Feb 18-19, 2002, The Benson Collection Part 2, Sale 13
Lot 2063
1839. Large letters.
NGC graded AU-58. An important and rare type coin in high grades,
NGC has graded just 15 this high with a scant 6 graded higher in various mint
state grades. Some luster near the devices and the coin is well struck for this
date. The swept back hair on Liberty covers her ear, and the letters are a
different style from later issues from 1839 onward, creating this short-lived
type coin for 1883 to 1839. Identifiable by a few ticks left of the date, and a
short scratch by the lower right serif of the E in TEN.
Estimated Value
$5,000-6,000.
Lot 2064
1850. Large date.
NGC graded MS-61. A boldly struck example of the No Motto type
eagle.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.
Lot 2065
1851-O. EF-45.
Minor hairlines but otherwise the surface are decent for the grade. This
one has the "O" ring near the top of the vertical stripes in the shield, which
must have been some kind of centering thingy for the die maker.
Estimated
Value $300-400.
Lot 2066
1855. MS-60 Plus.
A better than average struck example with fully defined hair detail. The
surfaces are shimmering with frosty mint luster and are free from noteworthy
marks. An ideal example of the no motto type that is seldom seen nicer.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
Lot 2067
1864-S. ANACS
graded AU Details, Net EF-40, Bent-Cleaned. It is hard to see where this
coin is bent in the holder, but we'll take their word for it. Moderate handling
marks, including on Liberty's face, and rather extensive hairlines from a past
cleaning. A rare date that this seldom offered at all, and many have been
touched up as seen here over the last century. Only 2,500 were coined, and
precious few are offered. We note some minor staining in the field below
Liberty's chin.
Estimated Value $3,500-UP.