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CAC - ex Larry Shapiro This 3cs silver is so beautiful. The coin itself is very dark but at the right angles the color shines through. This coin exhibits all the great properties of a toned 3cs piece. Legend Auction says A glowing, watery mirrored GEM Proof. Iridescent blues, pale greens, pale orange, and rose gold comes out when rotated in a light. Sharply struck and frosted devices stand out. The eye appeal is great.
“The Spot” CAC - This coin is truly special. It exhibits beautiful blues and reds that are extremely bright and visible from very far away. Truly a gem.
CAC - The luster shines bright on this coin, the coin itself is very bright.
"Splatter Bomb" ex. Gil This coin has very beautiful toning. The obverse being completely toned and the reverse having little to no toning truly makes this coin special. This coin is very bright and struck very nicely. Little to no wear is seen on this coin.
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“Radiation Hazard” ex. Sommelier Collection Extremely beautiful toning on this piece. It shows major pops of red and blue in the center of both the obverse and reverse. Truly a beautifully toned piece. Legend Auction says: This is one of those coins that will burn its impression in your mind and you won't be able to forget it! Its visual allure is truly spectacular. A strong, beaming luster radiates all over. Both sides are awash in a classic aqua-teal and cobalt blue tone with dazzling tangerine-gold in the centers. Every detail is sharply struck up from a late obverse die state. There is a major crack from the rim to the left of the date, riding up into the shield and there are a number of tiny rim cuds along the periphery. The eye appeal is excellent.
"Electric Blue Living" CAC - This coin shows great character. The obverse being completely toned in this lovely blue with a hint of red in the center is truly one of a kind. The reverse has no toning whatsoever making this coin truly opposite. Legend Auction says: With only seven coins graded higher by PCGS, this PQ, beautifully toned GEM is a great collector coin. Rich teal, azure, rose, and amber-gold toning blanket the obverse of this well struck coin. A bold satin frost blooms on both sides.
“Electric Blues” Superbly toned obverse and reverse. The obverse is covered in beautiful red and pink haze in the center surrounded by a blue border that fades from a blue to a very nice light blue. The reverse is almost the same but the reds are much more vivid and it the blue fades from a dark royal blue to the very nice light blue haze.
Superb album toning graces this 1920 standing liberty which also received a full head designation because this coin probably sat in an album after its short run in circulation.
Gold CAC ex. David Sunshine, paradime- Toned. Bust Half. GOLD CAC. Rattler. Better Date. There is a little left you can ask from a Bust Half Dollar. If you needed or wanted only one Bust Half Dollar, this is the coin you would like to buy. We believe PCGS back in the day likely thought the toning on the high point as wear. This present example looks better than most MS62 in todays holder. Regardless of the grade, the coin is under-graded and a monster. With attractive cobalt blue throughout the devices splendidly mixed with splashes of sun-yellow, the coin is a beauty to behold. - Note: When this example was slabbed there was no distinction between Large 8 & Small 8. The correct PCGS # now is 6097 not 6096.
Gold CAC ex. David Sunshine, paradime- Toned. Bust Half. GOLD CAC. Rattler. Better Date. There is a little left you can ask from a Bust Half Dollar. If you needed or wanted only one Bust Half Dollar, this is the coin you would like to buy. We believe PCGS back in the day likely thought the toning on the high point as wear. This present example looks better than most MS62 in todays holder. Regardless of the grade, the coin is under-graded and a monster. With attractive cobalt blue throughout the devices splendidly mixed with splashes of sun-yellow, the coin is a beauty to behold. - Note: When this example was slabbed there was no distinction between Large 8 & Small 8. The correct PCGS # now is 6097 not 6096.
CAC & Rattler, ex. Hamilton/Graves Heritage says: The misplaced letters UNI are prominently visible between 50 and C at the lower reverse of this Choice AU half dollar. This important variety enjoys a separate listing in the Guide Book. Both sides exhibit faint hairlines that undoubtedly prevent a higher grade. The obverse has pastel gold, blue, and iridescent toning. The reverse has light gold toning at the center, within a blue peripheral frame.
CAC & Rattler, ex. Hamilton/Graves Heritage says: The misplaced letters UNI are prominently visible between 50 and C at the lower reverse of this Choice AU half dollar. This important variety enjoys a separate listing in the Guide Book. Both sides exhibit faint hairlines that undoubtedly prevent a higher grade. The obverse has pastel gold, blue, and iridescent toning. The reverse has light gold toning at the center, within a blue peripheral frame.
