Feb 18-19, 2002, The Benson Collection Part 2, Sale 13
Lot 3500
$1 Gold Liberty, 1854 Type
1. NGC graded MS-63. Bright and lustrous, with a few trivial ticks
from a higher grade.
Estimated Value $600-700.
Lot 3501
$1 Gold Indian, 1855 Type
2. NGC graded MS-61. A scarce coin in mint state, and this one
boasts decent luster but was struck with clashed dies, as are most. Some
handling marks, as expected for the grade.
Estimated Value $2,250-2,750.
Lot 3502
$1 Gold Indian, 1862.
NGC graded MS-63. Sharply struck with complete device detail and
good luster too.
Estimated Value $600-700.
Lot 3503
$2.50 Gold Liberty, 1850.
NGC graded MS-62. Typical surfaces for the grade, with scattered bag
ticks from handling. We do note that the luster is generally bright and the
strike shows some weakness on the high points. A scarce early date in this
grade.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,250.
Lot 3504
$2.50 Gold Liberty, 1902.
PCGS graded MS-63. Some hazy toning near the date, otherwise bright
and lustrous.
Estimated Value $425-500.
Lot 3505
$2.50 Gold Liberty, 1903.
PCGS graded MS-63. Milky toning on both sides over luster.
Estimated Value $425-500.
Lot 3506
$2.50 Gold Liberty, 1904.
NGC graded MS-64. Nice color and surfaces, with minimal hairlines or
ticks.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Lot 3507
$2.50 Gold Liberty, 1904.
NGC graded MS-64. Flashy luster and well struck.
Estimated Value
$500-600.
Lot 3508
$2.50 Gold Liberty, 1904.
PCGS graded MS-63. Hazy gold colors and lustrous.
Estimated
Value $425-500.
Lot 3509
$2.50 Gold Liberty, 1904.
PCGS graded MS-63. Hazy toning and a few pin scratches on the
reverse in the fields.
Estimated Value $425-500.
Lot 3510
$2.50 Gold Liberty, 1905.
NGC graded MS-64. Bright and lustrous.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Lot 3511
$2.50 Gold Liberty, 1905.
PCGS graded MS-63. Sharply struck, but we note minor verdigris near
the devices on both the obverse and reverse.
Estimated Value $425-500.
Lot 3512
$2.50 Gold Liberty, 1905.
PCGS graded MS-63. Rich orange gold toning and a touch of haze.
Estimated Value $425-500.
Lot 3513
$2.50 Gold Liberty, 1905.
PCGS graded MS-63. Good luster and a few fritzies in the reverse
fields.
Estimated Value $425-500.
Lot 3514
$2.50 Gold Liberty, 1906.
PCGS graded MS-63. Golden luster and a decent strike.
Estimated
Value $425-500.
Lot 3515
$2.50 Gold Liberty, 1907.
PCGS graded MS-63. A few scuffs on this one, but still choice.
Estimated Value $425-500.
Lot 3516
$2.50 Gold Indian, 1925-D.
NGC graded MS-64. Decent luster and nearly a gem, save for a few
ticks.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 3517
$2.50 Gold Indian, 1925-D.
NGC graded MS-64. Greenish luster at the rims, and a few lines in
the fields.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 3518
$2.50 Gold Indian, 1925-D.
NGC graded MS-63. Coppery luster and well struck.
Estimated
Value $450-500.
Lot 3519
$2.50 Gold Indian, 1925-D.
NGC graded MS-63. Copper hues on the high points.
Estimated
Value $450-500.
Lot 3520
$2.50 Gold Indian, 1926.
NGC graded MS-64. Nice color, but we note a few hairlines.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 3521
$2.50 Gold Indian, 1926.
NGC graded MS-63. Much better than average, strike, color and
surfaces.
Estimated Value $450-500.
Lot 3522
$2.50 Gold Indian, 1926.
NGC graded MS-63. Some hairlines, but the luster is bright.
