Anyone else out there like Liberty Seated Halves???

dizzyfoxx · July 9, 2009 6:27AM

BillJones · July 9, 2009 6:35AM

Nice group!

I like them, but I'm just a type collector. This one has been dipped bright, but I still like the look of it. The Arrows and Rays type is not easy to find in true Mint State.

braddick · July 9, 2009 6:36AM

Your 1881 is awesome!

relicsncoins · July 9, 2009 6:37AM

My one and only. It's part of my Anacs certificate set, and it's graded AU55/55. I do have a couple that I found with a metal detector as well.

JJ

jhdfla · July 9, 2009 7:20AM

Of course I do..

The '85 is the Benson coin, no?

dizzyfoxx · July 9, 2009 7:33AM

<< Of course I do..

The '85 is the Benson coin, no? >>

Actually not sure? Aren't the "Benson" coins normally labeled on the slabs?

grip · July 9, 2009 7:35AM

I really like the tone on that 58.

jhdfla · July 9, 2009 7:41AM

<< 

<< Of course I do..

The '85 is the Benson coin, no? >>

Actually not sure? Aren't the "Benson" coins normally labeled on the slabs? >>

As with the Eliasberg coins, some of them have been cracked out and reholdered.

stinkinlincoln · July 9, 2009 7:57AM

Love the two O coins! Great group of halfs for sure.

rsdoug81 · July 9, 2009 8:07AM

Awesome group, Dizzy!

Here's mine...another 1858.

HTubbs · July 9, 2009 8:20AM

I like the rainbow on the '49, how does the reverse look?

dizzyfoxx · July 9, 2009 9:29AM

<< I like the rainbow on the '49, how does the reverse look? >>

Here's the '49 with better images....

golfer72 · July 9, 2009 9:52AM

"I really like the tone on that 58". Which coin? I dont see a 58 there.

lordmarcovan · July 9, 2009 10:00AM

Well, duhhh? Who doesn't like Seated halves? (I'm sure there are a few, but they need their heads checked, haha).

Like you, I like nice circulated Seated halves, 'cause that is usually all I can afford. You have some great ones there!

A proof Seated half is a joy to behold, and if you add color and/or CAM contrast to it, look out! I start salivatin'.

lordmarcovan · July 9, 2009 10:01AM

So far I've loved all the "add on" ones others have posted, too.

I don't care a bit if BillJones' piece was dipped- that is stunning. White, colorful, crusty, etc.- I like 'em all!

coindeuce · July 9, 2009 10:05AM

I have an 1840(O) Reverse of 1838 at PCGS presently. It will be in a Genuine holder, but I ask myself; when and where would I ever find another, much less one better? Take a look at a recent pop. report for both sides of the street on this one and you will sense my anticipation for getting this one back in hand.

Southcounty · July 9, 2009 12:09PM

Yes-I like them as well.......but they are very addictive!

lordmarcovan · July 9, 2009 12:21PM

All I can say in response to the previous post is, "Holy

."

This is turning into quite the eye candy thread. Too bad my prettier Seated halves are gone.

coinlieutenant · July 9, 2009 12:34PM

Holy cow!!!! Awesome!!

coinlieutenant · July 9, 2009 12:37PM

Ok....southcounty got me all hot and bothered.

Had to dig back in my archives but here are some sweet seated coins...

TomB · July 9, 2009 12:39PM

Holy Smokes, Southcounty!!!

cupronik · July 9, 2009 12:53PM

Hey Southcounty:

Your icon: Is that an Oregon State Beaver football player sticking it to an opponent?

DIMEMAN · July 9, 2009 1:01PM

Yes, I do. But it takes 5 of mine to make one of yours!

Very nice!

tydye · July 9, 2009 8:52PM

Nice seated halves everyone. But damn Southcountry that is one amazing spread!!

partagas · July 9, 2009 10:34PM

Just amazing and Southcounty one heck of a collection. You sure have some super nice coins in there. Is it my favorite seated half I own.

guitarwes · July 9, 2009 10:43PM

Ho-Lee Mess Southcounty!!!!