CAC & Rattler, ex. Hamilton/Graves Heritage says: The misplaced letters UNI are prominently visible between 50 and C at the lower reverse of this Choice AU half dollar. This important variety enjoys a separate listing in the Guide Book. Both sides exhibit faint hairlines that undoubtedly prevent a higher grade. The obverse has pastel gold, blue, and iridescent toning. The reverse has light gold toning at the center, within a blue peripheral frame.
CAC & Rattler, ex. Hamilton/Graves Heritage says: The misplaced letters UNI are prominently visible between 50 and C at the lower reverse of this Choice AU half dollar. This important variety enjoys a separate listing in the Guide Book. Both sides exhibit faint hairlines that undoubtedly prevent a higher grade. The obverse has pastel gold, blue, and iridescent toning. The reverse has light gold toning at the center, within a blue peripheral frame.
"Acapulco Gold" Beautiful coin exhibiting very nice sporadic toning. Many colors are displayed across this coin mostly on the rims. I like to think this is a mosh pit of color, because the many different colors that are visible on the coin.
GOLD CAC Heritage says: The highly sought Gold CAC label indicates this sharp and original Overton-103 example is deserving of an even finer grade. This Choice coin is struck from a heavily clashed die state, with the peripheral elements drawn to the edges, extensive die wear, and a heavy die line from the scroll to the left (facing) wing. Forest-green and bluish-gray toning yields to golden luster at the borders that adds extra eye appeal to this ultimate, collector-grade O-103.
Paradime says: Gold CAC, Bust Half, Attractive toning and an important 1814/3 overdate make this coin the definition of having all the bells and whistle. Halloween-orange fills the coin perfectly evenly on both surrounding the devices creating a halo-like effect as attractive sea-green peak between the date. Significant luster is present whilst character defining clash marks are seen. Some strike weakness is noted on the reverse feather as well as some toning on the high point, all of which are commonly seen on 1814/3 and was likely confused for wear. We grade this AU55. No doubt a must have and you will not be disappointed.
Paradime says: Gold CAC, Bust Half, Attractive toning and an important 1814/3 overdate make this coin the definition of having all the bells and whistle. Halloween-orange fills the coin perfectly evenly on both surrounding the devices creating a halo-like effect as attractive sea-green peak between the date. Significant luster is present whilst character defining clash marks are seen. Some strike weakness is noted on the reverse feather as well as some toning on the high point, all of which are commonly seen on 1814/3 and was likely confused for wear. We grade this AU55. No doubt a must have and you will not be disappointed.
Ex. Hansen CAC Sheridan says: You like color? You will love this coin. A rainbow of iridescent hues blankets the pretentious obverse. The more modest reverse cheerfully offers a beguiling halo of color through the legend. A generally soft impression comes with the late die state and is of secondary importance.
Ex. Hansen CAC Sheridan says: You like color? You will love this coin. A rainbow of iridescent hues blankets the pretentious obverse. The more modest reverse cheerfully offers a beguiling halo of color through the legend. A generally soft impression comes with the late die state and is of secondary importance.
Sheridan Says: Album toning graces this high grade example of a popular Red Book variety. The eagle’s head and surrounding devices are softly struck -- as usual. Exceptionally nice surfaces. If this is your grade level, this is your coin. A July 2002 acquisition from your cataloger.
Sheridan Says: Album toning graces this high grade example of a popular Red Book variety. The eagle’s head and surrounding devices are softly struck -- as usual. Exceptionally nice surfaces. If this is your grade level, this is your coin. A July 2002 acquisition from your cataloger.
Key date? Perfect circ cam? This 15/2 is just lovely. There are better examples out there of course but this coin was perfect for my set.
Beautiful orange color with hints of blue around it. Luster and details are immense for an XF45.
Richly toned in shades of turquoise, gold, rose and chestnut. Charlton Meyer found the coin in a September 1986 Stack’s sale (lot 62). I offered it privately in 2008. It was last seen in Heritage’s January 2011 FUN Show sale (hidden in an Internet-only session). The coin is every bit as nice as the similarly graded, CAC approved specimen offered this past January in MB 57, lot 73, @ $3,493.
Richly toned in shades of turquoise, gold, rose and chestnut. Charlton Meyer found the coin in a September 1986 Stack’s sale (lot 62). I offered it privately in 2008. It was last seen in Heritage’s January 2011 FUN Show sale (hidden in an Internet-only session). The coin is every bit as nice as the similarly graded, CAC approved specimen offered this past January in MB 57, lot 73, @ $3,493.
CAC PCGS did this coin dirty with these awful true views!! Very nice color. Ex NGC AU55 as well ;(
CAC- The luster on this 1827 is crazy considering the grade. Bright flashy luster hits you and with the toning this coin is a wonderful example of the Square Base 2.
