Feb 18-19, 2002, The Benson Collection Part 2, Sale 13

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United States Coins

Quarters

Standing Liberty Quarters

Lot 834 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1924-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Streaky gold toning on the reverse, more even on the obverse. Sharp, but not quite enough for a full head. Another rare date in mint state. In an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $700-850.

Lot 835
1925. PCGS graded AU-55 Premium Quality. This coin is very nice for the grade, with full luster and a decent strike. In an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $50-70.

Lot 836
1926. PCGS graded MS-63 Full Head. Bright and with just a whisper of toning. Good luster. In an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $150-170.

Lot 837
1926-D. PCGS graded MS-63. Strong luster but some weakness in the strike on the high points of the design, as usual. One of the most difficult dates to locate with a full head of the entire series. In an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $125-150.

Lot 838 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1926-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Mottled gold and gray toning on this better date. Nice luster under the gold hues, and with a partial head on Liberty.
Estimated Value $750-850.

Lot 839
1927. PCGS graded MS-60. A few minor chatter marks, but MS-60? Anyway, this one is in an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $70-85.

Lot 840
1927-D. PCGS graded MS-64. White luster and without toning. Sharp, but not quite a full head. In an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 841 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1927-S. PCGS graded MS-62. One of the key dates to this series, the 1927-S is downright rare in all grades, especially so in mint state. Satiny white luster with a touch of gold starting to form. We note weakness on Liberty's head and shield, as nearly always seen on this issue. An opportunity to put away this rare date in mint state. In an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,500.

Lot 842
1928. PCGS graded MS-63. Bright luster and well struck, with nearly a full head on Liberty. In an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $125-150.

Lot 843
1928-D. PCGS graded MS-63. Minor weakness on the head, but good luster on both sides. In an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $125-150.

Lot 844
1928-S. PCGS graded MS-62. Creamy white luster with a touch of color starting to form. Nice surfaces for the grade. In an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $100-120.

Lot 845
1929. PCGS graded MS-62 Full Head. Satiny luster and well struck for the date.
Estimated Value $100-120.

Lot 846
1929-D. PCGS graded MS-63. Light gold toning on the obverse, and good luster throughout. This one is in an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $125-150.

Lot 847
1929-S. PCGS graded MS-65. Creamy white luster and well struck, this one just missed having a full head as the leaves all show complete separation. Excellent surfaces, and this one is in an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $300-350.

Lot 848
1930. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Head. Excellent surfaces that retain most of the original mint luster which blazes forth from around the golden toned rims. Sharp and well preserved.
Estimated Value $500-550.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on February 26, 1944 for $1.00.

Lot 849
1930. PCGS graded MS-61. Subdued luster on the high points, but clean surfaces. In an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $70-80.

Lot 850
1930-S. PCGS graded MS-65. Widely scattered tiny ticks and nearly a grade higher. Excellent luster and surfaces, and still white and untoned. Sharp, but not quite a full head. In an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $250-300.

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