May 18-20, 2012 - Fort Worth, TX
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1812 50 Cents. NGC XF Details, Bent. O-110, R.1. Gray and gold throughout with no evident curvature to the flan. An affordable early Bust half representative. Est. 100-150
1065
1818/7 50 Cents. NGC AU Details, Environmental Damage. O-103, R.3. Boldly struck, minimally toned, and still quite lustrous with several charcoal streaks on the reverse surfaces that suggest long term exposure to a volatile items such as a rubber band. Est. 150-250
1066
1820/19 “Curl Base 2” 50 Cents. NGC VF20. O102, R.1. A popular overdate issue with even medium gray color atop moderately worn surfaces. Est. 150-250
1067
1821 50 Cents. NGC XF40. O-105, R.1. A pleasing “dirty” example with moderate wear and no marks that demand the eye’s attention. Est. 150-250
1070 1070
1824 50 Cents. NGC AU58. O-115, R.2. Crisply struck and briefly circulated with unmolested surfaces that yield pale golden patina in the centers and deeper golden hues around the legends. For the connoisseur of originality or the collector searching for the right circulated example to illustrate type, one could hardly single out a nicer specimen. (photo) Est. 600-800
1071
1825 50 Cents. NGC AU50. O-106a, R.3. Ideal for a mid-level set with well struck devices that are evenly worn and surfaces that have kept their original post-circulation color. Est. 150-250
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1822 50 Cents. NGC XF40. Maintaining high-end eye appeal with gray centers that give way to antique rainbow colored peripheries. Several light marks are noted to the left of Liberty’s portrait, but they do little to distract, and are certainly commensurate for the grade level. (photo) Est. 200-400 1823 50 Cents. NGC XF45. O-111a, R.2. Slate gray on the obverse with a lighter reverse that holds golden highlights around the legends. No significant marks are of note making it particularly appropriate for a mid-grade set. Est. 150-250
1072 1072
1825 50 Cents. NGC XF45. O-112, R.3. Choice for the grade with typical wear, little evidence of abrasive contact, and fairly bright multicolored patina around much of the peripheries. (photo) Est. 150-250
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