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

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Miscellaneous Silver Coins

Lot 1141      A David Hall "Investment Pick" Lot from several years ago, all in the old first generation small PCGS holders. Lot of 19 coins. The following coins are included, all PCGS graded as noted: 1909 Indian cent MS-64 Red, 1937 Buffalo nickel MS-65, 1938-D Buffalo nickel MS-65 (5 pieces), 1938-D Buffalo nickel MS-66, 1942 Jefferson nickel Type I PR-65, 1945 Mercury dime MS-65, 1945-S Mercury dime MS 65 FB, 1950 Washington quarter PR-65, 1943 Walking Liberty half dollar MS-65, 1883-CC Morgan dollar MS-64, Grant no star commemorative half MS-63, Roanoke commemorative half MS-65, 1928 Oregon commemorative half MS-64, 1937-D Texas commemorative half MS-65 and Robinson commemorative half MS-63. All are in their original holders and small PCGS box as well, and most are premium quality. Perhaps these sure fire winners belong in your coin portfolio today! Lot of 19 coins.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
 
Lot 1142      A group of partial coin collections mounted in old National Coin pages. Partial sets of Lincoln cents, Liberty nickels, Buffalo nickels, Jefferson nickels, Barber dimes, Mercury dimes, Roosevelt dimes and Barber half dollars all mounted in old National Pages album. Grades from AG to AU. Many key dates are included such as a 3 legged buffalo and a 1916-D dime, so carefully study is recommended. An excellent collector or dealer lot.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
 
Lot 1143      A large lot of United States Silver coins. Lot of 905 coins. This includes 75 Mercury dimes, 167 Roosevelt dimes, 340 Washington quarters, 267 Walking Liberty half dollars, 41 Franklin half dollars, 11 Kennedy half dollars (1964) and 4 clad Kennedy half dollars. Most are from date collections. Grades from Good to EF. This lot weighs 20 lbs, 6 ozs for shipping purposes. Lot of 905 coins.
Estimated Value $700-UP.
 
Lot 1144      A lot of Barber coinage and Standing Liberty quarters. Lot of 194 coins. This lot includes 49 Barber dimes, 1 Barber quarter, 129 Barber half dollars and 15 Standing Liberty quarters, all grade AG to VG. A nice lot for the dealer. Lot of 194 coins.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
 
Lot 1145      A lot of miscellaneous US type coins. Lot of 14 coins. This lot includes cents of 1858 Flying Eagle, 1859, 1863, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1904, 1906, 1907, Two cent piece of 1866, dimes of 1833 and 1891, an 1865-S half dollar in XF and an 1892 Columbian Exposition commemorative half dollar. Grades from Fair to EF. A nice lot for the collector. Lot of 14 coins.
Estimated Value $80-100.
 
Lot 1146      A small lot of miscellaneous United States coins. Lot of 295 coins. This lot includes an 1865 Three cent nickel, nickels as follows 1883 Liberty, no CENTS (2 pieces), 1925, 1925-D and 1931-S; half dollars as follows 1859 with a large hole, 1893 Columbian Exposition. Grades from Good to Uncirculated. One of our special "must see" lots with goodies tucked in here and there. Weight on this lot is 5 and a half pounds. Lot of 295 coins.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Weight is 5.5 lbs.
 
Lot 1147      A small type lot. Lot of 16 coins. This lot includes small cents: 1858 SL; 1858 LL; 1901; 1902 and 1904; three cent nickel 1865; nickel 1867; half dimes 1830, 1853 arrows (2 pieces) and 1871; dimes 1834; 1837 Seated, no stars; 1875-S; quarters 1818 and 1898. Grades from AG to VF.. Lot of 16 coins.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
 
Lot 1148      The balance of a coin collection. This lot includes 119 Indian cents grading from Poor to Good, 51 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln Cents grading from AG to VF, 50 1909 Lincoln cents grading from AG to Fine, 250 Lincoln cents dating from 1909 to 1938-S grading from AG to Fine, about $10 face in common Lincoln wheat back cents, 15 Barber dimes grading AG-Good, 21 Barber half dollars from 1892 to 1899 grading AG to Good, $10 face in 1964 Kennedy half dollars, a few nicer U.S. Type coins and 45 U.S. First Day covers from the 1920s to 1930s. Careful study recommended. A great lot for a dealer to break up.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
 