I'm quitting, I'm simply just quitting!

That is just a joyous sickening sight. Are the one's stacked on top of each other duplicates???

grip · July 9, 2009 10:48PM

<< "I really like the tone on that 58". Which coin? I dont see a 58 there. >>

1858

TomB · July 10, 2009 12:49AM

That's a tough NM coin, partagas.

tjkillian · July 10, 2009 1:49AM

Very cool thread, Seated Half Dollars are my favorite. Here's a small selection from my collection:

dizzyfoxx · July 10, 2009 2:11AM

<< Yes-I like them as well.......but they are very addictive!

>>

Geez, and I was impressed with my "now" pitiful collection....

Amazing!!! Simply awe inspiring Southcounty!

ARCO · July 10, 2009 2:34AM

Southcounty! Awesome pics and collection..ohhh and you too Dizzyfoxx

I love all half dollars. The biggest impediment for me and the Seated Liberty halves are the vast number of years they were minted. Just too many dates. Harry Laibstain had the sweetest XF 1878-S half dollar for sale a couple of weeks back. Anyone else see it? To do a matched set of VF-XF halves would truly be a sight to behold and a challenge to assemble.

Tyler

ajman · July 10, 2009 2:48AM

<< Just amazing and Southcounty one heck of a collection. You sure have some super nice coins in there. Is it my favorite seated half I own.

>>

Beautiful coin, what's the grade on this one?

MFH · July 10, 2009 3:18AM

Just two Seated Halves in my collection:

PCGS PR 65 CAM

NGC MS 65 Star

Southcounty · July 10, 2009 4:30AM

Thanks for the nice comments guys. I like the looks of all of the other coins posted as well. I have watched dizzyfoxx pick up several nice seated half dollar coins over the past couple of months that I had been watching and pondering as well. I think he has some great taste in coins considering the quality of his recent acquisitions.

Coinlieutenant – those seated halves are all monsters, that 51-O really sings to me!

To answer a few questions I have received:

Yes, that is what a nearly complete date and mint mark seated half dollar collection in PCGS plastic looks like all set out. Some of the coins are still in NGC and ANACS holders as well. I may cross them at some point, but it is not the most important thing to me at this point. I am working on the set in XF to AU grade with some PQ VF coins as well. Some of the rare die marriages are basically in any condition I can find.

The collection is by date and mint mark as well as by WB number and die marriage for certain dates. The 56-S, 57-S, 60-S, and 42-O are now complete by die marriage. Several other dates are close to being complete. The stacked holders are generally the same date and mintmark with either a different die marriage or a WB variety.

Yes, my icon is an Oregon State Beaver, smacking a Boise State Bronco. Go Beavs!

I have had a few of the coins that I sent in to be graded true viewed as well.

Goldbully · July 10, 2009 8:09AM

Southcounty, you have an incredible collection!

I got a 1877-S that is similar to yours!!!

ldhair · July 10, 2009 8:34AM

Mesquite · July 10, 2009 9:13AM

Wow! Great pics of some super halves! Here is my favorite, albeit humble, seated half. Minted 100 years before me.

OKbustchaser · July 10, 2009 12:01PM

I need to take new pics.

NumisOxide · July 10, 2009 12:18PM

Here's most of my set. I have an 1861-S AU-50 ANACS old photo cert. that looks way undergraded and an 1876-S NGC MS60 in a old fatty holder with beautiful deep toning. Didn't bother posting them because the pics won't do them justice. BTW, really love the eye candy posted by everyone. Southcounty's collection really made me drool! Please give me first diggs on some pieces if you sell your collection!

Related Coins to the Series:

coinlieutenant · July 10, 2009 12:40PM

Only have a couple left!!! Here is still my favorite...

