Feb 18-19, 2002, The Benson Collection Part 2, Sale 13
Lot 639
1926-D. PCGS graded
MS-65 Full Bands. Golden luster on both sides with flecks of toning on the
high points of Liberty's bust. The luster is undiminished by cleaning or
similar enhancements. PCGS has graded 40 this high with 14 graded higher (all
MS-66 FB). As with most of the Benson coins, this one is certain to please even
the most demanding collector.
Estimated Value $1,800-2,200.
From the
Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in
a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00.
Lot 640
1926-S. PCGS graded
MS-64. Toned with deep gold splashes on the devices with satiny luster
beneath. This one has the usual weakness on the reverse. A scarce, low mintage
date that is seldom found in grades this nice, and nearly never any better.
Examination will discover that the surfaces are unusually nice for the grade
assigned, and we anticipate a strong price required to put this one away.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.
From the Benson collection and
purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection
of Mercury dimes for $100.00.
Lot 641
1927-D. PCGS graded
MS-66. One of the finest graded of this date, PCGS has seen 5 this high,
with none higher, and another 7 this high with full bands, again none higher in
that category. Mottled gold toning and quite lustrous. Superb surfaces which no
virtually no signs of contact. A foremost opportunity to purchase one of the
finest technical grades awarded to any 1927-D dime. Some trivial weakness at
the tops of the peripheral reverse lettering.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,400.
From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on
September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00.
Lot 642
1927-S. PCGS graded
MS-64 Full Bands. Sunset gold toning on both sides which deepens at the
edges. Clean surfaces and truly a choice piece for the grade. PCGS has graded
38 this high, with 25 higher, making this a memorable coin for a great
collection.
Estimated Value $1,300-1,500.
From the Benson collection
and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial
collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00.
Lot 643
1927-D. MS-63 Full
Bands. Rich light gold in color on both sides and sharp at the centers. We
note the reverse die had been lapped when this one was struck, weakening the
peripheral lettering and some devices.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 644
1928-D. PCGS graded
MS-65 Full Bands. Premium Quality. Excellent luster and this one boasts
light toning. Examine the surfaces if you love pristine coins, there are
virtually no signs of contact anywhere on this piece. Lightly toned on the high
points of the design. PCGS notes 43 graded this high, with just 14 graded
higher. Given the quality here, we would expect this to bring a strong price.
Estimated Value $1,600-1,800.
From the Benson collection and
purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection
of Mercury dimes for $100.00.
Lot 645
1928-D. PCGS graded
MS-65. Dark antique gold toning on both sides with a slightly crackle
finish. Good luster and clean surfaces beneath. Scarce this nice. Note that a
small tick resides just right of the center on the central bands, and this may
have kept this coin from the FB category, as the strike seems quite sharp
elsewhere. A rare coin this nice, and very expensive slightly better.
Estimated Value $500-550.
From the Benson collection and purchased
from W. F. Webb on October 11, 1944 for $2.10.
Lot 646
1928-S. PCGS graded
MS-65. Hazy luster on the obverse, with some streaky gold shades on the
upper left of the reverse. Typical "S" Mint strike, with slight softness at the
centers and edges. A scarce date this nice.
Estimated Value $225-275.
From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on
September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00.
Lot 647
1929-D. PCGS graded
MS-65 Full Bands. Mostly white save for a small dark area on Liberty's
cheek. Excellent surfaces for this date.
Estimated Value $150-175.
From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on
September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00.
Lot 648
1929-S. PCGS graded
MS-66 Full Bands. This one nudges perfection back a little more. Lightly
toned with gold over fresh luster and nearly perfect surfaces. PCGS has graded
59 as such, with 6 graded a notch higher. This one will stand up to any
scrutiny.
Estimated Value $550-650.
From the Benson collection and
purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection
of Mercury dimes for $100.00.
Lot 649
1930. PCGS graded
MS-66 Full Bands. Soft white luster on both sides and quite beautiful.
Fully struck and outstanding quality for the date. PCGS has graded 60 this
high, with just 6 graded higher, all MS-67 FB.
Estimated Value $600-700.
From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on
September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00.
Lot 650
1930-S. PCGS graded
MS-66 Full Bands. Another phenomenal coin which belies even the superb
grade assigned. Golden toning over dancing luster on both the obverse and
reverse. PCGS has graded 45 as such, with one single coin graded higher.
Early die state, with crisp lettering near the rims.
Estimated Value
$600-650.
From the Benson collection and purchased from James
Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for
$100.00.
Lot 651
1931. MS-64 Full
Bands. Faint gold toning on both sides, with some trivial specks on both
sides. Nice luster and well struck.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 652
1931-D. PCGS graded
MS-67 Full Bands. This one is virtually perfect, lightly toned with a fleck
or two of gold on the lower reverse. No signs of handling whatsoever, at least
that we can see. PCGS has graded 13 this high, with none graded higher! Don't
miss this monster dime. As close to perfection as one could hope for.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
From the Benson collection and
purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection
of Mercury dimes for $100.00.
Lot 653
1931-D. MS-65 Full
Bands. Fresh and white, with abundant luster and no signs of toning
settling in. Well struck, with full bands on the central reverse.
Estimated
Value $250-300.
Lot 654
1931-D and 1931-S.
The 1931-D grades AU-55 and the 1931-S grades MS-63. Both are toned
with gold hues. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $40-50.
From the
Benson collection and purchased from Bebout on September 15, 1944 for $1.60 for
the pair.
Lot 655
1931-S. MS-64 Full
Bands. Brilliant white and well preserved for this scarce date, we note the
surfaces show only a few trivial ticks, mostly on the obverse, and the reverse
is quite clean. Well struck, with strong device detail even at the reverse
center. Rare this nice.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 656
1936. PCGS graded
Proof 66. This one has original toning including a fingerprint on the lower
right obverse which is toned gold. Superb quality for the date, and about as
nice as these are usually found.
Estimated Value $1,250-1,500.
From
the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on May 1, 1944 for $42.00
as part of a 1936 proof set.
Lot 657
1937. PCGS graded
Proof 67. This one has just a whisper of toning and is truly exceptional.
PCGS agrees, only 104 have been graded this high, with 14 graded higher.
Estimated Value $700-800.
From the Benson collection and purchased
from Ira S. Reed on May 27, 1944 as part of a 1937 proof set for $15.75.
Lot 658
1938. PCGS graded
Proof 67. Speckled gold toning and yellow haze from long storage in the
Philadelphia Mint issue wrappers. Superb color, surfaces and strike. PCGS notes
88 as such, with just 4 graded higher.
Estimated Value $750-850.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on March 3,
1944 as part of a 1938 proof set for $7.50.