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The luster on this coin is superb knowing how many 1832 small letters tone. This is a great coin combined with the blue arc toning from another coin laying on top.
Paradime says: Wildly toned Reeded Edge Capped Bust Half Dollar, 1837 50c is one of the only readily available dates for the 50 Cents Reverse and type without doubling or tripping the budget. With a stunning design, this coin shows eye popping peripheral hues. With deeper red centers that transitions to purple, ocean-blue, sky-blue, yellow and others, this is a great coin to have in a collection. Seldom do we find this date and type with collectors in circulated condition, save for a comparable AU55 PCGS CAC that sold for $1,920 04/22 ST. The present example colors and toning far exceeds the that of the CAC, though the originality of that example is superior. In hand this coin is absolutely pops. Wildly toned Capped Bust half have gained tremendous popularity and this will draw huge numbers of interest.
“Blazing Sunset” Superbly toned obverse and reverse both start as a light blue haze and fade into darker blues and purple. Very nice orange/red colors crowd the center of this coin. Legend Auction says: Classic old time collection toning graces the surfaces of this watery-reflective near-GEM. Azure and rich orange toning is enlivened by the reflective brilliance of the mirrored fields. The devices are sharply rendered and the eye appeal on this near-GEM Civil War year half dollar is excellent. We do not know why CAC did not approve it, we like the look a lot!
“Skittle” This coin is truly a rainbow. I call it a skittle coin, although it has many hairline scratches the color is truly like no other. This coin was most likely wrapped in cellophane with other coins.
“The 4th of July” ex. D.L. Hansen Collection This coin exhibits very beautiful firework like toning. Truly a gem proof, beautiful reds and blues pop on the obverse and reverse of this coin.
“ Lemon Blue” Heritage says: Lemon-gold and ocean-blue borders encompass dusky peach centers. The strike is intricate, and neither the fields nor devices show any evidence of contact. WB-102 is the misplaced date variety, with the tops of two digits lurking the dentils between the 18 and 88.
CAC This coin has all bells and whistles, CAC endorsed rattler, with toning. The colors are extremely pleasant mostly red and blues.
CAC This coin has all bells and whistles, CAC endorsed rattler, with toning. The colors are extremely pleasant mostly red and blues.
“Fire and Ice “This coin exhibits beautiful fire and ice toning on the obverse and a very light but prevalent toning. Truly a gem. This was purchased a coin show in an OGH I immediately re-holdered it because the colors on this coin are so bright and shine right through. In hand the orange color looks much more red.
"The American Warrior" Insanely toned $2.5 Indian. Superb rim toning is present on the obverse. The reverse is covered in toned spots.
This coin in hand looks like small copper round. The gold has toned so much it has turned a dark brown.
CAC - ex. Sommelier Collection Very nice and original first year issue of the $20 liberty.
CAC - ex. Sommelier Collection Very nice and original first year issue of the $20 liberty.
CAC - The luster on this coin is crazy no matter where you look the coin is very bright.
Great example of a common year $20 liberty. Very light bag marks are found. Very bright luster is found. The luster rolls under magnifying glass.
Great example of a common year $20 liberty. Very light bag marks are found. Very bright luster is found. The luster rolls under magnifying glass.
Very deeply struck high relief. The fields are very clean. Out of all of these I have handled the strike on this one of extra deep.
Very deeply struck high relief. The fields are very clean. Out of all of these I have handled the strike on this one of extra deep.
Very flashy and reflective example, most likely came straight out of a roll.
Very flashy and reflective example, most likely came straight out of a roll.
CAC - This coin is extremely bright, the luster on this coin is very sparkly. This coin could be a mirror it is so bright.
CAC - This coin is extremely bright, the luster on this coin is very sparkly. This coin could be a mirror it is so bright.
ex. Sommelier Collection This coin is extremely nice, it has great luster and is very bright.
This is one of the nicest flashiest Isabella quarters I have ever seen. This coin has insane luster.
This is one of the nicest flashiest Isabella quarters I have ever seen. This coin has insane luster.
This Norse Medal is a very special one, the toning on the top right on the obverse makes it stand out from the other medals which are usually all white.
This Norse Medal is a very special one, the toning on the top right on the obverse makes it stand out from the other medals which are usually all white.