Lot 1149      The balance of an estate. This lot includes the following coins: a Large cent, 48 Flying Eagle and Indian cents AG-Fine, a collection of Lincoln cents 1909 to date, some better dates included, 48 Liberty nickels 1883 to 1912, 69 circulated Buffalo nickels, a group of Jefferson nickels, an 1834 Capped Bust dime, 6 Seated dimes AG to VG, a group of Mercury dimes 1916-1945 but missing the 1916-D and 1942, 2 over 1 PD but includes the 1921 PD with a total of 120 pieces AG-Unc, 1875-S Seated half dollar Good, 2 Columbian half dollars, 1 BT Washington half, 3 miscellaneous medals, a 1907 Philippines peso in Fine, 2 1979 SBA dollars in Unc, and 19 1921 Morgan silver dollars. A large lot for the dealer that should be carefully checked to be figured. This lot weighs 12 lbs.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
 
Lot 1150      Mixed type lot. Lot of 8 coins. This lot includes the following denominations and dates: 1828 Half cent; 1916-S Lincoln cent corroded; 1864 Large motto Two Cent piece; 1900-S Barber Dime; 1914-D Barber Dime; 1875-S Twenty cent piece; 1853-O Seated half dollar and 1947 Walking half dollar. Grades range from AG to EF.. Lot of 8 coins.
Estimated Value $120-140.
 

Medals

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Lot 1151      1803. Half eagle Kettle token. EF-40. Extremely Fine 40. These pieces were made as brass gaming tokens by the Kettle firm of Birmingham, England and roughly copy the half eagle of 1803. On this particular one the name is still present to the right of the date. Dark patina over most of the coin, with lighter brass areas rubbed through on the upper devices. In the Judd book under appendix C and in the Pollack book on page 471.
No doubt these gaming tokens were popular with gamblers of the time, where even a small bet could resemble the current gold coins circulating in America.
Estimated Value $10-20.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on June 21, 1945 for $1.
 

Highly Important 1864 Lincoln Reelection Gold Medal.
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Lot 1152      1864. Lincoln Reelection gold medal. R. W. Julian #PR-35. Proof 55 Light hairlines. Dies by Anthony C. Paquet, and struck in Proof. A lovely portrait of Abraham Lincoln, the obverse design shows only his bust against plain fields, the reverse states in bold letters: ABRAHAM LINCOLN/AN HONEST MAN/ THE CRISIS DEMANDS/ HIS RE-ELECTION/ 1864. Struck beginning in August 1864 and continuing into October of that year. Mint records reflect that 29 gold medals were struck, and seven hundred in silver. This particular one has a minor nick right of the date, and another in the obverse right field. An important and popular medal, engraved by one of the finest engravers of the time, and depicting the most written about president of all. Paquet's name is engraved on the lower truncation of Lincoln's bust. A rare opportunity for the specialist.
Estimated Value $900-UP.
 
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Lot 1153      1874. Franklin Institute Silver Medal by Christian Gobrecht awarded to Thomas Dixon & Sons in the original box. A beautiful silver medal that is housed in the original case of issue by H. H. Peacock of Philadelphia. The medal has minor hairlines, but lovely gold toning over the prooflike fields. On the reverse we note the medal states "REWARD OF SKILL AND INGENUITY" and is ornately engraved "To Thos. S. Dixon & Sons/Philad'a Pa/ For Low Down/ And Elevated Grates/ 1874. The box shows some wear, and the medal is quite beautiful in every way. Token and Medal Society reference by R. W. Julian #AM-17. Doubtless very popular for the rendition of Benjamin Franklin by Christian Gobrecht. Gobrecht was paid $100 for engraving the dies in 1824/5. Mint records state that only 175 were minted of this medal for various awards.
Estimated Value $450-UP.
 
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Lot 1154      1885. Bronze Medal. Sharpness of mint state, but cleaned. A private issue with dies by George H. Lovett, the obverse depicts a seated female Liberty surrounded by wheat, a ship, a spinning wheel, yarn, a plow and cornucopia, she leans on a shield on which perches an eagle, while holding a pole with a cap in her left arm, and a wreath in her outstretched right arm. Encircling the obverse the legend American Institute New York in bold letters. On the reverse, a large wreath is found with The Medal Of Superiority Awarded To then in script writing the winner Martin L. Senderling for Oil Retaining Axle Boxes, Wheels and Hubs with the date 1885 below. The medal has been cleaned, and comes in the original felt lined box of issue. The box binding is broken. Mintage for this private medal is unknown.
The Lovett family is well known in numismatics, and their work includes designing the Confederate Cent and other medals of the period.
Estimated Value $150-200.
 
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Lot 1155      1893 Columbian Exposition medal overstruck on an 1853 with arrows quarter. EF-40. Enough of the undertype is present to easily identify the 1853 quarter host coin. The obverse now depicts the bust of Columbus at the center, surrounded by WORLDS COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, the reverse states STRUCK IN THE CANADIAN COURT, CHICAGO 1893, with TO COMMEMORATE THE WORLDS FAIR at the center. Edge reeding is crushed by the second strike. A lovely example!
Estimated Value $100-UP.
 
