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

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California Fractional Gold

Lot 4259 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
No Date. Octagonal liberty dollar, BG-501, Rarity-6. PCGS graded MS-63. This variety has the Humbert $50 reverse style. Only 4 have been graded this high, with none graded higher by PCGS. There is an old copper spot before Liberty's mouth, and a small planchet flake on her cheek. Flashy and bright luster throughout.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.

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1853. Octagonal Liberty Dollar, BG-519, Rarity-5. PCGS graded MS-60. Sharp at the centers and with just minor weakness on the tops of the reverse lettering. The surfaces boast a delicate orange gold color and are very appealing.
Estimated Value $400-500.

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1866 Octagonal liberty quarter dollar, BG-708, Rarity-6. PCGS graded AU-58. Lilac toning.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 4262
1866 Octagonal liberty quarter dollar, BG-709, Rarity-5. PCGS graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $200-250.

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1871 Octagonal liberty quarter dollar, BG-714, Rarity-5. PCGS graded MS-66. Only 19 graded this high by PCGS, with none graded higher. Vibrant color and splendid surfaces.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 4264
1871 Octagonal liberty quarter dollar, BG-717, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-61.
Estimated Value $175-200.

Lot 4265
1871 Octagonal liberty quarter dollar, BG-717, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-60. With some hairlines and a bit dull.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 4266
1873 Octagonal liberty quarter dollar, BG-728, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-60. Toned, and there is a scratch on the lower obverse.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 4267
1860 Octagonal liberty quarter dollar, BG-731, Rarity-5. PCGS graded AU-58. Delicate copper toning on the high points.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 4268
1868 Octagonal liberty quarter dollar, BG-746, Rarity-6. PCGS graded MS-62. Well struck, and with minor hairlines.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 4269
1868 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-746, Rarity-6. PCGS graded MS-62. Prooflike in the fields, with some evidence of die rust.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 4270
1870 Octagonal liberty quarter dollar, BG-761, Rarity-6. PCGS graded MS-61. Light coppery toning and well struck with prooflike mirror fields, and good device detail.
Estimated Value $175-200.

Lot 4271
1870 Octagonal liberty quarter dollar, BG-763, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-62. Somewhat dull in color, but sharp.
Estimated Value $175-200.

Lot 4272
1870 Octagonal liberty quarter dollar, BG-763, Rarity-6. PCGS graded MS-61.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 4273
1871 Octagonal liberty quarter dollar, BG-765, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-62. Two stars on the right side are weak, still flashy.
Estimated Value $175-200.

Lot 4274
1871 Octagonal liberty quarter dollar, BG-765, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-61. The obverse has hazy rust colored toning around the devices, still prooflike in the fields, although minor hairlines are noted.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 4275
1871 Octagonal liberty quarter dollar, BG-768, Rarity-6. PCGS graded AU-58. Typical of this Levison Brothers issue, the reverse is unevenly struck, with some letters missing or nearly so. A few handling hairlines.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 4276
1871 Octagonal Liberty Quarter Dollar, BG-768, Low Rarity-6. PCGS graded AU-58. With a faint die crack bisecting Liberty, and a minor scratch on the central reverse. Nearly new.
Estimated Value $100-150.

Lot 4277
1872/1 Octagonal Indian Quarter Dollar, BG-790, Rarity-5+. PCGS graded MS-63. This is a popular overdate that is always in demand. Mint fresh luster and well struck for this variety, with a light die crack on the obverse stars. Better than one would expect for the grade.
Estimated Value $200-300.

Lot 4278
1872 Octagonal indian quarter dollar, BG-791, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-64. Copper toning on Liberty's cheek, nearly a gem.
Estimated Value $250-300.

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1874 Octagonal indian quarter dollar, BG-795, Rarity-5. PCGS graded MS-64. Deep coppery gold in color, always popular with collectors.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 4280
1859 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-801, Rarity-5. PCGS graded MS-63. Lightly toned and bright.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 4281
1870 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-808, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-64. One of the nicer examples of this common variety.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 4282
1870 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-808, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-62. Natural gold color and reflective. Interesting polish marks from the die on the obverse.
Estimated Value $200-225.

Lot 4283
1870 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-808, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-60. Toned on the obverse and with a couple of reverse marks accounting for the grade.
Estimated Value $150-175.

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