LOT 189 LOT 190 50C 1806/5 O-101. PCGS AU55 50C 1806 POINTED 6, STEM. PCGS AU50 A nice and lustrous Choice AU piece with ample golden toning O-115, R-1. Light satin luster. survives in spots, accenting the accenting the frosty luster throughout. The obverse strikes are neat toning which does include a spot of bright blue at RIC.bold and strong for the date, while the reverse does show minor Extensive die cracks on the obverse and die clashes on theweakness which is typical for the date. The overall eye appeal issuperior to the what is normally encountered for this very popular reverse add to the visual appeal. overdate in AU55. PCGS 71, NGC 6. The last one to sell in auction brought $2,600 in January 2016, and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed PCGS 9, NGC 8. This coin sold in March 2016 for $5,640. One with a better strike sold in June 2015 for $6,169 and the CU is at $4,000. A better than decent example for any collector. listed at $6,950. These do not generally appear on the market with any real frequency and this is a great opportunity for any PCGS # 6071 | EST: $2,500+ collector building a set of early halves. Good luck!PCGS # 6077 | EST: $4,500+LOT 191 LOT 192 50C 1806 POINTED 6, NO STEM. PCGS AU53 50C 1808 PCGS AU58 CAC Only one Overton variety, O-109, represents all Pointed 6, No A lovely later state of the O-103 with heavy die flow lines on bothStems known. This is the earlier die state, without the die crack sides. Lustrous with a decent strike and just a hint of friction noted; at star 9. Light wear in the fields and high points show hints of surviving mint bloom in the protected areas. We note a very bathed with a light golden hue which adds to the eye appeal. attractive pale blue and clear gold toning. PCGS 67, NGC 57, CAC 15. The most recent CAC-coin to sell was the NGC coin from the Hamilton Collection, sold in the 2016PCGS 16, NGC 6. The last two non-CAC examples sold in 2016, ANA sale for $6,463 and the most recent PCGS/CAC coin to sell one realizing $2,820 and the other $3,525 and the current CU was in July 2016 for $4,935. A high end coin light his should sell value is listed at $4,900. A popular Red Book variety in great collector quality grade. for a strong price to a serious Bust Half Nut. PCGS # 6073 | EST: $2,800+ PCGS # 6090 | EST: $4,500+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 101
LOT 193 50C 1811 SMALL 8. PCGS MS65 CAC A beautiful HIGH Condition Census O-106. Brilliant mint luster swirls over clean and smooth surfaces when rotated in a light. The luster provides a back light to the wonderful deep blue, teal, violet, and gold iridescent toning. A strong glass reveals a tiny tick or two, but none distract. The strike is exceptionally bold with full definition of Ms. Liberty’s hair, drapery and cap. Even the dentils, which are characteristically weak on this variety are rather bold. Likewise the reverse is razor sharp in strike and free of any distracting marks. PCGS 4, NGC 4, CAC 5. Remarkably, no PCGS MS65 has ever sold in auction. An NGC/CAC coin sold in August 2016 for $18,212. A PCGS MS64+ CAC sold in February 2017 for $14,100 and a PCGS MS66 CAC sold in May 2013 for $49,938. We think this GEM should sell somewhere between those two levels as the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $27,500. If you collect GEM Bust halves or just love GEM type, take a good look at this one AND plan to bid liberally! PCGS # 6097 | EST: $18,000+102
LOT 194 50C 1814/3 PCGS MS62 O-101a. A very neat late die state with multiple extensive die cracks, clash marks, and a 30 degree rotated reverse. Boldlylustrous fields set the devices and toning aglow. The eye appeal is wonderful. PCGS 7, NGC 2. Only one MS62 ever sold in auction, a CAC coin that sold for $17,625 as part of the Hamilton Collection sold in the 2016 ANA auction. An NGC MS61 sold in 2008 for $18,400. This coin is totally original and pleasing, worthy of the finest cabinets of Bust half dollars. PCGS # 6106 | EST: $7,500+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 103
LOT 195 50C 1839 REEDED EDGE, LARGE LETTERS PCGS MS65 CAC A glorious GEM 1839 half! Billowing satiny luster accentuates a soft, clear gold patina that clings to the rims and throughout the stars, a trifle stronger on the reverse. Every detail of Christian Gobrecht’s interpretation of John Reich’s original Capped Bust design is razor sharp, the swirling cartwheels providing a bold contrast between the lustrous fields and sharp devices. The eye appeal is SUPERB. PCGS 5, NGC 6, CAC 2. This Gem is among the finest half dozen finest graded by PCGS, indeed, only the Larry Stack- D. Brent Pogue coin is graded finer. This is the most recent PCGS MS65 to sell, realizing $39,950 in the 2015 FUN auction. The Swan-Gardner coin, also a PCGS/CAC MS65 sold for $38,188 in June 2014. Clearly the CU value of $27,500 is way too low! Building a type set, or collect the finest possible Capped Bust halves this coin is for you! What a very important opportunity for the advanced collector! PCGS # 6179 | EST: $35,000+104
LOT 196 50C 1865 NGC MS67 CAC The finest graded example at NGC, and tied for finest with a single PCGS coin. The boldly, satiny and lustrous surfaces are flawless. Bathed in an attractive medium silver-gold, olive, and iridescent lilac hues throughout. Every details is sharply struck and razor sharp in definition. The eye appeal is unparalleled! PCGS 1, NGC 1, CAC 1. This coin is ex Gene Gardner coin,which realized $32,900 in May 2015. This coin’s exceptional eyeappeal and quality will find itself at home in any great collection of Civil War era coins or Seated halves. PCGS # 6313 | EST: $28,000+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 105
LOT 198 50C 1863 PCGS PR64 CAM CAC Ex. Colonel E.H.R. Green-Eric P. Newman Collections. A marvelous near-GEM with bold contrast and brilliant mirrors. The central surfaces are untoned silver, while rings of dusky-cobalt and amber form a tight halo about the rims. The eye appeal is splendid, and both sides do display a classic look that specialists are keen on! LOT 197 PCGS 12, NGC 4, CAC 5. This coin could be listed twice on the CAC population report, both as the original NGC and now PCGS. 50C 1863 PCGS PR66 When first offered in November, 2013, this coin realized $5,581. Among the highest graded 1863 Proof half dollars! Bold shimmering, watery mirrors shine through a later of golden, More recently it sold for $3,995 in a soft period in the market. It amber, violet, and olive hues. In a light, the colors “float” on should sell for more today! the mirrors the way oil floats in a puddle. Even with the aid of a strong glass, only the most minute, microscopic lines can be PCGS # 86417 | EST: $3,750+ seen. The strike is boldly defined with crisply impressed details fully rendered and razor sharp. Only 460 proofs were struck during this turning point year in the Civil War. PCGS 3, NGC 3. The last one to sell realized $7,638 in October 2015 and the PCGS Price Guide value is $8,750. None are graded numerically finer, although PCGS has graded 2 in PR66 CAM. A similarly toned example brought $11,750 in November 2012 and darkly toned NGC PR67 sold for $14,100 in January 2013, and we think that might be more in line value-wise for this SUPERB coin. PCGS # 6417 | EST: $7,500+106
