Hall of Fame Collection Half Dollars

LOT 244 1820 Overton 103a R2 MS60. Lustrous vibrant electric blue fading to silver and light gray in the centers. The luster on the obverse is a bit subdued but the luster and eye appeal on the reverse are spectacular. The only mark is a tiny scratch left of the earlobe, and you need a glass to see it. Later die state with a fine but clear die crack through star 12 to the 1. A very nice Turban Head Half Dollar, and the reverse is a showpiece.

LOT 241 1819 Overton-108 R3 EF45. Frosty light steel gray with bluish steel toning near the rims. Sharply struck with light friction on the highpoints and no notable marks.

Ex Fred H. Borcherdt Collection

Ex Fred H. Borcherdt Collection

LOT 242 1820/19 Overdate 20 over 19, Overton-101 R2 EF40+. Variety with a square-base 2. Five points sharper but there is a fine scratch on the cheek and traces of crud in some protected areas on the reverse, mostly in the shield. Otherwise sharply struck with light friction on the highpoints. The overdate feature is clear. Frosty light to medium silvery gray with subtle overtones of light champagne.

LOT 245 1820 Overton-106 R1 Square Base Large 2 without Knob AU55. Lustrous light gray with bluish steel overtones near the rims on both sides. Sharp and very attractive with light friction on the devices and trivial contact marks, mostly in the field before the portrait.

Ex Fred H. Borcherdt Collection

Ex Fred H. Borcherdt Collection (acquired from “SF” in 5/1983)

LOT 246 1820 Overton-108 R2 Square Base Large 2 without Knob EF45. Medium steel gray with frosty lighter silver in protected areas. Hints of light bluish steel overtone show on both sides, mostly on the reverse. The fields are smooth and very slightly reflective. The only mark is a tiny vertical nick high on the neck near the hair.

LOT 243 1820/19 Overdate 20 over 19, Overton-102 R1 VF35. Variety with a curl-base 2. Five points sharper but there is a small nick on the chin and a tiny scratch right of the eagle’s neck. Glossy light gray with frost in protected areas and delicate light bluish steel and rose overtones. The overdate feature is bold.

Ex Fred H. Borcherdt Collection (acquired from “SF” on 1/3/1985)

Ex Fred H. Borcherdt Collection (acquired from “SF” 5/1983)

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