Feb 18-19, 2002, The Benson Collection Part 2, Sale 13
Lot 1526
1921. PCGS graded
MS-65. Brilliant luster in the fields and fairly well struck for this high
relief design. A touch of gold is starting to form on the rims, and the
surfaces are very nice indeed. An important one year type coin.
Estimated
Value $1,300-1,600.
Lot 1527
1921. PCGS graded
MS-64. Satiny gold toning on both sides and well struck by the dies, in
fact we note doubling on Liberty's nose, chin and neck, as well as elements of
the date and LIBERTY. One old reeding mark on Liberty's neck from a higher
grade.
Estimated Value $300-350.
From the Benson collection.
Lot 1528
1921 A nine piece grading
set, EF-45 to MS-65. This group is all PCGS graded, and makes a perfect
grading set for understanding coin grading, as well as the eye appeal issues on
all United States coins. The following 1921 Peace dollars are included, all
PCGS graded as follows: MS-65; MS-64; MS-63; MS-62; MS-61; MS-60; AU-58; AU-55
and XF-45. A few show some toning, but most are bright. Lot of 9 coins.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.
Lot 1529
1921, 1927 and 1934.
All grade about MS-63 or so. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value
$300-350.
Lot 1530
1922. PCGS graded
MS-63. Resplendent gold toning on the obverse and also on the reverse with
colors unusually rich and vibrant. This is no ordinary 1922 Peace dollar, to be
sure.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 1531
1922 (4 pieces).
These grade MS-60 to 64. Lot of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $50-60.
From the Benson collection.
Lot 1532
1922-D. PCGS graded
MS-65. Lilac and gold on both sides with a hazy appearance over luster.
Well struck and very well preserved.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 1533
1922-D. PCGS graded
MS-65. Iridescent toning on both sides, with a slightly darker streak
through the obverse.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 1534
1922-D. PCGS graded
MS-63. Great toning on the obverse of this one, with dancing golds and
greens that come alive with the luster beneath. The reverse is white.
Estimated Value $50-75.
Lot 1535
1922-D (2 pieces) and
1922-S. These grade MS-60 to 60+. Choice gold toning on the
periphery and strong luster on each. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value
$60-70.
From the Benson collection.
Lot 1536
1923 (10 pieces).
These grade MS-60 to 64. A nice group. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $100-125.
From the Benson collection.
Lot 1537
1923 (10 pieces).
These grade MS-60 to 64. Most have some toning. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $100-125.
From the Benson collection.
Lot 1538
1923 (3 pieces).
These grade MS-63 to 65. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $60-80.
From the Benson collection.
Lot 1539
1923-D and 1923-S.
Both grade MS-60+. Good luster and nicely toned, but there is a
peripheral scratch on the left obverse on the S Mint. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $50-60.
From the Benson collection.
Lot 1540
1923-S. ICG graded
MS-64. Bright and flashy, with just a few minor ticks in the fields and on
the devices.
Estimated Value $75-100.
Lot 1541
1924 and 1925. The
1924 grades EF-45 and the 1925 grades MS-63. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated
Value $20-25.
From the Benson collection.
Lot 1542
1924-S. PCGS graded
MS-63. Highly original and very nice for the moderate grade assigned, with
decent surfaces and delicate toning.
Estimated Value $225-300.
From
the Benson collection.
Lot 1543
1925. ICG graded
MS-66. Toned with mottled gold on the obverse, the reverse bright and
fresh. Excellent surfaces too.
Estimated Value $400-450.
Lot 1544
1925-S. PCGS graded
MS-63. Lovely gold toning on the obverse, with abundant luster on both
sides. We note minor doubling on the neck and some of the peripheral lettering
on the obverse.
Estimated Value $80-100.
From the Benson collection.
Lot 1545
1926. PCGS graded
MS-66. A splendid satiny white gem.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.
Lot 1546
1926. PCGS graded
MS-65. Mottled tan and hazy toning on both sides, with abundant luster
throughout. Gemmy surfaces that show few ticks on either side.
Estimated
Value $200-225.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S.
Reed on March 28, 1944 for $1.25.
Lot 1547
1926. PCGS graded
MS-65. Flashy and bright, with just a hint of obverse haze. This one is
housed in an old small style PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $180-220.
Lot 1548
1926. PCGS graded
MS-63. This one is downright nice for the grade assigned with lovely gold
toning on the obverse.
Estimated Value $40-45.
From the Benson
collection and purchased around 1944-6 for $1.25.
Lot 1549
1926-D. NGC graded
MS-65 Premium Quality. Vibrant white luster and well struck for the date.
Creamy in texture, and a rare coin this nice, as most show many bagmarks, not
so here, the surfaces are well preserved and show minimal handling. With a
trace of hazy toning around the rims, but generally blast white.
Estimated
Value $400-UP.
Lot 1550
1926-D. MS-63.
Good luster but this one may have been lightly cleaned in the past.
Estimated Value $70-90.
From the Benson collection.