LOT 200 50C 1876 PCGS PR65 CAM CAC Bold and deep mirrors blaze from all over. The mirrors are exceedingly clear, clean, and have lots of reflection. The silver centers are surrounded by vivid toning rings on both sides of totally original blue/pale purple, giving this cameo GEM a very classic look. Only a slight hint of striking softness on Liberty, which is common on these proofs, as the polishing process sometimes flattened some of the details in the dies. The eye appeal is awesome. LOT 199 PCGS 7, NGC 12, CAC 1. No PCGS-certified PR65 CAM has sold since August 2006, think about that, a DECADE ago, before 50C 1867 PCGS PR66 CAM CAC EX. COL. GREEN/NEWMAN the creation of CAC. This makes figuring this GEM interesting; a PR64+ with no CAC sold for $4,700 in October 2012 and a WOW, is this a killer coin! You know it has been off the CAC-approved PR66 sold for $7,931 in April 2015, intuitively this market and carefully stored by one of the greatest Collector’s beauty should sell for somewhere between those levels, although ever-Newman. Sure, there are neat looking GEM PR Seated the PCGS price is listed at $4,450, but our consignor paid aHalves around, but few are like this! Electric deep mirrors blaze substantially higher amount to acquire this GEM. This coin should from all over. The clarity, cleanliness, and are reflection are all beyond powerful. If you twirl the coins, you need Ray Bans sell for a very strong price based on its eye appeal. to shield you from the mirrors´ blast. A stunning ring of totallyoriginal blue/lime/gold/violet frames the rims on both sides. Miss PCGS # 86437 | EST: $4,500+ Liberty and every detail are sharply struck and just ooze with thick white frost. The eye appeal is so stunning, your jaw will drop and lock!ONLY 625 were minted. This coin brought $12,925 in November 2014 in the Newman Sale. It´s also the only PCGS piece ever to sell in auction. We think with quality and looks like it has, it´sworth much more. There certainly are NOT many halves that exist that are similar. The pedigree is a plus too!PCGS # 86425 | EST: $11,000+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 107
LOT 201 LOT 202 50C 1878 PCGS PR66 CAM CAC 50C 1885 PCGS PR65+ DCAM CAC EX STOKELY COLLECTION A spectacular DCAM GEM proof 1885 half dollar. Brilliant, deep, clear mirrors beam in the light and arrest the eyes from across A coin that was once a part of the Stokely Collection, which at the the room. The sharply struck devices are highly frosted and the time of its sale (August 2006) was the #1 PCGS Registry Set of contrast is about as bold as any we have seen. The quality and Proof Seated Half Dollars--today it is ranked as the #4 ALL TIME eye appeal is all there and then some! finest set. A halo of soft gold frames the rims adding further depth to the ultra deep mirrors. The mirrors are clean, problem free, and PCGS 2, NGC 0, CAC 2. None have sold in auction. A PCGS PR65+ CAM with no CAC sold for $7,050 and the current PCGS totally smooth like a freshly formed sheet of ice. The fully struck Price Guide is listed at $7,250. This GEM is bound for any fine devices are totally frosty and contrast brilliantly against the smooth collection of Proof Halves, or superb type coins. You will NOT fields that surround them. The eye appeal reaches out of the be disappointed! encapsulation and grabs your gaze from across the room. PCGS # 96446 | EST: $6,000+ From an original mintage of only 800 pieces. PCGS 5, NGC 10, CAC 3. This coin realized $5,750 in the August 2006 auction where it last appeared. Since then, only a single, non-CAC coin from the Gene Gardner Collection sold in auction, realizing $4,935 in October 2015. With its CAC-approval, we think this one should bring more-- the current CU value is listed at $7,750. PCGS # 86439 | EST: $5,500+108
LOT 203 LOT 204 50C 1887 PCGS PR65 DCAM CAC 50C 1892 PCGS MS67 CAC A very cool coin! While this date is seen with cameo contrast A highly desirable SUPERB GEM example of this first year of the on a somewhat regular basis, 1887 halves with DCAM contrast are extremely rare. Frosted devices, showing essentially full Barber half dollar series, and highly desirable as such. Satinystrikes that contrast against icy smooth, crystal clear, deep and luster vividly brings out the iridescent shades of blue, gold,beaming proof mirrors! The contrast is dramatic and clear. The rims on both sides display a very subtle touch of pale gold, rose, and amber. The fantastic look is augmented by a fully and complete strike. Every one of the details is keenly struck. which forms a lovely halo effect. PCGS 9, NGC 8, CAC 10. Only three PCGS/CAC coins have PCGS 1, NGC 2, CAC 1. Only two coins are graded finer at sold in auction, ranging from $14,375 (in August 2011) andPCGS, both are graded PR66+ DCAM. No CAC approved PR65 $21,150 (in August 2013). This coin, off the market since 2011, has a great look, is worthy of the finest Barber half dollar set, DCAM, graded by PCGS or NGC has ever sold in auction. A or any advanced first year of issue type set. We do anticipatePCGS PR64 DCAM CAC sold for $6,463 in January 2015 and aPR66+ DCAM PCGS/CAC sold for $21,150 in March 2013, thus strong bidding activity.we feel the current PCGS Price Guide value of $6,000 is way too PCGS # 6461 | EST: $14,000+ low. We will find out when this GEM crosses the block. PCGS # 96448 | EST: $5,750+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 109
LOT 205 LOT 206 50C 1897-S PCGS MS66 CAC 50C 1903-S PCGS MS66+ CAC One of the key dates to the Barber half series, boasting one of the No question this piece is a genuine HIGH END SUPERB GEM! It has NEVER been messed with and certainly is NOT over graded! great pedigrees to the series: Akers-Duckor. Sensational satiny surfaces are as clean and smooth as you will The present GEM boasts a vibrant satin mint bloom that shines ever see. A strong luster shows off beautiful light golden brown around chiseled, sharp devices. Hints of golden-peach iridescent toning that is scattered around. Some faint die lines (MINT toning add dimension and eye appeal. MADE) are visible ONLY under a glass. Miss Liberty and the details are frosty and have crisp sharp strikes. The eye appeal PCGS 2, NGC 3, CAC 3. It is indeed hard to believe that there are six coins graded finer at PCGS, since at the time of mintage, the is wonderful! collecting of coins by mintmark was in its infancy, so any of these superb coins exist by pure happenstance and luck than carefully PCGS 4, NGC 1, CAC 2. PCGS has graded ONLY this coin preserved by some collector. This coin last sold for $11,500 in July MS66+.There are only 3 higher-including the MONSTER MS68 2009, after realizing $13,800 in April 2009. A superb coin, destined Legend placed in major collection last year. Of course this coin has never been sold in auction (it has been with a collector for for another amazing collection of Barber halves. many years). Good luck finding another high grade one today! The current Collector’s Universe Value is $12,500. Seems cheap. PCGS # 6479 | EST: $10,000+ PCGS # 6497 | EST: $10,000+110
LOT 207 50C 1915-S PCGS MS64+ CAC Beyond “nice!” A bold frosty luster on both the obverse and reverse which accent the generally smooth, problem free surfaces. We do note some microscopic lines and ticks which are totally acceptable for the assigned grade. Some hints ofperipheral toning frame the obverse. The eye appeal is generally quite nice for this the final year of Barber halves.PCGS 103, NGC 82, CAC 13. There are only 3 MS64+s graded at PCGS, none at NGC. No PCGS coins sold in auction, there was an NGC example, no longer on the pop report, which sold for$1,116 in November 2015. That coin was NOT CAC. The current CU value is listed at $1,450. PCGS # 6534 | EST: $1,300+ LOT 209 LOT 208 50C 1898 PCGS PR67+ CAM CAC An exceptionally high end and beautifully toned SUPERB GEM 50C 1897 PCGS PR66 CAM CAC Barber half. Ultra deep mirrors are clean and supremely wateryThis coin is clearly a borderline DCAM, in fact we would bet on a in texture. A copious amount of strong reflectivity shine from good day it would be! under uber sexy toning. The eye appeal is amazing. Blended shades of blue, gold, teal, copper-red, sunset orange, peach, Super deep and flashy mirrors vividly beam from all over. The rose, and original silver dance together in the light. The smooth, mirrors are super clean, have excellent clarity, and are intensely frosty reliefs are sharply defined and contrast boldly against thereflective. There is a hint of light gold on the reverse. Miss Liberty liquid like mirrors. While there are perhaps a few coins gradedand every detail are needle sharp in strike. Everything is covered finer, it is highly doubtful there are many with THIS coin’s sublime in thick creamy white frost, the eye appeal is spectacular! eye appeal.ONLY 731 were minted. PCGS 10, NGC 8, CAC 2. The last PCGS PCGS 9, NGC 17, CAC 8. PCGS has graded just 4 coins in CAC piece sold for only $4,406 in September 2014. Three years PR67+ CAM and there are a mere 2 coins in PR68 CAM finer. is a very long time. Do not be fooled by the pops, this is a very difficult date to find looking this contrasted. Opportunity knocks This sensational coin brought $18,213 as a PR67 CAM in February 2017, today, as a PR67+ CAM it should bring more! loud here! What a superb coin! Destined for only the finest cabinet of proof Barber halves.PCGS # 86544 | EST: $4,500+ PCGS # 86545 | EST: $17,500+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 111
