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Images courtesy of
David Akers Numismatics, Inc.
Ex - the John Jay Pittman
collection
Varieties:
Overton 101 -
Overton 102 -
Overton 103 -
Overton 104 -
Overton 105 -
Overton 106 -
Overton 107 -
Overton 108 -
Overton 109 -
Overton 110 -
Overton 111 -
Overton 112 -
Overton 113 -
Overton 114 -
Overton 115 -
Overton 116 -
Overton 117 -
Overton 118 -
Overton 119 -
Overton 120 -
Overton 121 -
Overton 122 -
Recent appearances:
See variety listings
PCGS graded MS-62. Ex
- Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson
Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, lot 864, illustrated,
where it was described as follows: "…Flashy and bright with some
darker toned areas on the high points. Sharp.", sold for $552.00
NGC graded MS-61. Ex -
Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson
Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, lot 865, not
illustrated, where it was described as follows: "… Steel gray
toning and well struck. Minor scuffs on the high points.", sold for $345.00
ANACS graded AU-58. Ex
- Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson
Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, lot 866, not
illustrated, where it was described as follows: "… Nice surfaces
overall, but there are some faint scratches on Liberty's cheek. Blue toned
areas near the rims.", sold for $305.00
ANACS graded AU-58. Ex
- Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson
Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, lot 867, not
illustrated, where it was described as follows: "… Light yellow
gold toning over mint fresh luster. Sharply impressed by the dies.",
sold for $241.00
ANACS graded AU-58. Ex
- Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson
Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, lot 868, not
illustrated, where it was described as follows: "… Medium yellow
gold toning over mint fresh luster. Sharply impressed by the dies.",
sold for $241.00
ANACS graded AU-58. Ex
- Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson
Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, lot 869, not
illustrated, where it was described as follows: "… Steel gray with
blue highlights at the rims, some luster beneath the toning in the fields.
Sharp.", sold for $195.00
Notes:
The finest example graded by PCGS is a single MS-67.
The finest "Large Letters" example graded by PCGS is a single
MS-66.
The finest Proof example graded by PCGS is a single PR-63.
Sources and recommended
reading:
Al C. Overton, "Early Half Dollar Varieties 1794-1836"
"The PCGS Population Report, April 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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