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Auction 360 | Lot 8067 » Half Dollars » Kennedy Half Dollars

1976-S 50C Silver MS68 PCGS. Bright, lustrous surfaces reveal a few speckles of gold on the reverse. A fantastic coin! Population: 87 in 68, 1 finer (11/04). (PCGS# 6728)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7099 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1794 50C --Graffiti, Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG8. O-101a, R.4. A later die state of this more obtainable die pairing, now thought to be among the last 1794 Half Dollars struck, The O-101a is most easily distinguished by the 10-11 berry arrangement on the reverse, and the die crack through the F in OF that takes a sharp turn toward the final S in STATES. Moderate corrosion is limited to the obverse, also the location of a series of scratches and doodling. (PCGS# 6051)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7100 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1794 50C VG8 PCGS. O-104a, R.5. An attractive coin for this moderate grade with full rims on the obverse and a clear date. The reverse has some mottled gold and gray toning through the lettering and devices. The obverse die crack extends through star three to Liberty, and the reverse rim break is present over ER of AMERICA. One thin adjustment mark through the lower eagle's breast and right wing. A very popular date with collectors, and this is the first year of issue and difficult to find appreciably finer. (PCGS# 6051)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7101 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1794 50C Fine 15 NGC. Ex: Brown Collection. O-104, R.5. This is the only die marriage with a 9 x 10 berry arrangement on the reverse. This early die state exhibits natural gunmetal color along with more suitable mint-green and russet highlights. A few lengthy adjustment marks are noted on the right side of the obverse. Probable Condition Census for this lesser seen 1794 pairing. (PCGS# 6051)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7102 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1795 50C 2 Leaves Good 6 PCGS. O-125, R.5. An attractive coin for the grade with dark gray peripheral toning, satiny silver gray to the centers. The obverse rim is worn into the date but most of the stars are complete, similar on the reverse where most of the dentils survived rather extensive circulation. Problem free surfaces for the grade, and a very pleasing collector coin for the variety or type specialist. (PCGS# 6052)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7103 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1795 50C 2 Leaves VG8 NGC. O-115, R.5. A rare die marriage characterized by a leaf merged with the lower foot of the D in UNITED. Rich gunmetal-gray devices are surrounded by lavender-tinged fields. All legends are bold, although stars 9 through 11 are faint. Some inner detail is present within Liberty's tresses. As of (11/04), NGC has certified just two examples of Overton-115. (PCGS# 6052)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7104 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1795 50C 2 Leaves VG8 ANACS. O-102, R.5. Bold for the grade, all legends, leaves, berries, and stars are clear. The devices are well outlined, and some hair details are present. Slate-gray in color, the only mark of relevance is a minor dig near the M in AMERICA. (PCGS# 6052)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7105 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1795 50C 2 Leaves Fine 12 ANACS. O-117, R.4. Rather heavily worn over the central devices, the surfaces are bright with golden-brown and blue toning around the margins. A scarcer 1795 variety. (PCGS# 6052)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7106 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1795 50C 2 Leaves--Repaired-Whizzed--ANACS AU Details, Net VF30. O-105. R.4. A lot of detail on this coin, but the surfaces are sort of a mess. Evidence of some probable rim repairs on the reverse, with the fields and devices showing a textured surface. One that should be closely inspected before bidding.
From The Krist Collection. (PCGS# 6052)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7107 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1795 50C 2 Leaves VF30 ANACS. O-131, R.4. Most easily attributable by star 1 piercing the lowest curl, and the 7-9 berry arrangement on the reverse. This wholesome gunmetal-gray example displays balanced wear that is unaffected by a series of faint adjustment marks on the obverse. (PCGS# 6052)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7108 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1795 50C 2 Leaves XF40 NGC. O-112, R.4. Doubled date with the first date cut well to the south. Attractive light silver-gray at the centers and ringed in deeper copper-gold at the edges. Fairly well struck for this early issue with most of the curls well separated on Liberty. The reverse die was rotated about 30 degrees counterclockwise when this one was struck. (PCGS# 6052)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7109 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1795 50C 2 Leaves Uncirculated Details, Reverse Repaired, NCS. O-105, R.4. Struck from a distinctive reverse with a 10-7 berry arrangement, the obverse of this variety has two points of star 1 attached to the lowest curl. This is really quite a nice piece for the grade with good remaining details for the grade. The surfaces are deep blue-gray over most of each side with deep red accents on the obverse, which tends to subdue the effect of the repair that shows a rebuilt F in OF on the reverse.
Ex: Stack's (10/02), lot 5.
From The Richard J. Chouinard Collection of United States Coins, Part One. (PCGS# 6052)

