Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8
Lot 422
1820. Small date.
Newcomb-8, High Rarity-2. Del Bland graded EF-45. Ten points sharper
but with minor evidence on both sides of contact with other objects. Medium
dark steel brown.
Estimated Value $900-1,400.
Ex: Barney Bluestone;
Judge Thomas L. Gaskill 11/56; New Netherlands Coin Co.; Dorothy Paschal; New
Netherlands Coin Co. #50 12.57:1401; J. Paul Scheetz; Paramount International
Coin Corp. 11/76:100; Robert E. Vail; Superior Stamp & Coin Co. 9/97:408: March
Wells.
Lot 423
1820. Large date.
Newcomb-11, High Rarity-2. Del Bland graded EF-45. Nearly mint state
in sharpness but cleaned and retoned to a dark olive color with a minute nick
at the corner of the mouth, one midway between stars two and three and a gouge
at the base of E in AMERICA.
Estimated Value $350-500.
Lot 424
1820. Large date.
Newcomb-12, High Rarity-2. Del Bland graded EF-45. Quality of Mint
State-61 but opposite the mouth is a dent, below star seven is a smaller one,
left of star ten is an edge nick, below the end of the bust and on the surface
of D STATE are minute nicks and below N in CENT is a carbon spot. Light golden
steel tan.
Estimated Value $350-550.
Lot 425
1820. Large date.
Newcomb-13, Rarity-1. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown and Del Bland graded
MS-61. Gorgeous, lustrous light chocolate brown surfaces with a tinge of
faded mint red on the reverse. Perfect in every respect except for a small
light scratch opposite the neck. A beautiful example of the variety found in
the Randall hoard, however, this particular cent probably was not in the actual
hoard.
An outstanding cent that will certainly attract considerable bidding
for is near-perfect surfaces, color and quality. Don't let this one slip away.
Estimated Value $600-900.
Ex: Ira S. Reed 6/6/44 at $3.75.
Lot 426
1820. Large date.
Newcomb-13, Rarity-1. Del Bland graded MS-63. This is the last
variety found in the Randall hoard. Mint red beginning to tone to a light steel
color with microscopic specks of carbon around the wreath and a larger spot at
a berry below E of UNITED.
A bright red cent which will please most
collectors for its blazing color and clean surfaces.
Estimated Value
$300-450.
Ex: James G. Macallister, 2/20/45 at $3.50.
Lot 427
1820. Large date.
Newcomb-13, Low Rarity-1. Del Bland graded AU-50. Mint State
sharpness but cleaned and retoned to a deep red color with faint olive
overtones.
Estimated Value $160-300.
Ex: Stack's 10/96:34 as "MS-64"
at $550.
Lot 428
1821. Wide date. Newcomb-2,
Rarity-1. Del Bland graded VF-25. Cleaned and very nicely retoned to
a glossy medium brown with mostly uniform light steel blue overtones. No
defects worthy of mention except possibly a small dent on N in ONE.
A tough
date to locate in high grade and certain to attract attention from date
collectors. Don't miss out.
Estimated Value $350-500.
Ex: B. Max
Mehl M.B.S. #106 6/45:1745 as "E.F., was originally purchased as Unc." at $25.
Lot 429
1822. Wide date. Newcomb-5,
Rarity-2. Del Bland graded VF-35. Sharper by five points but across
star two is a dent, right of E in ONE is a small spot of raised corrosion
touching a leaf, over the right side of R in AMERICA is a very small edge dent
and on and around ONE are several tiny nicks. Glossy darkish steel brown from a
protective coat of wax.
The dent on the second star also tapped the rim
below, and lightly on the star above, it is shallow and rounded, and thus not
disturbing to the eye. Nice color and surfaces throughout, and popular with
date collectors.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Ex: James G. Macallister
2/20/45 as "Abt. Unc." at $7.50.
Lot 430
1822. Newcomb-9, Rarity-5.
Del Bland graded VF-20. Sharpness of VF-30 but cleaned and nicely
retoned to a dark steel brown with very light corrosion through STATES OF and a
barely noticeable edge dent over S. Early die state. An excellent example of a
rare variety that is tied for fifth finest known with five others.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,500.