LOT 211 50C 1903 PCGS PR67 CAC This coin is a headlight near miss cameo. Superior deep mirrors beam for mile and miles. The mirrors are exceedingly clean, crystal clear (make that amazingly clear), and are have an intense reflection. Both sides blaze with a high voltage silver color and are untoned. Miss Liberty and every detail are needle sharp in strike and are moderately frosted (there is actual contrast). The eye appeal is powerful! ONLY 755 were minted. PCGS 6, NGC 23, CAC 3. The last PCGS piece to sell in auction brought $4,700 in April 2014 and was NOT CAC. We cannot stress enough how many dark or blah looking Proofs we see-even in PR67 holders. We rarely ever see them like this! PCGS # 6550 | EST: $4,500+ LOT 210 LOT 212 50C 1899 PCGS PR66+ CAM CAC 50C 1907 NGC PR66 Another gorgeous GEM PROOF Barber 50C. Brilliant silver Truly original. Both sides have a deep, somewhat dark toning, centers yield to marvelous florescent blues and greens at the indicative of a coin that sat unmolested in the original tissue rims. Beautifully deep mirrors contrast against the smooth, frosted paper. The mirrors are smooth and watery, like some fresh water reliefs. The mirrored fields are watery and clean, the mirrors are lake. Olive, rust, russet, violet, and gold hues all blend together excitingly reflective. What a wonderful eye appeal this GEM has! on both sides of this expertly preserved GEM. Only 846 proofs were struck. PCGS 13, NGC 8, CAC 6. This coin sold in February 2017 for $7,344 as a PR66. Certainly worthy of a Only 575 proofs were struck. PCGS 20, NGC 25. The last one to sell was back in November 2010, which realized $3,335. Only 9 premium bid! Good luck! coins are graded finer at NGC, all PR67. A fine coin for any proof PCGS # 86546 | EST: $6,000+ Barber collection.asted. Opportunity knocks loud here! PCGS # 6554 | EST: $2,500+112
LOT 213 2017 50C 1908 PCGS PR66 LEGEND’S REGENCY AUCTION SCHEDULE: Another totally fresh and original 1908 proof half. Deeply toned in Official Auction for the PCGS Members Only Show teal, green, and blue hues that blanket clean and highly reflective Thursday, October 26th fields and smooth, well struck devices capture the eye. All the DoubleTree | Philadelphia, PA surfaces are problem free and quite lovely. Thursday, December 14th. Only 545 proofs were struck. PCGS 13, NGC 25. The last PCGS Caesars | Las Vegas, NV PR66 example to sell in auction was in an online only auction ............................................ realizing $4,780 (January 2015). Before that, one sold in the 2014 LEGEND’S PREMIER SESSION SCHEDULE ANA auction and one in a May 2004 auction. The current CU value June 30 - July 19, 2017 is listed at $4,500. Clearly these do not appear at auction with any August 3 - 10, 2017 September 7 - 14, 2017 frequency. Very rare any finer. October 23 - 29, 2017 November 2 - 12, 2017 PCGS # 6555 | EST: $3,400+ December 11- 17, 2017 LOT 214 For more information about consigning, contact Julie Abrams ([email protected]) or 50C 1909 PCGS PR66 Greg Cohen ([email protected]) A freshly graded, totally original GEM. Deeply toned over exceptionally clean, watery-reflective mirrors, this coin has a great look. Teal-blue toning dominates the obverse, the reversedoes display more of the original silver color, and is a borderline-CAM. Despite not receiving a CAC-bean, we really love this coin’s eye appeal, and think you will too!Only 650 proofs were struck. PCGS 22, NGC 44. The most recentPCGS graded example to sell in auction was CAC-approved and realized $3,525 two years ago and the current PCGS value is listed at $4,500. PCGS # 6556 | EST: $3,000+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 113
LOT 215 50C 1921 PCGS MS65 CAC A very High End and totally original TRUE GEM example of this important KEY date Walker. Always in demand from serious Collector’s in all grades, high end gems like this are very rare indeed. Housed in an old green tag holder, this satiny lustrous coin has a pale pearly-golden hue throughout the satiny and smooth fields. Only 246,000 halves were struck, making it one of the key issues, regardless of grade, seldom seen in GEM. Close inspection with a powerful glass does show a scattered tick or two, but nothing distracting. PCGS 52, NGC 33, CAC 12. The presently offered GEM is ultra high end, as evidenced by the $37,600 it realized in January 2017 (and that was without a CAC sticker), about double what the normal PCGS MS65 brings. The last PCGS/CAC coin sold in 2015 for about $20,000 and in the 2013 ANA auction one sold for $25,850; clearly PCGS/CAC pieces appear even less frequently! Only nine coins are finer, 5 in MS65+ and 4 in MS66 as finest. If you are building a world class Walker set, you owe it to yourself to bid liberally on this amazing gem. PCGS # 6583 | EST: $23,000+114
LOT 216 50C 1921-D PCGS MS64+ CACLike all the halves struck in 1921 from the three mints, the 21-D is a rare, key date issue in mint state. Nicely struck devicesshow only slight areas of weakness in the highest portions of the central design. Frosty satin luster shines from under some nice original pearly patina. PCGS 107, NGC 83, CAC 18. Only nine coins are gradedMS64+ at PCGS. Only one coin, a non-CAC approved example, sold for $18,800 in February 2016, a weak point in the market.Since that time, prices have recovered some. Keep in mind that in MS65 the most recent example realized DOUBLE what the MS64+ sold for. Clearly this MS64+ represents a great value! PCGS # 6584 | EST: $20,000+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 115
LOT 217 50C 1928-S PCGS MS64 CAC Brilliant, flashy silver luster beams from the silken-smooth surfaces. Generally well struck save for the highest portions of the central obverse; everywhere else the details are FULLY struck up. A light dusting of clear golden tone adds to the overall HIGH END eye appeal. PCGS 166, NGC 141, CAC 21. The last CAC-beaned coin to sell in auction was graded by NGC and realized $6,463. The eye appeal of this near-GEM is wonderful and really should command a very strong bid. PCGS # 6588 | EST: $5,000+ LOT 218 LOT 219 50C 1929-D PCGS MS65 CAC 50C 1938-D PCGS MS67 CAC A pleasant GEM that displays a frosty mint luster that radiates Even if you are the pickiest Walker collector, this is a coin that in a light. For the date, the strike is full and most details crisply WILL make you smile and want to add to your collection! Our embossed into the silver planchet. The surfaces are pleasing, sister Company Legend Numismatics has submitted this coin 3X seeking a + for the collector who owns it. None of us have any free of any spots, flecks, or marks of any significance. idea what PCGS wants anymore. All of this coin technical qualities are true to the grade and then some. The surfaces are super clean PCGS 210, NGC 84, CAC 46. An example recently sold for and smooth. Even the dreaded and typically hacked up right field is $3,055 in April 2017 in general PCGS/CAC coins sell in the limited to a few thin lines you can only see with a glass. Both sides $2,500-$3,000 range. This coin has a look that is superb and offer a full booming luster. There is no toning and the coin is frosty should see considerable bidding. Keep in mind a PCGS/CAC white. Miss Liberty and the details are very well struck. The eye MS66 will bring $5,000+ in auction. appeal is phenomenal! PCGS # 6589 | EST: $2,400+ PCGS 43, NGC 23, CAC 21. The last PCGS CAC piece to sell in auction brought $5,405 in December 2016. In our opinion, this coin is far superior to that and 95% of all other MS67’s we have seen! The coin offered here is a full MS67 of the highest caliber. As we said before, even if you are the pickiest buyer, you WILL love this coins quality! PCGS # 6605 | EST: $6,500+116
