Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8
Lot 1473
1865. ANACS graded
MS-63. Untoned, and struck with a rotated reverse die.
Estimated Value
$75-100.
Lot 1474
1868. NGC graded
MS-64. Flashy luster with satiny surfaces. Clean for the grade.
Estimated Value $150-185.
Lot 1475
1871. MS-65.
Satiny luster and well struck. Interesting clash marks on the obverse, as
often seen.
Estimated Value $450-550.
Lot 1476
1872. PCI graded
MS-64. Bright and lustrous with a few faint spots on both sides. Some
nickel blue colors on the obverse. Frosted devices that provide nice contrast.
One to inspect to verify the grade, as PCI doesn't grade to the same standards
as some of the other grading services.
Estimated Value $125-150.
Lot 1477
1877. PCGS graded
Proof 66. One of the key dates to the series, this 1877 boasts a tiny
mintage of just 510 pieces, plus no business strikes were made in 1877. This
blazer boasts rose to blue hues on the obverse and reverse and shows no signs
of spots or contact with other coins. One of just 55 so graded by PCGS, with a
meager 5 graded higher.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
Lot 1478
1879. PCGS graded
Proof 65. Excellent contrast between the mirror fields and the frosted
devices, and with just a spot or two to note the passage of time.
Estimated
Value $325-375.
Lot 1479
1882. NGC graded
Proof 65. Bright and untoned, with just a couple of very small specks on
Liberty's face. Great contrast.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 1480
1884. PCGS graded
Proof 65. A satiny proof that boasts nicely frosted devices and light blue
toning.
Estimated Value $325-375.
Lot 1481
1889. Proof 66.
Flashy yellow and gold toning on both sides in streaks rather than circles.
Sharp and spot free.
Estimated Value $550-600.
Lot 1482
1889. NGC graded
Proof 65. A real beauty for the grade, untoned and well preserved. Problem
free.
Estimated Value $300-350.