Feb 18-19, 2002, The Benson Collection Part 2, Sale 13
Lot 1624
1953-S Carver-Washington
Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Good luster, but we note a few
hairlines on the lower reverse near a planchet streak. Nice color from the
original cardboard mailer.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 1625
1936-D Cincinnati Music
Center Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-65 Premium Quality. Satiny luster
and toned with delicate gray silver hues. The surfaces appear to be a grade
higher, and with so much eye appeal we're surprised it hasn't been resubmitted
for a higher grade.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Lot 1626
1936-S Cincinnati Music
Center Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. The PCGS Population Report
notes that of the three mints used to coin these in 1936, San Francisco
produced the fewest gems. We note 126 graded as MS-65 of this date and mint,
with just 12 graded higher, all MS-66. Hence, this one should sell for a
healthy premium over the P or D Mint coins. Delicate gold around the edge, and
very clean on Foster's face.
Estimated Value $400-475.
From the
Benson collection and purchased as part of a type set of Commemorative half
dollars from Ira S. Reed on February 15, 1944 for $135.00.
Lot 1627
1936-S Cincinnati Music
Center Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-63. Attractive deep natural russet
toning encircles the borders on both sides while the centers radiate with light
violet hues. This beauty is definitely not a typical "MS-63" specimen and as
such, worthy of a premium bid.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Lot 1628
1936 Cleveland Half
Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. Lovely iridescent tones grace the
peripheries on both sides.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 1629
1936 Cleveland Half
Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. Lightly toned with golden gray hues on
both sides over lustrous fields. Nicely struck and a high end gem for the
specialist.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 1630
1936 Cleveland Half
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Bright and fresh, with a touch of hazy
gold starting to form.
Estimated Value $350-400.
From the Benson
collection and purchased as part of a type set of Commemorative half dollars
from Ira S. Reed on February 15, 1944 for $135.00.
Lot 1631
1936 Cleveland Half
Dollar. MS-64. Good luster and clean surfaces. Hints of toning on
the rims.
Estimated Value $60-70.
From the Benson collection and
purchased as part of a type set of Commemorative half dollars from Ira S. Reed
on February 15, 1944 for $135.00.
Lot 1632
1936-S Columbia, S.C. Half
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Original and exceptional for the grade.
We note dark gold on the lower obverse, otherwise the surfaces are toned a
delicate pink over the luster. Virtually no bagmarks on this one. PCGS has
graded 300 this high, with 42 higher.
Estimated Value $200-240.
From
the Benson collection and purchased as part of a type set of Commemorative half
dollars from Ira S. Reed on February 15, 1944 for $135.00.
Lot 1633
1892 Columbian Half
Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. Resplendent toning on this one of deep
blue at the rims and vibrant gold at the centers. Both sides are simply
gorgeous, and the eye appeal cannot be overstated. A gem in surfaces, and much
better in the toning arena! Don't miss this one.
Estimated Value $400-450.
Lot 1634
1892 Columbian Half
Dollar. NGC graded MS-64. Various mottled hues of rainbow tones
grace the obverse while the reverse is totally brilliant white.
Estimated
Value $200-300.
Lot 1635
1893 Columbian Half
Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. Blue and gold toning around the periphery,
with a band through Chris's hair. One minor scrape on the center sail,
otherwise this one could grade higher.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 1636
1893 Columbian Half
Dollar. ICG graded MS-65. If you loved toned commemoratives, this
one should suit you to a "T". Blues and golds dominate the obverse, the reverse
with darker gold and blue along the right side, silvery white elsewhere. Well
struck, too.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 1637
1893 World's Columbian
Exposition stock certificate, entrance tickets and two coins. This
delightful Columbian Exposition lot is framed with black lucite, with the
following items included, each in excellent condition; a rare example of the
stock certificate for 10 shares, registered to F. R. Schock which shows two
light folds likely from the original mailing, and only slight fading of the
green ink. The stock certificate is by far the rarest and most valuable piece
in this instant collection. There are 7 general admission tickets all of which
were printed by the American Bank Note Company in New York as follows: one with
Columbus from the first printing of 1,000,000, two with Indian Chiefs both of
the first printing of 1,000,000, one of Washington from the first printing of
1,000,000, one of Franklin from the only printing of 126,000, one of Lincoln
from the first printing of 1,000,000 and the rare one of Handel of which only
100,000 were printed; each admission ticket is new with bright, fresh ink. Last
but not least, two Columbian half dollars are included, one is obverse up so we
don't know the date, the other is reverse up and dated 1893, and both grade EF
to AU. Due to the popularity of the fair, many of these tickets were
reissued towards the end of the fair as collectors items, all the reissued
tickets include the letter "A" in the field to the lower right of the portrait.