LOT 220 117 50C 1942-S PCGS MS67+ CAC Among the FINEST graded, and certainly one of the mostvisually alluring HIGH END examples of this date! The techincal qualities are all there and then some! First the devices are sharply struck, showing nearly somedefinition of Liberty’s hand and nearly fully definition in the linesof the flag. The fields and devices are exceptionally clean, even using a strong glass you cannot find a single distracting mark,not even a stray line anywhere. Separating this from most other42-S halves is the bold coppery-amber gold toning that graces about 50% of the obverse and along the right reverse rim. The eye appeal is SUPERB!PCGS 7, NGC 11, CAC 2. There are two coins graded MS67+ atPCGS that count as finer (neither has ever sold in auction). Themost recent MS67 to sell brought $30,550 in September 2015 (ablast white PCGS/CAC coin). To the best of our knowledge, this coin never sold in auction. We anticipate this coin selling for avery strong price, and finding itself into an advanced collection of Walking Liberty Half Dollars. PCGS # 6617 | EST: $30,000+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM
LOT 222 50C 1949-D PCGS MS66 FBL CAC Swirling cartwheel luster rolls under a rich layer of toning. The eye appeal is exceptional and the surfaces are of remarkable quality. We do note a tiny tick or two on the reverse, but are perfectly acceptable at the assigned grade level. PCGS 76, NGC 6, CAC 22. These have brought a wide range of APRs, ranging from $1,528 to $8,695. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $1,800. With its exceptional eye appeal, this one should bring serious bidding. Keep in mind there are 8 coins finer, all MS66+ FBL. PCGS # 86654 | EST: $1,200+ LOT 221 50C 1939 PCGS PR68+ CAC LOT 223 The ultimate 1939 Proof Walker, and among the absolutely finest 50C 1950-D PCGS MS66+ FBL CAC graded Proof in the entire series! From 1936 to 1942, only SIX Flashy and lustrous with very nice a dusting of toning from coins have been graded PR68+, and a single PR69 is graded storage in an original mint set holder. Tied for finest graded. The finer at PCGS. eye appeal is superb! Gorgeous, flashy watery mirrors shine from below a thin layer PCGS 107, NGC 13, CAC 21. There are 14 coins graded with the of iridescent of golden, silvery white, and periwinkle tones. The + designation, and there are NONE finer. The last example sold for a very cheap $4,230 in the 2016 FUN auction. Prior to these surfaces are FLAWLESS, with zero issues of any kind visible they were selling for close to, or low five figure prices. The current with even a powerful glass. The eye appeal is tremendous and CU value is listed as $6,250. A very important opportunity for the peerless for the date. advanced Franklin collector. PCGS 46, NGC 100, CAC 20. This is the single, solitary PR68+ PCGS # 86657 | EST: $4,500+ graded for the date, and as mentioned above, one of the handful for the entire type so graded. The only ones that have sold in auction are from the much more common 1942 issue, and cannot be used as comparable APRs. Good luck! PCGS # 6639 | EST: $16,000+118
LOT 224 LOT 225 50C 1957-D PCGS MS67 FBL CAC 50C 1958-D PCGS MS67 FBL CAC Tied for finest 57-D FBL graded by either service. Wonderful A wonderfully and totally original SUPERB gem with exceptionaltie-dye tee-shirt like toning on the obverse show varied shades of eye appeal. Rich golden tones blend with light olive and greenrose, green, magenta, gold, and violet blue tinges on the obverse toning on the obverse and pearly periwinkle iridescent hues areand subtle gold in the central reverse with a frame of multicolored toning at the peripheries. The surfaces are smooth and problem draped across the reverse. free and the strike is very sharp. PCGS 64, NGC 20, CAC 38. Only two coins are marginally finer, both MS67+ FBL. There are a wide range of prices for PCGS/ PCGS 19, NGC 8, CAC 1. Worthy of a serious bid from the CAC MS67 FBL coins examples, from $940 to $2,585 and theFranklin half dollar specialist, no PCGS/CAC coin has ever sold inauction before. If you take an average of the last six PCGS coins current CU value is listed at $1,600. Bound for a top end Registry Set of Franklin halves. to sell in auction, the average coin realized $3,055 and the CUvalue is $3,250. This dramatically toned SUPERB gem should sell PCGS # 86675 | EST: $1,200+ for more.PCGS # 86673 | EST: $3,200+LOT 226 LOT 227 50C 1950 PCGS PR66 CAM 50C 1951 NGC PR68 From JK’s Mirror Collection. A superb looking coin that has From JK’s Mirror Collection. One of the finest graded 1951 Proof rich watery mirrors that contrast against the frosted reliefs. The Franklin half dollars in any designation. The fields and devicessurfaces are nicely preserved. The first few years of Franklin half are watery reflective in nature, and there is not a single noticeabledollars generally do not have cameo contrast; this high end gem flaw even under close inspection. is much better than normally seen. PCGS 5, NGC 15. The most recent NGC coin to sell in auctionPCGS 62, NGC 65. These have sold in the $3,000 to $4,000 range, sold in 2011 for $4,025. The current PCGS Price Guide while the current Collector´s Universe price is listed at $5,200. Despite not having a CAC sticker, this coin has a great look and value is $6,250. These just do not appear in auction with any should sell for a strong price. Keep in mind that there are 26 frequency. People are realizing how tough certain dates are in graded higher at PCGS, and PR67 CAMs sell for over $8,000. such fine grades. This coin will likely see strong bidding from astute Collector’s.PCGS # 86691 | EST: $2,700+ PCGS # 6692 | EST: $3,500+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 119
LOT 228 LOT 229 50C 1952 NGC PR67+ CAM 50C 1954 PCGS PR68 CAM CAC From JK’s Mirror Collection. Superb quality with deep, black Blistering mirrors dance in the light and provide dramatic contrast mirrors that contrast nicely against the frosty white reliefs. The to the frosty white reliefs. The eye appeal is superb, and keep in mirrors have a great clarity and have a quicksilver look. The eye mind that in DCAM this date is very rare. appeal is very high end. PCGS 68, NGC 196, CAC 42. In the Cameo designation, there PCGS 5, NGC 2. The last one to sell realized $4,994 in October are two coins numerically finer at PCGS. The last one to sell 2014. More recently a PCGS/CAC coin sold for $3,821 in August 2015. The current PCGS Price Guide is listed at $5,000. Only nine brought $1,293 in April 2017 and the current PCGS Price Guide coins are graded finer in the the CAMEO designation, all PR68 is listed at $2,000. Keep in mind that a PR68 DCAM would cost CAM (any of these would likely bring a five-figure price). $10,000+. PCGS # 86693 | EST: $3,000+ PCGS # 86695 | EST: $1,200+ LOT 230 LOT 231 50C 1956 TYPE 1. NGC PR69 CAM 50C 1959 NGC PR69 CAM From JK’s Mirror Collection. Flawless! Ultra deep mirrors shine From JK’s Mirror Collection. A spectacular SUPERB GEM. Virtual and reflect the light with incredible clarity. The fields are smooth perfection! The deep mercury like mirrors are clean, flawless and and free of any flaws and the reliefs are clean and nicely frosted. nearly ultra deep. The surfaces stand up to intense scrutiny with a powerful glass, and we can find ZERO flaws. The eye appeal, as Two reverse die types were used in 1956 to produce proofs, and the Type 1 is the scarcer of the two types, with PCGS CoinFacts to be expected at this lofty grade, is exceptional! stating as of February 2012 about 10x as scarce, which is not PCGS 1, NGC 10. NONE ARE FINER in the CAM designation. too far from Walter Breen’s estimate of 5% being Type 1. In NGC Only a single NGC coin has sold in auction at the time of this PR69 CAMEO, there are 15 graded for Type 1, and 308 for Type 2. Ron Guth added that CAMEOS “are about five times as rare as coin’s cataloging, realizing $8,519 in June 2015 and there is no PCGS Price Guide value yet. Another prize in the JK’s the non-Cameos. Deep Cameo Proofs are exceedingly rare.” Mirror Collection and destined for one of the finest sets of Proof PCGS 0, NGC 15. The most recent example to sell realized Franklins ever! $4,994 in February 2013. Keep in mind these do not appear at auction with any frequency. If you are building a high end PCGS # 86700 | EST: $5,000+ collection of Franklin half dollars in Proof, be sure to bid liberally to win this prize from JK’s Mirror Collection. PCGS # 86686 | EST: $3,800+120
