half Way There Collection.
	1874-CC	VG10	PCGS 84336236	WB-3	Gem	$2350	Gem Original, Uniform Medium Gray Surfaces, 100% Mark Free, Accurately Graded. A gem lower grade evaluation of the scarce 1874 Carson City date. This example is accurately graded with thick medium gray patina throughout obverse and reverse. Surprisingly for a large coin graded VG8, one would expect some circulation marks. This example is entirely mark free and deserving of a Gem original quality rating. It does not get any better than this example at the VG8 grade level, especially for a semi key Carson City date. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with CAC approval. The strict originality and overall eye appeal commanded immediate CAC approval.
	1874-S	VF35	ANACS OWH 519975		Original	HOLD $385	New October 13! Eye Appeal, Lovely Rose-Gray Patina, Uniform Strike White Pine Collection. An eye catching example of scarcer San Francisco With Arrows dates. Surfaces are covered with rose gray patina couple with ebony highlights at the stars and rim. Same is true for the reverse. Strike is uniform while the ANACS grading is just a tad optimistic as VF30 would be more appropriate. Regardless, this offering is so desirable due to the lovely toning and consistent colors. Housed in ANACS old white holder. A quality offering from the White Pine Collection.
	1874-S	AU50	PCGS 21799583		Original	$675	Scarce Date and Grade, Original Light Rose Patina, Newtown Collection. One does not realize how scarce the 1874 San Francisco date becomes in AU or better until handling an example and researching CoinFacts. Both the 1873-S and 1874-S dates have 27 and 30 pieces graded in all AU grades respectively. We know that the 1873-S date is a challenge to find choice (only 8 total at CAC) and again, the 1874-S is similar in difficulty. This example offers reflective rose luster and and a nearly complete strike. I would not call this piece strictly original but then again a Market Acceptance quality rating is too harsh due to the eye appeal. I'll let you decide. Housed in older PCGS holder with blue label and standard ring insert. Yet another duplicate from the Newtown Collection.
	1875	MS63	PCGS 83134702		Choice	$850	Choice Surfaces, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Accurately Graded. Completely fresh to market and just back from PCGS without a CAC submission. From an old time collection that is slowly being divested into the numismatic market. This mint state example offers frosty cartwheel luster along with crisp strike. Blemishes are limited to two tiny bagmarks in the right obverse field and one on the reverse above DOL. A nice quality example housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Images available on late Sunday or Monday, April 24.
	1875-S	MS61	NGC 4345665004		Original	$550	Pretty Rose-Gray Luster, Original Surfaces, Faint Obverse Roller Lines, Accurately Graded. A pretty 1875 San Francisco Seated half that appears undergraded in current NGC holder. One immediately notes the attractive rose-gray coloring and luster that is perfectly natural. Strike is complete with bold head and hair curls along with rounded stars. Some why is this lovely piece grade MS61? Upon a close 10x loupe inspection, I noted some very faint roller lines across the central obverse when tilting the half under a bright light. Otherwise, I don't have an explanation. Housed in new large font NGC holder. Overall a pretty Liberty Seated half dollar in mint state grade at a value price. Perfect for a type set.
	1875-S	AU58	PCGS 2416539		Original	$375	Original Surfaces, Mottled Gray Patina. Accurately Graded, Seal Beach Collection. A perfectly original example with frosty luster and light gray mottled toning. Strike is complete. There are no blemishes whatsoever. A small rim cud is seen to the lower left of the 1 digit. Accurately graded and residing in PCGS old green holder. Old time originality from the Seal Beach Collection.
	1875-S	AU50	raw		Original	$225	Original, Light Gray/Rose Patina, Attractive. An original example that is accurately graded. There is ample luster remaining with a light gray and rose patina across the obverse and more even light gray covering the reverse. Strike is full with all star centril well defined and full hair curls. Surfaces have a few random micro ticks while some faint hairlines are visible between wings and scroll on the reverse. These blemishes are not distracting, rather mentioned for completeness.
	1875-S	AU58	PCGS 84771800	WB-103 WB-1	Original	$750	New October 19! Condition Rarity, Medium-small Mintmark, Original Soft Gray Patina, Frosty Luster, Well Struck, Half Way There Collection. An important offering for the Liberty Seated half dollar die variety collectors that deserves special attention. The WB-1 variety features a Medium-small S punch along with die cracks through the obverse and reverse. Reverse is especially weak at UNITED and lower olive leaves. In his Federal Register on San Francisco die varieties, Bugert states WB-1, "is a very scarce variety often found in low grades; rare in EF or better." Well then, GFRC is pleased to be offering this AU58 graded example for astute collectors. Surfaces are original and untouched. There is a faint layer of soft gray patina and reasonable luster through obverse and reverse. Some rub is seen on the high points with grading being accurate. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. An important Liberty Seated half dollar die variety offering from the Half Way There Collection.
