Feb 18-19, 2002, The Benson Collection Part 2, Sale 13
Lot 151
1863. PCGS graded
Proof 63. Dark blue to black on the obverse, brighter on the reverse. Minor
hairlines and trouble free overall.
Estimated Value $350-400.
From
the Benson Collection and purchased from J. H. Nunn on August 30, 1944 as part
of a complete set from 1851 to 1873 for $135.00.
Lot 152
1864. PCGS graded
Proof 64. Deep slate gray in color with hints of rose at the centers, and
problem free. Minor hairlines from a higher grade.
Estimated Value
$450-500.
From the Benson Collection and purchased from J. H. Nunn on
August 30, 1944 as part of a complete set from 1851 to 1873 for $135.00.
Lot 153
1865. PCGS graded
Proof 64. Deep blue to black in color, the reverse has lighter red shades
at the center. We note some lint marks in the fields on the obverse, as struck.
Clean surfaces for the grade.
Estimated Value $550-650.
From the
Benson Collection and purchased from J. H. Nunn on August 30, 1944 as part of a
complete set from 1851 to 1873 for $135.00.
Lot 154
1866. PCGS graded
Proof 64. Deep gray shades in the fields, lighter on the devices which
retain the thick frost from the dies. The reverse has a hint of rose at the
center, but is surrounded by the deep gray shades from the National Coin Album
which stored this coin and others from the Benson Collection for over 56 years.
Estimated Value $450-550.
From the Benson Collection and purchased
from J. H. Nunn on August 30, 1944 as part of a complete set from 1851 to 1873
for $135.00.
Lot 155
1867. NGC graded
Proof 65. Deep red and gold on both sides, with some blue at the rims.
Superb surfaces, and well preserved. Color photo.
Estimated Value
$1,000-1,250.
Lot 156
1867. PCGS graded
Proof 64. Deep bluish-gray in color, with lighter rose shades at the
centers. One tiny speck removed in the lower left obverse field, and minor
hairlines are all that otherwise disturbs the surfaces. Truly a nice coin for
the grade.
Estimated Value $500-600.
From the Benson Collection and
purchased from J. H. Nunn on August 30, 1944 as part of a complete set from
1851 to 1873 for $135.00.
Lot 157
1868. PCGS graded
Proof 64. Deep gray toning, and matching the other Proofs from the Benson
Collection. This one has a few trivial scuffs in the fields, and generally
exhibits more handling marks than the other coins in this date set, but it is
still very nice, nevertheless. Only 600 proofs struck.
Estimated Value
$450-550.
From the Benson Collection and purchased from J. H. Nunn on
August 30, 1944 as part of a complete set from 1851 to 1873 for $135.00.
Lot 158
1869. PCGS graded
Proof 65. A gem from the Benson Collection, and one can see why, the
surfaces are pristine and fields are especially watery in appearance. Deep
bluish-gray in color, with central rose hues and minimal hairlines. A knock-out
coin for the grade.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,250.
From the Benson
Collection and purchased from J. H. Nunn on August 30, 1944 as part of a
complete set from 1851 to 1873 for $135.00.
Lot 159
1870. NGC graded
Proof 63. Mottled blue and gold toning.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 160
1870. PCGS graded
AU-58. Nicely toned, but the surfaces show moderate circulation marks.
Estimated Value $350-400.
From the Benson Collection and purchased
from J. H. Nunn on August 30, 1944 as part of a complete set from 1851 to 1873
for $135.00.
Lot 161
1871. PCGS graded
Proof 63. Coins don't get much prettier than this, deep blue around the
periphery with fiery red at the centers, lighter on the reverse with deep
colors at the edge. Clean surfaces for the grade, with the usual tiny handling
marks in the fields. Color photo.
Estimated Value $350-400.
From the
Benson Collection and purchased from J. H. Nunn on August 30, 1944 as part of a
complete set from 1851 to 1873 for $135.00.
Lot 162
1871. NGC graded
MS-66. One for the gem toned coin collector, the obverse is a deep russet
with blue at the edges, while the reverse is even more colorful with seductive
midnight blues in the fields and three dimensional devices which are satiny
gray against their ocean blue backdrop. Superb surfaces and obviously from an
old time collection where it was tenderly cared for throughout its life.
Estimated Value $1,400-1,600.
Lot 163
1872. PCGS graded
Proof 65. Bright white in color, with good contrast between the mirror
fields and frosted devices. A couple of lint marks, one on the 1 in the date
and left, another below the E of UNITED.
Estimated Value $950-1,000.
Lot 164
1872. PCGS graded
Proof 64. Deep blue toning throughout and with moderate hairlines in the
fields. There is a tiny, short lint mark below the first T of STATES. Choice
color and perfect for the date specialist.
Estimated Value $650-750.
From the Benson Collection and purchased from J. H. Nunn on August 30,
1944 as part of a complete set from 1851 to 1873 for $135.00.
Lot 165
1873. PCGS graded
Proof 65. Deep blue-gray in color and with clean surfaces. A few minor
hairlines, but no other contact worthy of note. The final year of issue of this
important coinage, and likely from the Mint's Publicity Agent Andrew Madsen
Smith, who is said to have owned over 300 of these. One of just 42 graded this
high, with 9 graded higher according to a recent PCGS Population Report.
Estimated Value $1,100-1,300.
From the Benson Collection and
purchased from J. H. Nunn on August 30, 1944 as part of a complete set from
1851 to 1873 for $135.00.