Feb 18-19, 2002, The Benson Collection Part 2, Sale 13

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United States Coins

$2.50 Gold

$2.50 Indian Type

Lot 1904
1908. MS-60. A few handling lines, popular as the first year of issue.
Estimated Value $200-250.

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1909. PCGS graded MS-64. A sparkling beauty with remarkably clean surfaces.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,400.

Lot 1906
1911. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $500-600.

The Key Date 1911-D $2.50 Indian

Lot 1907 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1911-D. PCGS graded MS-64. A nice bold strike with a sharp, fully defined mint mark. This key date example shimmers with completely undisturbed frosty mint luster and is further enhanced by its rich golden-orange mint bloom color. This beauty should stir considerable collector interest.
Estimated Value $10,000-13,000.

Lot 1908
1925-D. PCGS graded MS-64. A splendid beauty! In a first generation PCGS slab.
Estimated Value $700-900.

Lot 1909
1925-D. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 1910
1925-D and 1927. The first grades MS-60, the second AU-55. A nice pair. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $350-400.

Lot 1911
1926. PCGS graded MS-64. An lovely frosty mint example with full undisturbed mint bloom color. In our opinion, a premium quality coin.
Estimated Value $800-850.

Lot 1912
1926. MS-63. Choice surfaces and nice golden color.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 1913
1926 (3 pieces). Each grades MS-60 or so. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $550-600.

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1927. PCGS graded MS-65. This frosty mint gem is as fresh as a daisy!
Estimated Value $2,200-2,500.

Lot 1915
1927. NGC graded MS-64. Very well struck.
Estimated Value $700-800.

Lot 1916
1928. PCGS graded MS-63. Orange with olive overtones.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 1917
1928. NGC graded MS-63. A pleasing frosty mint example.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 1918
1929. NGC graded MS-63. Last year of issue.
Estimated Value $500-600.

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1929. PCGS graded MS-62. Bright luster but the surfaces show moderate handling marks.
Estimated Value $225-275.

Lot 1920
Partial Set of Indian $2.50 Gold. 1908-1929. Total of 13 different dates lacking only the 1911-D and 1914. The condition ranges from Extremely Fine to Brilliant Uncirculated. A few of the coins in this offering have been certified by NGC, the balance are raw. A worthwhile group that should be examined. Lot of 13 coins.
Estimated Value $1,700-2,000.

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