Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8
Lot 2111
1889-O. MS-64.
Nice surfaces with a clean cheek on Liberty and flashy luster in the
fields. Without a breath of toning.
Estimated Value $500-650.
Lot 2112
1889-O. MS-62.
Flashy luster.
Estimated Value $75-100.
Lot 2113
1889-O (2 pieces).
These both grade Mint State 62. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value
$175-200.
Lot 2114
1889-O. PCI graded
MS-64. Our grade is closer to MS-63. With a touch of toning on the upper
rim, otherwise stark white luster.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 2115
1889-S. MS-63.
Choice, but we do note minor bag marks on both sides. Scarce.
Estimated
Value $120-140.
Lot 2116
1889-S. AU-58.
Frosty and white.
Estimated Value $75-100.
Lot 2117
1890. PCGS graded
MS-65 Premium Quality. Tied for the finest graded by PCGS, there are 122 in
this grade, with just 6 more in various states of prooflike MS-65. Most
important, there are none graded higher! Examination will confirm that this is
certainly a high end gem coin, better than the average "65". Reflective fields
show scant signs of handling, and the devices are piled high with mint frost
and are remarkably pristine. Boldly struck on the upper ear curls of Liberty,
and also on the eagle's breast, with excellent feather separation. An
exceptional example of this date, and worth far more than the average gem.
Estimated Value $1,750-2,250.
Lot 2118
1890-CC. PCGS
graded MS-64. Slightly prooflike in the fields, which helps contrast the
mint frost on the devices. Trivial scuffs on Liberty and in the field
surrounding, with a delicate haze of toning on Liberty's face. There is a tiny
planchet defect at the back of the eagle's head in the field.
Estimated
Value $575-650.
Lot 2119
1890-CC. MS-62.
Nice luster and decent surfaces, nearly choice.
Estimated Value
$200-225.
Lot 2120
1890-CC. MS-60
Plus. In the nifty GSA black holder, kind of an early form of gradeless
slabbing, if you will. Nice color and surfaces for the grade. Bright on the
obverse, a bit of golden hues on the lower reverse.
Estimated Value
$900-1,000.
Lot 2121
1890-CC. MS-60.
There are a few marks on Liberty's cheek. Scarce as a date.
Estimated
Value $150-175.
Lot 2122
1890-CC. AU-58.
Not quite new, but still scarce.
Estimated Value $70-90.
Lot 2123
1890-CC (2 pieces) and
1891-CC (2 pieces). Grades range from Very Good to Very Fine. Lot of
4 coins.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 2124
1890-O. PCGS graded
MS-65. A blazing white gem that retains deep frost on the devices and
excellent fields. One little streak of toning on Liberty's coiffure. This coin
screams "gem" every way you look, and we know you won't be disappointed. Only
191 graded as such, with 8 graded higher in the PCGS Population Report, plus a
couple of others in various Prooflike grades.
Estimated Value $1,400-1,600.
Lot 2125
1890-S. PCGS graded
MS-65. Awash in bright frosty luster and well struck. Scarce in full gem
condition, with a couple of scrapes from a grade higher. Untoned and pleasing.
Estimated Value $600-650.
Lot 2126
1891. PCGS graded
MS-65. Deeply frosted on the devices and well struck. Contrasting fields
and devices, and clean fields. One tiny nick is noted on the tip of Liberty's
nose. The PCGS Population Report shows just 42 graded this high, with a single
coin graded higher! One of the finest extant.
Estimated Value $5,000-6,000.
Lot 2127
1891-CC. MS-60.
This one is mounted in the GSA black plastic holder with box of issue.
Light gold around the edge, and with nice surfaces that show moderate handling
marks. A rare date.
Estimated Value $850-1,000.
Lot 2128
1891-CC. MS-60.
Untoned from a cleaning, with moderate hairlines now on the surfaces.
Estimated Value $125-150.
Lot 2129
1891-CC. AU-58.
Cleaned and possibly retoned, quite colorfully we add, with hues of dusky
rose and bright ocean blue around the devices especially on the reverse. A rare
date, and always in demand.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 2130
1891-CC. AU-55.
A hint of rub, but better than one would expect.
Estimated Value
$75-100.
Lot 2131
1892. PCGS graded
MS-65. A satiny white gem that has full undiminished luster and clean
surfaces. Only a few minor bag ticks are present, and this coin would be a
handsome addition to a gem set. Excellent cheek on Liberty and with good
separation on her upper curls, and on the eagle's breast feathers too. Rare in
this grade, only 118 qualify as PCGS MS-65 and a single coin is graded higher!
.
Estimated Value $3,000-4,000.
Lot 2132
1892. MS-60.
Kind of scuffy on Liberty's face, but starting to tone at the rims. Scarce.
Estimated Value $70-90.
Lot 2133
1892-CC. PCGS
graded MS-65. A winter blast of snowy white greets the eye when this
sparkling jewel is placed under a light. Satiny frost on the devices, and the
fields are a bit reflective. What truly matters here, though, is the superb
surfaces. Only trivial ticks are found, none of the usual gouges and heavy
scuffs which are nearly always found on these rare dates. As to rarity, this is
one of just 149 graded as such by PCGS, and only 9 have been graded higher. A
stunning coin which will enhance any collection of gem Morgan dollars.
Estimated Value $4,000-5,000.
Lot 2134
1892-CC. PCGS
graded MS-64. A solid coin for the grade, untoned and with flashy luster in
the fields. Expected handling marks, but far fewer than found on a choice
example. One of the more desirable dates of the series.
Estimated Value
$900-1,000.
Lot 2135
1892-CC. MS-61
Prooflike. An exciting piece to view! The surfaces show few handling marks,
far fewer than expected for the moderate grade assigned. Perhaps the stray
hairlines in the delicate fields account for the grade. Wonderful frosted
devices, and the fields show excellent mirroring, especially on the reverse. An
opportunity.
Estimated Value $350-450.
Lot 2136
1892-CC. MS-60 Plus
Prooflike. Check out this one, it has great toning around the periphery and
reflective fields on both sides. A rare date that many collectors need for
years before they locate a suitable specimen. If you love toned coins, then
grab this one.
Estimated Value $350-450.
Lot 2137
1892-CC. AU-53.
Slight wear on the upper devices, untoned.
Estimated Value $150-175.
Lot 2138
1892-O. PCGS graded
MS-64. About as nice as this date comes, just 60 or so have been graded
higher. Minor stacking scuffs on the high points, frosty white in color and
nearly a gem.
Estimated Value $375-425.
Lot 2139
1892-O. MS-64
Premium Quality. This one might get graded as a full gem, its very nice
with flashy luster and well struck devices.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Lot 2140
1892-O (2 pieces).
Both grade MS-62. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $150-175.