Lot 431
1823. 3 over 2. Newcomb-1,
Low Rarity-2. Del Bland graded VF-25. Sharpness of Very Fine 35 but
many tiny handling marks, mostly on the obverse, can be seen under a glass. On
the reverse are faint traces of specks of raised corrosion. Despite the
problems, this glossy brown cent is reasonably attractive.
Always a popular
date and hence, expensive, even by 1945 standards! A nice piece for the
collector.
Estimated Value $250-400.
Ex: Ira S. Reed 9/28/45 at $40.
Lot 432
1823. Newcomb-2, Rarity-2.
Del Bland graded Fine-15. Light brown with a slightly darker tone
around the devices and clean except for a rather long, high scratch through the
lower wreath, touching the bar below CENT.
This lot includes the B. Max Mehl
envelope as well as a tiny cotton lined box with 1823 embossed on the cover in
gold, with A-3 below. On the back of the box additional information is penned
in.
Estimated Value $250-400.
Ex T. James Clark, 1944; B. Max Mehl;
B. Max Mehl M.B.S. #106 6/45:1752 at $25.
Lot 433
1824. 4 over 2. Newcomb-1,
Low Rarity-2. PCGS graded EF-45 and Del Bland graded VF-25. A very
desirable cent for the grade despite a small, light dent below the chin, a
small, light spot of raised corrosion between stars nine and ten and three
microscopic nicks on the obverse. Medium dark chocolate brown.
This is a
really outstanding cent, one that is nearly impossible to locate in high
grades. The surfaces are a delight, without detracting problems of any kind.
Later die state with most of the encircling reverse crack present on this
example. We anticipate serious collector bidding when a choice coin like this
crosses the block.
Over the decades we have consistently noticed that
"choice" collector coins always bring strong prices, often well over the
current "market" price guides. Yet, quite the opposite is true for "problem"
coins, with defects or damage, even with an accurate net grade, coins with
problems often bring less than the current "market" price for a coin without
similar defects. Quality sells for quality prices, while off-quality pieces
realize discounts. Here with the Benson collection, a number of outstanding
coins are offered, coins that collectors will appreciate, long after the price
is paid to obtain them.
Estimated Value $700-1,000.
Ex: Barney
Bluestone (Syracuse Coin Shop) #90, 12/45:1008 at $21.
Lot 434
1824. 4 over 2. Newcomb-1,
Low Rarity-2. Del Bland graded VF-25. Dark chocolate brown with
lighter high points, the surfaces not quite as nice as the previous example of
N-1 just offered, but no defects worthy of mention except a tiny nick above the
bust.
Another exciting example of this popular overdate. Later die state,
with the encircling reverse crack through most of the base of the lettering.
Darker in color than most, and pleasing.
Estimated Value $500-750.
Ex: James G. Macallister, circa 1945 at $6.50.
Lot 435
1824. 4 over 2. Newcomb-1,
Low Rarity-2. Del Bland graded Fine-15. A small edge dent left of
star three, another over the first T in STATES and a nick over the right side
of C in CENT. Darkish steel brown.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 436
1824. Newcomb-2, Rarity-1.
Del Bland graded EF-45. With a minute planchet defect left of star
twelve. Sharper by five points but at K5½ on the reverse is a light edge
dent and below O in OF is a small nick. Dark chocolate brown.
Estimated
Value $600-1,000.
Lot 437
1825. Newcomb-3, Rarity-3.
Del Bland graded EF-45. More than five points sharper but between
the coronet and stars five and six is some faint corrosion, right of the base
of E in ONE is a tiny nick and below ENT is a hairline scratch. Medium dark
chocolate brown.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Ex: Early American
Coppers 4/98:223.
Lot 438
1825. Newcomb-8, Rarity-2.
Del Bland graded VF-30. Sharpness of Extremely Fine 40 but cleaned
and retoned to a light steel tan color with a small nick opposite the eye.
Estimated Value $200-350.
Lot 439
1825. Newcomb-9, Rarity-2.
PCGS graded AU-58 and Del Bland graded VF-30 net. Sharpness of About
Uncirculated-50 but there are areas of fine corrosion on the reverse and the
face has been lightly smoothed. Cleaned and retoned to a pleasing, glossy
darkish steel color with traces of red, mostly on the reverse.
