Feb. 24-25, 2003, The Benson Collection Part 3, Sale 17
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Lot 37 1950. This set grades Choice Proof. Lot of 5 coins. A few hairlines but all are choice. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $425-500. |
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Lot 38 1951. This set grades Choice Proof. Lot of 5 coins. The half has some hairlines on the bell, but the coins are generally pleasing for the grade. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $425-500. |
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Lot 39 1951. Proof set in the original box of issue. Totally original and very choice. Estimated Value $425-500. |
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Lot 40 1951. Proof set. Mounted in a Capital Plastics holder. The coins are nice with light gold toning at the edge, and the cent is pleasing too. Estimated Value $425-500. |
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Lot 41 1951. Proof set. The silver coins have a touch of toning, while the cent is unspotted. These are not in the government packaging. Nice and original nevertheless. Estimated Value $425-500. |
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Lot 42 1952. (2 proof sets). Both in the original box of issue. Rarely are these early sets still encountered in the original cellophane of issue. Lot of 2 sets. Estimated Value $400-500. |
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Lot 43 1952. Proof set in the original box of issue. The coins are in the original cellophane of issue. Estimated Value $200-250. |
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Lot 44 1952. Proof set in the original box of issue. These are rarely encountered these days as most of the time the coins were long ago removed from the original box. Estimated Value $200-250. |
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Lot 45 1953. Proof Set (2 sets) plus a 1955 Proof Set. Each set is housed in the original box of issue! Rarely found nowadays. Lot of 3 sets. Estimated Value $500-550. |
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Lot 46 1953. This set grades Choice Proof. Lot of 5 coins. Mounted in a Capital Plastics display holder. The half has hairlines on the devices, the balance of the coins are nice. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $220-250. |
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Lot 47 1953 Proof set and a 1942 Type I nickel, a 1942 Type II nickel and 1942 cent all in proof as well. The half dollar shows some toning, the cents are bright and unspotted. Lot of 8 coins. Estimated Value $200-250. |
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Lot 48 1953. Proof set. Mounted in a Capital Plastics holder. The coins are nice and show light haze or toning but are mostly bright. Estimated Value $200-235. |
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Lot 49 1954 and 1955 Proof Sets, both grade Choice Proof. Lot of 10 coins. Both are mounted in Capital Plastics holders. Lot of 10 coins. Estimated Value $180-200. |
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Lot 50 1960. Small date Proof set (2 sets). Both sets are choice and each is mounted in a Capital Plastics style holder. Lot of 2 sets. Estimated Value $60-70. |
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Lot 51 1984 Prestige Proof set and 2 Proof sets of the 1987 Constitution silver dollar and $5. gold piece commemoratives. Each of the 3 sets resides in the original government packaging. Lot of 3 sets. Estimated Value $200-220. |
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Lot 52 A large group of Proof and Mint Sets as noted. Proof sets as follows: 1956, 1957, 1958 (3 sets), 1959, 1960 (4 sets), 1961 (9 sets), 1962 (10 sets), 1963, 1964 (2 sets), 1971 (2 sets), 1972 (5 sets), 1974 (2 sets), 1977 (2 sets), 1978 (2 sets), 1979 (2 sets), 1980 (2 sets), 1981 (2 sets), 1982 (2 sets), 1983 (2 sets), 1984 (2 sets), 1985 (4 sets), 1986, 1987 (2 sets), 1989 (2 sets), 1993 Prestige Set, 1995 (2 sets), 1995 Premier Silver set and 1996 (2 sets): Mint Sets and Commemoratives as follows: 1956 double mint set as issued, 1964 mint set, 1987 P&D set, 1989 P&D set, 1991 P&D set, 1995 P&D (2 sets), and last a 1995 Special Olympics Silver Proof dollar. All in original government packaging. A total of 80 sets in this lot. Further, it weighs 15 lbs so shipping will be expensive. Estimated Value $800-1,000. |
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Lot 53 A small group of proof sets, including 1956, 1964, 1984, 1988, 1989 and 1990. Each set is in the original government packaging. Lot of 6 sets. Estimated Value $50-60. |
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Lot 54 A run of United States Proof Sets, 1971 to 1993, plus a 1992 silver proof set and a 1994-D World Cup half dollar in BU. Each set is housed in the original government packaging. Lot of 25 sets or individual coins as noted. Estimated Value $150-200. |
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Lot 55 1987. US Silver 1 oz. round. PCI graded MS-67 "100% Toned". Toned with deep blue and intense gold on the obverse, with the reverse a more even brilliant reddish gold tone. Excellent surfaces and truly a delight to behold. Estimated Value $500-UP. |
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Lot 56 1989-S. Silver Eagle. ICG graded Proof 68 Deep Cameo. Toned with deep blue on the obverse with a large central orange-gold area projecting through Liberty's mid section and spilling onto the flag and dress as well. The reverse a bold gold hue over frost and mirrors. Exceptional color throughout, and obviously extraordinary. Estimated Value $700-900. |
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Lot 57 1992-S US silver 1 oz. round. NGC graded Proof 67. Stunning and brilliantly toned on both sides, with radiant sunset gold and red on the obverse and similar on the reverse but we note some blue near the rim there. If you love toned coins, then be sure to view this stunning silver eagle. Color photo. Estimated Value $900-UP. |
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Lot 58 1995 10th Anniversary Gold and Silver Eagle Proof Set. Gem Quality throughout. The 5 piece proof set housed in the special 10th Anniversary red plush case. Contains the rare Silver Eagle struck at the West Point Mint. This is the key set of the entire eagle program.. Estimated Value $2,600-3,000. |