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Grade MS60

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Auction 360 | Lot 7110 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1795 50C 3 Leaves--Scratched--ANACS, Fine Details, Net VG8. O-111, R.4. The obverse has a few old scratches below Liberty's chin, and another behind her head. Steel gray with darker tones in the fields, and much better than one would expect for the grade. This variety has dramatic repunching on the date, with all four digits first entered way too low, then corrected. On the reverse, this is the only variety with three leaves below each wing of the eagle, and the die cracked early in its life with a heavy crack seen through the first S of STATES to the eagle's chest. (PCGS# 6053)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7111 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1801 50C VF20 PCGS. O-101, R.3. Lovely olive and golden-rose toning is seen in the fields with lavender accents over the highpoints. There is an obvious spot on Liberty's cheek and a short nick in the field below Liberty's chin.
From The Gene Holland Collection of United States Coins, Part Two. (PCGS# 6064)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7112 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1801 50C VF25 NGC. O-102, R.4 Advanced specialists will recognize this as an excellent opportunity to acquire the variety. Although only rated as R.4, this variety is seldom seen in the marketplace and is most likely on the border of R.5. Over the past 10 or 12 years, we have offered an 1801 half dollar 55 different times. Of that total, just 13 were the O-102 variety, and several of those represent duplicate appearances of the same coin. The present sale actually includes two different examples, an unusual offering. The left base of the first A in AMERICA is embedded in the eagle's wing feathers on this scarce variety. This example is light to medium gray, and exhibits nice detail for the grade. A couple of light, shallow scratches in the field to the right of Liberty's neck are not overly bothersome, and may well serve as pedigree markers. (PCGS# 6064)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7113 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1801 50C --Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. O-101, R.3. The obverse is lightly hairlined and the cheek has vertical fine pinscratches, the latter resemble hairlines at first glance. The reverse has an original appearance. Glimpses of tan luster emerge from the pearl-gray surfaces. (PCGS# 6064)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7114 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1801 50C VF35 NGC. O-102, R.4. The more plentiful O-101 variety is immediately recognized by a small die chip joined to the border just left of the eagle's tail. The scarcer O-102 variety is recognized by the absence of this same die chip. The presence or absence of this single feature makes attribution a simple task. Given the scarcity of O-102, we recommend that all 1801 half dollars be examined, it only takes a second. This is a lovely example with deep lilac-gray color and greenish-steel toning along the borders. The surfaces are quite choice for the grade, and this example is among the better quality examples known.
Ex: Bowers and Merena (8/02), lot 285.
From The Richard J. Chouinard Collection of United States Coins, Part One. (PCGS# 6064)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7115 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1801 50C XF40 NGC. O-101, R.3. After a four year hiatus the United States began to issue Half Dollars again in 1801, using Robert Scot's obverse from 1796-1797 and a new reverse featuring a Heraldic Eagle with olive branch and arrows in hand. The mintage in 1801 was nearly ten times that of 1797 at 30,289 but these coins are by no means common. This example features deep gray surfaces with accents of blue, gold, and red with some faint mint luster still remaining. Even wear for the grade, without any notable distractions.
Ex: Superior (1/03), lot 692.
From The Richard J. Chouinard Collection of United States Coins, Part One. (PCGS# 6064)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7116 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1801 50C XF45 NGC. O-101, R.3. Quickly identified by the die lumps (as made) near the arrow heads, Overton-101 is one of only two die marriages known for this better Draped Bust date. This richly detailed example displays glimpses of its mint luster within protected areas such as Liberty's hair and the stars and legends. A blanket of original dove-gray color confirms its originality. A couple of short, faint pinscratches are on the reverse, but these can only be detected upon thorough inspection with a loupe.
From The Richard J. Chouinard Collection of United States Coins, Part One. (PCGS# 6064)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7117 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1801 50C Uncirculated Details, Obverse Scratched, NCS. O-101, R.3. Mintage of Draped Bust Half Dollars resumed in 1801, the first year of the new Heraldic Eagle Reverse. This variety is easily distinguishable by the prominent die lumps on the reverse, probably from using a rusted or pitted die.

Both sides are especially well defined and exhibit highly reflective fields as if the planchet had special preparation prior to striking. Deep golden-red, magenta and electric-blue colors enhance the border areas. Unfortunately, an errant individual placed several noticeable scratches on each side, but more so on the obverse. An affordable, high-grade specimen.
Ex: Stack's (10/02), lot 25.
From The Richard J. Chouinard Collection of United States Coins, Part One. (PCGS# 6064)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7118 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1802 50C Fine 12 ANACS. O-101, R.3. The only die marriage for the date, scarcer than the 1815/2 but more available since Draped Bust collectors are apparently fewer in number. Sharp for the grade, Liberty has pleasing hair detail. Lightly toned. A small rim ding is at 6 o'clock on the obverse, and a short pinscratch precedes the E in UNITED, these marks are fully appropriate for the grade. (PCGS# 6065)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7119 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1802 50C VF30 NGC. O-101, R.3. The only variety of the year. A scarce date, with only 29,890 minted. Light gold toning covers both sides. Nice detail shows for the grade, except the stars are flat as is usually the case. The few light, scattered marks are not serious. Most survivors are in lower grades. Examples of this issue in VF or higher grades are elusive. (PCGS# 6065)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7120 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1802 50C XF45 NGC. O-101, R.3. The reverse die that the Philadelphia Mint used to produce all 29,890 1802-dated Draped Bust Half Dollars was first used in 1801 mated to the single obverse die of that delivery. Well balanced and original, with medium gunmetal surfaces that display a deeper swath of color on both sides. Minor pinscratch by star 1.
Ex: R.M. Smythe (8/02), lot 6115.
From The Richard J. Chouinard Collection of United States Coins, Part One. (PCGS# 6065)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7121 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1802 50C AU50 NGC. O-101, R.3. A highly collectible and original example of this single die variety year. The surfaces retain noticeable amounts of mint luster around the devices and each side has rich lilac and golden toning. Sharply struck. The only mentionable surface defects are a couple of old scratches in the upper right obverse field.
Ex: Stack's (10/02), lot 27.
From The Richard J. Chouinard Collection of United States Coins, Part One. (PCGS# 6065)

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Auction 360 | Lot 7122 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1803 50C Large 3 Fine 12 ANACS. O-103, R.3. An attractively defined lavender-gray representative with a hint of granularity on the eighth obverse star and a small depression on the obverse rim at 4:30. A few light adjustment marks (as made) are on the upper reverse stars and the eagle's right (facing) shoulder. (PCGS# 6066)

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