Feb 18-19, 2002, The Benson Collection Part 2, Sale 13
Lot 1668
1925 Lexington-Concord
Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. A splendid satiny mint gem
exhibiting delicate hues of pale blue and gold. Worthy of a premium bid.
Estimated Value $400-450.
Lot 1669
1925 Lexington-Concord
Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Hazy yellow gray toning on both
sides, deeper at the periphery. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Minor ticks
from handling, but lots of eye appeal.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 1670
1925 Lexington-Concord
Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty and bright with nice
surfaces.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 1671
1936 Long Island Half
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. A frosty mint gem, white on the obverse
with lovely tab toning adhering to the reverse borders.
Estimated Value
$300-350.
Lot 1672
1936 Long Island Half
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Good luster and well struck by the dies.
This one could grade 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 1673
1936 Lynchburg Half
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Sharply struck and graced with delicate
gold shades around the periphery and satiny gray to the centers. Minute
handling ticks, none of which are distracting. Scarce this nice, and rare any
better.
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 1674
1920 Maine Half Dollar.
NGC graded MS-64. Lovely toning, but there are some hairlines
accounting for the grade.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Lot 1675
1920 Maine Half Dollar.
MS-63. Satiny gray luster with light gold at the rim.
Estimated
Value $80-100.
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 1676
1934 Maryland Half Dollar.
ICG graded MS-65. Satiny gray luster at the center, with
sought-after blue and deep gold at the periphery. A beautiful coin.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Lot 1677
1934 Maryland Half Dollar.
PCGS graded MS-65. Hazy gold toning and well struck by the dies,
with ample luster remaining.
Estimated Value $175-200.
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 1678
1921 Missouri Half Dollar,
2 x 4. PCGS graded MS-64. Bright gold shades around the edge, and
iridescent hues on both sides. Scarce this nice, PCGS notes 525 graded as
MS-64, with 161 graded higher.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.
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 1679
1921 Missouri Half Dollar,
no 2 x 4. NGC graded MS-64 Premium Quality. Mostly bright with
strong luster and just a bit of peripheral toning. Minor hairlines from a
higher grade.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.
Lot 1680
1921 Missouri Half Dollar,
no 2 x 4. MS-60. Bright and generally untoned, with decent luster
and nice surfaces for the grade. Sharply struck, with a partial wire rim in
fact. One of the scarcer earlier commemoratives that is always worth the
premium it brings.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 1681
1923 Monroe Doctrine Half
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Beautiful toning on this one.
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 1682
1938 New Rochelle Half
Dollar. NGC graded MS-68. One of the Finest graded by NGC of this
issue, and one of just 6 coins to be awarded this grade by NGC. Original tab
toning of vibrant orange and gold on both sides, under which dances ample
luster to dazzle the eye. A superb coin in every way, color, strike and eye
appeal all in abundance combine to make this high end gem one of the finest
known of the issue. Color photo.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
Lot 1683
1938 New Rochelle Half
Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. Resplendent orange gold toning on both
sides. Clean surfaces too, enough so to keep this in the MS-67 class. If you
love vibrantly toned coins, then take a look at this. Color photo.
Estimated Value $1,250-UP.
Lot 1684
1938 New Rochelle Half
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. A few chatter marks from perfection, but
still with nice luster and clean surfaces for the grade.
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 1685
1938 New Rochelle Half
Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. The obverse has the familiar "tab" toning
seen on many toned commemoratives. This is from the original cardboard holder
in which these were shipped to collectors at the time of issue (see other lots
in this sale). Deep gold at the periphery, save for where the tab crossed, the
reverse brighter. Good luster and well preserved, with just a handful of ticks
scattered in the fields.
Estimated Value $350-450.
Lot 1686
1938 New Rochelle Half
Dollar. MS-66 or better. Great color on this coin of deep gold at
the periphery which enhances the design elements. Examination will find just a
couple of tiny ticks on either side, and the surfaces are truly a delight to
behold. If you love original coins, here's one for you.
Estimated Value
$400-500.
Lot 1687
1936 Norfolk Half Dollar.
PCGS graded MS-67. A high end gem that boasts gold toning on both
sides with dazzling luster in the fields. Boldly struck, and totally problem
free.
Estimated Value $300-400.
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 1688
1936 Norfolk Half Dollar.
PCGS graded MS-67. Great original toning on this one, with vibrant
luster beneath. Boldly struck and well preserved. PCGS has graded 592 this
high, with 86 graded higher.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 1689
1936 Norfolk Half Dollar
(4 pieces). These coins each grade MS-65 or better. Remarkably,
these coins still have their original cardboard holder, which is included with
this lot, the holder grades Fine, and shows some wear on the corners,
but the pale green cover and ink are still fresh and bright. Blazing luster on
the coins, and each has the familiar tab toning that speaks volumes about a
coins original condition. Few can boast that they haven't been cleaned, dipped
or otherwise mishandled, as seen here, and we recommend them heartily. Lot of 4
coins.
Estimated Value $1,250-UP.
Lot 1690
1926-S Oregon Trail Half
Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. Iridescent rainbow hues at the periphery,
great luster and surfaces too. A stunning gem.
Estimated Value $800-UP.
Lot 1691
1926-S Oregon Trail Half
Dollar. MS-67 or better. Magnificent and gorgeous color on both
sides, obviously original and abundantly beautiful. Further, the surfaces are
pristine, with no signs of bagmarks or distracting problems to be seen. Blazing
mint luster beneath the artist's array of color, and simply superb in every
way. Ira says "worthy of a record". Color photo.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
Lot 1692
1926-S Oregon Trail Half
Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. Iridescent toning at the periphery, with
blazing luster in the fields. Boldly struck as are most, but much better
preserved than usually encountered.
Estimated Value $300-UP.