Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8
Lot 1560
1800. JR-2, Rarity-5.
PCI graded VF-25. Toned a medium gray color and well struck. There
are some old scratches on the shield of the reverse which are called
"adjustment marks" on the PCI insert. Far rarer than the 1805 or 1807 dimes.
Estimated Value $800-900.
Lot 1561
1807. JR-1, Rarity-2.
PCGS graded MS-62. Frosty and bright, this rare type coin will
provide hours of enjoyment for a numismatist. There is a small void on
Liberty's forehead, and a tiny lamination below the 7 in the date. Light golden
toning starting to form, and a very appealing example. Struck from clashed
dies, but all the devices are clear, while not full.
Estimated Value
$2,500-3,000.
Lot 1562
1814. Large date. JR-2,
Rarity-3. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty luster in the fields and well
struck expect for the highest devices. The stars are a bit weak too, as usually
seen on this variety. Flat on the reverse claws and arrow feathers.
Nevertheless, this is an appealing coin with flashy luster and lovely
peripheral toning. One for the type collector.
Estimated Value
$1,400-1,600.
Lot 1563
1822. JR-1, Rarity-3.
ANACS graded VG-8. There are some minor dents on the obverse, and
the coin is toned an even gray color. A rare date that is seldom found at all.
Estimated Value $250-400.
Lot 1564
1824. 4 over 2. JR-1,
Rarity-3. NGC graded MS-63. Beautiful toning throughout and well
struck for this date. The only weakness is on the upper curls and the eagle's
neck, but both are much stronger than what is typically found on this date.
Toned with gold and blue around the edges, brighter at the centers. Clean
surfaces for the grade.
Estimated Value $2,000-3,000.
Lot 1565
1829. Medium 10¢.
JR-7, Rarity-1. PCI graded AU-58. Toned with mottled deep blue on
the obverse with areas of lighter silver too. The reverse is lighter and
generally untoned. Prooflike fields, which show minor hairlines.
Estimated
Value $150-200.
Lot 1566
1833. JR-6. SEGS
graded Proof 64 Presentation/JR-6. While a common variety for circulation
strikes, this is extremely rare in Proof. Perhaps two or three are known of
this variety in Proof, and mintage for 1833 dimes in proof is estimated at 5 by
PCGS. In terms of rarity, this coin certainly has that in abundance.
Examination shows slight doubling on the stars and peripheral devices, the
planchet apparently receiving at least two strikes by the dies. Mirrored fields
are nearly complete, including inside the shield lines on the reverse. Further,
the devices are deeply frosted, giving contrast between fields and device. The
obverse displays very little toning, with a hint of gold around the rims, while
the reverse is more toned with flecks of gold into the lettering. The reverse
die shows a faint die crack from the rim through the D of UNITED to the E in
the scroll below, but there is no sign of the crack from the rim to the lower
leaves. Curiously, this die was used to strike 1834 proof dimes (JR-1)
before it was used to strike 1833 dimes, in proof and for circulation,
as the 1834 dimes don't show evidence of the reverse crack through the D, while
all 1833 dimes show the crack, including this proof issue.
Estimated Value
$2,500-3,500.
Lot 1567
1836, JR-2, Rarity-2.
NGC graded MS-66 Eliasberg. A gem that has superb rose and gold
toning from many years of careful storage. The strike is quite bold, with each
star brought up fully, as is every curl on Liberty's head. In the toning
department, the colors are speckled, with luster beneath. This coin is likely
the finest known of the variety, as the best reported in the Dime book is
MS-63. This one has a light die crack up through the 3 in the date to the top
of the obverse. An important offering for the most advanced collector.
Estimated Value $6,000-6,500.
Ex: The Eliasberg Collection Sale,
Bowers and Merena May 1996.
Lot 1568
1836. JR-3, Rarity-3. The
Plate coin from the Dime Book. MS-60. Choice and flashy on both
sides, but there is a small scrape on Liberty's face into the field under her
nose and another scrape before here neck. A couple of other minor scrapes are
visible on the obverse rims. These marks identify this coin as the plate coin
used for Early United States Dimes 1796-1837. Delightful sea green and
antique gray toning on both sides, and with a wonderful "look" that will appeal
to any collector who likes toned coins.
Estimated Value $500-UP.