Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8
Lot 1244
1872. PCGS graded
MS-64 Red and Brown. This coin is nearly a full red example, only a bit of
fading is noted in the original mint color, and the surfaces are exceptional
for the grade. We note a very minor speck above the A of STATES. Boldly struck
by the dies, and certain to please the collector who has been searching for a
near gem example of this rare date.
Estimated Value $900-1,200.
From
the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from
J.G. Macallister.
Lot 1245
1872. MS-64 Red.
This one may have been lightly cleaned as the color does not appear to be
"correct". One old fingerprint on the reverse, which is starting to tone down a
bit. A rare date in high grade.
Estimated Value $2,500-2,700.
Lot 1246
1872. MS-63 Red and
Brown. This one has bright yellow gold shades around the periphery and
bright red at the centers. One of the key dates to the series and this one is
well struck.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 1247
1872. Brilliant
Proof 60 Plus Red and Brown. Deep burgundy red around the rims, and lighter
red at the centers. A couple of specks, one at AT of STATES, another in the
lower curls of Liberty, and one on the right reverse rim. Scarce and desirable
in all grades, especially with such wonderful and appealing colors.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Ex: Bowers and Merena's Montgomery Sale,
5/98: 379.
Lot 1248
1873 and 1874. These
grade from Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. Both have been cleaned
and should retone if given a chance. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value
$125-175.
Lot 1249
1873. Closed 3.
MS-64 Red. Bright red with yellow hues around the rims and well
struck. A rare date in high grades, this one is nice in that it has no spots on
the obverse and only a trace of a fingerprint on the reverse.
Estimated
Value $3,000-4,000.
Lot 1250
1873. Closed 3.
PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. Scarcer than the Open 3 of this
year, the Closed 3 variety is believed to have a mintage of just over 1,000,000
pieces, as compared to ten times that many of the Open 3 variety. Only 25 have
been graded as such by PCGS in this grade, with 3 coins graded higher.
Additional specimens exist in full Red, but not many. An opportunity for the
specialist to purchase a beautiful coin that boasts a decent strike and nearly
full red luster.
Estimated Value $350-400.
From the Howard R.
Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G.
Macallister.
Lot 1251
1873. Open 3. PCGS
graded MS-64 Red and Brown. With mellow mint red in the fields, toned over
to light brown on the reverse, more red on the obverse. Sharply struck and well
preserved.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 1252
1873. Open 3. MS-64
Red. Frosty luster in the fields and well struck, the surfaces have only a
couple of specks. Problem free.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.
Lot 1253
1874. ICG graded
Proof 65 Red. Light toning starting to form on both sides, and with
excellent frosting on the devices. Only 700 struck in proof, very few of which
remain in gem condition as offered here.
Estimated Value $700-900.
Lot 1254
1874. PCGS graded
Proof 65 Brown. Toned with an artist's pallette of browns and deep blue
shades. One mark on the cheek has been expertly buffed down, and the coin
splendidly recolored, covering the work quite well, enough so to remain a gem
by current grading standards.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 1255
1874. MS-65 Red.
A blazing bright coin that has a touch of gold toning around the date, and
undiminished red on both sides. Sharply struck, too.
Estimated Value
$1,000-1,200.
Lot 1256
1874. PCGS graded
MS-64 Red. Blazing red luster throughout, with just a hint of rose toning
starting to form. A tough date to find in full red, well struck and an
opportunity for the date specialist.
Estimated Value $350-400.
From
the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from
J.G. Macallister.
Lot 1257
1875. ICG graded
Proof 65 Red. Faded mint red, but still bright enough to dazzle the eye.
One tiny speck on the inside post of the R of AMERICA, the reverse nice, with
yellow blaze toning near the edge. In this grade, this coin is notable,
especially in full RED condition. Don't pass it up if you need a high end
example for your date set.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Lot 1258
1875. PCGS graded
MS-65 Red. One of the finest graded of the date, only 25 have earned this
grade, with just 4 graded higher. Beautiful red in color, with traces of toning
on the reverse just starting to form. Rare this nice.
Estimated Value
$2,200-2,500.
Lot 1259
1875. MS-65 Red.
A couple of very minor spots, and only a few signs of handling. Scarce this
nice.
Estimated Value $1,300-1,500.
Lot 1260
1875. NGC graded
MS-64 Red and Brown. Some slight weakness in the strike, as usual for the
date. Mostly brown now, with some mint red in the fields.
Estimated Value
$160-180.
Lot 1261
1875. AU-50.
This coin was dipped at some time in the past, and remains a bit too
bright. Minor circulation marks from a brief foray into commerce.
Estimated
Value $75-100.
Lot 1262
1875 and 1876. Both
grade EF-45. However, both have been cleaned. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated
Value $125-175.
Lot 1263
1876. PCGS graded
MS-65 Red. One of only 20 coins graded as such by PCGS, with just 10 coins
graded higher. Outstanding full red throughout, with well struck devices and
exceptionally clean surfaces. Spot free and pleasing in every way.
Estimated Value $800-1,000.
From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of
Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.
Lot 1264
1876. EF-45.
Natural medium brown and well struck. Centennial year issue.
Estimated
Value $75-100.
Lot 1265
1877. PCGS graded
MS-64 Red. The surfaces are outstanding for this rare and important issue.
Mintages plunged as demand for cents fell in 1877, only 852,500 were coined, a
fraction of the normal production either before or after this date. Few were
saved, and only a few hundred remain in various mint state grades. Of these,
most are toned or toning, and locating a full red example as offered here is a
true challenge for the advanced numismatist. Examination will note a few
microscopic spots, and a hint of reddish toning around the periphery. Typical
strike for the year, with localized weakness on the reverse wreath. Struck with
a clashed reverse die, with outlines of the Indian within the wreath. Blazing
red in color, and purchased over 55 years ago.
Estimated Value
$3,500-4,500.
From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents,
purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.
Lot 1266
1877. PCGS graded
AU-55. Here is the key date to the Indian Cent series, only 852,500 were
struck, and few were saved in high grade (unlike the lower mintage 1909-S,
where most survivors are high grade). This one is problem-free and quite
desirable for its original color and choice surfaces. Only a touch or wear from
mint state.
Estimated Value $1,400-1,750.
Lot 1267
1877. EF-40.
Lightly cleaned and now a tan color overall. The key date to the series,
and this coin would fit into a high grade set nicely. Slight wear on the
highest devices.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 1268
1878. Proof 60.
Cleaned, although some spots still remain. Not a gem, but still a proof
coin.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 1269
1878. PCGS graded
MS-64 Red. A stunning cent that has full red on both sides, just a hint of
a fingerprint in the obverse left field, and a single minor spot above the O of
ONE. Scarce, especially in full red condition.
Estimated Value $350-450.
From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June
30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.
Lot 1270
1879. MS-66 Red.
This one was stored in an album for many years as both the obverse and
reverse periphery display a lovely rose tone while the centers remain blazing
red. Exceptional surfaces for the date.
Estimated Value $150-225.
From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June
30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.
Lot 1271
1880. PCGS graded
MS-64 Red. Mellow red color with a trace of a fingerprint on the reverse.
Clean surfaces and well struck for the date.
Estimated Value $150-200.
From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June
30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.
Lot 1272
1881. Proof 64 Red.
This one is from the September Stack's sale where it was described as a
"Superb gem proof with eye-arresting toning". We note a carbon spot at UN of
UNITED and some smaller ones on both sides. Beautiful yellow copper around the
rims, and frosty at the centers.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Ex:
Stack's September 2000 Sale: 142.