	1875-S	VF30	PCGS 84024856	WB-104 WB-2	Original	$160	New October 19! Small Wide S, Original Olive Gray, R4 Rarity, Accurately Graded, Half Way There Collection. A scarce mintmark size varity according to Bugert and listed as WB-104 and WB-2. This is a no question original example with olive-gray toning that is uniform across obverse and reverse. Well struck considering the VF30 level surface wear. A closed 10x loupe inspection reveal one toned over line on the upper right reverse that is mentioned for accuracy. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with label reading "Small Wide S WB-104". An important Liberty Seated half dollar die variety offering from the Half Way There Collection.
	1875-S	FR02	PCGS 84175699	WB-105 WB-19	Original	$330	New October 19! Micro S, Rare Die Variety, R5 Rarity, Well Worn, Attractive Surfaces for Grade, Half Way There Collection. The Micro S for 1875 is a recognized die variety rarity in the Seated half dollar series. In his Federal Register on San Francisco varieties, he indicates the following for the Micro S, "variety is rare and known coins are usually found in very low grades." Bugert goes on to mention that only 29 examples have been recorded by the LSCC half dollar collecting community with nearly all being in AG/VG grades. I'm pleased to offer this FR02 example with much honest wear but pleasing surfaces and eye appeal at this low grade. The Micro S is boldly defined. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with "Micro S WB-105" listed on the label. An important Liberty Seated half dollar die variety, regardless of the grade, being offered by the Half Way There Collection.
	1876	VF35	raw		Choice	$90	Crusty Original Gun Metal Gray Patina, Accurately Graded. A crusty original 1876 Philadelphia strike with choice surfaces. Accurately graded and inexpensive.
	1876	EF45	ANACS OWH 2636532		Choice	$210	Crusty Choice Original, Gray/Brown Patina, Accurately Graded, Burchs Creek Collection. A superior 1876 Philadelpha strike with perfectly original crusty gray/brown surfaces. This is a no question choice example at the assigned EF45 grade level. Under bright light, the toning shifts to include light blue hues. Strike is typical with star 8 lacking connected centrils otherwise well executed. There are no blemishes to discuss whatsoever. Housed in old white ANACS holder and accurately graded. From the Burchs Creek collection and so typical of the old time quality that we find with this consignor.
	1876	EF40	PCGS		Original	$155	Original Ebony/Gray, Birmingham Collection. Uniform ebony/gray patina covers both obverse and reverse. Liberty and the eagles are a tad lighter leading to nice contrast and eye appeal. There are a few tiny blemishes on the obverse but fully tone over and of no consequence. Rims are fully problem free. Accurately graded and housed in new PCGS reverse hologram holder. An attractive piece worth considering as a type coin.
	1876	VG10	PCGS 30709025	WB-106 FS-301	Original	$675	Large over Small Date WB-106, FS-301, Rare Variety, Original Gray. A rare double date variety first listed by Wiley and Bugert in their Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Half Dollars. Since the Wiley/Bugert announcement in the early 1990s, few examples have surfaced with Bugert current indicating that ~ 12 pieces are known in all grades. This example offers strong diagnostics within the upper loop of the 8 digit and within the loop of the 6 digit. Surfaces are toned a light gray with no blemishes to note. The dark spot by star 6 is verdigris. Recently graded and housed in 2014 style PCGS holder. An opportunity for the Liberty Seated half dollar variety specialist to acquire this challenging variety. PCGS holder label captures the variety as "Lg/Sm Date - FS301 WB-106 (FS-007.4)"
	1876-CC	EF45	raw	WB-102	Choice	$425	Medium CC, Strongly Mirrored Fields, Light Gray-Gold, Accurately Graded, San Jose Collection. Medium CC mintmark size. A lovely 1876 Carson City strike with prooflike fields producing strong mirrors under a bright light. Strike is essentially complete with ample device details for attribution. There are a host of 1876-CC WB-102 die pairings and I will leave this challenge up to the buyer. Surfaces are blemish free and covered with thin light gray patina that includes faint gold at the rims. A quality 1876 Carson City half from the San Jose Collection.
