Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8
Lot 1845
1937-S. MS-65.
Brilliant and untoned, with typical surfaces expected for a gem.
Estimated Value $225-275.
Lot 1846
1937-S. PCGS graded
MS-64 Premium Quality. Flashy luster and untoned save for the extreme rims.
Typical strike, but clean surfaces.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 1847
1938. PCGS graded
Proof 64. An excellent example for the grade, with well mirrored fields and
frosted devices. Trivial hairlines which are scarcely visible.
Estimated
Value $300-400.
Lot 1848
1938. PCGS graded
MS-63. Clean surfaces, but a few hairlines in the right obverse field kept
this one from a higher grade, untoned.
Estimated Value $70-80.
Lot 1849
1938-D. PCGS graded
MS-63. Bright and fresh, with ample luster and no signs of toning.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 1850
1938-D. MS-60 Plus.
This one has rose colored toning on both sides and was cleaned carefully in
the past.
Estimated Value $275-325.
Lot 1851
1939. PCGS graded
Proof 64. Deep mirror fields that show only the faintest hairlines. Untoned
and a beauty.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 1852
1939. PCGS graded
MS-66. Bright and original on the obverse, with a bit of toning on the
reverse. Abundant luster.
Estimated Value $125-150.
Lot 1853
1939. PCGS graded
MS-66. A wonderful gem of this date. Hints of gold toning over blazing
luster. Sharply impressed and almost no signs of contact.
Estimated Value
$125-150.
Lot 1854
1939. PCGS graded
MS-64. Well struck by the dies, and with good luster and clean surfaces.
Estimated Value $50-60.
Lot 1855
1939 (4 pieces).
Each coin is NGC graded MS-67. No slackers here, all are high end
gems which are untoned and very flashy. An impressive group for the dealer. Lot
of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $1,400-1,500.
Lot 1856
1939 (3 pieces).
Each is NGC graded MS-65. Lightly toned on each, with flashy luster.
Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 1857
1939-D. PCGS graded
MS-64. Bright and untoned, with normal weakness on the high points of the
design.
Estimated Value $50-60.
Lot 1858
1939-D (3 pieces).
Each is NGC graded MS-65. One is a bit hazy, the other two with a
bit of gold toning on each side. Scarce and desirable. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 1859
1939-S. PCGS graded
MS-64. A real beauty here that boasts satiny gold toning and good luster.
The usual strike, with weak centers.
Estimated Value $90-100.
Lot 1860
1939-S. PCGS graded
MS-62. Mostly white with a touch of gold.
Estimated Value $70-80.
Lot 1861
1940. Proof 65.
Excellent quality with just a hint of original haze, mostly white.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 1862
1940. PCGS graded
Proof 64. Problem free in every way, sharp and reflective.
Estimated
Value $250-275.
Lot 1863
1940. MS-65.
Frosty and bright, with just a bit of obverse toning above Liberty.
Estimated Value $70-80.
Lot 1864
1940-S. ICG graded
MS-66. Blazing white luster and with a decent strike for this year and
mint.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Lot 1865
1940-S (2 pieces).
These both are NGC graded MS-66. Both are brilliant and show minor
weakness at the center of the obverse. A lovely pair of this scarce date. Lot
of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,300.
Lot 1866
1940-S (5 pieces).
Each is NGC graded MS-65. These look like they were just pulled from
a mint fresh roll. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $800-900.
Lot 1867
1940-S. PCGS graded
MS-64. Here's a nice lightly toned example of this date, with the standard
weakness at the centers.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Lot 1868
1941. Proof 65.
Flashy and with just a bit of toning on the lower reverse rim.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 1869
1941. PCGS graded
Proof 62 Premium Quality. Flashy and reflective with light hairlines
accounting for the grade.
Estimated Value $200-220.
Lot 1870
1941. PCGS graded
MS-65. With a hint of gold toning and very flashy.
Estimated Value
$60-70.
Lot 1871
1941-S. PCGS graded
MS-64 Premium Quality. A bit soft at the center, but sharp on top and clean
for the grade. One of the more difficult dates from the 40s. Nice fields which
show few signs of contact.
Estimated Value $125-150.
Lot 1872
1942. NGC graded
Proof 68. One of the finest graded of the entire date, with just 47 graded
as such by NGC with only 2 coins graded higher! The surfaces are stark white,
completely untoned. Deeply reflective in the fields, and well frosted on the
devices. This coin is nearly blinding in its quality, be careful when you
examine it under a light. Hairline free, and truly superb.
Estimated Value
$2,000-UP.