None of these tickets in this lot have the letter "A" except for the Franklin
ticket, and all of those issued do include the "A". All Columbian Exposition
material is highly collectible and widely sought after, and we note that the
stock certificate is rarely offered. Perfect for the numismatist to display on
a wall, each item with fine engraving and professionally mounted. The frame
shows minor handling, and this lot contains 10 items.
Estimated Value
$350-500.
Lot 1638
1893 Columbian Half Dollar
(2 pieces). One grades MS-60, the other EF-40. The mint state coin
has average surfaces on this one, but it does have superb toning! Take a peek,
while the EF coin is toned. Lot of 2 pieces.
Estimated Value $20-25.
From the Benson collection and purchased as part of a type set of
Commemorative half dollars from Ira S. Reed on February 15, 1944 for $135.00.
Lot 1639
1935 Connecticut Half
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Strong luster and lightly toned, but we
note that the eagle is a bit baggy. A sharply struck gem.
Estimated Value
$325-350.
From the Benson collection and purchased as part of a type set
of Commemorative half dollars from Ira S. Reed on February 15, 1944 for
$135.00.
Lot 1640
1936 Delaware Half Dollar.
PCGS graded MS-66. A superb specimen, satiny throughout with a hint
of delicate natural toning on both sides.
Estimated Value $400-450.
Lot 1641
1936 Delaware Half Dollar.
PCGS graded MS-66. Lustrous fields with a layer of hazy gold on both
sides. A few ticks from an even higher grade, and these are scarce this nice,
with just 382 graded this high and 40 graded higher (all MS-67).
Estimated
Value $400-450.
From the Benson collection and purchased as part of a
type set of Commemorative half dollars from Ira S. Reed on February 15, 1944
for $135.00.
Lot 1642
1936 Delaware Half Dollar.
NGC graded MS-66. NGC has graded 248 this high, and not many above.
Great gold color at the edge, good luster and pristine surfaces keep this one
in the high end gem class. Rare thus.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 1643
1936 Delaware Half Dollar.
NGC graded MS-64. Deeply toned with dark gold and red around the
periphery, brighter at the centers. One thin scratch on the roof from a higher
grade.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Lot 1644
1936 Elgin Half Dollar.
NGC graded MS-67. Glowing bright colors at the edge, with strong
luster in the fields. An exceptional coin by any standards.
Estimated Value
$750-1,000.
Lot 1645
1936 Elgin Half Dollar.
NGC graded MS-66. Exquisite light violet toning is uniformally
distributed across the surfaces and an added touch of light golden tone
encircles the extreme borders. A gorgeous example with huge eye appeal.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Lot 1646
1936 Elgin Half Dollar.
PCGS graded MS-66. Rich golden red toning on both sides and very
lustrous. A knock-out gem for the specialist. Color photo.
Estimated Value
$500-600.
Lot 1647
1936 Elgin Half Dollar.
PCGS graded MS-66. Good luster on this coin, but the strike shows
the usual weakness on the reverse faces. Excellent surfaces that show only
scattered signs of handling. Rare any better than this grade, and scarce this
high.
Estimated Value $250-300.
From the Benson collection and
purchased as part of a type set of Commemorative half dollars from Ira S. Reed
on February 15, 1944 for $135.00.
Lot 1648
1936 Elgin Half Dollar.
PCGS graded MS-66. A frosty mint gem with natural golden-russet
toning around the borders.
Estimated Value $200-250.