Estimated Value $450-500.
Lot 3523
$2.50 Gold Indian, 1928.
NGC graded MS-63. Average strike, and moderate handling.
Estimated Value $450-500.
Lot 3524
$2.50 Gold Indian, 1929.
NGC graded MS-63. Fresh luster and bright color.
Estimated Value
$450-500.
Lot 3525
$2.50 Gold Indian, 1929.
NGC graded MS-63. Flashy surfaces, and decent for the grade.
Estimated Value $450-500.
Lot 3526
$5 Gold Liberty, 1852.
PCGS graded MS-62. Good luster and scarce this nice, even though
this is a common date. The strike is better than average.
Estimated Value
$1,500-2,000.
Lot 3527
$5 Gold Liberty, 1854.
PCGS graded MS-62. Sharply struck on both the obverse and reverse,
including the eagle's thigh. Minor ticks, but a nice coin for the grade.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.
Lot 3528
$5 Gold Liberty, 1891-CC.
NGC graded MS-65. Tied for the finest graded of this date, NGC has
seen 4 this high, with none graded higher, and PCGS has only graded a single
coin as MS-65 of this date, also with none graded higher. Hence, this is tied
for the finest graded of this popular "CC" date. Rich golden luster on both
sides, and minimal handling marks visible, even with a strong glass. If you
love gem coins, and want this rare date, then here is a spectacular coin for an
advanced collector.
Estimated Value $17,500-20,000.
Lot 3529
$5 Gold Liberty, 1895.
NGC graded MS-63. Hazy toning over luster, and minor ticks.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 3530
$5 Gold Liberty, 1897.
NGC graded MS-64. Hazy reddish luster and nicely struck by the dies.
Better than average surfaces.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 3531
$5 Gold Liberty, 1900.
NGC graded MS-64. Fresh color and luster, with nice surfaces for the
grade.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 3532
$5 Gold Liberty, 1903.
PCGS graded MS-63. A few splashes of color over strong luster.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 3533
$5 Gold Liberty, 1903-S.
NGC graded MS-65 Bass. Superb color and surfaces, and from the
famous Harry Bass sales by Bowers and Merena, with "Bass" noted on the NGC
insert. A great strike too.
Estimated Value $1,700-2,200.
Lot 3534
$5 Gold Liberty, 1906-D.
PCGS graded MS-63. Hazy white toning on both sides, with a few
handling marks.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 3535
$5 Gold Liberty, 1907.
PCGS graded MS-64. Strong luster and just a few ticks from a gem
grade.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 3536
$5 Gold Indian, 1909-D.
PCGS graded MS-64. Hazy white colors on both sides, with minimal
handling marks to be found.
Estimated Value $2,400-2,700.
Lot 3537
$5 Gold Indian, 1909-D.
NGC graded MS-64. Clean surfaces for the grade, and a nice coin
overall.
Estimated Value $2,400-2,700.
Lot 3538
$5 Gold Indian, 1909-D.
NGC graded MS-64. Minor ticks from gem, but far above average.
Estimated Value $2,400-2,700.
Lot 3539
$5 Gold Indian, 1909-D.
PCGS graded MS-63. Nice luster and a choice coin in every way.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 3540
$5 Gold Indian, 1909-D.
PCGS graded MS-63. Good color and average ticks for the grade.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 3541
$10 Gold Liberty, 1874.
NGC graded MS-61. Nice color and surfaces, but we do note minor
hairlines which account for the moderate grade and a small tick on Liberty's
temple.
Estimated Value $1,250-1,500.
Lot 3542
$10 Gold Liberty, 1899.
NGC graded MS-63. Bright luster, but we note the usual minor
bagmarks from handling.
Estimated Value $360-400.
Lot 3543
$10 Gold Liberty, 1901-S.
PCGS graded MS-64. Coppery toning over luster, and the surfaces are
much better than the average choice coin.
Estimated Value $850-950.
