Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8
Lot 1789
1916. MS-60.
Dark gray and golden sunset toning on both sides, with minor hairlines
beneath.
Estimated Value $150-175.
Lot 1790
1916-D. MS-64.
Flashy luster peculiar to 1916-17 issues, with a hint of toning starting to
form. Excellent strike and scarce.
Estimated Value $400-450.
Lot 1791
1916-D. MS-60 Plus.
Flashy luster in the fields, with minor handling marks and some hairlines
from a cleaning.
Estimated Value $200-225.
Lot 1792
1916-S. PCGS graded
MS-64 Premium Quality. Here is a delight to behold, the rims are toned a
deep gold to green color, while the balance of the coin is a bright golden
tone. This one was likely mounted in an album for many years, and developed
this magnificent color palette. This is the way all coins "should" look, in my
humble opinion, after all silver tones (tarnishes) over time, depending on the
amount of air that gets to it as well as moisture content nearby and proximity
to various elements which can cause a coin to tone faster or slower. Take a
look and see what you think.
Estimated Value $1,700-2,000.
Lot 1793
1916-S. PCGS graded
MS-64. This one is nearly a gem, but there is a minor scuff in the right
obverse field. Sharply impressed on Liberty, and generally untoned, with a hint
of gold on the right obverse edge, and a bit of pinkish tone on the central
reverse. A beautiful coin that has the appearance of a gem.
Estimated Value
$1,500-1,700.
Lot 1794
1917. MS-63.
Beautiful toning on both sides and frosty luster beneath.
Estimated
Value $100-150.
Lot 1795
1917. PCGS graded
MS-62. Light gold toning which enhances the design elements. Satiny luster
adds to the allure.
Estimated Value $80-100.
Lot 1796
1917. AU-58.
Frosty and bright, with only a few hairlines on the obverse.
Estimated
Value $50-60.
Lot 1797
1917-D. Mint mark on
obverse. PCGS graded MS-63. Choice luster and well struck for the
date, the coin boasts a touch of color, but is virtually stark white. Lots of
luster and well preserved. These early dates are hard to find in mint state
grades, especially so nice.
Estimated Value $600-650.
Lot 1798
1917-D. Mint mark on
reverse. PCGS graded MS-62. Satiny gray toning and fairly well
struck for the date. No handling problems, just widely scattered marks. Better
than one would expect for the grade.
Estimated Value $800-900.
Lot 1799
1917-D. Mint mark on
reverse. AU-50. This one is a bit washed out from a cleaning.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 1800
1917-S. Mint mark on
obverse. AU-50. Satiny luster and well struck, without toning. With
the usual soft strike at the centers and head of Liberty.
Estimated Value
$700-900.
Lot 1801
1917-S. Mint mark on
reverse. PCGS graded MS-63. Bright and original throughout with some
splashes of toning on both sides. Some weakness at the centers, typical of the
Mint and issue.
Estimated Value $750-850.
Lot 1802
1918. PCGS graded
MS-63. A really nice strike on Liberty and the proud eagle on the reverse,
with nice satiny luster and delicate toning on both sides. Highly appealing for
the moderate grade. No serious marks whatsoever.
Estimated Value $550-600.
Lot 1803
1918-D. MS-64.
With light yellow and gold toning and well struck, minor scuffs on the high
points. Flashy luster under the color and a rare date in high grade. Well
struck for this Denver issue.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.
Lot 1804
1918-D. MS-60 Plus.
Light gold to tawny brown on the obverse, with flashy luster too. Lightly
cleaned in the past, with moderate hairlines in the fields and high points.
This one has a nice appearance, and would good in a high grade set.
Estimated Value $600-800.
Lot 1805
1918-S. MS-63.
With satiny luster in the fields and only minor scuffing on the high
points. A rare date in mint state, and this coin has the typical softness at
the centers.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.
Lot 1806
1918-S. MS-60 Plus.
This one must have been lightly cleaned as the surfaces are stark white,
simply not realistic for an 83 year old silver coin. Blazing luster, and a
couple of minor hairlines.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 1807
1919. PCGS graded
AU-58. Sharply struck and well preserved, this one shows virtually no wear
and should into a mint state set with ease.
Estimated Value $800-UP.
Lot 1808
1919-D. PCGS graded
MS-63. Flashy and white with a couple of trivial flecks of toning. This one
has a decent strike but is a touch weak on Liberty's head and body.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Lot 1809
1919-S. AU-55.
Mostly white, with a hint of sunset yellow on the upper obverse and similar
on the lower reverse. Well struck for the date, and one that spent a brief time
in circulation. Moderate hairlines.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.
Lot 1810
1919-S. EF-45.
Cleaned and retoned to a silvery white color in an attempt to hide the
raised surface problems near the date and motto. Inspection mandatory.
Estimated Value $500-550.
Lot 1811
1920. PCGS graded
MS-62. Bright white with satiny luster. Nice for the grade assigned.
Estimated Value $225-275.
Lot 1812
1920-D. PCGS graded
MS-62. Satiny luster and lightly toned. Nice for the low grade assigned.
Estimated Value $1,300-1,500.
Lot 1813
1920-S. PCGS graded
MS-62. Typical weakness on the central devices and on Liberty's head.
Flashy and untoned, with nice luster and clean surfaces. A scarce date.
Estimated Value $600-700.
Lot 1814
1921. PCGS graded
AU-58 Premium Quality. This one is well struck by the dies and has a
delicate gold with rose color. Examination will scarcely note the tiny bit of
circulation rub, and this one managed to keep most of its luster. Only 246,000
struck, few of which are this nice.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Lot 1815
1921. VF-25.
Probably cleaned long ago and retoned with antique brownish gray shades.
Examination will note some surface roughness in the left obverse field and
other areas to a lessor degree. One of the key dates and always in high demand
from collectors.
Estimated Value $350-450.
Lot 1816
1921-D. PCGS graded
AU-55 Premium Quality. This coin has beautiful surfaces and the appearance
of a mint state coin. The surfaces show faint hairlines from circulation, but
the coin is quite nice for the grade. Excellent luster and well struck for this
very low mintage date.
Estimated Value $1,750-UP.