Heritage World Coin Auctions
FUN Signature US Coin Sale 1251 4-6 & 8-9 Jan 2017
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
Early Half Dollars
1796 50C 15 Stars, O-101, T-1, R.5 -- Plugged, Repaired -- NCS. Fine Details. Amato-158. The present Fine Details offering is an important opportunity for the type collector to obtain a Draped Bust Small Eagle half dollar. This coveted piece of Americana is a significant "stopper" for anyone attempting to complete a type collection of United States coinage. Some may question the feasibility of investing in a coin that has been plugged and smoothed in the obverse fields. But the high prices being realized for original, problem-free specimens prevent many collectors from acquiring an example for their collection. Moreover, this particular coin exhibits well-defined design elements, especially on the obverse. Liberty's hair shows fairly strong detail, as do the eye, ear, and drapery lines and the peripheral devices. Indeed, few would likely argue with the obverse being being classified as Very Fine, maybe even VF25 Details. And in the opinion of this cataloger (JPA), even the reverse is just somewhat short of VF Details. Both sides reveal steel-gray patina and soft bluish accents. Despite the impairments, this coin will be an appropriate, and perhaps "affordable" addition to a U.S type collection.
Ex: John Stimson, Sr. Collection, Part 2, Long Beach Signature (Heritage Auctions, 2/2008), lot 527.
1796 50C 15 Stars, O-101, T-1, R.5 -- Plugged, Repaired -- NCS. Fine Details. Amato-158. The present Fine Details offering is an important opportunity for the type collector to obtain a Draped Bust Small Eagle half dollar. This coveted piece of Americana is a significant "stopper" for anyone attempting to complete a type collection of United States coinage. Some may question the feasibility of investing in a coin that has been plugged and smoothed in the obverse fields. But the high prices being realized for original, problem-free specimens prevent many collectors from acquiring an example for their collection. Moreover, this particular coin exhibits well-defined design elements, especially on the obverse. Liberty's hair shows fairly strong detail, as do the eye, ear, and drapery lines and the peripheral devices. Indeed, few would likely argue with the obverse being being classified as Very Fine, maybe even VF25 Details. And in the opinion of this cataloger (JPA), even the reverse is just somewhat short of VF Details. Both sides reveal steel-gray patina and soft bluish accents. Despite the impairments, this coin will be an appropriate, and perhaps "affordable" addition to a U.S type collection.
Ex: John Stimson, Sr. Collection, Part 2, Long Beach Signature (Heritage Auctions, 2/2008), lot 527.