Feb 18-19, 2002, The Benson Collection Part 2, Sale 13
Lot 2225
1907. High relief, Roman
numerals, wire rim. PCGS graded MS-64. A beautiful example of this,
our most popular coin. Remember this is fairly close to the way St. Gauden's
wanted his coin to look, with the medallic strike and mile high devices. Great
color, strike and luster throughout. With a shadow bit of toning near the
eagle's head in the field.
Estimated Value $10,000-12,500.
Lot 2226
1907. High relief, Roman
numerals, wire rim. PCGS graded MS-62. Ever popular for the regal
design which is closest to the original St. Gaudens concept (aside from the
prohibitively rare and expensive ultra high reliefs). Each coin was struck
seven to nine times in order to bring up the design elements, and relatively
few were struck before the high relief design was drastically reduced. A few
signs of contact, but quite nice for the moderate grade. Still in an old green
insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $6,500-7,500.
Lot 2227
1907. High relief, Roman
numerals, wire rim. MS-60+. This one has been cleaned in the past as
we note traces of residue in the drapery folds on Liberty. Along the upper
reverse rim, many letters show doubling from the multiple strikes required to
bring up the high relief of the design. A few minor marks are noted along the
rims, possibly where the delicate wire edge was removed. These coins were
struck, and handled by countless collectors over the years, and despite all
precautions, few are found in near perfect condition. This one is perfect for
the collector who wants to be able to handle such a coin, and show it off on a
velvet tray.
Estimated Value $6,000-7,000.
Lot 2228
1907. Flat relief, Arabic
numerals. PCGS graded MS-65. About as nice as this date is usually
found, with the recent PCGS Population Report showing 940 graded this high, but
just 89 higher.
Estimated Value $1,400-1,600.
Lot 2229
1907. Flat relief, Arabic
numerals. PCGS graded MS-63. A choice example of this first year of
issue.
Estimated Value $450-500.
Lot 2230
1907. Flat relief, Arabic
numerals. AU-50. Softly struck down the centers and having a number
of marks on both sides.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 2231
1908. No motto.
PCGS graded MS-64. A few scuffs from a higher grade, but nice luster
and color.
Estimated Value $350-375.
Lot 2232
1908. No motto.
MS-60. Satiny but dull luster.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 2233
1908-D. No motto.
MS-61. Discolored on the high points from stacking. Nice color and
luster. Only normal, small marks.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 2234
1909. PCGS graded
MS-63. Average luster and a few ticks on Liberty's face. This is a scarce
date and one that should considered by date collectors.
Estimated Value
$1,600-1,800.
Lot 2235
1909-S. MS-61.
Bright with luster but showing quite a few abrasions on both sides.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 2236
1909-S. MS-60.
Flashy and nice in appearance, but there is a faint obverse scratch from
the branch end to the rim below.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 2237
1910. MS-60.
Nice save for a couple of tiny rim ticks on the obverse.
Estimated
Value $300-350.
Lot 2238
1910-D. NGC graded
MS-65. Far above average for this date, the surfaces are very clean and
Liberty's face retains her lovely features. No significant bagmarks to distract
the eye. One for the date collector.
Estimated Value $800-900.
Lot 2239
1910-D. PCGS graded
MS-63. Clean surfaces for the grade, and good luster too. A nice strike on
the high points.
Estimated Value $325-375.
Lot 2240
1910-D. MS-61.
Clean surfaces, but on the left reverse rim and field are two tiny planchet
chips. Well struck.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 2241
1911. NGC graded
MS-64. Great luster on both sides, and well struck too. Nearly a gem, and
one of the tougher dates as no gigantic hoard was found of these, making the
mint state pieces harder to locate.
Estimated Value $1,400-1,600.
Lot 2242
1911. PCGS graded
MS-62. A number of bagmarks in the eagle's feathers.
Estimated Value
$500-750.
Lot 2243
1911-D. PCGS graded
MS-65. This one is the regular Mintmark, gem surfaces and great color. PCGS
has seen 433 this high, with 120 graded higher.
Estimated Value $800-900.
Lot 2244
1911-D. PCGS graded
MS-64. Nice for the grade, and we note few signs of the usual disturbing
marks. Glowing luster and well struck. Another double "D" Mintmark.
Estimated Value $400-425.
Lot 2245
1911-D. PCGS graded
MS-63. The D Mintmark is obviously double punched, called "rare" in Breen's
Encyclopedia. Hazy toning over luster.
Estimated Value $325-375.
Lot 2246
1911-D. PCGS graded
MS-63. Nice luster and well struck.
Estimated Value $325-375.
Lot 2247
1911-D. MS-60.
Some minor bangs and along abrasion on the reverse take this to a 61, but
the luster and color are great.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 2248
1911-S. MS-64.
Choice for the grade, in fact this one was removed from an NGC holder where
it was graded MS 64. Sharply impressed by the dies.
Estimated Value
$550-650.
Lot 2249
1912. PCGS graded
MS-63. A choice example and rather scarce in this state of preservation.
Estimated Value $750-850.
Lot 2250
1912. AU-55. A
few rim ticks on the obverse, and a cut on Liberty's center and another on the
reverse on CA of AMERICA.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 2251
1913. MS-62.
Pleasing for the grade, with strong luster and marks mainly hidden in the
eagle's wings.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 2252
1913-D. MS-62.
Escaped from an NGC holder where this coin was graded MS 62 by that
service.
Estimated Value $450-550.