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

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U. S. Coins

Liberty Walking Half Dollars

 

Lot 1659 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1916-D. PCGS graded MS-66. If you thought the other Gem toned 1916-D Half Dollar in this sale was pretty, wait until you see this jewel. The colors and the toning patterns are nearly identical, but this one is slightly smoother and silkier in appearance. The strike is exceptional and the surfaces are essentially flawless. In the MS-66 grade, this date becomes very rare. NGC has graded only 16 coins at this level, with only 7 higher (all MS-67's). Color photo.
Estimated Value $2,200-2,500.

 

Lot 1660 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1916-D. NGC graded MS-65. Deep, colorful toning on both sides, reminiscent of the "mint set" toning seen on later, government issued Mint Sets. Such conditions did not exist when this coin was issued, thus the chances of acquiring such beautiful toning were low, indeed. Gem examples of this date are the exception -- the most common Mint State grades are MS-63 to MS-64. Color photo.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.

 

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1916-S. MS-64. First year of issue for A.A. Weinman's Walking Liberty design. In 1916, the Denver mint was the most prolific of the three then operating. However, despite the large numbers of this date, Uncirculated examples of the 1916-D Half Dollar are still prizes. This example has a soft, even luster enhanced by splashes of golden color. The strike is good and the surfaces are very clean.
Estimated Value $1,600-1,700.

 

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1917-D. Mint mark on reverse. MS-64. Excellent strike, offering nice detailing of Liberty's and thumb. Full, strong luster in a creamy, frosty format. Lightly toned in autumn-leaf brown and steel-blue at the peripheries. Rare in this lofty grade.
Estimated Value $3,700-3,900.

 

Gem 1917-S on reverse Walker

Lot 1663 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1917-S. Mint mark on reverse. PCGS graded MS-65 Premium Quality. A fresh, gem example of this difficult to obtain issue. As usual, the head on Liberty is not fully defined nor is her left hand, however, the intense mint luster and lovely original light toning adds to its appeal, thus our "PQ" designation is fully justified.
Estimated Value $8,500-9,000.

 

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1927-S. MS-64. Frosty white, with a particularly bright and brilliant reverse. Softly struck at the centers, as usual for a 1927-S Half Dollar, but sharp and crisp everywhere else. Accompanied by an old, green-label PCGS insert with the grade "MS64" (presumably, this coin was perceived to have a shot at the 65 grade).
Estimated Value $1,900-2,100.

 

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1929-S. MS-64. A choice Brilliant Uncirculated example, bright and frosty.
Estimated Value $550-600.

 

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1934-S. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. Well struck and flashy, totally white.
Estimated Value $450-550.

 

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1935-D. ANACS graded MS-65. Delicate light golden toning adherers to the borders.
Estimated Value $600-700.

 

Lot 1668 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1935-D. MS-64. A totally white, frosty mint specimen.
Estimated Value $250-300.

 

1939 Proof 68 Half

Lot 1669 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1939. NGC graded Proof 68 *. A pristine, dazzling white Gem. Well struck, with a nice cameo effect. Proof-68 Walkers are expected to be nice, but this one is especially so, earning it a Star designation from NGC. NGC has graded only 29 Proof-68 1939 Walkers, however, we suspect that only a few of those carry the Star designation. Finding a better one is well nigh impossible -- NGC has graded only 1 Proof-69!
Estimated Value $7,000-9,000.

 

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1939-D. PCGS graded MS-63. Premium Quality. Lustrous, with faint toning on the obverse. Housed in a first-generation PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $35-45.

 

Lot 1671 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1941. NGC graded Proof 67. Nice golden toning mingled with sky-blue iridescence. The design of these coins is attractive enough to begin with, but when found in Proof condition with nice color, they are simply gorgeous. It's no wonder they are so popular with collectors.
Estimated Value $1,300-1,400.

 

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1941-D. NGC graded MS-65. Pleasing light golden toning that deepens a bit around the outer borders.
Estimated Value $120-140.

 

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1941-S. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $120-140.

 

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1942. PCGS graded Proof 67. Another bright proof that has a bit of toning at the edge, hazy and white elsewhere.
Estimated Value $1,100-1,300.

 

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1942. Proof 64. Light russet toning rests along the peripheries.
Estimated Value $400-450.

 

Lot 1676
1943. NGC graded MS-64. Together with: 1956 NGC graded MS-65. Both coins are nicely toned. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $75-100.

 

Lot 1677
Complete Set of Walkers. 1916-1947-D. Grading from About Good to Extremely Fine with the 3 1921s in AG condition.
Estimated Value $500-600.


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