Feb 18-19, 2002, The Benson Collection Part 2, Sale 13
Lot 1866
1854. Accugrade
graded MS-63 our grade MS-60+. The surfaces were probably lightly cleaned
long ago, and the coin has an even gold tone throughout with minor hairlines.
One tiny tick in the left obverse field, and the strike is decent for this
issue. Struck from lightly clashed dies, as are most.
Estimated Value
$2,500-3,000.
Lot 1867
1854. PCGS graded
MS-62. A trifle softly struck up on Liberty's hair yet the surfaces are
nice and frosty throughout. Always in demand for inclusion in a 12 piece gold
type set.
Estimated Value $4,000-4,500.
Lot 1868
1854. NGC graded
MS-61. Struck from clashed dies as are most of this scarce issue.
Apparently the mints had a hard time feeding in these tiny planchets, and most
one dollar gold pieces show clash marks, sometimes multiple sets as seen here,
where the dies came together without a planchet between them. Bright luster and
rich gold in color, with the usual handling ticks from transport during its
initial years after coining. Scarce and always in demand, the Type 2 gold piece
has a low mintage and few were saved in mint state grades, keeping the pricing
pressure high on this issue.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.
Lot 1869
1854. PCGS graded
MS-60. This rare Type II gold dollar has a few minor handling marks, but it
still comes in under the wire as a Mint State example. Good luster and struck
from clashed dies, as are most.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,400.
Lot 1870
1855. PCGS graded
MS-62. Good luster and well struck on all save for the tops of the numerals
in the date. This one is housed in the old small style PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Lot 1871
1855. NGC graded
MS-61. A lustrous specimen with light clash marks as made.
Estimated
Value $2,200-2,600.