Feb. 24-25, 2003, The Benson Collection Part 3, Sale 17
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Lot 812 1882. SEGS graded MS-66. Intensely toned with iridescent colors on the obverse, with flashy green near the date, reddish gold to gold elsewhere, while the reverse is white with a bit of gold at the rim. Minor ticks from handling, but this one will sell for the toning, as little else has any impact. Estimated Value $600-800. |
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Lot 813 1882. PCGS graded MS-65. A bright and lustrous example that is well struck and preserved. Estimated Value $250-300. |
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Lot 814 1882 PCGS graded MS-63 and 1894-O PCGS graded AU-53. Lot of 2 coins. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $100-135. |
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Lot 815 1882 and 1898 both grade MS-63-64 and are both toned with lovely colors. Lot of 2 coins. These were almost certainly housed for many years in a Wayte Raymond album as the toning is typical (and beautiful) of similar coins from those albums. A lovely pair for the collector. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $100-125. |
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Lot 816 1882-CC. NGC graded MS-66. A frosty, mark-free gem. Some delicate russet toning graces the outer borders on both sides. Estimated Value $800-900. |
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Lot 817 1882-CC. ICG graded MS-64. Deep and colorfully toned on the obverse, with vibrant orange gold with magenta, and areas of deeper green and blue as well. Bright on the reverse and untoned. Excellent vibrancy to the colors. Estimated Value $500-650. |
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Lot 818 1882-CC. PCGS graded MS-63. Strong luster and well struck throughout, and with a touch of peripheral gold. Estimated Value $80-100. |
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Lot 819 1882-CC. MS-60+. Satiny luster and delicate gold toning on both sides. Estimated Value $70-80. |
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Lot 820 GSA boxed Morgan dollars, 1882-CC MS-63, 1883-CC MS-60+ and 1884-CC MS-63. Lot of 3 coins. All in the familiar black government boxes of issue. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $250-300. |
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Lot 821 1882-CC, 1883-CC and 1884-CC, each grades MS-60+. Lot of 3 coins. Each is bright and fresh. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $225-250. |
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Lot 822 1882-O. PCGS graded MS-65. A pleasing gem, mostly white in color save for a touch of gold at the top of the obverse. Slightly better as a date in gem grades. Estimated Value $375-425. |
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Lot 823 1882-O, O over S. PCGS graded MS-63. Flashy and bright with undiminished luster. Typical handling marks expected for the grade, and we note the devices and strike are average for the issue. The mintmark error is clear with a glass. Estimated Value $650-700. |
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Lot 824 1882-S. ICG graded MS-67. Toned on the obverse with a particularly light bluish gold over luster. Some gold on the reverse rims, otherwise white. Clean surfaces throughout. Estimated Value $1,200-1,500. |
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Lot 825 1882-S. PCGS graded MS-66. Deeply toned with radiant greens and reds on the entire obverse, while the reverse has just a bit of rainbow tones on the lower rim. Splendid surfaces. Estimated Value $450-550. |
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Lot 826 1882-S. PCGS graded MS-65. Blazing reddish gold over Liberty's head, surrounded by a blue halo and more gold at the rims. Similar but less intense on the reverse. Good luster, strike and appeal. Estimated Value $500-600. |
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Lot 827 1882-S. ICG graded MS-65. Boldly toned where few dollars dare to dwell, with aqua blue green in abundance on the lower realms and intensive magenta, sky yellow and light blue above. Scattered handling marks from perfection. Light gold on the reverse periphery. Especially brilliant hues, even for a top of the bag dollar. Color photo on plate 0. Estimated Value $2,000-2,500. |
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Lot 828 1882-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Especially bright toning on the reverse with horizontal bands of fuchsia, gold and green, lighter at the breast, and darker towards the top and bottom. White on the obverse. Mounted reverse side up in the PCGS holder, and one of the more intense toned dollars in this sale. Estimated Value $600-700. |
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Lot 829 1882-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Deep gray with hints of vibrant green and magenta intermixed on the obverse, the reverse mostly white save for a couple of intense little rainbows near the rim. Estimated Value $500-600. |
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Lot 830 1882-S. PCGS graded MS-64. This one boasts an arc of magenta, blue, green and gold on the upper left obverse, fading to white luster on the right, the reverse untoned mostly. One small area of action in the field beneath Liberty's cap. Estimated Value $400-500. |
