1935-S 50C Texas -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. Walter Breen, Anthony Swiatek, and others have criticized the Texas Centennial half dollar design for being jumbled, but Cornelius Vermeule differed in his opinion: "Coppini's commemorative half dollar is the classic triumph of how much can be successfully crowded on a coin. This coin has one of the greatest of the designs in the commemorative series, by an artist not otherwise widely associated with coins or even medals." Each side of this mint example is bright and untoned with muted luster from cleaning. All facets of the intricate design are sharply rendered. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15482, realized $120. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1935-S 50C San Diego MS63 NGC. The California-Pacific International Exposition two-coin set includes the 1935-S (70,132 coins) and the 1936-D (30,092 coins). Curiously, 180,000 of the 1935-S San Diego halves were recoined to strike 1936-D representatives, which in turn were melted en masse. A faint trace of golden color complements virtually brilliant surfaces with softly frosted luster. A group of marks on Minerva's knee are the only apparent flaws. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15481, realized $94. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1935-S 50C San Diego MS63 NGC. The California-Pacific International Exposition two-coin set includes the 1935-S (70,132 coins) and the 1936-D (30,092 coins). Curiously, 180,000 of the 1935-S San Diego halves were recoined to strike 1936-D representatives, which in turn were melted en masse. A faint trace of golden color complements virtually brilliant surfaces with softly frosted luster. A group of marks on Minerva's knee are the only apparent flaws. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15481, realized $94. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS64 NGC. CAC. The steer head on the obverse references Spanish explorer Alvar Nufiez Cabeza de Vasca, whose last name translates to "head of a cow." All 10,000 coins authorized by Congress for sale to collectors were successfully distributed. Another eight coins were manufactured and used for assay purposes. Each side is typically satiny and largely bright silver, although glints of golden toning are present. The exposed areas on these coins generally are a haven for ticks and bag marks, but not on this near-Gem. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15480, realized $1080. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS64 NGC. CAC. The steer head on the obverse references Spanish explorer Alvar Nufiez Cabeza de Vasca, whose last name translates to "head of a cow." All 10,000 coins authorized by Congress for sale to collectors were successfully distributed. Another eight coins were manufactured and used for assay purposes. Each side is typically satiny and largely bright silver, although glints of golden toning are present. The exposed areas on these coins generally are a haven for ticks and bag marks, but not on this near-Gem. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15480, realized $1080. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1935 50C Hudson -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. Each side of this Hudson commemorative representative is unnaturally brilliant from an old cleaning and the mint luster is slightly subdued, but the overall affect is not nearly as distracting as often seen. Well-struck with a touch of central softness. Only 10,000 examples were distributed to collectors plus eight assay coins -- the same total as the key date 1928 Hawaiian half dollar. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15479, realized $492. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1935 50C Hudson -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. Each side of this Hudson commemorative representative is unnaturally brilliant from an old cleaning and the mint luster is slightly subdued, but the overall affect is not nearly as distracting as often seen. Well-struck with a touch of central softness. Only 10,000 examples were distributed to collectors plus eight assay coins -- the same total as the key date 1928 Hawaiian half dollar. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15479, realized $492. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1935 50C Connecticut MS65+ NGC. Numismatic art historian Cornelius Vermeule lavished praise on the 1935 Connecticut Tercentenary half dollars, writing: "All elements of the Connecticut Tercentenary coin blend superbly, the mottoes and aphorisms disappearing amid the leafy clusters on the obverse and the balance of the opposite side as successful as the eagle of 1907." This high-end Gem combines shimmering luster and glints of golden patina to deliver outstanding aesthetic appeal. Typically struck, with marks practically unseen. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15478, realized $312. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1935 50C Connecticut MS65+ NGC. Numismatic art historian Cornelius Vermeule lavished praise on the 1935 Connecticut Tercentenary half dollars, writing: "All elements of the Connecticut Tercentenary coin blend superbly, the mottoes and aphorisms disappearing amid the leafy clusters on the obverse and the balance of the opposite side as successful as the eagle of 1907." This high-end Gem combines shimmering luster and glints of golden patina to deliver outstanding aesthetic appeal. Typically struck, with marks practically unseen. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15478, realized $312. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1934 50C Maryland MS66 NGC. Cecil Calvert, responsible for the eponymous Lord Baltimore coinage, is depicted on the obverse of the 1934 Maryland Tercentenary half dollar. The state arms grace the reverse. The authorized production of 25,000 pieces was distributed in full, plus 15 coins for assay. Scintillating luster glows from surfaces lightly toned in pastel shades of gold, blue, and violet. Preservation is excellent, as expected for a coin in this high grade. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15477, realized $246. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.