	1876-CC	VF30	raw	WB-108, WB-35	Market Acceptable	$295	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-S	G04	PCGS 30685562	WB-42	Choice	$450	New October 19! Rare Type 2 Reverse Hub, R6 Rarity, Choice Original, Rose Gray Circulated Cameo Eye Appeal, Half Way There Collection. A rare die marriage with Type 2 reverse for 1876 San Francisco strike. Up until 1992, only this die pairing was known for the Type 2 reverse. Afterwards, Randy Wiley discovered a second Type 2 reverse die for this date. Given the rarity, this example offers substantial eye appeal at the assigned G04 grade. Rose-gray patina covers the field while the main devices are have a light coloring. Rims are bold and blemishes are minimal. Currently at CAC for review where I am expecting a Green bean. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with "Type 2 Reverse WB-103" on the label. An important Liberty Seated half dollar die variety offering from the Half Way There Collection.
	1877-CC	AU53	PCGS 22052131	WB-11	Choice	$750	Repunched 77, Choice Original, Uniform Gray with Golden Hues, Accurately Graded, Pleez B. Seated Collection. Housed in older PCGS blue label holder with standard ring insert. A superior example of this Carson City date. 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 on this Liberty Seated half dollar.
	1877-S	VF25	raw	WB-104, WB-38	Market Acceptable	$185	Reverse of 1878-S, Medium Gray Patina, Reflective Surfaces, Half Way There Collection. Most avid Liberty Seated half dollar collectors will never be able to locate or afford the 1878-S date for their sets. However, this decent 1877 San Francisco example was struck with the reverse die later employed for key date 1878-S mintage. Surfaces are covered with light to medium gray patina that looks to be original during in hand viewing. Under a bright light, the surfaces adds some golden hues and are a bit too reflective to be strictly original. Therefore a Market Acceptable quality rating is assigned. I could see this half in a TPG holder in the future. An interesting die variety offering from the Half Way There Collection.
	1877-S	EF45	PCGS 26674000	WB-29	Choice	$185	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.
	1879	VF30	raw	WB-101	Cleaned	$700	Rare Late Philadelphia Date, Original Obverse, Cleaned Reverse, Perfect For Dansco Album Collection, Half Way There Collection. Tall Hub Version 1. 1879 Philadelphia strikes have a tiny mintage of 4,800 and always in demand to complete a date and mintmark set. This example, from the Half Way There Collection, has seen a long ago mechanical clean leaving faint obverse hairlines and overall glossy surfaces. After the cleaning, this piece probably sat in a paper album with the obverse acquiring some nice rose, gold and blue rim toning while the balance of the obverse is light steely gray. Reverse is a uniform light gray and still recovering. Strike is nearly complete with only star 7 lacking connected centils. There are no distracting blemishes to discuss. Fairly priced for the rarity and old time problems. From the Half Way There Collection of slightly imperfect halves.
	1879	VF30	raw	WB-102	Market Acceptable	$725	Rare Late Philadelphia Date, Fully Retoned, Long Ago Cleaning, Half Way There Collection. Tall Hub Version 2. 1879 Philadelphia strikes have a tiny mintage of 4,800 and always in demand to complete a date and mintmark set. This example, from the Half Way There Collection, offers medium gray surfaces that are a tad dull from an old cleaning. The surfaces have completely recovered leading to a Market Acceptable quality rating. Given the date's rarity, I could see this specimen ending up in a second tier grading service holder with straight grade. Strike is complete throughout obverse and reverse. There are no distracting blemishes to discuss. I have to believe that this piece will not last long at the asking price.
	1880	PR63	PCGS 27956618		Choice	$1450	Choice Original, Blast White Surfaces, Glowing Mirrors, Accurately Graded, Oregon Beaver Collection. Blast white surfaces and watery mirrors are the highlights of this attractive 1880 proof strike. Overall appearance is that of a higher grade but accurately graded on a technical basis due to bag mark in the central right field. Strike is fully executed throughout obverse and reverse. A no question proof with sharp wire rims. Housed in 2013 generation PCGS holder. An attractive Seated half proof offering from the Oregon Beaver Collection.
	1881	VF30	PCGS 81465652		Original	$750	Challenging Date, Original Surfaces, Gun Metal Gray Toning, Accurately Graded. A tiny circulation strike mintage of 10,000 for this later Seated half dollar date. Always in demand and popular. This example examples offer original surfaces that are covered with gun metal gray patina. Under a bright light, the obverse exposes well balanced gun metal blue and rose hues while rose dominates on the reverse. Strike is typical with a few obverse stars lacking connected centrils. Blemishes a minimal and consistent with the grade. Housed in new 2015 style PCGS holder.
