Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8

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Cents

Lincoln Cents

Lot 1426
1928-D. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Delicate red luster on both sides and sharply impressed. Scarce.
Estimated Value $100-125.

Lot 1427
1928-D. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Blazing red and mint fresh, with traces of an old fingerprint on the obverse, and one trivial spot on the right side of the reverse.
Estimated Value $100-125.

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1928-S. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. One of just 34 so graded this high, with only 3 graded higher by PCGS. This one boasts full flaming red color on the obverse and reverse, and no troublesome spots of any size. One hidden mark on the N of UNUM on the reverse. A rare date in full gem condition, so don't miss it. Boldly struck.
Estimated Value $1,150-1,350.

Lot 1429
1929 to 1946. The Benson partial set of Lincolns. This is the remainder of the set of Lincolns from the Benson Collection, the earlier dates were sold as individual lots, and this shows how the coins were stored. The coins from 1929 to 1946 are mostly brilliant red uncirculated, with a couple of toned coins, like the 1930-S and 1935-D which may be slightly circulated. The coins are all mounted in National pages (3), which are themselves in excellent condition. It is apparent that these coins were put away by 1946 (when the collection stopped being formed) and placed in the bank where they were untouched for the next 54 years. Even the three steel cents are bright and fresh, and show no rust or typical problems so often encountered (although there are 2 1943-D coins, no 1943-S). The set stops with the 1946 P. An historic collection and one of the finest examples of proper coin storage over decades this office has seen. Lot of 47 coins.
Estimated Value $100-125.

Lot 1430
1930-S (5 pieces). Each is PCGS graded MS-65 Red. A small group for a dealer to break up and bank some buck-er-oo's on the profit side. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 1431
1931-D. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. This one is still in an old style small PCGS holder, but we note the coin has started to tone with streaky brown on the obverse, and a bit on the reverse too.
Estimated Value $400-450.

Lot 1432
1931-D. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. Blazing original red in color and sharply struck. There is a hint of rose toning starting to form. The devices are very sharp.
Estimated Value $70-90.

Lot 1433
1931-S. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. This one is well struck and shows some original mint red around the periphery. A truly lovely cent in every way.
Estimated Value $135-150.

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1936. Brilliant style proof. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Hazy fingerprint toning on both sides and a couple of very small specks are visible. A rare proof coin in this grade, only 90 so graded with 12 graded higher in the brilliant style.
Estimated Value $725-800.

Lot 1435
1937. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red. An exceptional coin for the grade, free of spots, fingerprints or other problems. Untoned and worthy of a high grade type set.
Estimated Value $225-275.

Lot 1436
1938, 1939, 1940, 1941 and 1942 Proof 64 to 65. Most are Red, but the 1940 has a few specks. All are brilliant proof and most would easily qualify as gem. Seldom offered as a date run. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 1437
1941. Struck on a thick planchet. NGC graded AU-55 Brown. Of course, the fact that this coin is on a thick planchet is hidden by the nature of the convenient, thick white plastic insert used by NGC. We must take their word for it, however. Perhaps a foreign planchet that was mixed into the Lincoln Cent planchet hopper, or some pre World War II forgotten experiment. Whatever planchet was used was the same diameter of a Lincoln cent, and this one has a wood grain streaky appearance on both sides. Error planchets of the World War II era have proven to be enormously popular with speculators, why not add this one to your collection today.
Estimated Value $100-UP.

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1955. Doubled die obverse. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. One of the better examples of this most popular Lincoln Cent error to come down to us, the surfaces show only minor signs of contact, including a faint tick on Abe's beard and one in the field above the date. From a technical standpoint, this is as nice as these come, to obtain a gem MS-65 in brown, red brown or red is virtually impossible, only 23 have been graded that high, with none graded higher by PCGS! Keep that in mind if you want a really nice one, this is where you should focus your collecting dollars. Mostly red and with excellent surfaces.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.

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1955. Doubled die obverse. MS-64 Red. One of the most popular 20th century errors, the obverse die is sharply doubled on all the lettering and Lincoln's tie. Clean surfaces and well preserved.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.

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1964. Error, double struck 75% off-center and a 5% brockage. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. An amazing error coin that has spectacular surfaces and color. The first strike was slightly off-center, but the coin retains the full date, next it appears this piece was struck again on the obverse about 75 percent off-center towards 10:00 on the obverse, with another full date, on the reverse, another planchet was in the coining press, so it caused the reverse to expand outward, distorting ONE. Last but not least, the coin was struck one last time, this time with a small brockage on the upper obverse towards 1:00 with a brockage, with parts of D ST of UNITED STATES visible there.
Remarkably the coin retains nearly full red color from the mint, and has been graded. A stunning error which any collector would be proud to own.
Estimated Value $200-300.

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1965. Error, double struck 60% off-center and broadstruck. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. The first strike was about 5 to 10 percent off-center towards 9:00 on the obverse, the second strike is about 60 percent off center towards 8:00 on the obverse. Two full dates and broadstruck on the reverse. The second strike caused a sharp bend in the coin, and although it is certified by PCGS with an insert, it can not be encapsulated as it is too thick. Another exciting and spectacular error for the specialist.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 1442
1909 to 1938-D. Lincoln Cent collection. Mounted in a Joseph Oberwise cardboard holder, the coins grade from AG to Mint State. The 1909-S V.D.B. is a nice Fine grade, with good surfaces and color. A few have minor corrosion but overall a decent circulated set. Lot of 83 coins.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 1443
1909, 1909. VDB and 1931-S. All are Uncirculated, but have been recolored with rainbow yellow and red hues, somewhat attractive. A chemist's delight. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $50-75.

Lot 1444
1909-S to 1914-D. A group of Lincolns. Includes 1909-S Lincoln, Good; 1910-S Very Good; 1910-S Fine; 1912-S Fine and 1914--D Poor. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $50-75.

Lot 1445
1910-S (16 pieces), 1915-D (6 pieces) and 1915-S (13 pieces) of Lincolns. Grades range mostly from Good to Very Good, with a couple pushing up to Very Fine. Key dates all, and good to parcel out. Lot of 35 coins.
Estimated Value $175-200.

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