On Sunday, September 14th, 2008 in Beverly Hills, CA, Ira and Larry Goldberg will be auctioning The Ray Rouse Collection of United States Half Cents. There are a number of great opportunities for acquiring some highly desirable Half Cents to add to your exiting investment portfolio
The first one to get my attention was lot 31, a 1796 C-1 (R6) in Fine 15+. This is the No Pole variety pushing a grade of VF 20. This coin was plated in the Gilbert half cent book and in Wayte Raymond’s standard catalogue to illustrate the No Pole variety. This coin comes with a long distinguished provenance. Wonderful example.
A second desirable Half Cent, lot 32, is another 1796 issue, this time the C-2, an R4 in VF 30. This issue is the With Pole variety. It also comes with an impressive provenance.
Still another treasure is found in lot 39, an 1802/0, C-1 R6 Over date, 2 over 0, reverse of the 1800. Graded at VG 10.
This is going to be a very strong and exciting auction. Visit Goldberg’s website for their listing of other rarities
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