Feb 18-19, 2002, The Benson Collection Part 2, Sale 13
Lot 322
1938. Proof 66.
Frosty and white, with nearly perfect surfaces.
Estimated Value $40-60.
From the Benson collection.
Lot 323
1939. Proof 66.
Outstanding quality for this issue, with well frosted devices and pristine
surfaces.
Estimated Value $70-90.
From the Benson collection.
Lot 324
1940. Proof 66.
Faint hazy toning and brilliant throughout.
Estimated Value $50-60.
From the Benson collection.
Lot 325
1941. Proof 66.
Light gold around the rims, and well preserved since the time of issue.
Estimated Value $60-70.
From the Benson collection.
Lot 326
1942 Type II. Proof
65. Frosty and bright, with a touch of toning on either side. We note a
trivial planchet lamination before and above Jefferson's forehead and some edge
corrosion from album storage back east.
Estimated Value $80-100.
From the Benson collection.
Lot 327
1942 Type II. Proof
65. Hazy yellow toning, and apparently mounted in an album for many years,
but without the corrosion on the edge. This one is pretty nice.
Estimated
Value $75-85.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed
on March 28, 1944 as part of a 1942 proof set for $4.00.
Lot 328
1942 Type I. Proof
65. Bright, with just a hint of toning starting to form. A high wire edge
on the obverse.
Estimated Value $40-50.
From the Benson collection.
Lot 329
1938, 1939, 1940, 1941 and
1942 Type I. These each graded Proof 63-65. A few hairlines on some,
and watch for green corrosion on the edge from album storage in a damp
environment.
Estimated Value $100-120.
From the Benson collection
and purchased from Ira S. Reed on March 3, 1944 as part of several proof sets.
Lot 330
1938 (2 pieces), 1938-DS,
1939 PDS, 1940 PDS, 1941 PDS, 1942 PD (I), 1942 PS (II) and 1943 PDS.
These grade MS-63-65. One of the 1938 nickels has some corrosion on
the rim from a damp environment, but the balance are all nice for the grades.
Lot of 20 coins.
Estimated Value $40-50.
From the Benson collection.
Lot 331
A slabbed Jefferson nickel
lot. This is a partial collection of Jefferson nickels which are all
slabbed and grade from AU to Gem Proof. All save the first one are
uncirculated or better. Several Cameo proofs are included, as well as SMS
coins. Lot of 33 coins.
Estimated Value $150-UP.