Feb 18-19, 2002, The Benson Collection Part 2, Sale 13
Lot 1887
1856. PCGS graded
AU-55. Minor handling marks and a few hairlines in the fields.
Estimated Value $175-200.
Lot 1888
1856-C. Sharpness
of AU-50 but repaired. This coin has been repaired by someone smoothing a
scratch in the left obverse field, or buffing down that area and then
attempting to hide the work done by buffing the area further. The reverse also
has areas of porosity surrounding the devices. Certainly a coin to be
inspected, as this is a rare date and many aren't this nice.
Estimated
Value $1,000-1,500.
Lot 1889
1856-O. PCGS graded
AU-58. Well struck with plenty of mint color intact.
Estimated Value
$1,750-2,000.
Lot 1890
1858-C. ICG graded
MS-62. One of the finest graded by any of the grading services, both NGC
and PCGS have each graded 1 coin higher, both as MS-63. In this grade about 24
have been graded. This coin boasts rich golden luster in the fields, with a
dark streak of toning in the right wing as you face the eagle. Sharply struck
by the dies, with strong details on Liberty and on all but the uppermost
feathers of the eagle. Mintages were a scant 9,056 that year from Charlotte,
and Breen notes that as a date 1858-C is "prohibitively rare uncirculated." and
also they are usually "weak in centers". An important opportunity for the
specialist.
Estimated Value $12,000-15,000.
Lot 1891
1878. NGC graded
MS-64. A splendid frosty mint specimen with virtually immaculate surfaces.
An attractive light golden-orange in color.
Estimated Value $900-1,100.
Lot 1892
1878. NGC graded
MS-63. We note a few unimportant hairlines and random surface scratches
from a higher grade. Radiant luster and well struck.
Estimated Value
$600-700.
Lot 1893
1878-S. EF-40.
Minor circulation marks, but still nice for the grade.
Estimated Value
$125-150.
Lot 1894
1888. AU-50.
Nice color and surfaces, with a touch of weakness at the central obverse.
Estimated Value $200-225.
Lot 1895
1896. AU-58.
Good color, and nearly mint state.
Estimated Value $175-200.
Lot 1896
1898. PCGS graded
Proof 63 Deep Cameo. Beautiful cameo contrast which is further enhanced by
a film of light golden-orange tone. One of only 165 proofs struck.
Estimated Value $3,700-4,400.
Lot 1897
1901. PCGS graded
MS-64. Nearly a gem, but we note on small nick at the top point of the
fourth star. A lot of eye appeal for the grade.
Estimated Value $550-600.
Lot 1898
1903. PCGS graded
MS-63. Sharply struck and light copper toning.
Estimated Value
$475-525.
Lot 1899
1905. NGC graded
MS-65. An exquisite little jewel. Boldly struck and satiny with hues of
light olive and golden-orange mint bloom color. If you desire a gem quality
Liberty quarter eagle, here is one you should consider.
Estimated Value
$900-1,000.
Lot 1900
1905. PCGS graded
MS-64. Luscious mint bloom color.
Estimated Value $500-750.
Lot 1901
1905. PCGS graded
MS-63. Fresh mint luster but we note some minor surface marks on the upper
right reverse.
Estimated Value $450-500.
Lot 1902
1907. NGC graded
MS-63. Well struck, but we note some reeding marks on the cheek.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 1903
1902, 1903 and 1904.
Each grades MS-60 or better. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value
$600-700.