Feb. 24-25, 2003, The Benson Collection Part 3, Sale 17
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Lot 220 1866. NGC graded MS-64. This is the first year of issue, and the "with rays" examples only lasted for part of two years. Good luster and an average strike. Estimated Value $450-500. |
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Lot 221 1867. Rays. NGC graded MS-65. Totally white in color and without the usual specks or similar problems. Struck from slightly worn dies, but with fewer die cracks than usually seen. In demand as a type coin for the rays on the reverse. Estimated Value $2,700-2,900. |
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Lot 222 1867. Rays. NGC graded MS-65. Great color and surfaces with plenty of luster too. An important type coin for the collector. Estimated Value $2,250-2,750. |
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Lot 223 1872. NGC graded Proof 65. A nice proof which is enhanced by delicate pink toning on the obverse, the reverse similar but also includes green iridescence and brilliant rose gold too. Estimated Value $700-800. |
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Lot 224 1877. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. A brilliant example with a touch of light nickel shading. A popular proof-only date with a mintage of 510 or so as the Mint records may not be perfect. Estimated Value $2,200-2,500. |
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Lot 225 1879. NGC graded Proof 66. Blazing white in color and sharp throughout, with no problems or flyspecks anywhere to be found. A real jewel for the date or type collector. Estimated Value $800-900. |
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Lot 226 1879. ANACS graded MS-62. Hazy gold toning. Estimated Value $70-80. |
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Lot 227 1879, 9 over 8. NGC graded Proof 67. An amazing spotless gem specimen with attractive light violet overtones. Few could be better than this one. Estimated Value $1,400-1,600. |
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Lot 228 1879, 9 over 8. NGC graded Proof 66. Bright white in color and sharp. No problems or contacts marks worthy of note, and a radiant example of this rare overdate. Estimated Value $900-1,000. |
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Lot 229 1880. PCGS graded Proof 64. Pleasing color and surfaces for the grade. Estimated Value $250-300. |
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Lot 230 1883. NGC graded Proof 67. Bright and flashy and this one is enhanced by fiery sunset gold on the left obverse and around portions of the reverse rim. A few minor streaks, but highly appealing. Estimated Value $1,250-1,500. |
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Lot 231 1883. NGC graded Proof 66. Light gold toning over the usual reflective nickel sheen. Well struck and free of fly specks or other problems. Estimated Value $500-550. |
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Lot 232 1883. PCGS graded Proof 65. Fairly bright and fresh, with a bit of haze on the lower reverse. Estimated Value $350-400. |
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Lot 233 1883. Without "CENTS". PCGS graded MS-66. A spot-free, sparkling white gem specimen. Estimated Value $850-900. |
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Lot 234 1883. With "CENTS". NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. Excellent contrast between the fields and devices and totally free of annoying spots or significant contact marks. Estimated Value $700-800. |
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Lot 235 1884. PCGS graded Proof 66. This one has nice fresh color and surfaces, and shows the curious repunched 1 in the date. Estimated Value $600-700. |
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Lot 236 1884. NGC graded Proof 66. A superb gem specimen with a hint of delicate gold and light violet toning on both sides. Estimated Value $600-700. |
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Lot 237 1885. MS-60+. Reflective fields and well struck, but we note some unfortunate hairlines on both sides. Still the key date of the series, with a mintage of 1,476,490 and most are found in much lower circulated grades. A coin that would fit nicely in an album of uncirculated dates. Estimated Value $700-800. |
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Lot 238 1889. PCGS graded MS-63. Not quite half the stars are struck up, but lustrous and with minimal flyspecks. Estimated Value $100-115. |
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Lot 239 1892. NGC graded MS-65. Blazing white luster and well struck, although we note a minor planchet defect to the right of the date. Estimated Value $950-1,050. |
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Lot 240 A large lot of Liberty nickels. Lot of 473 coins. This lot contains 473 Liberty nickels with dates from 1883 to 1912, with grades from About Good to Fine. A nice selection for the dealer. Lot of 473 coins. Estimated Value $200-UP. |