Feb 18-19, 2002, The Benson Collection Part 2, Sale 13

United States Coins

Small Cents

Indian Head Cents

Lot 84
1884. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. A brilliant red gem that boasts clean surfaces and no annoying ticks. The obverse die has a couple of minor cracks through the legends. PCGS notes only 30 graded this high, with 14 graded higher.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,400.

Lot 85
1884. MS-63 Red. Bright red in color with faint traces of a fingerprint on the reverse, and a couple of tiny green specks near the top of the reverse.
Estimated Value $90-110.

Lot 86
1885. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red. One of the very finest graded of this proof issue. PCGS reports just 8 graded this high, with a scant 3 graded higher. Luscious golden yellow hues glow from the surfaces. As nice as any we've seen of this date.
Estimated Value $2,800-3,200.

Lot 87
1886. Type II. NGC graded Proof 65 Red and Brown. A scarce coin in this gem grade. Note that the obverse is bright, with a trace of toning and minute specks, and some color settling in above the date, the reverse has a small faded area on the upper right. The type II variety is much rarer than the type I in Proof, so make sure to bid accordingly.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 88
1886. Type II. Proof 64 Red and Brown. Faded mint red and starting to tone a bit. Boldly struck, as expected for a proof. A few scattered hairlines and ticks, just keeping this from the gem class.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 89
1889. PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown. Bluish green and brown hues dance when examined under a light, and this is no ordinary "brown" coin. Clean surfaces for the moderate grade. Rarely are these found with a dazzling array of colors.
Estimated Value $125-150.

Lot 90
1889. PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown. Toned with delicious shades of lavender and mauve, with one tiny spot on RT of LIBERTY.
Estimated Value $125-150.

Lot 91
1890. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Especially bright on the devices, with vibrant mint red on both sides. We note two tiny traces of carbon, one at the bust tip, the other on the lower left of the O in ONE. Much scarcer than commonly realized, the PCGS Population Report shows a scant 17 graded this high, with just 2 higher. Grab it while you can.
Estimated Value $800-1,200.
This coin is from our sale of the Heathgate Collection, February 2001, lot, 1135, and includes the Eagle Eye Photo Seal.

Lot 92
1890. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Excellent color and luster, but there are some very faint scrapes on the upper devices on the obverse accounting for the grade. A lot of eye appeal.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 93
1890 and 1897. Both grade MS-64 Red. We note that each is well struck by the dies, totally red, and without any spots or problems of any kind. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 94
1892. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Another stunning example from the famous Heathgate Collection which we sold a year ago. We note this grade has 44 noted in the PCGS Population Report, with a mere 12 higher.
Estimated Value $750-850.
This coin is from our Benson/Heathgate collection sale, February 2001, lot 1138, and includes a Photo Seal.

Lot 95
1892. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. Glowing red in color and well struck by the dies. Free of distracting marks.
Estimated Value $350-450.

Lot 96
1892 and 1894. Both grade Proof 60+, Red and Brown. A nice pair for the collector. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 97
1896. MS-65 Red. Nice surfaces and only a few hints of mellowing in the red color.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 98
1899. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red and Brown. Slightly faded mint color and with very clean surfaces. One small mint made pit left of the O in OF.
Estimated Value $300-350.

Lot 99
1899. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red and Brown. Here is a toned coin for the color buff, the obverse has a neat greenish rose color especially through the feathers, while the reverse is more faded brown with some gold, and traces of tiny specks.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 100
1899. NGC graded MS-66 Red. A golden glow of luster fading to brilliant red around the reverse rim. Superb surfaces throughout.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 101
1902. ANACS graded MS-64 Red. Flashy and bright, with just a few traces of handling on the reverse.
Estimated Value $60-90.

Lot 102
1906. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. This one is housed in an old small style PCGS holder. Great color and surfaces on both sides.
Estimated Value $200-225.

Lot 103
1907. PCGS graded MS-65 Red, Benson. Great color and surfaces for this date. Hints of greenish blue tucked in the feathers.
Estimated Value $200-225.
From our Benson I Collection sale, February, 2000, lot 1328 and purchased from the Howard Newcomb collection via James Macallister.

Lot 104
1908-S. MS-63 Red and Brown. Some scattering of light to moderate fly-specks is noted on both sides. A nice original example.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 105
1909. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red. Premium Quality. The final year of issue. Faded mint color on the obverse and reverse, with problem free surfaces. An impressive example.
Estimated Value $350-400.

Lot 106
1909-S. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. A well struck frosty mint beauty exhibiting natural sandalwood mint color. A popular key date that is always in demand.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.