Feb 18-19, 2002, The Benson Collection Part 2, Sale 13
Lot 107
1909. VDB. PCGS
graded Proof 66 Red. One of the scarcest proof type coins issued in the
20th Century by the Philadelphia Mint. Total coined: 420. In full red, this
coin is much rarer than one would expect. To find not only a full red example,
but a high end gem PR-66 is remarkable. PCGS in their Population Report show a
total of 9 graded this high, with 2 graded higher! The designers initials VDB
for Victor David Brenner were placed prominently on the bottom of the reverse.
After a small initial production run, the initials were removed by a jealous
Barber, the chief engraver of the Mint, and because of public outcry. Hence,
the Philadelphia Mint created a very important one year type coin, and these
have been sought after ever since. To own an important gem example like this
will certainly be a crowning glory for the specialist. Color photo.
Estimated Value $15,000-17,500.
Lot 108
1909. VDB. MS-65 Red
and 1959 is Proof 65 Red. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $50-60.
Lot 109
1909-S and 1933-D.
Both grade MS-63, Red and Brown. Nice color and surfaces on each.
Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $125-150.
Lot 110
1910-S. PCGS graded
MS-64 Red. Boldly struck on both sides and well preserved. A couple of
trivial field ticks from gem.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 111
1912-S. PCGS graded
MS-64 Red and Brown. Sharply struck by the dies and both sides have faded
mint red going towards brown. Scarce this nice.
Estimated Value $200-225.
Lot 112
1914-D. MS-63 Red
and Brown. A choice uncirculated example of this key date Lincoln.
Estimated Value $1,400-1,600.
Lot 113
1919-S. MS-64 Red.
Mellow original red in color and with a typical "S" Mint strike, a touch
weak on the high points. A scarce date that is hard to find this nice.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Lot 114
1922-D. NGC graded
MS-63 Red and Brown. Golden luster and ample mint red remaining on this
rare date. Struck from clashed and worn dies, as are most. We note one tiny
dark spot at the base of the first T of TRUST, and reddish peripheral toning
starting to form.
Estimated Value $70-90.
Lot 115
1927. MS-66 Red.
Gorgeous red color and excellent surfaces, but dark on the rims from album
storage.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 116
1931 PDS Set. Each
grades MS-64 or better. The "S" mint has a touch of red coloring in the
right obverse field. All are well struck and bright. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 117
1936-D (10 pieces).
Each is PCGS graded MS-66 Red. An investors lot of this scarce date
in really nice high end gem condition, further, each coin is fully red. Lot of
10 coins.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 118
1937-D. NGC graded
MS-67 Red. Bright red although we note a couple of tiny steel flecks
breaking the red color on both sides. A high end gem for the specialist.
Estimated Value $75-100.
Lot 119
1941-S (20 pieces).
Each is PCGS graded MS-66 Red. An investors lot of these, each is
bright red and mint fresh. Lot of 20 coins.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 120
1943-D. PCGS graded
MS-68. Fabulous surfaces and quality, enough to be one of the very finest
graded of this date. PCGS notes 65 have been graded this high, with none graded
higher. Faint hazy toning starting to form, but it does not diminish the glow
or luster.
Estimated Value $600-700.
Lot 121
1943-D (20 pieces).
Each is PCGS graded MS-67. A group of this scarce one year type coin
in very high grade. Each is fresh and free of the usual rust or similar
problems that plague these zinc cents. Lot of 20 coins.
Estimated Value
$700-800.
Lot 122
1943-D (20 pieces).
Each is PCGS graded MS-66. An investors lot of this important one
year type coin, all are well matched and look like they were struck yesterday.
Lot of 20 coins.
Estimated Value $400-450.
Lot 123
1943-S. PCGS graded
MS-68. One of the finest graded of this important date, just 37 have been
awarded this monumental grade by PCGS, with none graded higher! Free of the
usual problems that nearly always mar this curious issue.
Estimated Value
$800-1,000.
Lot 124
1944 off-center cent.
AU-55. This coin was struck about 30 percent off-center towards 10
o'clock on the obverse. The obverse has several dull scrapes around LIBERTY and
one continues over Lincoln's coat. Nice color and surfaces otherwise.
Estimated Value $20-30.
Purchased by Dr. Benson on April 27, 1945
from Ira S. Reed for 50¢.
Lot 125
1950. PCGS graded
Proof 66 Red. Premium Quality. Scarce this nice, PCGS notes 173 graded as
such, with just 24 graded higher (all PR-67). Full undiminished red on the
obverse, the reverse with a tiny speck right of the E in ONE, and a microscopic
drop of something on the T of CENT. Outstanding quality, and one for the
specialist.
Estimated Value $50-75.
Lot 126
1950-D and 1951-D Lincoln
Cent Errors. Each grades MS-60. Each 40% to 50% off-centered.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 127
A slabbed Lincoln cent
bonanza. These range from 1935-D to 2000, all are slabbed by PCGS, NGC,
PCI, ANACS or ICG, most are MS-66 Red to MS-67 Red. This group includes a
few minor varieties, and of course should be carefully examined. The proofs
grade from PF-65 to PF-69. A total of 88 coins are included.
Estimated
Value $1,500-UP.
Lot 128
A group of slabbed common
date Lincoln cents. There are 11 coins included, ranging from 1909 to
1930-S. Grades range from EF to MS-66 Red. A few have problems, but most
are nice. Lot of 11 coins.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 129
A choice group of Lincoln
Cents. This lot consists of 53 pieces as follows: 1909 VDB (7), 1910
(7), 1916 (5), 1917 (4), 1918 (6), 1919, 1920, 1921 (3), 1923 (2), 1914 (3),
1925 (3), 1926 (3), 1927 (7), 1928. A nice original group grading Mint
State 60 to 65.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.