1922 50C Grant No Star MS62 NGC. As many as 250,000 Grant Memorial half dollars were authorized by Congress. Initially, there was only supposed to be a single variety without a star above GRANT, but one was inadvertently added to create the scarce With Star type. Ultimately, only 67,405 No Star half dollars were sold and 27,650 coins were melted. This typically-struck mint condition example has light reddish-gold borders around minimally toned centers. Grade-limiting marks do not distract. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15466, realized $104. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1921 50C Pilgrim -- Obverse Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. Half dollars commemorating the Pilgrims' landing at Plymouth Rock in 1620 were struck 300 years later in 1920 and again in 1921. The latter issue, from which this piece derives, claims a much smaller distribution than its earlier counterpart (20,053 coins versus 150,112 coins). Unsurprisingly, the 1921 is the scarcer of the two. Bright surfaces are softly frosted and minimally hairlined. The devices are unworn and well-struck. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15465, realized $99. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1920 50C Maine MS64 NGC. Glimmering mint frost shines from each side of this near-Gem Maine Centennial commemorative half dollar. The lower obverse rim and entire reverse border display pleasing multicolor toning that includes blue, rose-violet, and gold elements. The impression is uniformly crisp, and there are few significant abrasions. Anthony de Francisci, the sculptor of Peace dollar fame, was responsible for modeling the designs. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15461, realized $126. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1918 50C Lincoln MS62 NGC. The Mint celebrated the centennial of Illinois' statehood in 1918 with the production of these half dollars, featuring the contemplative profile of its most famous son, Abraham Lincoln. Up to 100,000 coins were authorized, and every last coin was sold -- a first at that time. Shades of khaki and golden-gray patina provide color to each side. Marks are well-hidden among strongly struck relief features. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15460, realized $132. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. The 1915-S Pan-Pac half dollar was the only commemorative silver coin produced for the famous San Francisco exposition. Other issues included a gold dollar, quarter eagle, and two fifty-dollar coins in round and octagonal formats. A total of 27,135 of these half dollars were sold, making the 1915-S a popular series scarcity. Dappled violet-gray toning covers each side, where minor grade-defining wisps are apparent. Detail remains strong despite a hint of friction over the highest points. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15459, realized $264. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1873 25C Arrows MS62 NGC. Briggs 2-A. Reddish-gold mint luster shines beneath comprehensive grayish-brown toning on both sides of this Open 3 Arrows quarter. The strike is reasonably sharp for the issue, which is often incomplete at Liberty's head and features. As usual for the issue, the stars lack their centers. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society..

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15428, realized $1080. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1873 25C Arrows MS62 NGC. Briggs 2-A. Reddish-gold mint luster shines beneath comprehensive grayish-brown toning on both sides of this Open 3 Arrows quarter. The strike is reasonably sharp for the issue, which is often incomplete at Liberty's head and features. As usual for the issue, the stars lack their centers. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society..

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15428, realized $1080. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1876-S 25C MS61 NGC. Type Two Reverse. Gold and reddish-gold hues decorate satiny surfaces on this Uncirculated 1876-S Seated quarter. The strike is well-executed. Scattered light abrasions define the grade. The 1876-S quarter is plentiful, ideal for type purposes. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp and Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $0.75; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15429, realized $408. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1851 1/2 P Australia W.J. Taylor Halfpenny Token, Seated Britannia / Melbourne Kangaroo, KM-Tn244, MS63 Brown NGC. Die alignment: 360?. A beautiful example of the Australian halfpenny token struck by W.J. Taylor, the obverse of which was muled with the Vlack K reverse die used in the Washington & Independence Military Bust series. It is interesting to observe that this piece was struck after the muling, as can be seen by the extensive die cracks through MELBOURNE that are not seen on the muling. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15514, realized $408. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1851 1/2 P Australia W.J. Taylor Halfpenny Token, Seated Britannia / Melbourne Kangaroo, KM-Tn244, MS63 Brown NGC. Die alignment: 360?. A beautiful example of the Australian halfpenny token struck by W.J. Taylor, the obverse of which was muled with the Vlack K reverse die used in the Washington & Independence Military Bust series. It is interesting to observe that this piece was struck after the muling, as can be seen by the extensive die cracks through MELBOURNE that are not seen on the muling. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15514, realized $408. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.