LOT 232 50C 1962 NGC PR69 ULTRA CAMEO From JK’s Mirror Collection. The ultimate grade for any Franklin half dollar. Precious few examples grade so fine!Deep mirrors are blinding in the light and contrast against the highly frosted reliefs. The eye appeal is superb. PCGS 18, NGC 35. The most recent NGC coin to sell in auction brought $3,819 in a November 2014 auction. More recently a PCGS coin sold for $8,225 in the 2017 FUN auction. We think this coin will see strong bidding from specialists! Good luck! PCGS # 96703 | EST: $3,500+ LOT 233 50C 1965 SMS. PCGS MS67 DCAM From JK’s Mirrors Collection. In 1965, the U.S. mint ceased production of mint sets and proof sets for Collector’s, and instead issued Special Mint Sets, which had a finish finer than that of a regular circulation strike but shy of the brilliant finish of the proofs. While not rare overall, any 1965 example certified as DCAM is extremely scarce, with approximately 1 out of 90 receiving the designation at PCGS (per Ron Guth on PCGS CoinFacts). The presently offered SUPERB GEM is essentially FLAWLESS. The razor sharp devices are frosted and display significant contrast against the deeply mirrored, quicksilver looking fields. PCGS 13, NGC 35. NONE ARE GRADED FINER at PCGS and the most recent example to sell in auction realized $5,405 in February 2017. One sold in the 2009 FUN Auction for $9,200, and the record is $12,650 in 2008. If you are building the finest sets of JFK half dollars, the 1965 SMS does not come any finer in DCAM! Good luck. PCGS # 96845 | EST: $3,500+ LOT 234 50C 1967 SMS. PCGS MS68 DCAM A SUPERLATIVE coin! UItra deep mirrors shine against thefrosted devices. The SMS coins were a sort of hybrid between business strikes and proofs in an era when the mint was not producing proofs. This one, at first glance does look like a full proof! PCGS 17, NGC 20. The most recent example brought $4,700in the 2017 FUN auction (it may represent a buy back, as thesewere bringing close to or more than double that level in 2016), and the CU value is listed at $8,500. There are NONE graded finer in the DCAM designation. Good luck! PCGS # 96847 | EST: $5,000+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 121
LOT 235 $1 1795 SILVER PLUG. PCGS AU50 Silver-plug dollars are a very interesting artifact of the early U.S. mint. In the earliest days, it was of the utmost importance to ensure the the weight and composition of precious metal coins met the letter of the law. Many early coins show file marks, known as adjustment marks appear on coins that were overweight; the planchets filed lightly to take the weight down to proper levels before striking. For underweight planchets, a small hole was drilled (generally in the center) and a heavier plug of silver was inserted before striking. It was easier to do this than to melt and reroll the blanks. Of all the varieties of 1795 flowing hair dollars, the B-7, BB-18, is seen more frequently with a Silver Plug than any other die marriage. The presently offered coin clearly shows a large plug right in the center of the planchet. Pleasing olive, russet, tan patina bathes both sides of this highly attractive AU coin. A couple of scattered light marks are accounted for but do not detract. The strike is very bold and pleasing. There is a small planchet flaw at the lower reverse, mint made. PCGS 4, NGC 4. These do not come up for auction that often. There was one that sold in the 2014 FUN auction for $41,125 and before in the 2009 CSNS one sold for $54,625. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $55,000. This is a very scarce issue and should bring more today. There are very few that are graded finer and these are highly prized by early dollar specialists. Good luck. PCGS # 6854 | EST: $40,000+122
LOT 236 123 $1 1797 9 X 7 STARS, LARGE LETTERS PCGS AU58 CACA highly lustrous, borderline mint state 1797 Small Eagle dollar.A bold luster shines on both sides, accenting the sharply struck devices. Essentially fully brilliant silver, there are whispers of faint gold hues. The only “blemish” is mint made--a patch of planchet adjustment marks at the center of the obverse.The 1797 dollar has a low reported mintage, 7,776 dollars werereported struck for the year, and may have included some thatwere dated 1796. There are three major Red Book varieties for the date, each represented by a single die marriage; the 9X7Stars obverse, paired with the Large Letters reverse is the B-1,BB-73 variety, and this AU58 is clearly in the Condition Census. PCGS 7, NGC 4, CAC 2. This coin most recently sold inauction for a robust $47,000 in November 2013. The only other CAC-AU58 has a splotch of toning at the central obverse, this brilliantly silver coin has an overall better eye appeal. An exceptional coin worthy of any high end type set or Red Book variety set of early dollars. PCGS # 6863 | EST: $36,000+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM
LOT 237 $1 1798 SMALL EAGLE, 15 STARS. PCGS AU58+ CAC This is the real deal as far as being a near miss Mint State Bust dollar. Plus, this is a totally original unmessed with piece. That makes its true rarity off the charts! Superior surfaces are exceedingly clean and smooth. A few old light lines are visible only when using a strong glass. Some light luster is visible. Both sides have totally original deep silver/with splashes of pale purple/light brown color. There is light toning on the high points. Miss Liberty and the details are extremely well struck. All wear is light and is even. This is NOT a dull or drab coin. For the date (which simply does NOT ever come nice), the eye appeal is very pleasing! PCGS 2, NGC 0, CAC 3. This is the ONLY AU58+ graded. At most, PCGS has graded 3 coins finer (that is a powerful statement for how this date does NOT come). An NGC AU 58 sold for $129,250 in November 2013. The piece offered here is one of the highest quality Small Eagle, 15 Stars dollar that exists, only the Stickney-Ostheimer-Miller and Eliasberg-Flannagan- Cardinal Collection coins (both graded MS62+ by PCGS and CAC are finer (even the Pogue Collection lacked an example!). Currently Bust Dollars seem to be lagging the market. You could not ask for a better time to buy a really rare coin like this! We do expect strong bidding here as these never appear in auction, let alone appear CAC’d! PCGS # 6868 | EST: $87,500+124
LOT 238 $1 1798 LARGE EAGLE. PCGS VF35 CAC B-25, BB-123. This coin is the ex Warren Miller coin, which wasgraded PCGS XF45. In our opinion, the grade currently assigned by PCGS is somewhat conservative. Richly toned in shades ofslate, olive, and tan are brought to live by a surprising amount of surviving mint luster that clings to the decently struck details. PCGS 269, NGC 93, CAC 21. This coin with its exceptional eye appeal should see spirited bidding from specialist Collector’s. Only a single PCGS/CAC coin to sell in auction was sold in the 2016 FUN auction, realizing $3,525. The presently offered coin has much more detail and boasts a very important pedigree. PCGS # 6873 | EST: $3,000+LOT 239 LOT 240 $1 1798 LARGE EAGLE. PCGS XF45 CAC $1 1798 WIDE DATE. B-23, BB-105. PCGS AU55 CAC B-8, BB-125. A very popular grade for an early dollar and this A richly toned, totally original CHOICE AU early dollar. Ms. one is generally very pleasing with medium pewter, tan, russet Liberty’s hair and drapery, sharp stars, and the eagle detailshues. Displaying strong detail in Liberty’s hair curls, facial details, and throughout the eagle. Close inspection does reveal some are strongly embossed. Mostly medium silver-gray patina with tiny ticks from its time in early American commerce. The variety tan, russet, gold, and lilac accents. The planchet does have is identified by a die crack that passes through the L in LIBERTY a tiny mint made flaw at the rim at 7:00 on the obverse andand crack through the C in AMERICA. Numerous other die cracks corresponding spot on the reverse. For a dollar of this vintage,extend around the reverse. A very attractive collector grade coin the eye appeal is clearly superior to what is normally seen for that will certainly find a nice home in any early federal type set. the grade.PCGS 174, NGC 151, CAC 29. The last PCGS/CAC coin to sell was a later die state of the B-8, which realized $5,463 in August 2011. PCGS 23, NGC 33, CAC 2. The other PCGS/CAC coin to sell in The present coin, with its earlier state has a better definition and auction was the Hamilton Collection coin, sold in August 2016 for overall better look than that coin. The current CU value is $4,850. $14,100. With its great look, historic nature, and superior quality, PCGS # 6873 | EST: $4,500+ this AU55 should bring a strong realization. PCGS # 40018 | EST: $11,000+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 125
