Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8
Lot 1021
Six partial sets of United
States coins. The first two blue Whitman albums are the United States Type
Set (2 volumes) which only has a few coins in each, including a Peace dollar
and two silver halves, next is a circulated set of Jefferson nickels, 1938 to
1964-D which appears to be complete. The fourth album is a toned circulated set
of Roosevelt dimes, 1946 to 1970-D, plus a few later issues. Next is a short
circulated set of Walking Liberty half dollars, 1941 to 1947-D and last is a
partial circulated set of Franklin Half Dollars missing only the 1949-D. Figure
this one at silver. Most of the coins are circulated, but a few are Mint State
or Proof.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 1022
A miscellaneous lot that
includes the following coins. 1873 gold dollar, used as jewelry with
solder on edge, sharpness of Extremely Fine; 1954-D dime with two edge clips,
circulated, 1960 dime in Proof, and a 1857 California gold dollar copy. Lot
of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $30-40.
Lot 1023
4 Centennial Sets, 1886,
1887, 1889 and 1890. Each set includes a Morgan Silver Dollar of the date,
and a Silver Round from 100 years later. Each is mounted in a 2 coin plastic
holder. Each coin grades Brilliant Uncirculated. Lot of 8 coins.
Estimated
Value $80-90.
Lot 1024
A mega bulk lot from an
old time dealer. This lot is too bulky to describe, lets just say it
includes soup to nuts, proof sets, mint sets, junk sets, sets of sets and
everything else. Come and figure it out, its a big supply for the marketing
mavens of eBay, so don't miss this opportunity to shovel these numismatic
treasures from our closet to yours then to someone else's at a large mark up in
price! Enjoy it.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Lot 1025
A strong box recovered on
the Oregon Trail. This is an interesting story, our consignor was poking
around in the area around Twin Falls, Idaho, near a known stage coach stop
along the Oregon Trail with a metal detector, when a strong signal was heard.
Digging down into the sand, he soon discovered this heavy metal strong box. One
of the handles is missing, probably during some robbery years ago. The box
itself is black in color, and in remarkably good shape for having been buried
so long. The dimensions are 7¼ inches high, 12½ inches long and 8
¾ inches deep. Obviously a secure box, as it weighs quite a bit. Don't
try to lug this thing too far, its heavy! A conversation piece for a collector,
or an excellent door stop. We have been unable to locate any maker's marks and
more research could prove to be quite rewarding.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
Lot 1026
A miscellaneous United
States lot. This lot includes various denominations and dates as
follows: Dimes, 1934, 1935 (7 pieces), Quarters, 1948 (2 pieces); Half
Dollar 1962 and Silver Dollars, 1878-S and 1890-S. Grades are Uncirculated to
Choice Uncirculated. Some are nicely toned, lot of 13 coins.
Estimated
Value $150-UP.
Lot 1027
A box of miscellaneous
coins for the dealer. The following are included in this very special
lot: 6 Lincoln cents, better dates including 1931-D and a 1922-D; 1942-S
nickels (30 pieces), AU to Unc.; 1943-S nickels (31 pieces) AU-Unc; 1944-S
nickels (25 pieces) mostly Unc.; 1942-"P" silver nickels, 8 pieces grading AU;
39 Washington Quarters, 1950s and 1960s mostly Unc; Set of Roosevelt Dimes
1946-1964-D Uncirculated; 1946-S Dimes (50 Pieces); 9 Walking Liberty half
dollars, AG-Good in the Teen's; 1964 Washington Quarters (40 pieces)
Uncirculated; A roll of 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars, BU; 1932 Quarter and 1936
Quarter both VF; 1952-D Franklin Half; Roosevelt dimes, 29 pieces, mostly Unc
from the early 1950s. Ebay profits make jubilation! Break this up and
parcel it out, what a sure road to profits. In a heavy, but small box.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Lot 1028
1961 John F. Kennedy
Inaugural Medal in Silver. MS-60. This was made in 1961 by Medallic
Art Company of New York.999 pure silver, and stamped number 1762 on the upper
rim. These have always been popular with collectors.
Estimated Value
$150-250.
Lot 1029
A small lot of
miscellaneous coins. A couple of Lincolns are included, with an altered
date "`1914-D", $2. face in 1964 Kennedy halves, $3.50 in 40% silver Kennedy
halves, and a 1970-D Kennedy Half. Most are circulated, some are Mint
State. Lot of 19 coins.
Estimated Value $15-20.
Lot 1030
A group of silver medals.
Included in this jewel of a lot are the following: 1970 United Nations
large silver medal; 1969 Medallic Art Company large silver .999 Apollo 11
Kennedy medal; 2 Franklin Mint 1000 grains Sterling John F. Kennedy medals; 1
Franklin Mint Presidential mini-coin sterling silver set 1st to 39th president,
missing 1 medal; 2 Dwight D. Eisenhower medals, silver and bronze, both made by
the Medallic Art Company and large, only 500 struck of each; 1 Medallic Art
.999 silver official inaugural medal of Lyndon B. Johnson; 1 Medallic Art .999
pure silver Winston Churchill medal; 1 silver California bicentennial 1969
medal. A large group of medals, perfect for resale on Ebay or some similar
venue.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 1031
A collection of 5000 grain
sterling silver bars commemorating the presidents. Included in this set are
bars for all the presidents of the United States, from George Washington to
Jimmy Carter, missing the eighth and thirteenth president bars, but with an
extra bar of Chester A. Arthur. All bars are in prooflike mint condition. A
total of 37 bars.
Estimated Value $1,400-1,500.