This Norse Medal is a very special one, the toning on the top right on the obverse makes it stand out from the other medals which are usually all white.
ex. Revick Very original Colorado gold. This coin has the desired dirty look which tells you it has a great history, I can not imagine what this coin has seen in its life.
ex. Sheridan Raucous copper, aqua, turquoise and gold toning captures the eye. Luster flares under the multicolored patina. OK … the left wing is soft. This early date will nonetheless be a centerpiece of your collection. Tim pried the coin loose from Charlton Meyer, Jr., a fellow Louisianan, in Feb. 1991.
ex. Sheridan Raucous copper, aqua, turquoise and gold toning captures the eye. Luster flares under the multicolored patina. OK … the left wing is soft. This early date will nonetheless be a centerpiece of your collection. Tim pried the coin loose from Charlton Meyer, Jr., a fellow Louisianan, in Feb. 1991.
ex. Sheridan Raucous copper, aqua, turquoise and gold toning captures the eye. Luster flares under the multicolored patina. OK … the left wing is soft. This early date will nonetheless be a centerpiece of your collection. Tim pried the coin loose from Charlton Meyer, Jr., a fellow Louisianan, in Feb. 1991.
Extremely dramatic toning on this 1818! Super nice red, blues, yellow, and oranges grace the obverse. The reverse has beautiful rim toning.
"Whitman Rings" Insane ring toning around the obverse and reverse this is some of the most vivid toning I have seen on a coin.
A beautifully toned AU55 example with bold greens, blues, and golds throughout. A sharp strike shows very bold definition and the details are very frosty with a rich satin glow when viewed in a light. The eye appeal is exceptional.
CAC- This coin is super flashy with very pretty album toning, lovely bust half and a great edition to the 55+ set.
CAC O-121, R-3. Extremely attractive color! Blues and golds mix over surfaces that show ample luster for the grade.
One of my favorite bust halves of all time, crossed from an NGC fatty this bust half is a stunner. Oranges, reds, blues combined together with flashy luster this coin is a true gem piece.
Basically unseen perfect aqua color on this half. I love the circulated cameo look and this coin emulates that perfectly.
CAC Beautiful blues and flashy luster, well struck, circulated for very little.
“Into the Mulitverse” ex. Bob R. Simpson Collection This coin is truly a gem. Being a very rare copper proof with this beautiful red and blue toning that shines through the coin and is visible without bright light. Legend Auction says: An incredible and technicolored GEM example of this transitional pattern half dollar. Pairing the regular 1863 Proof obverse with a with Motto reverse, as adopted in 1866, this coin is struck in copper with a reeded edge. A low Rarity-7, there are 7-12 examples known in all grades, of which this is one of the very FINEST. Ultra reflective, incredibly well preserved mirrors are glassy and flashy. The fields are essentially without flaw. The intensity of the flashy mirrors bring out the swirling blend of cherry-red with violet and azure accents, giving this GEM an exquisite look. WOW.
This proof like quarter is the finest at PCGS and it is extremely flashy and has no toning whatsoever giving it this clean blast white look.
This proof like quarter is the finest at PCGS and it is extremely flashy and has no toning whatsoever giving it this clean blast white look.
CAC - The fields on this coin are extremely proof like. This coin almost has a cameo look due to the liberty and eagle being non-proof. This coin is very beautiful and extremely reflective.
CAC - The fields on this coin are extremely proof like. This coin almost has a cameo look due to the liberty and eagle being non-proof. This coin is very beautiful and extremely reflective.
This coin is truly flashy. The proof like designation is completely correct, this coin is extremely flashy and like an actual mirror.
This coin is truly flashy. The proof like designation is completely correct, this coin is extremely flashy and like an actual mirror.
Previously CACG50 HA says: The mintmark is clearly repunched south, and a bold die crack spans the lower right obverse border. These are characteristics of GR-1, the usually encountered New Orleans Bust half dollar die variety. This is an exemplary example with lovely apple-green, golden-brown, and cream-gray peripheral toning. Much luster remains, and no marks are of any notice. CRO says: About the prettiest 39-O Half we’ve ever seen, and we’ve looked for these in earnest for a long, long (long) time. With lovely sky blue, sea green, rose and golden toning, lustrous surfaces and looking more like Choice AU to this author, though we are pleased to offer it in this conservatively graded CACG slab.
Type One Obverse, Type Two Reverse. This gorgeous near-Gem has almost certainly been sold as a proof in the past. The fields are flashy and watery, and the devices are delicately frosted. The peripheral blushes of peach, sea-green, and ruby-red proclaim the undeniable eye appeal. Curious raised die lines near the final stars are of mint origin.
Type One Obverse, Type Two Reverse. This gorgeous near-Gem has almost certainly been sold as a proof in the past. The fields are flashy and watery, and the devices are delicately frosted. The peripheral blushes of peach, sea-green, and ruby-red proclaim the undeniable eye appeal. Curious raised die lines near the final stars are of mint origin.