Feb. 24-25, 2003, The Benson Collection Part 3, Sale 17

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Liberty Seated Dollars

The Eliasberg Proof 1850 Liberty Seated Dollar


Lot 716      1850 Eliasberg. PCGS graded Proof 64. A truly stunning example of this early and rare proof date. The edges are toned with regal blue shades while the fields are a coppery gold. The devices are well frosted and generally bright white in color. PCGS has graded only 8 of this date in proof, one in PR-62, and the balance, including this coin as PR-64! An outstanding example for the numismatist.
Estimated Value $22,000-27,000.
Ex: George H. Earle, Jr., Henry Chapman June 25-29, 1912; John H. Clapp, Clapp Estate, to Louis Eliasberg, Sr., Bowers and Merena's Eliasberg II Sale, April 6-8, 1997, lot 2217.
 

Near Gem Proof 1850 Liberty Seated Dollar


Lot 717      1850. Proof 64+. A rare and desirable example of this date in nearly gem proof condition. The mirror surfaces provide an excellent cameo effect for Liberty and her surrounding devices, as well as the eagle too. Glowing with a light sunset gold over both sides.
Estimated Value $27,500-UP.
 

Uncirculated 1855 Liberty Seated Dollar


Lot 718      1855. NGC graded MS-61. Some light handling marks are scattered about but there is enough mint luster present to justify this uncirculated numerical grade. All is lightly toned. A decidedly rare date, particularly so in this lofty grade.
Estimated Value $8,000-11,000.
 


Lot 719      1860-O. NGC graded MS-62. The striking qualities on this is typical of New Orleans mint dollars of this vintage with some softness on Liberty's head and stars. The surfaces are decent, fully lustrous and basically untoned. Undoubtedly from the small hoard uncovered in the late 1960's.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,300.
 
Lot 720      1860-O. EF-40. Darkly toned and we note some faint grafitti in the fields and a rim nick on the lower right obverse.
Estimated Value $150-200.
 


Lot 721      1865, Double Die Obverse-1. SEGS graded Proof 63. The surfaces show moderate hairlines on both sides, and this coin has obviously been wiped in the past as was common practice for generations. Toned a medium gray color and somewhat washed out. A few of the left obverse stars show slight doubling, accounting for the variety.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,400.
 


Lot 722      1869. NGC graded Proof 63. Well struck with full hair and star detail. The reflective surfaces are free from noticeable hairlines or other detractions worthy of note; all is overlaid with light to medium lilac toning. Only 600 proofs were struck with most of the surviving specimens well hairlined.
Estimated Value $2,250-2,750.
 

High Grade 1873-CC Liberty Seated Dollar Rarity


Lot 723      1873-CC. PCGS graded AU-50. A very rare coin in high grades, in PCGS has only graded 7 as such, with 10 graded higher, their best is MS-60! Light steel gray in color and clean surfaces throughout, and these large Carson City coins are rarely found with so few problems. Well struck and an important addition for the date or mintmark collector.
Estimated Value $19,000-UP.
 

Trade Dollars


Lot 724      1874. NGC graded MS-64. A milky white beauty with remarkably clean, mark-free surfaces.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.
 
Lot 725      1875-CC. EF-45. Sharply struck but we note some minor hairlines from circulation.
Estimated Value $160-180.
 
Lot 726      1877-S and 1878-S, both grade VF. Lot of 2 coins. The 1877-S was buffed down a bit and shows some surface roughness, but is the double die reverse. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $170-190.
 


Lot 727      1878. NGC graded Proof 65. Dark reddish gold and gray toning on both sides, with vibrant blue near the periphery. Boldly struck as expected for a proof, but these large coins are rarely found today in gem grades. Excellent surfaces and appealing for the type collector. Color photo on plate 0.
Estimated Value $6,000-6,500.
 


Lot 728      1879. NGC graded Proof 63 Cameo. Steel gray and gold in color on the obverse, similar on the reverse save for a vibrant aqua blue and lavender splash from the eagle's right wing to the rim above. Moderate hairlines can be seen in the fields, and these seem to account for the grade. Strong contrast, enough so to win the coveted "cameo" designation from NGC.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.
 


Lot 729      1879. PCGS graded Proof 62. Nice color and appeal for the grade.
Estimated Value $1,250-1,500.
 


Lot 730      1882. PCGS graded Proof 65. Deeply toned with fiery orange at the centers and dark blue gray in the fields and periphery. Always in strong demand as a proof only date.
Estimated Value $6,000-6,500.