Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8
Lot 1273
1881. PCGS graded
MS-64 Red and Brown. Magnificent original red color and well struck.
Spot-free and highly desirable, with nearly full red on both sides.
Estimated Value $90-125.
From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of
Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.
Lot 1274
1882. PCGS graded
Proof 66 Brown. Deep bluish shades with vibrant magenta colors too. One of
only 8 so graded, with none graded higher in Brown, only 5 graded higher with
Red Brown or Red color. Minor specks on the reverse and outstanding quality.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 1275
1882. MS-65 Red.
One tiny spot on the right side of the reverse rim.
Estimated Value
$150-200.
Lot 1276
1882. PCGS graded
MS-64 Red. Blazing original red and well struck.
Estimated Value
$100-125.
From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents,
purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.
Lot 1277
1883. NGC graded
Proof 66 Red and Brown. Mostly red with just a bit of brown starting to
form. Boldly struck and well preserved for this proof date.
Estimated Value
$400-500.
Lot 1278
1883. NGC graded
Proof 65 Brown. Gem color too, with deep purple in the devices with brown
surrounding. Mirror fields are well preserved and free of marks.
Estimated
Value $120-140.
Lot 1279
1883. PCGS graded
MS-65 Red. A lovely gem example that boasts mint-fresh surfaces and blazing
red luster. Struck on a slightly defective planchet, with a weak and low area
through AMERICA on the obverse.
Estimated Value $200-250.
From the
Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G.
Macallister.
Lot 1280
1884. Pattern Cent.
Aluminum, plain edge. Judd-1722, Pollock-1930, Rarity-7. NGC graded
Proof 65. The center hole is an irregular ring, as always. Untoned surfaces
and free of handling marks. A beauty of this rare pattern issue. The obverse is
quite plain, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above and 1884 below, on the
reverse, the base has an inverted shield, with two laurel sprigs, and ONE CENT
above.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.
Lot 1281
1884. NGC graded
MS-65 Red and Brown. With mottled brown and hints of mint color beneath.
Sharply struck.
Estimated Value $190-210.
Lot 1282
1884. MS-64 Red and
Brown. Probably cleaned at some time in the distant past as the color does
not quite look original. Well struck and still very appealing.
Estimated
Value $100-125.
From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents,
purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.
Lot 1283
1885. PCGS graded
MS-65 Red. Mint fresh and lovely in color and surfaces. The only complaint
is a very faint fingerprint on the obverse.
Estimated Value $500-600.
From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June
30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.
Lot 1284
1886 Variety 1.
PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Full original red with just a bit of
blazing gold on the lower reverse. Rare this nice with PCGS reporting only 13
graded as such, with 3 graded higher. For a premium date set.
Estimated
Value $1,750-2,000.
Lot 1285
1886 Variety 1. NGC
graded MS-65 Red and Brown. Mostly red with a few small fingerprint
fragments of toning. Sharply struck on Liberty, while the outer legends are
mushy when examined with a glass.
Estimated Value $600-700.
Lot 1286
1886 Variety 2. NGC
graded Proof 65 Red and Brown. A rare coin in this grade that boasts nearly
full red on both side, with a faint fingerprint or something similar on the
lower obverse and central reverse. The variety 2 is much scarcer than the
variety 1, note how the last feather on the headdress points between the CA of
AMERICA. Trivial hairlines in the fields, and a tick on Liberty's cheek. Rare
and important.
Estimated Value $2,000-3,500.
Lot 1287
1886. Variety 2.
PCGS graded MS-64 Red. In mid 1886, a new master hub was prepared
for making obverse dies, on the earlier style the lowest feather pointed to the
space between IC in AMERICA, on this new hub the last feather points between
CA. Struck from worn dies. Free of spots or other detriments, and nearly a gem.
Estimated Value $300-350.
From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of
Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.
Lot 1288
1887. PCGS graded
MS-64 Red. A frosty jewel that glows with original red. Scarce.
Estimated Value $95-125.
From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of
Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.
Lot 1289
1888. 8 over 7.
PCGS graded Good-6. This is one of the rarest overdates in United
States numismatics. Apparently, the obverse die broke early, forming a large
die cud over UNITED, which terminated the obverse die use. This overdate was
discovered by James F. Ruddy around 1970, and very few have turned up in the
last 30 years. PCGS, for all their years of grading have only recorded two
coins graded in the VG-VF grade range, with 3 graded higher. PCGS does not
report coins graded below VG in their Population Reports, so this piece just
misses recording there by a single grade point. The tail of the 7 is distinct
below the last 8 in the date, confirming the overdate.
To show how rare this
overdate is, none have been auctioned in the last 5 years, and we're not even
certain how far we'd have to go to locate a sale! With the extremely high
interest in Indian cents, and in particular the various die varieties, we
expect significant interest when this small group of 1888/7 overdates crosses
the block. This is the best of the three coins offered, so bid accordingly. It
is estimated that between 33 and 64 exist by The Cherry Picker's Guide
so don't expect to find one of these unattributed.
Estimated Value
$600-700.
Lot 1290
1888. NGC graded
Proof 65 Red and Brown. This one is nearly full red in color, with just a
bit of toning on the upper reverse devices. Sharply impressed by the dies and
well preserved. Frosty on the devices and with just a few hairlines. Free of
the usual spots.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 1291
1888. NGC graded
MS-65 Brown. Some red in the fields, but mostly a medium brown color. Well
struck and carefully preserved.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 1292
1888. PCGS graded
MS-64 Red. The last 8 is obviously repunched, the second eight much less
so. Fiery red in color, with a few minor specks on both sides, and only a
couple of microscopic marks on the Indian's face.
Estimated Value $225-275.
From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June
30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.
Lot 1293
1889. PCGS graded
MS-64 Red. This one looks like it just popped from an original roll.
Blazing red color and only a few faint signs of toning. An excellent value in
this grade.
Estimated Value $100-125.
From the Howard R. Newcomb
collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.
Lot 1294
1890. NGC graded
Proof 65 Red and Brown. Streaky brown toning over full mint red, and
appealing. Sharp.
Estimated Value $150-175.
Lot 1295
1890. PCGS graded
MS-64 Red. Fresh red and rose luster on both sides, well struck and
preserved.
Estimated Value $100-125.
From the Howard R. Newcomb
collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.
Lot 1296
1890. NGC graded
MS-64 Brown. Deep brown color and well struck by the dies. A couple of dark
specks on the reverse.
Estimated Value $100-110.
Lot 1297
1891. PCGS graded
MS-64 Red. Awash in full red color, with just a hint of toning below the
chin. Superb surfaces.
Estimated Value $90-125.
From the Howard R.
Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G.
Macallister.
Lot 1298
1892. NGC graded
Proof 66 Red and Brown. Dark toning with some traces of fingerprint on the
reverse.
Estimated Value $300-325.
Lot 1299
1892. PCGS graded
MS-64 Red. Slightly mellowed original red on both sides, with pristine
surfaces. Boldly struck and highly desirable.
Estimated Value $90-125.
From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June
30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.
Lot 1300
1893. PCGS graded
MS-65 Red. Mint red and fresh appearing, with bold devices and flaming
luster.
Estimated Value $200-250.
From the Howard R. Newcomb
collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.