Lot 3544
$10 Gold Liberty, 1901-S.
NGC graded MS-64. Slightly prooflike on the obverse, with reflective
fields and frosted devices, the reverse with some haze.
Estimated Value
$800-900.
Lot 3545
$10 Gold Liberty, 1902-S.
NGC graded MS-64. Great luster and satiny gold color. One cut on
Liberty's temple.
Estimated Value $800-900.
Lot 3546
$10 Gold Liberty, 1907.
NGC graded MS-63. Hazy luster but better surfaces than usual for the
grade.
Estimated Value $360-400.
Lot 3547
$10 Gold Indian, 1907. No
periods. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice color and clean surfaces, but we
note some faint wipe lines.
Estimated Value $2,200-2,600.
Lot 3548
$10 Gold Indian, 1926.
NGC graded MS-64. Bright luster and a few ticks on the eagle.
Estimated Value $850-950.
Lot 3549
$10 Gold Indian, 1932.
NGC graded MS-64. Flashy luster but there is a copper spot in the
field before Liberty's face.
Estimated Value $850-950.
Lot 3550
$10 Gold Indian, 1932.
NGC graded MS-64. Hazy white hues on both sides, and just a few
ticks from gem.
Estimated Value $850-950.
Lot 3551
$10 Gold Indian, 1932.
NGC graded MS-63. This one is bright, but does have handling marks.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 3552
$10 Gold Indian, 1932.
NGC graded MS-63. One reeding mark on Liberty's chin.
Estimated
Value $400-500.
Lot 3553
$20 Gold Liberty, 1875.
NGC graded MS-61. Fresh from a mint bag, this one has moderate
ticks, but good luster.
Estimated Value $600-700.
Lot 3554
$20 Gold Liberty, 1896-S.
NGC graded MS-63. Splashes of coppery toning on the reverse, strong
luster in the fields.
Estimated Value $700-900.
Lot 3555
$20 Gold Liberty, 1899-S.
NGC graded MS-64. Flashy luster and well struck for this date.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,500.
Lot 3556
$20 Gold Liberty, 1904.
NGC graded MS-65. Hazy toning on both sides of this gem grade coin.
A common date, but not this nice.
Estimated Value $1,600-1,700.
Lot 3557
$20 Gold Liberty, 1904.
PCGS graded MS-64. Coppery toning in the fields, with hints of white
haze too. Excellent surfaces, but not quite gem.
Estimated Value $550-650.
Lot 3558
$20 Gold Liberty, 1904.
NGC graded MS-64. A few ticks on Liberty's face, but nice fields.
Estimated Value $550-650.
Lot 3559
$20 Gold Liberty, 1904.
NGC graded MS-64. One small mark on Liberty's jaw, and whitish haze
over luster.
Estimated Value $550-650.
Lot 3560
$20 Gold Liberty, 1904.
NGC graded MS-63. Bright luster and well struck.
Estimated Value
$350-400.
Lot 3561
$20 Gold Liberty, 1904.
NGC graded MS-63. Bright luster but there are a few dull scuffs.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 3562
$20 Gold St. Gaudens,
1907. Flat relief, Arabic numerals. PCGS graded MS-64. A few scuffs
but nice quality for the date.
Estimated Value $350-450.
Lot 3563
$20 Gold St. Gaudens,
1908. No motto. NGC graded MS-64. Good luster, but the stars are not
all that sharp.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 3564
$20 Gold St. Gaudens,
1908. No motto. NGC graded MS-64. Sharply struck by the dies, and
with good luster in the fields.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 3565
$20 Gold St. Gaudens,
1908. No motto. NGC graded MS-63. A few bagmarks on the high points,
but lustrous.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 3566
$20 Gold St. Gaudens,
1922. NGC graded MS-63. Sharp and pleasing for the grade.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 3567
$20 Gold St. Gaudens,
1927. NGC graded MS-64. Clean surfaces and strong luster.
Estimated Value $350-400.