Feb 18-19, 2002, The Benson Collection Part 2, Sale 13
Lot 1420
1887-O. VAM-5, DDO Stars.
NGC graded MS-63. A scarce example of the variety, frosty and white,
with no signs of toning.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 1421
1887-O and 1887-S. Lot
of two grading Mint State 63 to 64. Each is lightly toned.
Estimated
Value $400-500.
Lot 1422
1887-S. PCGS graded
MS-66. Tied with a dozen others as the finest graded of this date by PCGS,
we anticipate that this wonder white coin will bring a substantial slice of
cash. Free of toning and slathered in luster. A rare opportunity to purchase
one of the finest graded of any date.
Estimated Value $5,000-7,000.
Lot 1423
1887-S. PCGS graded
MS-64. Beautiful light gold around the edge, and sharp. Reflective fields
enhance contrast, making this coin quite desirable. In an old green insert PCGS
holder.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 1424
1888. PCGS graded
Proof 64. This is the very rare double date, as mentioned in Breen's
Encyclopedia and Proof reference works. The date was first engraved a bit to
the left, then corrected, and clear doubling is present on the 1 and first 8.
Hazy gold toning on both sides and very clean for the grade. Free of spots or
problem toning. Rare in this grade as a date, and much more expensive any
nicer.
Estimated Value $1,500-1,700.
From the Benson collection and
purchased from B. Max Mehl on July 9, 1945 for $7.50.
Lot 1425
1888. ICG graded
MS-65. Deep blue and gold on the obverse, with the blue on the right, the
gold on the left over rich luster. The reverse is white. A gem and quite
appealing.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 1426
1888. NGC graded
MS-65. Deep gold and blue on the entire obverse, and on the upper third of
the reverse. Excellent luster.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 1427
1888. NGC graded
MS-65. Gold and red on the obverse over rich luster. The reverse is white.
A gem.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 1428
1888. ANACS graded
MS-65. Deeply toned with umber gold fading to brown on the obverse, the
reverse is white and untoned. Gem quality too.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 1429
1888. ICG graded
MS-65. Spectacular toning through the back of the obverse, with rainbow
hues with rich vibrancy, the balance is white.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 1430
1888. NGC graded
MS-65. Deep gold and blue on the lower obverse, white on the top, the
reverse still untoned.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 1431
1888. NGC graded
MS-65. Irregular deep blue and gold toning on the lower obverse, wiggly
shaped on the reverse rim. Mostly white, save for the deeply toned periphery. A
gem.
Estimated Value $115-135.
Lot 1432
1888. PCGS graded
MS-64. Iridescent blue on the obverse and generally dark in color there,
the reverse lighter with golden red highlights.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 1433
1888. PCGS graded
MS-64. Toned with rich gold and blue over the entire obverse, the reverse
still white and untoned. A splendid coin for the grade, and still in an old
PCGS green insert holder.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Lot 1434
1888. PCGS graded
MS-64. Vibrant rainbow toning on the reverse, with organized colors on the
lower right half, white on top. The obverse has some gold toning, but is mostly
white. Exceptional vibrancy to the colors, making this one worth a strong
price.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 1435
1888. PCGS graded
MS-64. Toned on the obverse with gorgeous golds and greens with a small
lighter area on the lower left, the reverse is white.
Estimated Value
$100-150.
Lot 1436
1888. NGC graded
MS-64. Resplendent colors on the reverse of blue, gold and hot yellow red.
The obverse is lightly toned with gold at the periphery. Nearly a gem.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 1437
1888-O. ICG graded
MS-65. Vibrant green and blue on the left obverse, fading to reddish gold
elsewhere, while the reverse is white. A deeply toned gem.
Estimated Value
$300-350.
Lot 1438
1888-S. PCGS graded
MS-64. Flashy white luster and satiny. A typical strike at the centers for
the date and mint. Scarce, and mounted in an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 1439
1889. MS-60+.
Especially bright colors on both sides of this one, as well as some
scattered handling marks.
Estimated Value $30-40.
From the Benson
collection.
Lot 1440
1889 (7 pieces).
These grade from MS-60 to 64. Several are toned and all are
beautiful. Lot of 7 coins.
Estimated Value $200-250.
From the Benson
collection.
Lot 1441
1889-CC. PCGS
graded MS-64 Deep Mirror Prooflike. As a date, 1889-CC is the king of the
Carson City Morgans. Most of the original mintage of 350,000 were melted under
the Pittman Act of 1918, likely along with the 12 bags of 1895 Philadelphia
coins. It would be reasonable to assume that only a single mint state bag
survived with a total combined PCGS and NGC population reports showing 682 in
mint state grades, mostly graded between MS-60 to 63. Many are prooflike, as
seen here. This particular one is toned with lovely gold hues about both sides
which help offset the mirror fields and well frosted devices. The effect
produces the desirable cameo appearance that is so popular with collectors.
Further, the fields and devices show minimal ticks from handling, and this one
apparently just missed the full gem grade. PCGS has graded 16 in this grade,
with just 3 graded higher, none of which are prooflike or deep mirror
prooflike, making this one tied for the finest of that category. A foremost
opportunity for the Morgan dollar specialist to lock away the classic "CC"
rarity for their collection.
Estimated Value $35,000-UP.
Lot 1442
1889-O. PCGS graded
MS-64. Nearly a gem, this untoned Morgan boasts clean surfaces and
undisturbed luster. Housed in an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated
Value $350-450.
Lot 1443
1889-S. PCGS graded
MS-64. This one is bright, and parked in an old PCGS green insert holder.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 1444
1890. PCGS graded
Proof 63. Blue-gray toning in the fields, frosty on the devices. The
hairlines are numerous, but not deep, as expected for the grade.
Estimated
Value $1,000-1,200.
From the Benson collection and purchased from B. Max
Mehl on July 9, 1945 for $10.50.