	1883	PR64CAM	PCGS 26687579		Gem	$2200	Gem Proof Surfaces, Mirrored Cartwheel Luster, Attractive Toning, Conservative Grading, Winesteven Collection. Unfortunately this gem 1883 half is a proof strike rather than circulation strike. If a circulation strike, it would be sold multiple times due to gorgeous toning and bold strike. As a proof strike, this 1883 half is also spectacular and should be carefully considered. Accurately designated as a proof cameo by PCGS and graded MS64. The obverse olive-rose-gold patina is completely transparent to the underlying mirrors that are incredibly reflective under a light source. Gorgeous sky blue results when the obverse is slightly tilted! Uniform rose patina, along with a thin sky blue arc at the rim, dominates the reverse appearance. Housed in 2013 transitional PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert. This 1883 PCGS PF64CAM CAC half is so attractive that I'm making a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation. It will be a $2200 well spent once the piece is seen in hand. Just another great offering from the Winesteven Collection.
	1883	EF45	ANACS OWH 2636535		Cleaned	$635	Cleaned Net EF45, Secondary Blue Gold Patina, Rare Date, Burch Creek Collection. A difficult Philadelphia date. Surfaces have seen an old cleaning that has mitigated the natural frosty and luster. Now recovering with mottled blues and gold on the obverse and uniform light gold on the reverse. There is some strike weakness at the top of Liberty's head and stars 7 and 8. Housed in old white ANACS holder with AU Details, Net EF45 designation. Still a challenging date and priced to reflect the old surface impairment.
	1887	VF35	raw	WB-101	Cleaned	$850	Rare Late Philadelphia Date, Original Obverse, Cleaned Reverse, Perfect For Dansco Album Collection, Half Way There Collection. Only 5,000 Liberty Seated halves were struck during 1887 rendering this date as one of the lowest in the series and only bested by the 1879, 1882 and 1884 dates. When first examining this specimen, I immediately the surfaces to be strictly original based on the obverse. Light gray patina is evident with rose-gray hues appearing under a bright light. Unfortunately, the reverse was mechanically cleaned with hairlines throughout the fields. The result is an unnatural reflective surface that has reacquired some gray coloring. Strike is typical. Attractively priced for the date and mintmark set collectors who still use Dansco or Whitman albums. From the Half Way There Collection.
	1889	AU58	raw		Market Acceptable	$1000	Low Mintage Date, Creamy Cartwheel Luster, Hammered Strike, Seal Beach Collection. At first glance one would assume this lustrous 1889 half would receive a Choice quality rating due to the creamy cartwheel luster and hammered strike. Prior to the 1980, old time collectors would have loved to own this example. In today's technical grading environment, this piece probably will not certify due to minor obverse hairlines in the upper left field and below the claws on the reverse. As a result of this blemishes, a Market Acceptable quality rating has been assigned but please consider the overall eye appeal against the asking price. The 1889 Seated half dollar date was struck in a 10 year timespan when Philadelphia strike totals dropped dramatically. This date has a tiny mintage of 12,000 and is always in demand. Offer in raw condition and an attractive consignment from the Seal Beach collection. Ideal for a high grade Dansco or Whitman album set.
	1891	MS64	NGC 4220405011		Gem	$1600	Gem Rainbow Toning, Bright Light Eye Appeal. All I can say about this outstanding better date Seated half is "WOW". This is a FUN show purchased that walked up to the table and how could I say no? GFRC images accurately capture the in hand appearance while viewing under bright light exposes blooming luster and the rainbow toning. Under bright light, the obverse center offers rose/gold hues that transition into blue, gold and aquamarine arcs at the rim. The reverse is quite similar. There is some weakness at stars 7 and 8 which is non consequential given the overall eye appeal. Housed in pre 2015 generation NGC edge view holder. Definitely a piece for an advanced collection.
	1891	EF40	PCGS 84024857	WB-101	Original	$200	New October 18! Better Date, Original, Lovely Light Gray, Dark Gold Rims, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, Half Way There Collection. The 1891 date is often forgotten and lacks respect due to last year of issue. Mintage is only 200,000 but being at the end of a date string with very low mintages is underwheming. In reality, it is a better date and worth consideration. This example is original with light gray-silver surfaces and a dark golden ring at the obverse rim. Strike is typical. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. A solid Seated half dollar offering from the Half Way There Collection that is fairly priced and desire attention.