1868-S 50C XF40 NGC. CAC. WB-101. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Light peach, rose, and blue overtones against a medium-gray obverse intensify on the reverse. Though softly struck at the margins, this coin's interior details are good despite light wear. Census: 8 in 40, 44 finer (9/13). Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $2.25; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $279.65 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1867-S 50C AU58 NGC. CAC. WB-101, Die Pair WB-6, R.3. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. This die pairing is the second use of this reverse die. Each side is deeply toned in shades of golden, rose, and russet with an occasional dab of lime-green interspersed. Good remaining luster can be seen through the layers of color, and the strike details are generally strong throughout. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $10.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,057.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1868-S 50C XF40 NGC. CAC. WB-101. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Light peach, rose, and blue overtones against a medium-gray obverse intensify on the reverse. Though softly struck at the margins, this coin's interior details are good despite light wear. Census: 8 in 40, 44 finer (9/13). Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $2.25; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $279.65 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1867-S 50C AU58 NGC. CAC. WB-101, Die Pair WB-6, R.3. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. This die pairing is the second use of this reverse die. Each side is deeply toned in shades of golden, rose, and russet with an occasional dab of lime-green interspersed. Good remaining luster can be seen through the layers of color, and the strike details are generally strong throughout. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $10.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,057.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1867-S 50C VF20 NGC. CAC. WB-101. A medium-gray midrange piece, faintly luminous with rose-gold overtones. A shallow but broad depression is noted in the right obverse field. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $164.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1866-S 50C Motto AU53 NGC. WB-102. This variety is characterized by a much smaller mintmark than previously seen from S-mint halves. Delicate peach patina grace medium-gray surfaces with plenty of remaining luster. Generally well-struck, though minor softness is noted on the obverse stars and the eagle's talons. Fewer than a million examples were struck. Demand for silver coinage was high at the time, making AU and Mint State coins condition rarities today. Census: 4 in 53, 30 finer (9/13). Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $499.38 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1866-S 50C Motto AU53 NGC. WB-102. This variety is characterized by a much smaller mintmark than previously seen from S-mint halves. Delicate peach patina grace medium-gray surfaces with plenty of remaining luster. Generally well-struck, though minor softness is noted on the obverse stars and the eagle's talons. Fewer than a million examples were struck. Demand for silver coinage was high at the time, making AU and Mint State coins condition rarities today. Census: 4 in 53, 30 finer (9/13). Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $499.38 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1866-S 50C Motto VF25 NGC. CAC. WB-102. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The standard With Motto reverse. This midrange piece is generally gold-gray with areas of deeper color present mainly at the margins. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $2.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $235.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
