Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8
Lot 1326
1906. PCGS graded
MS-64 Red. This one has slight evidence of a fingerprint on both sides,
probably accounting for the grade. Otherwise, its as bright and fresh as the
others from this set.
Estimated Value $65-85.
From the Howard R.
Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G.
Macallister.
Lot 1327
1906. Off-center by fifty
percent, with 06 plain. MS-63 Brown. Here is a lovely off-center
Indian cent. Struck towards 9 o'clock on the obverse, with mint red in the
devices, but mostly toned a lovely iridescent brown color. Indian cent errors
are rare.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 1328
1907. PCGS graded
MS-65 Red. Flashy yellow luster in the fields, with more rose and red on
the devices. Well struck, and scarcely a mark can be found, spot-free.
Estimated Value $225-275.
From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of
Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.
Lot 1329
1908. NGC graded
MS-65 Red. Well struck and pleasing, with a touch of faded mint red on the
obverse.
Estimated Value $175-225.
Lot 1330
1908. PCGS graded
MS-64 Red. Flashy, but there appears to be a fragmentary fingerprint on
both sides.
Estimated Value $65-85.
From the Howard R. Newcomb
collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.
Lot 1331
1908-S. PCGS graded
MS-65 Red. At long last, San Francisco started helping out with minor
coinage. They began with Indian Cents, striking a few over a million in 1908.
Few survive as nice as this one, and it certainly is in the top 200 known for
the date. Bright and spot-free. An impressive example.
Estimated Value
$350-400.
From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents,
purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.
Lot 1332
1908-S. SEGS graded
MS-65 Red and Brown. Faded mint red with some darker colors mixed in, but
mostly red in color. Typical strike, with weakness on the devices. Scarce this
nice.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 1333
1908-S. EF-45.
Lightly cleaned and starting to retone.
Estimated Value $70-80.
Lot 1334
1909. PCGS graded
MS-65 Red. Slightly subdued color on both sides, but free of all but the
most trivial contact marks. Sharply impressed by the dies and well preserved.
Estimated Value $225-275.
From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of
Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.
Lot 1335
1909. NGC graded
MS-65 Red. Blazing red color and trouble-free surfaces throughout. A high
end gem that will enhance even an advanced collection.
Estimated Value
$175-200.
Lot 1336
1909-S. PCGS graded
MS-65 Red and Brown. With the typical pale golden yellow color always seen
on these, as compared to the brick red blazers of a few years earlier. Only 87
have been graded this high, with 9 graded higher by PCGS. The lowest mintage
date in the series, with just 309,000 struck, most of which entered circulation
for a time. Final year of issue as momentum finally placed Lincoln on our one
cent coins, later in 1909 to commemorate his 100th year since birth.
Estimated Value $950-1,100.
From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of
Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.
Lot 1337
1909-S. PCGS graded
MS-64 Red. Bright red with just a bit of brown toning starting to close in
on the reverse. A touch weak on the ends of some of the head dress feathers,
and nearly a gem. This is the lowest mintage date of the series, and is seldom
found this nice.
Estimated Value $750-850.
Lot 1338
1909-S. EF-45.
Cleaned and one that needs to be retoned. A scarce, low-mintage date.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 1339
1909-S. VF-20.
A nice coin for the grade with full LIBERTY and excellent surfaces. The
color is even and brown.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Purchased from
Ira S. Reed, 6/29/45 for $15.
Lot 1340
1857-1909-S. A Flying
Eagle and Indian Cent Collection. A complete set from 1857 to 1909-S,
lacking only the 1856 Flying Eagle pattern issue. The 1877 is damaged, with a
large crater on the Indian. Many lower grade coins are included, and these were
likely taken from circulation years ago. Mounted in a gray Lincoln Printing
Company board. Grades from AG to EF. Lot of 58 coins.
Estimated
Value $600-800.
Lot 1341
1857 to 1909. The remnants
of the Benson Flying Eagle and Indian Cents. This set is missing most of
the key dates (which are elsewhere in this sale) and contains most of the dates
from 1857 to 1909. Some are very high grade, others are low grade, possibly
from circulation. A few of the coins have problems, but most are nice for the
grade. This group includes 3 National pages, which is how these coins have been
stored since 1945, when the collection was put away. Grades from Good to
Extremely Fine. Lot of 48 coins and 3 pages.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 1342
1857-1909-S. A circulated
set of Flying Eagle and Indian Cents. The set includes a decent
1877, but does not have the so-called 1869/8 overdate. The 1909-S
is also nice. A well matched set that grades from Good to Very Good.
Mounted in a blue slide mount Whitman album. Lot of 58 coins.
Estimated
Value $800-1,000.
Lot 1343
1859 to 1909. A lot of
cleaned and whizzed Indian cents including an 1859, and several from the 1880s
and 1890s, as well a many later dates. This is a great example of what
not to do to your Indian cent collection. Most grade from Extremely
Fine to About Uncirculated. Lot of 42 coins.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Lot 1344
1864-1879. Indian cent
lot. The following are included: 1864 CN; 1866; 1867 (2 pieces);
1868; 1874 (3 pieces); 1875 (6 pieces); 1876 and
1879 (2 pieces). This lot grades AG to Good. Lot of 17 coins.
Estimated Value $150-165.
Lot 1345
1879 to 1889 date run.
The grades of these eleven pieces range from AU-Uncirculated. Most
have been cleaned, but could be retoned. Lot of 11 coins.
Estimated Value
$250-300.
Lot 1346
1882-1908. A group of
Indian Cents. Includes: 1882 NGC graded MS-66 BN; 1883 SEGS graded
MS-65, Brown; 1899 NGC graded MS-66 RB and 1908 SEGS graded MS-65 Red. Lot
of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 1347
1885 to 1936. A five coin
lot of Cents. This lot includes the following: 1885 Indian,
corroded, AG-3; 1897 VF-35; 1911-S Fine-15; 1935-D MS-60 and 1936
MS-60. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $25-35.
Lot 1348
NO LOT.
Lot 1349
1890 to 1899 date run.
This group grades from AU-Uncirculated. Most have been cleaned, and
some have started a new set of spots. Inspection recommended. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $125-175.
Lot 1350
1900 to 1909 date run (No
"S" Mints). Most of these have been cleaned, but could be retoned. The
grades range from AU- Uncirculated. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated
Value $125-150.