LOT 241 $1 1798 LARGE EAGLE. PCGS AU58+ CAC EX FRIEND A notable example of the “blundered stars reverse” variety, BB-123, B-25 (late die state listed as B-25b). Very well struck from a shattered obverse die. A plethora of die cracks envelope the obverse with one that forms a complete circle around all the stars, LIBERTY, and through 1798. Secondary cracks form from the dentils between star 7 and L, one that comes from the dentils up through the 1 in the date. A strong glow from the original luster brings sparkle and life to the rich, antique patina. Nicely struck with bold definition, even in the central devices. Only the slightest evidence of friction on the highest points of the design keeps this GEM AU from a Mint State designation. Dave Bowers’ condition census goes from MS60 to XF45, so this one is certainly among the finest for the variety--indeed, this one is listed as the “Good Harbour Collection” coin, CC#2. PCGS 24, NGC 43, CAC 5. Only two coins are graded as AU58+ at PCGS for the entire 1798 Large Eagle type. There are numerous MS coins graded, but very few are CAC quality, and as the ultimate “Everyman” grade, this amazing Bust dollar is going to find itself in a superb type set. Only one CAC-approved AU58, an NGC coin, has ever sold in auction. We can see this GEM AU bringing a run away price! Good luck! PCGS # 6873 | EST: $18,000+126
LOT 242 $1 1802 PCGS XF40 CAC B-9, BB-235. A lovely and originally toned XF coin. Clearly a coin that sat for years in an old kraft envelope. Quality surfaces show only problem free wear. The details are very well struck and the eye appeal is strong for a coin of this grade.PCGS 77, NGC 35, CAC 5. Finer than the other CAC approved coin that sold in auction, which realized $4,700 in October 2016. A great looking example for any collector. PCGS # 40087 | EST: $4,200+ LOT 243 $1 1844 PCGS MS63 CAC One look and you will see this coin is super high end! As you know, we know our MS Seated Dollars. Having built the all time #1 Hall of Fame set for our partner, we know everything there is to know about MS Seated (especially what does and does not exist). We are not sure what PCGS sees to call this coin only an MS63. Plus, this is a very fresh coin to the market. Surprisingly immaculate surfaces reveal no flaws. Even if you use a strong glass the worst you will find are a few light and scatteredpinpoint ticks. The luster is really strong and you can even see slight semi-prooflike mirrors spread around. Both sides are splashed inwonderful and totally original colors of moderate pearl green/blue/gold/rose/pale pewter/champagne. Miss Liberty and the details are gently frosted and have above average strikes. There is no wear or discolorations on the high points. The eye appeal is exceptional! PCGS 11, NGC 2, CAC 4. The only PCGS MS63 CAC piece to ever sell in auction brought $12,925 in August 2012. The currentCollector’s Universe Value is $13,000, which we think is a bit too low. Keep in mind, PCGS has only graded 3 coins finer after 30+ years of operations. We cannot stress enough how rare it is not only to find an 1844, but to find one this HIGH END and so good looking! PCGS # 6930 | EST: $10,000+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 127
LOT 245 $1 1869 PCGS MS60 CAC A real mint state example. Ample mint luster can be found in the fields around the decently struck devices. Original olive-gold- lilac toning is found throughout the surfaces. Some light scuffs and scratches can be seen but are perfectly acceptable for the assigned grade. LOT 244 PCGS 3, NGC 2, CAC 1. This coin is also one of the NGC graded coins, as we crossed it over for our consignor. No PCGS MS60 $1 1850 PCGS MS63 CAC coin has ever sold in auction, but an NGC coin sold for $1,955 A beautifully preserved, fully CHOICE 1850 dollar. This is a in September 2012. More recently a PCGS AU58 sold for $1,538 significant rarity in the series, only 7,500 were struck, and as gold (not CAC) and a non-CAC MS61 PCGS sold for $2,820. The continued to flow from the river beds and mines in and around current PCGS value in MS60 is listed at $2,500. A neat type coin San Francisco, the ratio of gold to silver in commerce shifted, in a rarely offered grade. making silver expensive in relation to gold. As such, many silver dollars were exported and melted as bullion, as their intrinsic PCGS # 6962 | EST: $1,500+ value exceeded their face value. The presently offered coin has a stunning, fully prooflike flash under a dusting of golden-copper, amber, and apricot-rose shades. Ms. Liberty and all the other design elements are fully struck in crisp relief. While we do note some lines and ticks that limit the grade to the current MS63 level, the eye appeal is far superior to anything we have seen in this grade! Truly a special coin for any type or dollar collector. PCGS 9, NGC 9, CAC 6. In a March 2016 auction, another PCGS/CAC coin, displaying a particularly deep, mottled toning pattern realized $19,975. The current PCGS value is listed at $16,500 and we think this coin will exceed that level. Good luck! PCGS # 6937 | EST: $16,000+128
LOT 252 LOT 253 T$1 1873 TRADE. PCGS PR64+ CAM CAC T$1 1876 TRADE. NGC PR64 CAMFirst year of issue, the 1873 Proof trade dollar is surprisingly scarce A popular and attractive centennial year Proof Trade dollar. Thein CAMEO. The watery deep mirrors contrast brilliantly against the mirrors are very bold and reflect through a glorious ring of richcrisply struck, neatly frosted devices. Close inspection with a very teal-blue and purple toning that frames a brilliant center that acts asstrong glass reveals some light old hairlines on the reverse. Tinges a spotlight on Liberty’s torso. The reverse is a bit more deeply toned of clear gold are noted on both sides and the visual effect is quite and highly desirable. The devices are razor sharp in striking depth nice and high end. and the mirrors are exceptionally clean on both sides.Only 835 proofs were struck. PCGS 13, NGC 12, CAC 9. There are PCGS 25, NGC 16. The last NGC example sold in January 2015 only two coins graded PR64+ CAM. Nothing finer than PR64 CAM realizing $3,290. That coin was likely dipped and had no where has ever sold at auction among PCGS-graded coins. The currentPCGS Price Guide does list a value of $9,250. We think this coin will close to the outstanding eye appeal of this lovely coin. sell for a level close to that. Good luck! PCGS # 87056 | EST: $3,000+ PCGS # 87053 | EST: $8,000+LOT 254 LOT 255 T$1 1877 TRADE. PCGS PR64 DCAM CAC T$1 1880 TRADE PCGS PR64+ CAM CAC Deep beaming mirrors capture the viewer’s gaze from across From 1879 to the end of the series in 1885, Trade dollars were the room! The mirrors are sleek, smooth, and ultra clear, which struck only in proof format for Collector’s. The fields are boldly reflective and they amplify the dappled violet and blue toning. appear black when contrasted against the well struck and fully frosted white reliefs. Both sides are PQ with dramatically Generally well struck, the devices are frosty white and they untoned flashy surfaces. There are some tiny marks and a few contrast strongly against the watery mirrors. The eye appeal islines that do not hinder the dramatic eye appeal in any way, and high end and very original. account for the assigned grade level. PCGS 67, NGC 58, CAC 12. In PR64+ CAM, PCGS has graded Only 510 proofs were struck. PCGS 6, NGC 6, CAC 5. Wow 6, NGC 3. The presently offered coin last sold in March 2017 for these really are RARE, and underrated. NO CAC approvedexample has ever sold in auction in any DCAM grade! No PR 64 $4,994, and in July 2013 it brought $5,875. The current PCGS DCAM graded by PCGS has sold since February 2009--that is value is $6,500. Good luck!eight years ago! The current Collector’s Universe price is $7,000and given that none have traded in so long, that level is likely on PCGS # 87060 | EST: $5,000+ the low end! Building a DCAM Proof type set-- this coin would be a great addition.PCGS # 7000 | EST: $6,500+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 133
