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

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Half Dollars

Liberty Walking Half Dollars

Choice 1921-S Half Dollar, PCGS MS-63

Lot 1817 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1921-S. PCGS graded MS-63. A delight to behold, this choice mint state 1921-S is the key date to the series. Only 26 have been graded this high, with just 46 in all various grades above, according to a recent PCGS Population Report. The fields and devices are clean, and show few marks or other problems. White luster throughout and no signs of toning as of yet. Only 548,000 struck, and very, very few were saved in Mint State. Don't miss out on this rarity in choice grade.
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.

Lot 1818
1921-S. VF-25. The key date to the Walking Liberty series, this one has some dark toning in the lettering and pinkish colors too. A few scattered marks on both sides.
Estimated Value $450-550.

Lot 1819
1923-S. AU-50. Bright white, with a couple of minor PVC spots on the obverse which should be removed.
Estimated Value $350-450.

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1927-S. PCGS graded MS-62. Bright and flashy, with nice luster and a hint of rose tones at the centers. Weakly struck in the middle, but sharp on Liberty's head, as usual for this date.
Estimated Value $600-700.

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1928-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Nearly gem quality with delightful blue toning at the rims and lighter gold to the centers. Typical strike on Liberty, with weakness on her head and hand.
Estimated Value $1,800-2,200.

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1929-D. PCGS graded MS-66. One of the finest graded of the date, PCGS in their Population Report notes only 23 have been graded this high, with none graded higher! That makes this coin the finest available for an advanced date collector. Boldly struck and outstanding surfaces for the grade, with just a hint of iridescent toning, and virtually all white. In an old style little PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $3,000-3,500.
From Superior's PCGS Sale, September 22, 1987.

Lot 1823
1929-D. SEGS graded MS-64. Well struck for this date with a decent hand on Liberty and light toning in the fields. Scarce and seldom found when compared with dates a decade later. Nice for the grade, and worth a good bid.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 1824
1929-D. PCGS graded MS-64. Satiny luster and well struck. This coin has the surface quality expected on a gem, and if it were a later date would surely qualify as such. A tough date in high grade.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 1825
1929-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Nicely struck for the date with clean surfaces and light gold toning on the left obverse. A couple of scuffs from full gem.
Estimated Value $500-600.

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1929-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Deep mottled gold toning on both sides, with bright luster beneath.
Estimated Value $500-600.

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1933-S. MS-60 Plus. A flashy example of this scarce date, with a touch of toning on the reverse, and hazy gold on the obverse. Sharp on Liberty's hand, and nice details on her head too.
Estimated Value $800-1,000.
From Superior Galleries Hoagy Carmichael and Wayne Miller sale, 1/86:2649.

Lot 1828
1934. MS-64. This one has nice deep gold toning.
Estimated Value $60-70.

Lot 1829
1934-D. MS-60 Plus. Light toning starting to form, decently struck.
Estimated Value $100-110.

Lot 1830
1934-S. MS-60 Plus. Nice luster and lightly toned.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 1831
1935-D. MS-63. Flashy and bright, with some minor scuffs on the head.
Estimated Value $130-160.

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1935-S. PCGS graded MS-65. A satiny white gem that boasts mint fresh luster and exceptional fields. Even the strike is nice on the high points.
Estimated Value $1,200-UP.

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1936. PCGS graded Proof 63. Light hazy toning on both sides, with faint hairlines which account for the choice grade.
Estimated Value $900-1,100.

Lot 1834
1936 (3 pieces). All are NGC graded MS-66. Each is untoned and beautiful. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $350-450.

Lot 1835
1936 (4 pieces). Each is NGC graded MS-65. Flashy luster and well struck on each, one has light toning, the others white. Lot of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 1836
1936-D. PCGS graded MS-65. Gold and gray toning over luster in the fields. Excellent surfaces.
Estimated Value $175-225.

Lot 1837
1936-S. MS-63. Light toning and well struck.
Estimated Value $100-125.

Lot 1838
1936-S (2 pieces). Both have satiny luster and grade MS-63 to MS-64. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 1839
1937. Proof 65. A gem proof example that shows excellent mirroring in the fields and frosty devices. A scarce early proof.
Estimated Value $500-550.

Lot 1840
1937. Proof 64. Flashy and brilliant, this one is nearly a gem.
Estimated Value $350-400.

Lot 1841
1937. Proof 63. This one has light gold toning and is nice for the grade.
Estimated Value $300-350.

Lot 1842
1937. NGC graded MS-66. Blazing white and well struck.
Estimated Value $125-175.

Lot 1843
1937. PCGS graded MS-65. Blazing white luster and a splendid gem. Nice strike on all but the uppermost parts of Liberty.
Estimated Value $90-120.

Lot 1844
1937. MS-65. A gem that boasts mint fresh luster and eye appeal.
Estimated Value $90-120.

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