Feb. 24-25, 2003, The Benson Collection Part 3, Sale 17
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Lot 661 1948. PCGS graded MS-65 FBL. Delicate gold toning on both sides. We note a couple of ticks on Ben which kept this from a higher grade. Estimated Value $120-150. |
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Lot 662 1949-S. PCGS graded MS-65 FBL. A frosty and bright gem of this important key date. There is just a hint of gold at the periphery. Estimated Value $350-450. |
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Lot 663 1950. PCGS graded Proof 66. Bright and untoned, with just the faintest hairlines on the high points from perfection. Estimated Value $400-450. |
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Lot 664 1950. PCGS graded Proof 65. A problem free, untoned gem that boasts an excellent strike and great eye appeal. Estimated Value $350-400. |
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Lot 665 1950. PCGS graded Proof 65. Bright and flashy with strong frost on the devices. One thin line down the bell on the reverse. Estimated Value $350-400. |
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Lot 666 1951. PCGS graded Proof 67. Tied for the finest technical grade by PCGS, with 53 seen this high so far, and 6 others as Cameo or Deep Cameos. The surfaces are totally white and perfectly struck, a blazing gem proof for the connoisseur of this series. Estimated Value $900-1,100. |
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Lot 667 1951. PCGS graded Proof 65. Moderate dark gold toning around the periphery, bright at the centers. Estimated Value $225-250. |
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Lot 668 1951. PCGS graded Proof 64. Lightly toned with tawny gold around the edge. Examination will note some very light hairlines on the reverse, but still very appealing. Estimated Value $170-190. |
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Lot 669 1952. PCGS graded Proof 66. Flashy and bright with light haze. Estimated Value $200-225. |
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Lot 670 1952. PCGS graded Proof 66. A trace of haze over mint brilliance, mostly white. Estimated Value $200-225. |
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Lot 671 1952. PCGS graded MS-65 FBL. Lot of 2 coins. (2 pieces). A lovely pair, both frosty and white and in clean gem condition. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $300-350. |
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Lot 672 1953 (3 pieces), Two are PCGS graded PR-64 and one is PCGS graded PR-65. Lot of 3 coins. One of the PR-64s shows a bit of haze, the other two are white. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $200-225. |
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Lot 673 1954 (2 pieces), both of which are PCGS graded PR-67. Lot of 2 coins. Both are totally white and very high end. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $150-170. |
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Lot 674 1954 both PCGS graded PR-66. Lot of 2 coins. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $120-140. |
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Lot 675 1956. PCGS graded MS-66. Lightly toned with pleasing gold hues and fairly well struck. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $30-40. |
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Lot 676 1957-D and 1959-D both grade from MS-64 to 65 and each has full bell lines. Lot of 2 coins. Flashy luster. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $200-250. |
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Lot 677 1958-D. NGC graded MS-66"*" holder. Gorgeous and monstrously bold toning on this gem, especially so on the reverse. Note the glowing sunset red and gold around the obverse periphery, but the reverse is much more intense with iridescent red and green splashed about over the entire design. Gem surfaces as well, with exceptional eye appeal. Estimated Value $250-UP. |
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Lot 678 1959 half dollar struck on a foreign planchet. MS-63. This is apparently struck on a foreign planchet as it weighs a bit more than a quarter should at 6.37 grams. Frosty luster and with very choice surfaces throughout. The date and mintmark area are strong, and all but the extreme peripheral lettering is present. A rare Franklin half dollar error, very few of which have been found. No reeding on the edge, and the foreign planchet appears to be silver. Estimated Value $250-UP. |
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Lot 679 1959-D NGC graded MS-65 FBL and 1959-D NGC graded MS-65. Lot of 2 coins. Both are bright silvery white. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $250-300. |
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Lot 680 1960. MS-64 Full Bands. Lot of 11 coins. Lot of 11 coins. Estimated Value $100-110. The Benson Collection. |
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Lot 681 A lot of PCGS graded Franklins as follows. Lot of 7 coins. 1948 MS-64 FBL (2 pieces), 1949 MS-64 FBL (2 pieces), 1949-D MS-64 FBL, 1949-S MS-63 FBL and 1949-S MS-64. All are nice white coins although some are starting to show delicate gold toning at the rims. Some tough early dates are included. Lot of 7 coins. Estimated Value $275-375. |
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Lot 682 A large group of PCGS certified Franklin Half dollars as noted. Lot of 27 coins. Dates included 1950 MS-64 FBL (3 pieces), 1950-D MS-64 FBL (2 pieces), 1950-D MS-63 FBL, 1951-D MS-64 FBL (2 pieces), 1952 MS-64 FBL (2 pieces), 1952 MS-63 FBL, 1952-D MS-64 FBL (2 pieces), 1952-S MS-64 FBL (2 pieces), 1953-S MS-64, 1954 MS-63 FBL, 1954-D MS-64 FBL, 1954-S MS-64 FBL, 1955 MS-64 FBL (2 pieces), 1957-D MS-64 FBL (2 pieces), 1960-D MS-64 FBL, 1962 MS-64 FBL and 1962-D MS-64 FBL (2 pieces). All are nice white coins or have just a touch of gold starting to form. Perfect for the dealer to parcel out. This lot weighs about 4 pounds. Lot of 27 coins. Estimated Value $750-UP. Weight 4 lbs. |
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Lot 683 A Franklin half dollar lot. Lot of 54 coins. This lot contains Franklin half dollars from 1949 to the 1960s, with some better dates included. A total of $27 face value, and all are in nice circulated condition. Careful study recommended. Lot of 54 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. |
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Lot 684 Franklin half dollar lot. Lot of 76 coins. The following are included: 1948 (6 pieces), 1949 (42 pieces), 1950 (12 pieces), 1951, 1952, 1953 (2 pieces), 1957 (5 pieces) and 1958 (7 pieces). Grades from VF to BU, and many will grade Uncirculated. A nice lot for the dealer, and several of the coins are toned. Lot of 76 coins. Estimated Value $500-UP. |
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Lot 685 1976 Bicentennial Kennedy half dollar, struck 50 percent off center towards noon. MS-63. Here is a delightful error coin, struck only in 1976 for the Bicentennial and thus a one year type coin. Great luster and surfaces, with a touch of toning on Kennedy's jaw. We also note a minor rim clip behind Kennedy's neck. An important error that will no doubt find many suitors. The edge is plain and not reeded. Estimated Value $50-75. |
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Lot 686 A large lot of Kennedy Half Dollar rolls. Lot of 560 coins. This lot includes all BU coins, put away at the time of issue, 1965 (3 $10 face rolls), 1966 (11 $10 rolls), 1967 (6 $10 rolls) and 1968-D (8 $10 rolls). Unsearched for gems, we suspect several high grade coins are likely mixed into these rolls. This lot weighs 15 lbs, 8 oz. Lot of 560 coins. Estimated Value $400-450. |
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Lot 687 A small group of Kennedy Proofs, all PCGS graded PR-67, 1971-S, 1972-S (2 pieces) and 1974-S. Lot of 4 coins. Great quality. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $40-50. |
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Lot 688 1972-S together with a 1969-S cent in NGC Proof 69 Red. NGC graded Proof 69. Two coins. Estimated Value $150-160. |