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLECTION PART V Welcome to the final installment of the wanting to buy the set intact. At every convention Northern Lights Collection. Our sister firm, the coins were displayed, jaws dropped and you Legend Numismatics was proud to be the source needed a mop to clean up the drool. Mother for virtually all of the coins contained in the Nature clearly did her best magic on so many collection. The Northern Lights collector’s request of these coins. Northern Lights has become was a simple one: to find the very best, out of this synonymous with “the best of the best!” world toners. He demanded high end coins that While there are several other great collections of were CAC approved, and we were on overdrive GEM toned Morgan dollars out there, nothing to the scouring the bourse floor and countless auctions scope of Northern Lights has ever been brought (and private collections) for the finest coins for to market. The record breaking prices realized his collection. more than prove that! In each of the previous four When the time came to sell, and it only made installments, we were astonished at the huge record sense for our customer to consign the coins prices and number of new players that emerged! to Legend Rare Coin Auctions, knowing that Obtaining any of the coins from the Northern Lights Laura and her team would do some very special Collection really is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. marketing of the coins. We produced a poster The Northern Lights Collector is so grateful that of all the coins in the set, their gorgeous colors every coin has found a great new home. all together. Realizing how special these coins We have saved the very best for last: the 1880-S were, LRCA received two offers from Collector’s PCGS MS68+ CAC Ex Sunnywood-Simpson- Northern Lights. Along with the 1882-S NGC MS66 GOLD CAC EX FLANNAGAN that we sold for a record price of $20,563 in September 2016. In our opinion these are absolutely tied for best ever toned dollars! It will be fun to watch the bidding and see where the FINEST toned Morgan will go. All of us at Legend have a tear in our eyes as these coins are sold. Congratulations not only to the Northern Lights owner, but to every collector who was able to buy a treasure from this collection. We wish all the bidders in this final session good luck-we expect many record prices!134
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLECTION PART V LOT 256 $1 1880-S PCGS MS66+ CAC NORTHERN LIGHTS “SUNRISE” What an incredible toner! Like so many coins in the Northern Lights Collection, this one is just INCREDIBLE!Virtually flawless surfaces are loaded with an intense luster andare boldly semi-prooflike. Jaw dropping totally original colors ofbaby blue/pale lilac/bold amber/reddish violet/green all cascade like a free flowing water fall on the obverse. We rank the colors a 9+ on our 1-10 color scale (10 is the best). Not only is MissLiberty and the details struck up, her cheek is flawless-you don’t even see that on some MS67’s! This coin has it all-killer colors and even more killer quality! Mother Nature did her best impression of a sunrise on this beauty! This coin is ex Sonnier (formerly the ultimate toned dollar collection). PCGS # 7118 | EST: $2,750+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 135
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLECTION PART V LOT 257 $1 1881-S PCGS MS66 CAC NORTHERN LIGHTS “SUNSET” The coin listed before this was SUNRISE, the color on this coin are SUNSET. Yet another phenomenal toner from the Northern Lights Collection. About 3/4 of the upper obverse has a cascading deep rainbow water fall of colors. It reminds us of a multi-hued sunset. Totally original shades of violet/magenta/gold/blue/green gush like a sunset and blend into pale baby blue/tan colors on the obverse. Even the reverse has a thin crescent of blue/gold. We rank the colors a full 9 (actually a borderline 9+) on our 1-10 color scale (10 is the best). Of course, the surfaces are loaded with luster and are slightly semi-prooflike. This is yet another toner that will make your jaws drop and lock wide open! PCGS # 7130 | EST: $1,500+136
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLECTION PART V LOT 258 $1 1881-S PCGS MS66 CAC NORTHERN LIGHTS “ELECTRICITY” Does this coin ever give off high voltage electricity! Only one tiny cut (which is well hidden), keeps this coin from a MS67 and a really crazy value. The surfaces are super clean and are semi prooflike and radiate with an intense luster. You can see the light burlap bag impressions all over. Incredible shades of neon like violet/amber/blue swirl magnificently allover the obverse. We fully rank the colors a 10 on our 1-10 color scale (10 is the best). The eye appeal is beyond tremendous! PCGS # 7130 | EST: $2,000+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 137
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLECTION PART V LOT 259 $1 1881-S PCGS MS66 CAC NORTHERN LIGHTS “TOO HIP TO BE SQUARE” WOW! This coin has unquestionable original paper toning- probably from being an end of the roll coin. Look at this GEM is like staring a pure opal! First, the technical quality is all there and then some. Even if you use a strong glass, you find very few ticks. A megawatt full booming luster along with semi-prooflike surfaces create a powerful base for the colors. Amazing shades of pearl green/opal magenta/ violet/gold all swirl around the paper folds on the obverse. We rank the colors a full 10 on our 1-10 scale (10 is the best). We doubt the image will do this beast any justice. The eye appeal is that wild! PCGS # 7130 | EST: $2,000+138
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLECTION PART V LOT 260 $1 1881-S PCGS MS66 CAC NORTHERN LIGHTS “LAWNSCAPE”Go outside on a nice sunny day to a large lawn that is well kept. You will be reminded of this beyond stunning GEM. First, we must make it clear the technical quality of this coin is all there and then some, A full booming luster is highlighted by traces of semi -prooflike mirrors. Loads of totally original mintgreen/violet/forest green/gold colors that are totally original swirl all over he obverse. We rank the colors a full 9+++ on our 1-10scale (10 is the best). Even the reverse has a light band of gold/baby colors. If you love green/violet coins, then you will go crazy over this wild piece! Mother Nature apparently loves to create incredible toned Morgans. PCGS # 7130 | EST: $3,000+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 139
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLECTION PART V LOT 261 $1 1881-S PCGS MS66+ CAC NORTHERN LIGHTS “DREAMY FOREVER” WOW! Is this ever a bad ass toner. There are no breaks in the toning anywhere and the colors are smooth and glossy. Killer surfaces are clearly semi-prooflilke and radiate with a booming luster all over. Technically, this coin really is a 66.9! The obverse is smothered by a heart pounding totally original mix of evergreen/deep magenta/gold/violet/pale blue colors. We rank the colors a full 9+ on our 1-10 color scale (10 is the best). One look and you will forever remember this dreamy looking GEM! PCGS # 7130 | EST: $3,000+140
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLECTION PART V LOT 262 $1 1881-S PCGS MS66+ CAC NORTHERN LIGHTS “HER MAJESTY”We bow down to this wicked wonder toned Morgan! The quality and colors are just insane! It is also Ex Sonnier (one of the all-time greatest toner collections ever assembled). You know the Northern Lights collector searched everywhere to find onlythe very best toners that have amazing eye appeal like this. ALL the hard work has been done for you! First, MS66+ is absolutely the right grade for this GEM. If you were to grade the colors, it would be an MS68+! The totally original colors consist of swirling pearl green/violet/royal blue/ electric gold that virtually jump out at you. We rank the colors a full 9++ on our 1-10 color scale (10 is the best). Even the reverse joins the action with a thin band of blue/gold. You cansee the colors swirling from a mile away! We rank this blazer inthe top 10% of the Northern Lights Collection! The eye appeal is spectacular! PCGS # 7130 | EST: $2,500+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 141
