Feb 18-19, 2002, The Benson Collection Part 2, Sale 13
Lot 1859
1851. PCGS graded
MS-63. Flashy luster in the fields and the surfaces are generally clean.
Weakly struck at the centers. This one is housed in the old small style PCGS
holder.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 1860
1851-O. PCGS graded
MS-63. This is lovely example of the date. First off, the fields are
prooflike, and the dies were carefully prepared. Toned with antique copper
hues. At a glance, one would assume this is a very early strike, but upon
examination one sees a die crack from the upper rim down to nearly the curl on
Liberty's forehead below her crown. Another horizontal crack is seen from the
rim to above her eye and to the rim through the points of a star opposite.
Sharply struck throughout, and one wonders if this may have been a branch mint
proof, although none are reported. PCGS has graded 23 this high, and 19 higher,
all MS-64.
Estimated Value $1,800-2,200.
Lot 1861
1852. NGC graded
MS-64. Delicate golden-orange mint color.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,250.
Lot 1862
1852. MS-60+.
Sharply impressed by the dies, but there are some minor hairlines visible
with a glass.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 1863
1853. NGC graded
MS-64. A brilliant frosty mint specimen.
Estimated Value $750-800.
Lot 1864
1853. MS-60.
Minor ticks from handling, but well struck.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 1865
1853 (6 pieces).
These grade AU-50 to 55. A common date, and good for type
collectors. Lot of 6 coins.
Estimated Value $900-1,000.