Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8
Lot 972
1936 Proof Set. All the
coins in this set are brilliant and well preserved, except for the cent, which
is toned and has an area of irregular toning on the lower reverse. This is a
nice set for the date collector. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value
$3,000-4,000.
Lot 973
1936 Proof Set. The
silver issues are generally bright and untoned, while the nickel has lovely
golden sunset tones, and the cent is deep purple, and also the cent shows
hairlines. A scarce date to find for the proof set collector. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $3,000-4,000.
Lot 974
1936 Proof Set. A nice
set, better than usually seen in fact. The cent has some very minor fly specks,
while the silver is very nice. Mounted in a plastic holder. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $3,000-4,000.
Lot 975
1937 Proof Set. This
proof set boasts a nice half dollar and quarter, but the dime has a few faint
hairlines. The cent is deep purple in color and has been cleaned, with
resulting hairlines. The nickel is lightly toned and good quality. Another rare
date to find. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $1,500-1,700.
Lot 976
1937 Proof Set. A
bright, problem-free set. Mounted in a plastic holder. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $1,500-1,700.
Lot 977
1938 Proof Set. A few
faint hairlines from perfection, but mostly untoned and desirable. Lot of 5
coins.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 978
1938 Proof Set. A nice
set, most coins included have original and hazy toning. In a plastic holder.
Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 979
1939 Proof Set. Flashy
and bright on the silver pieces, the nickel is also nice, but the cent has a
reverse fingerprint and minor hairlines. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value
$650-700.
Lot 980
1939 Proof Set. Lightly
toned on the silver issues, more on the nickel. In a plastic holder. Lot of 5
coins.
Estimated Value $650-700.
Lot 981
1940 Proof Set. Hazy
toning on the silver issues. Mounted in a plastic holder. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Lot 982
1941 Proof Set. The
silver issues are bright, but show minute handling marks, while the nickel
shows gold toning and the cent hairlines and deep purple tones. Another early
proof set which is seldom offered.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 983
1941 Proof Set. Faint
toning on the silver issues, a bit more on the nickel, while the cent is
bright. In a plastic holder. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 984
1942 six piece Proof Set.
This set includes both nickels, and the surfaces are bright and fresh on
each coin, the only exception is the 1942 regular issue nickel, which is toned.
Lot of 6 coins.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Lot 985
1942 six piece Proof Set.
This set includes both nickels. The cent has a few tiny spots. Mounted in a
plastic holder. Lot of 6 coins.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Lot 986
1942 Proof Set. Most
have hazy toning, the nickel is not a silver war issue, but a regular nickel
alloy. Mounted in a plastic holder. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value
$400-500.
Lot 987
1950 Proof Set. Light
toning on the cent, the silver issues are bright.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 988
1950 Proof Set. Mounted
in a custom Capital Plastics style holder. Some of the coins have light toning.
A scarce set.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 989
1950 Proof Set. The
silver is untoned, while the nickel has coppery toning about the periphery. In
a plastic holder. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 990
1951 Proof Set. The
cent has light toning, most of the others are untoned.
Estimated Value
$250-300.