This 1843 Seated half is easily identified as WB-101, WB-1 by the dramatic late die state die crack that starts at the rim and runs through HALF DO(L) on the reverse. The variety is rated R2 and attribution is made easy as this is the only use of Reverse A that displays this feature. In addition to the die crack, all die states exhibit interesting criss-crossing between the bottom of the shield and the arrow's upper feather. The reverse exhibits just a bit of remaining luster, a nice touch to this piece. Oh yes, this is Obverse 1 with diagnostic die cracks from the rim at 7 o'clock to the rock pedestal above date numeral 1, and from the pedestal below the foot to the rim. Consistent greyish surfaces with just a hint of luster.  Very minor reverse rim hit above the O in OF is noted. Very nice in-hand. The holder has a light scratch above stars 1-4, Original.  

This 1844 Seated half dollar is attributed as WB-9 which pairs Obverse 6 with Reverse G. Housed in a small ANACS holder, the label simply states "REPUNCHED DATE" and not the WB variety. The 844 repunch is very light, the reverse die cracks that are unique to Reverse G (the only use of this die) both dramatic and strong as is the diagnostic diagonal line found lower right in the shield. The die cracks are quite interesting including the 2 cracks running parallel from the top of H(A)LF to the eagle's claw and (D)OL to branch stem. The crack running rampantly though STATES quite striking. R3. Choice.  

This 1849 No Motto Half Dollar exhibits pleasing fields with golden toning accents. This variety is WB-1, R4 which combines Obverse 1 and Reverse A. This is an EDS example with raised splotches of metal to the left  of the 1,4 and 9 in the date. The reverse shield shows 2 very thin vertical lines in the upper left and running slightly into eagle's neck feathers. Nice selection for either the date, type or variety collector. A very small obverse darker spot noted for accuracy, not distracting to my eye.  Mintage of 1,252,00. Gem. 

New 7/10 The 1860 Seated half with its' business strike mintage of 302,700 is scarce in all grades and eagerly sought by series collectors. The presented example is with the Type 2 reverse hub, this distinction with extended base of the L in HALF from the upright. This example with just a hint of rub and appears technically stronger than the assigned grade. Miss Liberty's flowing hair detail is quite full, as is the reverse eagle's feather and shield lines. Luster is also vibrant. There is just a bit of blemish to the left of stars 10-13, this probably accounting for the grade. The PCGS population shows 33 for the grade and a suggested price of $475. So why so great an ask spread ? A deep dive will show that the last appearance at auction was 2020 and prices appear to be considerably lagging the current marketplace. Reasonable offers are welcome. Later die state with scattered reverse die cracks noted from the rim to legend and arrow tips. Original toning. Choice.  

Philadelphia mintage of 795,300, this date with just a small premium over a type coin. This is WB-3, R-3 with 18 re-punched at the bottom and obverse die crack running from the middle of (DO)L to the arrow heads. Well struck with golden accented fields. Housed in a Generation 5 ANACS OWH which was in use from 1996-99. Original. 

This Philadelphia date seated half dollar is the WB-101, WB-5 variety that pairs the 1st use of Obverse 4 with the 3rd use of Reverse B. Housed in an older generation NGC holder, this example is essentially a white coin with lustrous, frosty surfaces. Strike is strong, the only weakness seen as at the hairline above Miss Liberty's forehead. The key obverse diagnostic of note is the two small lumps in Miss Liberty's skirt behind the heel. The reverse with identifying die cracks , 1-from top arrow to A, 2- connecting tops of AMERICA, 3- connecting the tips of the bottom 2 arrows and 4- from DO(L) to rim. R3. Fairly priced, this example worthy of variety attribution for the specialist. Choice.