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Lot 831 1882-S. PCGS graded MS-63. Sparkling with a transcendent deep chartreuse verging into wonderful dark aquas and touches of indigos and some luscious magenta for added contrast on the obverse, the reverse ringed in gold. Lustrous and choice surfaces, but mega gem colors here. Color photo on plate 0. Estimated Value $1,500-1,800. |
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Lot 832 1883. PCGS graded MS-65. Great color and luster throughout. Struck from rusted dies, as were many of this year. Estimated Value $80-90. |
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Lot 833 A trio of Morgans, all NGC graded as indicated: 1883 MS-64, 1890 MS-63 and 1896 MS-64. Lot of 3 coins. Each has attractive reddish or blue-gold toning on both sides, making this an appealing lot for the collector or dealer. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $300-400. |
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Lot 834 1883-CC. PCGS graded MS-66 Deep Mirror Prooflike. Totally white in color and very frosty on the devices. In an older PCGS holder with the green insert. PCGS has graded only 67 this high of the date with just 2 higher, both one notch above. The fields are simply superb, and just a few ticks can be found with a strong glass. A remarkable example of this popular CC date. Estimated Value $2,000-2,400. |
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Lot 835 1883-CC. NGC graded MS-66. Satiny and white, with excellent surfaces throughout. A couple of minor reeding marks on Liberty from an even higher grade. Estimated Value $450-500. |
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Lot 836 1883-CC. PCGS graded MS-65 Deep Mirror Prooflike. Toned with a dark ring on gold on both the obverse and reverse, and well struck throughout. One minor field nick below Liberty's cap from a higher grade, but her face and neck are generally clean for the grade. Scarce this nice. Estimated Value $400-500. |
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Lot 837 1883-CC. PCGS graded MS-64. Original deep turquoise and violet hues cover most of the obverse. Estimated Value $200-UP. |
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Lot 838 1883-CC. PCGS graded MS-64 Deep Mirror Prooflike. Flashy and bright, without a trace of toning on either side. Good contrast and nice surfaces for this near gem grade. Estimated Value $150-200. |
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Lot 839 1883-CC. PCGS graded MS-63 Deep Mirror Prooflike. Excellent frost on the devices and well mirrored fields. We note the expected handling marks, but this coin is still choice. Estimated Value $90-110. |
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Lot 840 1883-CC. PCGS graded MS-62. Mostly white save for a small splash of gold near the rim, and typically nicked. Estimated Value $80-90. |
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Lot 841 1883-O. NGC graded MS-67. Flecks of gold near the periphery on this gem, but the centers are blast white. Well struck and examination will note only the faintest signs of contact. Estimated Value $2,700-3,200. |
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Lot 842 1883-O. ANACS graded MS-66. Intense iridescent green and gold toning on the obverse over luster. The reverse white. Check it out. Estimated Value $200-250. |
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Lot 843 1883-O. PCGS graded MS-65. Mottled light blue and gold toning on the obverse, white on the reverse. In an older small PCGS holder. Estimated Value $200-225. |
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Lot 844 1883-O. PCGS graded MS-64. Toned on the obverse with bright aqua blue and gold over luster, the reverse white. Estimated Value $350-450. |
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Lot 845 1883-O. NGC graded MS-64*. Intense green and red toning across most of the obverse which is unusually vibrant, the reverse with a touch of gold. Exceptionally colorful and if you really want a spectacular coin, here it is! One small bright white area above Liberty's cap which is untoned, and the usual weak strike near the periphery is noted. Color photo on plate 0. Estimated Value $800-1,000. In a special NGC holder from the Binion Collection, and with the coveted "Star" on the NGC holder. |
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Lot 846 1883-O. NGC graded MS-64. Diagonally toned with the lower obverse half awash in deep rainbow hues which must be seen to be appreciated, with the upper quadrant hazy gold and a touch of blue. On the reverse the usual ring of gold resides. Estimated Value $400-500. |
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Lot 847 1883-S. NGC graded MS-64. This one boasts lovely light gold toning on the obverse with plenty of luster to dazzle the eye, the reverse with even more sunset gold tones, fading to greenish gold at the top. Worth a premium for the color, and of course a very rare date too. Estimated Value $2,200-2,500. |
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Lot 848 1883-S. PCGS graded AU-55. Lustrous, and a scarce date so close to mint condition. Lightly toned at the periphery. Estimated Value $110-130. |
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Lot 849 1883-S. AU-55. Lustrous, with just a touch of wear on the high points. Estimated Value $110-125. |