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLECTION PART V LOT 263 $1 1881-S PCGS MS66+ CAC NORTHERN LIGHTS “A RAINBOW SNOW CONE” Put this next to a rainbow swirled snow cone and the only difference you will see-there is no chunky ice! We can stare at this coin all day (as with most of the Northern Lights coins). First, the technical quality is all there. The sleek and slightly semi-prooflike surfaces make the colors explode like out of a fire making machine. Magical swirls of violet/gold/ pearl green/amber/reddish violet/royal blue are crazy swirled all over the obverse. We rank the colors a full 10 on our 1-10 color scale (10 is the best). The eye appeal of this GEM is totally mind boggling! Yet another amazing display of Mother Nature´s best work. This is definitely one of the most memorable coins from the Northern Lights Collection. We can see a bidding war erupt here-good luck! PCGS # 7130 | EST: $2,750+142
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLECTION PART V LOT 264 $1 1881-S PCGS MS67 CAC NORTHERN LIGHTS “DANCE PARTY”On this monster, the colors just get up and dance! WOW, WOW, WOW-clearly multiple WOW factors here as well.Amazing surfaces are fairly clean and are loaded with luster and semi-prooflike mirrors. Mother Nature saw this amazing canvas and just ran with it. What she has created here not only will last forever in everyone’s minds, but it is also made it impossible to put the coin away! Electric like splashes of magenta/pearl green/deep gold/blue swirl crazily all over the obverse. Thereverse has a small crescent of gold. We unhesitatingly rank thecolors a full 9+ on our 1-10 color scale (10 is the best). It´s also important to note: Miss Liberty´s cheek is super clean which also makes the eye appeal more dramatic. Speaking of eye appeal-all we an say is WOW, WOW, WOW! PCGS # 7130 | EST: $3,000+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 143
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLECTION PART V LOT 265 $1 1881-S PCGS MS67 CAC NORTHERN LIGHTS “BEYOND DESCRIPTION” This coin absolutely ranks as one of the finest and we expect a full runaway price! Mother Nature showed up all living creatures here. This coin would make a Peacock go nuts during mating seasons when their colors are out. In fact, this coin reminds us of our all-time favorite Flanagan 1882-S NGC MS66 that sold for a record $20,000+. Incredible surfaces are sleek and clean. Both sides emit a full booming luster over semi-prooflike surfaces. The obverse has out of this world original shades of neon like gold/ amber/royal blue/violet/purple/magenta/pearl green colors. The reverse is white with a hint of gold. The colors on this coin are so wild it belongs in a museum with art works from the great artists ever! We actually rank the colors a full 10+ (yes 1-+) on our 10-10 colors scale (10 is the best). You WILL be totally blown away by this coin´s eye appeal. PCGS # 7130 | EST: $7,000+144
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLECTION PART V LOT 266 $1 1881-S PCGS MS67 CAC NORTHERN LIGHTS “CHRISTMAS IN TECHNICOLOR” This coin MUST be seen in person to experience its mesmerizing colors. This coin is a genuine MONSTER! Technically this coin is all there and then some. You can clearly see clean and smooth surfaces beneath the toning. The surfaces are also loaded with a powerful booming luster. A MONSTER mix of totally original iridescent magenta/pearl green/purple/royal blue blazes from the obverse. The reverseis original white with light gold. At one time NBC wanted to usethis coin when its Peacock displayed all its colors! Yet anotherabsolute stunner from the incredible Northern Lights Collection. PCGS # 7130 | EST: $5,000+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 145
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLECTION PART V LOT 267 $1 1881-S PCGS MS67+ CAC NORTHERN LIGHTS “GREEN BLUE SENSATION” To start we fully AGREE with the MS67+ grade. This coin is as clean as any non-toned MS67 Morgan you will ever see. It is for sure one of the most exotic coins in the Northern Lights Collection! What a range of colors this coin offers. Swathes of totally original electric royal blue mix with blasts of pearl green/violet/gold/neon purple (if you can believe it). We rank this not so common mix of colors a full 9+ on our 1-10 color scale (10 is the best). Also, adding to the drama, Miss Liberty´s cheek is clean and bold. The eye appeal is incredible! PCGS # 7130 | EST: $4,500+146
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLECTION PART V LOT 268 $1 1881-S PCGS MS67+ CAC NORTHERN LIGHTS “VIOLET AND GOLD FOREVER” No question this is one of the most stunning pieces of the entire Northern Lights Collection. It really has everything: ULTRA high end quality and a MONSTER color scheme. So you don’t get shocked, the Northern Lights collector paid a whopping $11,500 for this coin. It will be a mega highlight in ANY toned Morgan set! Remarkable surfaces are more than worthy of the MS67+designation. Besides being super clean and sleek, the surfaces also radiate with a booming headlight type luster all over. Plus, there are strong traces of semi-prooflike mirrors. Mother Nature must have been seeking the ultimate when she created this masterpiece. Out of this world totally original colors of electric violet/gold/pearl green explode from all over. You can see the light burlap bag dots. The colors are a screaming full 10+ onour 1-10 color scale (10 is the best). We promise the new owner will want to have this coin framed and put on the wall as it is sostunning. There certainly are not many monsters like this around! PCGS # 7130 | EST: $10,000+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 147
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLECTION PART V LOT 269 $1 1882-S PCGS MS67 CAC NORTHERN LIGHTS “A CIRCULAR SENSATION” Now this is different from the typical mega monster Norther Lights coins. This piece has a few peripheral sideline toning bands with wide open centers. The surfaces are amazingly, clean, sleek, and have strong traces of semi-prooflike mirrors. We do grade the coin FULL MS67 as well. Thin electric color bands of neon gold/ baby blue/violet/pearl green dance on the peripheries of the obverse. The reverse has some light blue gold by the rims. We do rank the colors a 9+ even though they are thing. The eye appeal is very interesting at the very least. This cataloger has never seen a toner like this. Also LOVE the way Miss Liberty´s cheek stands out so clean and bold. We do expect strong bidding here! PCGS # 7140 | EST: $1,500+148
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLECTION PART V LOT 270 $1 1882-S PCGS MS67+ CAC NORTHERN LIGHTS “SON OF GODZILLA” Even though we have called others Godzilla, this coin does indeed deserve to be included under that name! The colors and quality are beyond ultra crazy! Super smooth and semi-prooflike surfaces are as whisperclean as can. Bursts of chrome like totally original colors coverthe entire obverse. Crisp shades of neon like pearl green/warm gold/violet swirl all over. We easily rank the colors a full 9+ on our 1-10 color scale (10 is the best). This coin will make any Peacock jealous! The eye appeal is gaga! PCGS # 7140 | EST: $3,500+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 149
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLECTION PART V LOT 271 $1 1883-O PCGS MS66+ CAC NORTHERN LIGHTS “RAINING COLORS” NO artist other than Mother Nature could have created such a spectacular design! This piece just rains rainbow colors. While we have seen some incredible 1883-O’s in this killer collection, few have as much gold as this one. We just don’t see this date like this. The technical quality really is MS66+. The colors on the obverse only consist of a magnificent mix of totally original pearl green/violet/reddish violet/gold/blazing amber pretty much in that order. Besides being really clean, Miss Liberty’s portrait really stands out almost in 3-D color. WOW! The eye appeal of this piece is like a raining group of colors-you will be blown away! PCGS # 7146 | EST: $2,000+150
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