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

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California Fractional Gold

Lot 4284
1871 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-813, Rarity-5. PCGS graded MS-62. With a long pin scratch hidden under golden colors on the obverse.
Estimated Value $200-225.

Lot 4285
1871 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-813, Rarity-5. PCGS graded MS-61. Rather crude die execution on the obverse, much better on the reverse. Toned.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 4286
1873 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-817, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck and with clean surfaces.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 4287
1873 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-817, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-64. A bit weak at the centers, as are most, this one with hazy toning.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 4288
1873 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-817, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-63. Toned with flashy prooflike fields beneath.
Estimated Value $225-250.

Lot 4289
1873 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-817, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-63. One scratch on Liberty's head, and a few more in the central reverse field. Lightly toned.
Estimated Value $225-250.

Lot 4290
1873 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-817, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-62. Weakly struck at the centers as always, lustrous and well preserved.
Estimated Value $200-225.

Lot 4291
1873 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-817, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-62. Lovely coppery toning on the obverse, a few minor scratches on both sides.
Estimated Value $200-225.

Lot 4292
1873 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-817, Rarity-4. PCGS graded AU-58. Light coppery toning on the obverse, with a minor scratch before Liberty's nose to rim.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 4293 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1872 Round Washington Quarter Dollar, Washington Head, BG-818, High Rarity-5. PCGS graded MS-64. This is one of the most popular varieties, the Washington Head is seldom found in high grades and was made in limited quantities. Only 19 have been graded this high with a scant 15 graded higher by PCGS. Purchased as a type coin and important to all collectors.
Estimated Value $800-900.

Lot 4294
1869 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-828, Rarity-5. PCGS graded MS-62. Struck on a rough planchet, both sides.
Estimated Value $175-200.

Lot 4295
1869 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-828, Rarity-5. PCGS graded MS-61. One mark before Liberty's face, possibly from the striking process.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 4296
1869 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-829, Rarity-6. PCGS graded AU-55. One long pin scratch down Liberty's face, and another on the reverse. Rare.
Estimated Value $125-150.

Lot 4297
1869 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-829, Rarity-6. PCGS graded AU-50. Multiple scratches on the obverse, make sure to check out this rare one before formulating your bid. Seldom offered.
Estimated Value $125-150.

Lot 4298
1870 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-835, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-62. Hazy toning on both sides.
Estimated Value $175-200.

Lot 4299
1870 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-835, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-62. Coppery toning and well struck.
Estimated Value $175-200.

Lot 4300
1870 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-835, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-61. Lightly toned.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 4301
1870 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-835, Rarity-4. Sharpness of MS-60 but filed on the rim. The rim has been filed, probably to remove solder from mounting. Inspection mandatory.
Estimated Value $100-125.

Lot 4302
1871 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-838, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-62. Light toning.
Estimated Value $175-200.

Lot 4303
1871 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-838, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-62. Light toning.
Estimated Value $175-200.

Lot 4304
1871 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-838, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-61. Probably the most plentiful of all Period Two varieties, then and now.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 4305
1871 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-838, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-60. With some hairlines and planchet voids before Liberty's neck and chin.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 4306
1871 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-839, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-63. Light toning.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 4307
1871 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-839, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-62. Light toning.
Estimated Value $175-200.

Lot 4308
1871 Round Liberty Quarter Dollar, BG-839, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-61. Flashy fields and nice color, a touch of weakness in the strike.
Estimated Value $250-300.

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