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

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Nickels

Buffalo Nickels

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1913. Type 1. NGC graded MS-68. This is one of the finest graded, only 4 qualify as MS-68 according to NGC, and a similar 4 have been graded this high by PCGS, naturally, there are none graded higher! This one has spectacular toning of fiery russet around the periphery and headlight white at the centers. If you demand one of the finest known of this first year of issue, and single year type, then here is a spectacular coin for your collection.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 1515
1913. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-62. Satiny luster and well struck.
Estimated Value $20-30.

Lot 1516
1913. Type 1 MS-60 and 1937 MS-64. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $30-40.

Rare 1914-S 4/3 Overdate

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1914-S, 4 over 3, FS-014.89. ANACS graded MS-64. A near gem that boasts gold toning on the feathers and deep nickel blue with a dollop of purple above the date. The overdate is notable by a small bar through the top of the 4, which in theory is the remnant of an undertype 3. Deep rose gold toning on the reverse. Well struck and well preserved.
Estimated Value $3,000-4,000.

Lot 1518
1916-D. MS-63. Flashy and lustrous. An inexpensive coin considering how few of these are around in mint state.
Estimated Value $140-160.

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1919. Error, struck 30% off-center. VG-8. The date is a touch weak, as the error strike is towards 9 pm on the obverse. Clean surfaces and pleasing for the grade, the buffalo lost his head though. Seldom seen in any grade.
Estimated Value $225-275.

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1925-S. Accugrade graded MS-63. With the usual weak strike on the obverse. Lustrous and well preserved. A coin that should be inspected to determine the grade by collectors. One of the rare dates that is needed by many collectors.
Estimated Value $600-700.

Lot 1521
1926. MS-65. Splendid surfaces and luster throughout. A gem.
Estimated Value $80-100.

Lot 1522
1931-S (2 pieces). One grades MS-60 and the other MS-60+. One is nice, although both are weakly struck on the central obverse. We note on the second example what is probably coin counting equipment marks around the reverse periphery. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $60-80.

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1936. PCGS graded Proof 67 Satin, Premium Quality. Superb surfaces and gloriously toned with iridescent shades of nickel blue and lemon yellow. The surfaces are virtually perfect, no signs of handling, cleaning or any other abuse which has harmed so many coins. This one is outstanding in every way, and would be hard to improve upon in any way.
Estimated Value $1,800-2,000.

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1936. Off-center. MS-60 Plus. Struck a bit off-center towards 7 o'clock on the obverse. There is a small rim clip below the date too. Nice surfaces and an interesting, and rare error.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 1525
1937. PCGS graded Proof 65. This gem boasts the familiar cellophane yellow toning on both sides, from long storage in the original wrapper from the Philadelphia Mint. Watery surfaces, and perfectly struck, and nicely preserved.
Estimated Value $450-550.

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1937. Off-center. MS-60 Plus. Struck between 5 and 10 percent off-center towards 9 o'clock on the obverse. There are some digs on the reverse, two hidden on the head, some scratches too, and another dig above his back. A scarce error.
Estimated Value $500-600.

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1937-D. 3 legged. AU-58. This one is nearly mint state, with a touch of wear on the bison's beefy side. A rare coin in high grade, most of these circulated for years before the variety was recognized, so survival of high examples was purely by chance. Diagnostic stream of die dots extending from the bison's hindquarters toward the missing leg as seen on all examples. We note a bit of multicolored hues on the reverse, when held under a light.
Estimated Value $700-800.

Lot 1528
1937-D. 3 legged. EF-40. Cleaned and a bit too reflective still, but could be brought back to normal if given a chance. Usually one of the last to be purchased by most date collectors.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 1529
1938-D (40 pieces). This roll grades choice to gem BU. The final date of this popular Native American obverse, beefy bison back. Lot of 40 coins.
Estimated Value $450-500.

Lot 1530
1913-1938. A circulated set of Buffalo Nickels. No overdate included, but there is a 1937-D 3 Legged variety. The set grades from Very Good to Fine. Mounted in a slide variety blue Whitman album. Lot of 65 coins.
Estimated Value $500-600.

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