Feb 18-19, 2002, The Benson Collection Part 2, Sale 13
Lot 776
1897. PCGS graded
Proof 66. Tawny gold and blue toning around the rims, with brighter
centers. A few planchet roller lines on the obverse. Outstanding quality for
the date.
Estimated Value $1,300-1,500.
From the Benson collection
and purchased from Ira S. Reed on August 17, 1944 as part of a set of Proof
quarters from 1858 to 1915 for $235.00.
Lot 777
1897. PCGS graded
Proof 65. Blue and gold with pastel highlights merging into umber on the
obverse, the reverse with gold and touches of smoke and blue. A couple of tiny
hairlines from a much higher grade.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on February
26, 1944 for $5.00.
Lot 778
1898. PCGS graded
Proof 67. Mottled sea green and vibrant yellow toning on the obverse, with
glowing white frost on the devices beneath. Another superb example for the
advanced numismatist. PCGS has graded 24 this high, with 7 graded higher, out
of the original mintage of 735 coins. Pristine fields which show none of the
usual handling marks or hairlines. Color photo.
Estimated Value
$3,000-3,500.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed
on August 17, 1944 as part of a set of Proof quarters from 1858 to 1915 for
$235.00.
Lot 779
1899. PCGS graded
Proof 66. Streaky blue and gold toning running in a vertical pattern on the
obverse, the balance of the obverse a milky gray tone, the reverse with a ring
of gold at the edge. Pristine surfaces and nicely mirrored fields. Totally
original throughout.
Estimated Value $1,300-1,500.
From the Benson
collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on August 17, 1944 as part of a set
of Proof quarters from 1858 to 1915 for $235.00.
Lot 780
1900. PCGS graded
Proof 66. Smoky gold and blue toning at the top and bottom of the obverse,
with other hues intermixed. A deep gold to blue ring on the reverse. PCGS has
graded 19 this high, with just 9 graded higher. Note the faint die swirl lines
on Liberty's neck and face, these were part of the die polishing process to
create the frosty appearance on the devices. Perfectly struck and well
preserved fields surround.
Estimated Value $1,300-1,500.
From the
Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on August 17, 1944 as part of
a set of Proof quarters from 1858 to 1915 for $235.00.
Lot 781
1901. PCGS graded
Proof 66. Toned on the obverse with vibrant blue at the top and bottom,
surrounded by a reddish gold antique shade, while the centers remain mostly
white or lightly toned on the obverse, the reverse with a layer of light gold
and a touch of blue at the edge. Firmly struck throughout, and we note the
fields show virtually no signs of contact or hairlines. The obverse die was
overpolished a bit, lapping out an area below Liberty's ear which is now
reflective like the fields instead of frosty. PCGS has graded 17 this high,
with 9 graded higher.
Estimated Value $1,300-1,500.
From the Benson
collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on August 17, 1944 as part of a set
of Proof quarters from 1858 to 1915 for $235.00.
Lot 782
1901. PCGS graded
MS-62. A well toned example with some moderate scratches well concealed on
the face.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 783
1902. PCGS graded
Proof 66. The obverse toning ranges through the usual blues and golds, with
lighter hues at the center. On the reverse the left side has an arc of bright
blue and a ring of gold surrounding. One tiny tick mark in the lower right
obverse field. PCGS has graded 11 this high, with 7 graded higher.
Estimated Value $1,300-1,500.
From the Benson collection and
purchased from Ira S. Reed on August 17, 1944 as part of a set of Proof
quarters from 1858 to 1915 for $235.00.
Lot 784
1903. PCGS graded
Proof 66. Medium gold toning on both sides, but this one has frosted
devices, and is not the "all mirror" surfaces usually seen. Superb surfaces,
and PCGS has graded just 28 this high, with 21 graded higher.
Estimated
Value $1,300-1,500.
Lot 785
1903. PCGS graded
Proof 66. Bullseye toning as seen on most of these Benson coins, with blue,
gold and red hues around the periphery, while the centers are generally bright.
On the reverse, the right side has an arc of gold and blue, while the center is
white. Color photo.
Estimated Value $1,300-1,500.
From the Benson
collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on August 17, 1944 as part of a set
of Proof quarters from 1858 to 1915 for $235.00.
Lot 786
1904. PCGS graded
Proof 66. Magnificent blue and green toning on the obverse and more golden
on the reverse. The surfaces are exceptional for this date, which is tough in
full gem grades. PCGS has graded 26 this high, with 10 higher. Color photo.
Estimated Value $1,300-1,500.
Lot 787
1904. PCGS graded
Proof 66. This one is deeply toned with purplish blue predominating, and a
deep gold circle at the back of Liberty's head, the very center of which is
still untoned. More toning than most on the reverse, with the deep blue and
gold reaching to the top of the letters. Superb fields and devices throughout,
and this one is graded conservatively. PCGS notes 26 graded this high, and 10
graded higher. Color photo.
Estimated Value $1,300-1,500.
From the
Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on August 17, 1944 as part of
a set of Proof quarters from 1858 to 1915 for $235.00.
Lot 788
1905. PCGS graded
Proof 66. Iridescent toning that ranges through the golds and reds across
the obverse, while the reverse shows less toning. A couple of faint lines on
the face from a higher grade, but so much nicer than these are usually found.
PCGS has graded 23 this high, with 12 graded higher. Color photo.
Estimated
Value $1,300-1,500.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S.
Reed on August 17, 1944 as part of a set of Proof quarters from 1858 to 1915
for $235.00.
Lot 789
1905. NGC graded
Proof 66. Brilliant white at the centers, with peripheral gold and gray
tones. Faint handling marks visible with a glass, if you look hard. NGC has
graded just 34 this high with 17 graded higher. Certainly an exceptional
example of this date.
Estimated Value $1,300-1,500.
Lot 790
1905. PCGS graded
Proof 65. Bright and fresh, with no signs of toning. Well deep mirror
fields, and very well impressed.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.
Lot 791
1906. PCGS graded
Proof 67. Stellar quality for this collection. This one has more toning
than most, with a layer of gold across the various shades of the obverse, and
gold on the reverse too. PCGS has graded only 15 this high, with just 2 graded
higher. Immaculate fields and surfaces, keeping this one solidly in the gem
class. Color photo.
Estimated Value $3,000-3,500.
From the Benson
collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on August 17, 1944 as part of a set
of Proof quarters from 1858 to 1915 for $235.00.
Lot 792
1906. PCGS graded
Proof 66. Another near perfect coin for the grade. This one has no signs of
toning and remains totally white. PCGS has graded 24 this high, with a meager
17 higher.
Estimated Value $1,300-1,500.