Lot 1156      1893. Columbian World's Fair medals. Three medals as follows: the first is a white metal piece from Wm. Deering & Co. with a small hole at the top and elaborate engraving, next is an 1854 with arrows quarter elongated and now states Columbian Exposition 1893, and last is a souvenir medal from Keystone Watch Case Co. Grades from Fine to EF. A nice selection of these popular medals. Lot of 3 medals.
Estimated Value $120-150.
 
Lot 1157      1898. Manila Bay bronze medal awarded to Lieutenant Patrick W. Hourigan. This lovely family heirloom was awarded for Hourigan's participation with other shipmates on the U.S.S. Concord. The original ribbon is intact, and the medal shows some wear. The obverse depicts Commodore George Dewey, and the reverse a sailor artfully rendered. At the lower reverse the name of the ship is engraved, and on the edge is Lieutenant Patrick W. Hourigan is engraved in single block letters.
After the explosion on board the battleship Maine in Manila Bay, a number of ships were sent to the area to put down the insurrection. One of those ships was the U.S.S. Concord, which arrived in April 1898. Admiral Dewey won a decisive victory using a number of United States ships, including the Concord, and those participating in the battle were awarded these medals. It is important to note that Hourigan was an officer in the battle and the resounding victory in Manila Bay established the United States interests and responsibilities in the far east. The Concord had a length of 244 feet, and a complement of 3 six inch guns and one four inch gun.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
 
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Lot 1158      A collection of Gambling tokens from the world, minted at the Franklin Mint. These lovely gaming tokens are all struck in proof, and are sterling silver. A total of 25 pieces are included, and they are mounted in a custom green leather box which is embossed in silver lettering on the top THE OFFICIAL GAMING COINS OF THE WORLD'S GREAT CASINOS. The outer case has a few nicks and scuffs, but the coins are all in splendid proof condition. A perfect gift for the world traveler who has a penchant for gambling. Issued in a wide variety of denominations and currencys, these tokens carry a substantial face value. Lot of 25 tokens.
Estimated Value $700-UP.
 
Lot 1159      Apollo XI, XII and XIII bronze medals plus a Clinton inaugural bronze medal. The Apollo XI medal has a small area of green corrosion on the reverse, and the Apollo XII medal has some spotting on the obverse, and the Apollo XIII is about as struck. Two by the Medallic Art Company of New York, the others by unknown issuers. Lot of 4 medals.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
 
Lot 1160      A large lot of Franklin Mint Sterling Silver medals in the books and binders of issue in 3 mail bins. This lot includes the following sets of medals, most are from the Franklin Mint: Sculptors Studio, Great Moments in the life of George Washington, American Legion Medal of American Victories, Norman Rockwell's Memories, Genius of Ben. Franklin, Medallic Yearbook of 1977, History of the American Revolution, Treasures of the Louvre, American Tribal Nations (5 sets), Churchill Centenary medals, America the Beautiful, Antique Car Collection (5 sets), Apollo 13, Silver plates 4 pieces, North American Wildlife and a 1987 silver dollar US. Constitution commemorative coin in government packaging. All the sets are mounted in the original Franklin Mint packaging, some of which show some wear and tear from handling, but the coins seem to be well protected in the plastic mountings. Approximately 400 ounces of silver or more. Great sets to break up and sell on ebay or similar venue. Don't expect this to be shipped, it must weigh over 60 lbs.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
 

Hawaii Coins and Tokens

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Lot 1161      1882. Haiku Plantation 1 Rial, copper. MS-60+. A scarce example of this Maui token. These were struck to pay laborers on the plantation and doubtless circulated as the main source of money for Maui at the time. Listed as item #42 in the Gould-Bressett reference in Hawaiian Coins, Tokens and Paper Money. Rare and seldom offered, especially with such nice surfaces and mint color. All early Hawaiian coinage and tokens are highly sought after.
Estimated Value $500-650.
 
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Lot 1162      1883 Hawaiian Ten Cents. NGC graded MS-63. A very choice well struck example with slightly reflective fields. Choice uncirculated Hawaiian dimes are quite difficult to locate.
Estimated Value $800-1,000.
 
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Lot 1163      1883 Hawaiian Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Spectacular rainbow toning with gold predominating on both the obverse and reverse, with the rainbow colors around the periphery of each side. Certainly worth a premium for the spectacular colors, and a rare coin this nice. Color photo on plate 0.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.
 

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