The obverse
of the coin is generally pleasing in appearance and strike, with some hints of
lighter colors in the devices. Boldly impressed by the dies, the stars all show
radial lines, and Liberty's curls are crisply defined. Liberty's cheek shows
the faintest trace that it was touched up a bit, notable in the slight change
in surface quality as compared with the surrounding devices. On the reverse,
there are a couple of minor low areas where fine corrosion exists. A bit
mottled in color, with lighter faded red around the wreath, and darker in the
open fields. Still and all, a decent example of this date.
Estimated Value
$350-600.
Ex: Ira S. Reed, 12/15/44 as "Unc." at $40.
Lot 440
1826. Newcomb-1, Low
Rarity-2. Del Bland graded VF-35. Five points sharper but cleaned
and nicely retoned to a medium light brown with shades of olive. One dash after
the date.
Nice surfaces and color for this early die state, without the cud
over star six.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Ex: James G. Macallister
2/20/45 as "About Unc." for $8.
Lot 441
1826. Newcomb-1, Low
Rarity-2. Del Bland graded VF-30. Darkish steel brown with traces of
light brown on the lower left obverse. Near stars five and six are a couple
small scratches and over the left top of E in ONE is a small nick. One dash
after the date.
An exceptional cent that boasts great color, surfaces and is
boldly struck. Darker tones highlight the devices. Middle die state with the
rim break over star six, but no sign of the crack from star nine to the hair
yet. Don't expect to get this one cheap! An opportunity that shouldn't be
missed.
Estimated Value $200-350.
Ex: Barney Bluestone (Syracuse
Coin Shop), #85 11/44:1349 as "1826 over 25" at $10.50; Barney Bluestone
(Syracuse Coin Shop), privately 11/17/44 for $15.
Lot 442
1826. Newcomb-5, Rarity-1.
Del Bland graded AU-50. A nearly flawless, beautiful medium
chocolate brown cent with slight traces of faded mint red around many reverse
devices. Scattered around the obverse are a few microscopic nicks and over the
space between NE in ONE is a darkish red spot, all this mentioned only for the
sake of accuracy. PCGS graded AU-58 but broken out of the slab.
Estimated
Value $650-1,000.
Ex: Heritage Numismatic Auctions 6/95:5019.
Lot 443
1826. Newcomb-5, Rarity-1.
Del Bland graded EF-45. Sharpness of AU-55 but the surfaces are not
perfectly smooth and between S and T of STATES is a very small edge nick.
Cleaned and retoned to a darkish olive steel color. Rim break over star six and
struck off center at K10 on the obverse.
Estimated Value $350-500.
Lot 444
1826. Off-center.
Newcomb-5, High Rarity-2. Del Bland graded VF-35. Struck about
fifteen percent off-center at K9 on the obverse and at K10 on the reverse. Very
Fine -35 with nearly flawless dark chocolate brown surfaces and some deep red
coloration below RI in AMERICA and around C in CENT. An absolutely lovely
error.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Lot 445
1826. Newcomb-5, Rarity-1.
Del Bland graded VF-20. Sharpness of Extremely Fine-40 but lightly
whizzed. Toned to a medium steel brown and light red color.
A controversial
coin that many will grade far higher, as always with grading opinions differ,
and each person needs to make their own evaluation as to a coins value first,
and then the grade. The surfaces show mint red near the devices, with a lovely
brown color on top of the devices and in the fields, evenly toned and problem
free. Sharply struck throughout, with bold stars and curls in Liberty's hair.
Later die state with a small break over star six.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex: Stack's 10/96: 36 as "MS-63" @ $2,310.
Lot 446
1826. 6 over 5. Newcomb-8,
Rarity-3. Del Bland graded EF-40. Extremely Fine-40 with two long,
line-like planchet defects at stars nine and ten. At least five points sharper
but light porosity is visible around star four, over star eight and below D in
UNITED. Medium brown with darker brown on most of the reverse. The underlying 5
is plainly visible below the top curve of the 6.
Not only is this a nice
coin, but the pedigree is quite wonderful too. D.
Estimated Value $200-400.
Ex: William Cutler Atwater; B. Max Mehl M. B. S. #108 6/46:67; Louis E.
Eliasberg, Sr., Bowers and Merena 5/96:563.
Lot 447
1826. Newcomb-11, Rarity-1.
Del Bland graded EF-40. Darkish chocolate brown with several
minuscule nicks and scratches. A nice cent for a better than average date or
type set.
Estimated Value $250-325.