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

United States Coins

Double Eagles ($20 Gold Pieces)

$20 St. Gaudens

Lot 2281
1924. PCGS graded MS-64. Original "dirty gold" look, indicating an undipped coin.
Estimated Value $350-400.

Lot 2282
1924. PCGS graded MS-64. Strong luster and nice surfaces for this date.
Estimated Value $375-425.

Lot 2283
1924. PCGS graded MS-63. This one seems very nice for the grade assigned. It remains in one of the small, first generation PCGS holders.
Estimated Value $325-375.

Lot 2284
1924. PCGS graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $350-400.

Lot 2285
1924. MS-63. Full frosty luster and well struck, the only complaint are two tiny rim nicks below the date.
Estimated Value $350-400.
From Stack's Sale, 5-1991, lot 1840.

Lot 2286
1924. MS-63. Nice color and luster.
Estimated Value $325-375.

Lot 2287
1924. MS-61. Flashy luster and with clean surfaces. Minor handling ticks.
Estimated Value $300-350.

Lot 2288
1924. MS-60. Typical color and surfaces for the grade.
Estimated Value $275-325.

Lot 2289
1925. NGC graded MS-63. Pleasing obverse but a lot of abrasions on the eagle.
Estimated Value $350-400.

Lot 2290
1925. MS-63. A classic example of this type, well struck and preserved, with light coppery toning on either side. Undiminished surfaces. Removed from a PCGS holder where it was graded MS 63.
Estimated Value $400-450.

Lot 2291
1925. MS-60. Shiny scuffing on Liberty but the luster is a delight and the overall look is that of a Choice BU coin.
Estimated Value $300-350.

Lot 2292
1927. PCGS graded MS-65. A delightful gem that boasts frosty luster and exceptional surfaces.
Estimated Value $750-800.

Lot 2293
1927. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $350-400.

Lot 2294
1927. PCGS graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $300-350.

Lot 2295
1927. PCGS graded MS-63. A nice bright coin with deep-yellow color.
Estimated Value $350-400.

Lot 2296
1927. MS-63. Good luster and a strong strike.
Estimated Value $325-375.

Lot 2297
1927. MS-62. Cracked out of a PCGS holder where it was graded the same. Frosty luster and nearly choice.
Estimated Value $300-350.

Lot 2298
1927. MS-62. Original and glowing, bright yellow gold.
Estimated Value $300-350.

Lot 2299
1927. MS-61. Frosty and nice for the grade, some bagmarks on Liberty's face.
Estimated Value $300-350.

Lot 2300
1927. MS-60. A bag coin, but frosty and nice for a type set.
Estimated Value $300-350.

Lot 2301
1927. MS-60. Orange-gold color with a number of abrasions but bright luster.
Estimated Value $300-350.

Lot 2302
1928. PCGS graded MS-63. Choice color and luster.
Estimated Value $325-375.

Lot 2303
1928. MS-60. Brushed on the obverse, producing an artificially bright glow, but the color is a delight and it's certainly more desirable than some baggy BU.
Estimated Value $300-350.

Lot 2304
1928. AU-58. Cracked out of a PCGS AU 58 holder. Nearly new.
Estimated Value $300-350.