Feb 18-19, 2002, The Benson Collection Part 2, Sale 13
Lot 3351
$1 Gold Liberty, 1853.
NGC graded MS-64. Nice surfaces and color for the grade. The stars
are sharp, as are the curls on Liberty. A couple of copper spots near the
wreath are noted.
Estimated Value $900-1,100.
Lot 3352
$1 Gold Indian, 1854.
NGC graded MS-61. All Type 2 Indian Head gold pieces are scarce in
mint state grades. This particular one has a few hairlines and a small mark in
the upper left obverse field. Good luster in the fields, and we see some light
copper hues on the high points.
Estimated Value $2,400-2,600.
Lot 3353
$2.50 Gold Liberty, 1902.
NGC graded MS-64. Lovely color and surfaces, with one or two faint
hairlines from full gem.
Estimated Value $550-600.
Lot 3354
$5 Gold Liberty, 1895.
NGC graded MS-64. Good luster but there are a few scattered contact
marks on both sides.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 3400
$1 Gold Liberty, 1851.
PCGS graded MS-63. Decent luster and average surfaces. The central
reverse shows some weakness in the strike, but all can be seen with a glass. In
an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $650-700.
Lot 3401
$1 Gold Indian, 1889.
PCGS graded MS-64. Boldly struck by the dies, and without any
problems whatsoever. Good color, surfaces and luster on both sides. In an old
green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $750-825.
Lot 3402
$2.50 Gold Liberty, 1902.
PCGS graded MS-64. Rich coppery gold luster throughout, and well
struck. In an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $600-650.
Lot 3403
$2.50 Gold Indian, 1926.
PCGS graded MS-64. Minor ticks from gem, but nice color and mint
bloom.
Estimated Value $750-825.
Lot 3404
$5 Gold Liberty, 1885-S.
PCGS graded MS-63. Fresh and original, this lustrous piece is well
struck and appealing.
Estimated Value $375-425.
Lot 3405
$5 Gold Liberty, 1905.
PCGS graded MS-64. Coppery luster and well struck, but there is an
unfortunate mark on the tip of Liberty's nose.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 3406
$5 Gold Indian, 1909-D.
PCGS graded MS-63. Clean surfaces and light copper toning over
luster. In an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $725-800.
Lot 3407
$5 Gold Indian, 1912.
PCGS graded MS-64. This coin is from the Trompeter collection, and
the PCGS insert states this. Bright and lustrous, with few signs of handling to
be found.
Estimated Value $2,400-2,700.
From Superior Galleries sale
of the Ed Trompeter collection, lot 167, at $5,775.
Lot 3408
$10 Gold Liberty, 1901-S.
PCGS graded MS-64. Flashy mint brilliance on both the obverse and
reverse, with a strong strike too. Scattered handling marks from full gem. In
an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $875-950.
Lot 3409
$10 Gold Indian, 1932.
PCGS graded MS-64. Rich mint color and well struck too, but there
are some bag marks on Liberty's profile. In an old PCGS green insert holder.
Estimated Value $875-950.
Lot 3410
$20 Gold Liberty, 1904.
NGC graded MS-64. Good luster and well struck for this very common
date.
Estimated Value $600-650.
Lot 3411
$20 Gold St. Gaudens,
1908. No motto. PCGS graded MS-64. A few stacking marks on the high
points, as always. Flashy luster.
Estimated Value $375-400.
Lot 3412
$20 Gold Liberty, 1874-CC.
EF-45. Decent color and luster, but there is one mark on back of
Liberty's cheek near her ear. Always popular for the Mintmark.
Estimated
Value $700-800.
Lot 3413
Walter Breen and Ronald J.
Gillio. California Pioneer Fractional Gold. This important reference
work has been in high demand the last several years reflecting the increased
demand of the California Fractional Gold series. It has not been reprinted to
our knowledge. The book grades Very Fine or better, with just a few scuffs near
the spine, otherwise only lightly used. Other examples of this book have been
sold for nearly $200 in recent months. Very Fine.
Estimated Value
$100-150.
Lot 3414
A hardbound Benson II
catalog. As the final lot of this sale, Larry Goldberg decided to offer
one of the few hard bound copies of the current sale from February 18 and 19,
2002. Only 30 copies were made, and will no doubt be popular with bibliophiles
as well as general numismatists. Certain to be a classic sale and a sought
after reference for the many superb coins and historic rarities offered herein.
Estimated Value $75-UP.