May 26-27, 2003, The Dr. Jacob Terner Collection, Sale 20
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U. S. Coins

Liberty Seated Half Dimes

Lot 1493
1837. No stars, large date. PCGS graded MS-65. A well struck gem specimen with full hair definition on Liberty. The satiny mint surfaces are overlaid with natural warm tones favoring shades of gold. This two-year "no-stars" type is the most common of the two varieties for the year and therefore, makes the ideal coin to fit into a top grade type set.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,400.

Impressive 1838-O Half Dime

Lot 1494
1838-O. V-2. No stars. NGC graded MS-63. Toned in a delightful blend of silver-gray and rose-gold speckles. This was probably one of the last coins struck from the dies, which by now have lots of extra flow lines and microscopic rust pitting. One of the finest examples known of the date -- NGC reports 2 at this level and only 4 finer (all MS-64).
Estimated Value $6,000-7,000.

Lot 1495
1838. Stars, no drapery. NGC graded MS-65. A needle sharp strike. This stunning gem example exhibits deep electric blue iridescence around the periphery, while the centers are a lighter shade of lilac. Exceptional quality for the no drapery type and as such, will undoubtedly be well contested.
Estimated Value $1,400-1,500.

Lot 1496
1838. Stars, no drapery. PCGS graded MS-64. PQ. Full, frosty luster and a remarkably bold strike. Choice and completely original. White and untoned.
Estimated Value $700-800.

Rare "Small O" 1844-O Half Dime in Mint State

Lot 1497
1844-O. ICG graded MS-62. "Small O" variety. Dusky, silver-gray in color, with some touches of golden color at the rims. Rare in most grades, the 1844-O Half Dime is unpriced in Uncirculated in the 2003 edition of the "Redbook." Our recent experience with this date is the NGC graded MS-62 example we sold in our February 2002 "Benson II" sale (Lot 379) for $6,325.00.
Estimated Value $6,000-7,000.

Lot 1498
1844-O. EF-45. One of the key dates of the series. Deeply toned, with some nice coloring on the reverse. Small, thin scratch through the D of DIME.
Estimated Value $900-1,050.

1849-O Liberty Seated Half Dime

Lot 1499
1849-O. V-1, Small open Medium Date. MS-64. Deep, olive-gray toning, changing to light rose-colored iridescence near the rims. Just below the date, four of the denticles are a bright silver color and the rim below those is dark. Scarce in all grades, becoming rare in Mint State, but especially so in MS-63 and better condition. In fact, none have been graded finer than MS-64 by PCGS. Accompanied by an old, green-label PCGS insert graded "MS64." Rated Low R-6 in Mint State by Blythe.
Estimated Value $4,500-5,000.

Lot 1500
1859. NGC graded Proof 66. An absolutely exquisite little gem. Boldly struck with full definition within the stars and Liberty's head and hair. This beauty has tremendous eye-appeal as the obverse is overlaid with natural violet, rose and blue iridescence, the reverse is lighter with shades of gold. Only 800 proofs were struck and this example must rank among the prettiest. NGC reports 17 in this grade with 7 better. Color photo.
Estimated Value $4,800-5,200.

Lot 1501
1868-S. PCI graded MS-65. Milky white, with a hint of toning on both sides. The obverse is well struck but the reverse came from worn dies that show numerous, interesting, spidery die cracks near the bottom.
Estimated Value $1,400-1,500.

Lot 1502
1872. PCGS graded MS-64. Deep natural toning on both sides. Together with: 1938 Half Dollar PCGS graded MS-65. Both coins are housed in first generation holders. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $500-550.

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