Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8

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The Dansky 1832 Collection

Half Dimes

Lot 773
1832. Valentine-8c, LM-5, Rarity-1. PCGS graded AU-58. Deep blue toning on the edges, gold at the centers. Well struck throughout, with a sharp die crack through the A of STATES to the scroll.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 774
1832. Valentine-9, LM-7, Rarity-2. NGC graded MS-63. Deep blue gray and lovely in the color department. A few microscopic marks are visible on the obverse, mostly on Liberty's cheek and surrounding field.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 775
1832. Valentine-9, LM-7, Rarity-2. NGC graded MS-63. Dark toning on both sides which was sufficient to get this into a Mint State holder. Hairlines in the fields. See what you think before you raise your hand.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 776
1832. Valentine-9, LM-7, Rarity-2. PCGS graded MS-62. Light gold toning over minor hairlines in the fields. Later die state on the reverse.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 777
1832. Valentine-9, LM-7,Rarity-2. PCGS graded AU-58. Deep mottled gold and blue toning on the reverse, lighter on the obverse. Flashy and well struck.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 778
1832. Valentine-12, LM-4, Rarity-4. ANACS graded AU-58. An early die state with a faint crack to Liberty's cap, the recutting on the U is sharp. Scarce. Medium gray and gold in color, darker on the reverse.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 779
1832. Valentine-12, LM-4, Rarity-4. NGC graded AU-58. Medium to dark gray in color, with the nice die cracks from the rim to the cap. Scarce, although a nice selection is available in this sale.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 780
1832. Valentine-12, LM-4, Rarity-4. NGC graded AU-58. Silvery white luster in the fields and sharply struck from lapped dies.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 781
1832. Valentine-12, LM-4, Rarity-4. PCGS graded AU-55. A beautiful coin and a late die state with the obverse cracks well developed up from Liberty's cap. Nice colors in the toning department, and well struck. Scarce as a variety, and seldom offered.
Estimated Value $125-175.

Lot 782
1832. Valentine-13, LM-10.1, Rarity-3. NGC graded MS-63. Deep gray on the obverse, darker on the reverse with mottled areas into the realms of blackness. Minor handling marks from a higher grade.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 783
1832. Valentine-14. EF-40. Cleaned and retoned, with dull gray surfaces. There are some scratches on Liberty's face.
Estimated Value $50-60.

Lot 784
1832 (10 pieces). These mostly grade Extremely Fine. Some are cleaned, quality varies, as always. Unchecked for varieties and die states, as are all of these big 'ole groups. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $700-800.

Lot 785
1832 (10 pieces). These mostly grade Extremely Fine. Some are cleaned, quality varies, as always. Unchecked for varieties and die states, as are all of these big 'ole groups. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $700-800.

Lot 786
1832 (11 pieces). These mostly grade Extremely Fine. Some are cleaned, quality varies, as always. Unchecked for varieties and die states, as are all of these big 'ole groups. Lot of 11 coins.
Estimated Value $700-800.

Lot 787
1832 (10 pieces). These mostly grade Extremely Fine. Some are cleaned, quality varies, as always. Unchecked for varieties and die states, as are all of these big 'ole groups. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $700-800.

Lot 788
1832 (10 pieces). These mostly grade Extremely Fine. Some are cleaned, quality varies, as always. Unchecked for varieties and die states. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $700-800.

Lot 789
1832 (10 pieces). These mostly grade Very Fine. Some are cleaned, quality varies, as always. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 790
1832 (10 pieces). These mostly grade Very Fine. Some are cleaned, quality varies, as always. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 791
1832 (10 pieces). These mostly grade Very Fine. Some are cleaned, quality varies, as always. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 792
1832 (10 pieces). These mostly grade Very Fine. Some are cleaned, quality varies, as always. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 793
1832 (10 pieces). These mostly grade Very Fine. Some are cleaned, quality varies, as always. These various lots have not been searched for die varieties, there simply isn't time! Enjoy the hunt. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 794
1832 (5 pieces). These mostly grade Extremely Fine. Some are cleaned, quality varies, as always. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $350-400.

Lot 795
1832 (3 pieces). The following are included: 1832 V-8e, PCGS graded AU-50; 1832 PCGS graded XF-40 and 1832 ANACS graded VF-30. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 796
1832 (10 pieces). These mostly grade Fine. One is kind of beat up, the others nice. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 797
1832 (10 pieces). These mostly grade Fine. Quality varies, as always. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 798
1832 (10 pieces). These mostly grade Fine. Quality varies, as always. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 799
1832 (5 pieces). These mostly grade Very Fine. One is damaged on the obverse, quality varies, as always. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 800
1832 (10 pieces). These graded from Good to VG. A few are kind of beat up, others nice. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $150-200.

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