InternetJunky · July 10, 2009 12:45PM

Southcounty, that is simply an amazing collection! The first words out of my mouth was Holy you know what. I'll be happy if I ever own that many slabbed coins in my lifetime, and you've managed that many just in LSHs!

TwoSides2aCoin · July 10, 2009 12:52PM

<< Yes-I like them as well.......but they are very addictive!

>>

Now I know why it's difficult to find a good Seated Half for the Dansco 7070.

speety · July 10, 2009 12:57PM

Southcounty,

That's the second largest group of mid grade seated halves I've ever seen displayed on one table at a time. I'm not telling the other, but most are still raw. I personally like the big sisters:

Only four more holes in the set! Layed out by decade...

SeattleSlammer · July 10, 2009 1:09PM

Southcounty, where the hell have you been lurking all this time with a stash like that????

dizzy, what's up with your 77-CC? It sure has an odd look from that angle....what kind of toning is that?

speety, sweet!

Southcounty · July 10, 2009 1:24PM

<< Southcounty, you have an incredible collection!

I got a 1877-S that is similar to yours!!!

>>

These two coins also exhibit a great comparison to the reverse die for the 77-S. If you look closely you will see that your reverse exhibits a closed bud reverse and my coin has an open bud reverse under the branch. A point of interest to seated half specialists would be the fact that my example also has the thin more defined veins in the leaves that are usually associated with the closed bud reverse and not the open bud reverse, where the leaf veins were thicker and not as sharply defined. Thus my example is what is called a transitional reverse or type 1/2. Which appears to be quite rare. The variety for the 77-S was not listed in the original WB book but has since been listed in Bill Bugert's new half dollar book where it was given an R5 rarity rating. From talking with some dealers and other collectors I personally think it may be significantly higher than an R5. I have not seen a single example listed with Dick Osburn, or any other dealer for that matter, over at least the past five years. The last LSCC half dollar census showed only two examples with only one in UNC.

On a side note I purchased my transitional reverse 77-S off of ebay on a buy it now special. I suspected that it was the transitional reverse but was not certain until it showed up. I was really pleased with the coin so I sent it to PCGS and got a true view as well. It is always an adventure purchasing raw high grade coins off of ebay.

Southcounty · July 10, 2009 1:29PM

<< Southcounty,

That's the second largest group of mid grade seated halves I've ever seen displayed on one table at a time. I'm not telling the other, but most are still raw. I personally like the big sisters:

Only four more holes in the set! Layed out by decade... >>

Speety you know I love those big sisters as well! I just have more holes for now. I love seeing the coins all layed out like this.

I don't really have the table room to set out the raw halves.

I am more of a lurker on these boards, but I do post more often over on the the LSCC/old Fortin message board.

thisnamztaken · July 10, 2009 1:38PM

I like 'em, whether they were minted during the Civil War...

or out West, from the Carson City Mint...

or from New Orleans and toned.

speety · July 10, 2009 2:28PM

<< I don't really have the table room to set out the raw halves.

I am more of a lurker on these boards, but I do post more often over on the the LSCC/old Fortin message board. >>

We've had a similar discussion over at the LSCC forum before, but I am still very impressed with the seated halves! I just have more dollars in my layout than before so wanted to show em

I haven't seen you post as much in the dollar section lately, but it's been pretty slowwwww so I haven't posted much either.

Raybo · July 10, 2009 3:58PM

I'm not sure if I own two or three LSH's..........

here is one of them ..........

longtimecollector · July 10, 2009 4:24PM

I think I've got a few in a box around here somewhere.........

stinkinlincoln · July 10, 2009 4:36PM

Speety, truly a great looking set. I cant wait to see it all done.

Southcoin, HOLY CRAP! Thats a very impressive set of coins. Also, Im going to go out on a branch and say you have even more than that in raw Liberty Seated Halfs?
Just remarkable.

Also, this thread has been a very cool read and Id like to say thanks for all the lovely eye candy for a Friday night.

Anyone else out there like Liberty Seated Halves???

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