Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8
Lot 1873
1942. PCGS graded
Proof 64. Deep proof reflectivity throughout, and with a hint of toning
over the blazing surfaces. Nearly a full gem.
Estimated Value $200-225.
Lot 1874
1942. PCGS graded
Proof 63. A couple of hidden contact marks on Liberty from a higher grade,
but clean in the fields and without toning.
Estimated Value $200-225.
Lot 1875
1942. PCGS graded
MS-66. Abundant luster and well struck.
Estimated Value $120-140.
Lot 1876
1942-D. PCGS graded
MS-66. Satiny with a blush of toning, boldly struck and excellent fields
and devices.
Estimated Value $130-160.
Lot 1877
1942-S. NGC graded
MS-66. Brilliant and untoned, with nice surfaces for the grade. Central
weakness, as always.
Estimated Value $600-700.
Lot 1878
1942-S. PCGS graded
MS-65 Premium Quality. In an old style small PCGS holder and very high end
for the grade. This one has a better than average strike.
Estimated Value
$300-UP.
Lot 1879
1942-S (3 pieces).
A group of 3 all NGC graded MS-65. The centers show typical
weakness, and each is untoned. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $600-700.
Lot 1880
1943-D. PCGS graded
MS-66. Well struck on the devices, and the reverse has several meandering
die cracks.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 1881
1943-S. PCGS graded
MS-65 Premium Quality. This one has clean fields and devices, better than
one would expect for the grade. A few hidden ticks on Liberty, but she's better
than the usual gem, to be sure.
Estimated Value $225-250.
Lot 1882
1944-D. PCGS graded
MS-66. Flecks of gold toning on the reverse, bright on the obverse. Nicely
struck.
Estimated Value $125-150.
Lot 1883
1944-D (10 pieces). A
half roll of this date, all are white and untoned. These grade MS-63-65.
Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 1884
1945-S. MS-66.
Deep crackled toning on the obverse, with red and green shades the ebb and
flow across the obverse. The reverse brighter, with frosty luster. Beneath this
colorful array the surfaces are superb, and show no outward signs of handling.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 1885
1945-S. PCGS graded
MS-65. Golden rose toning on both sides.
Estimated Value $80-90.
Lot 1886
1945-S. MS-65.
Satiny luster and flashy. Typical strike.
Estimated Value $80-90.
Lot 1887
1946. PCGS graded
MS-65 Premium Quality. Flashy and untoned. In the old small style PCGS
holder.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 1888
1946. PCGS graded
MS-65. Bright white and lustrous with a good strike.
Estimated Value
$80-100.
Lot 1889
1916-D and 1921-S (2
pieces). The first was probably cleaned long ago and grades Good,
the next two grade Good and About Good for the rare 1921-S. Lot of 3
coins.
Estimated Value $40-50.
Lot 1890
1917 to 1964. A group of
silver half dollars. This lot includes 120 coins ($60 face in silver) some
of the later date Franklin halves are Uncirculated and should be examined.
Grades range from About Good to Uncirculated. Lot of 120 coins.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 1891
1935 to 1939-S. Walking
Half dollar lot. This lot includes the following: 1935 (2 pieces); 1936 (2
pieces); 1937; 1937-D (2 pieces) and 1939-S. These grade MS-60+ to
MS-64. Bright and flashy, with nice surfaces all. Lot of 8 coins.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 1892
1938, 1942, 1943 (2
pieces), 1944, 1944-S, 1946-S and 1947-D. These pieces grade from MS-60
to 64. Lot of 8 coins.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 1893
1940 to 1945-D. Walking
Liberty half lot. This lot includes the following: 1940; 1940-S; 1941-D;
1943-D; 1944-S and 1945-D. Each grades MS-60 to 64. Lot of 7
coins.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 1894
1941 to 1945-S. Walking
Liberty Half lot. All PCGS graded as follows: 1941 MS-62; 1941-D MS-62;
1942 AU-58; 1944 MS-63 and 1945-S MS-63. Mostly untoned. Lot of 5
coins.
Estimated Value $120-140.
Lot 1895
1941 to 1947-D. A short
set of Walkers. Each coin is PCGS graded MS-65. All are mint fresh
and original, and hand picked for minimal marks. Some of the S Mints show the
usual weakness on Liberty, but the set is very nice in every way.
Estimated
Value $3,000-3,500.
Lot 1896
1942 to 1945-D. Walking
Liberty half dollar lot. This lot includes: 1942; 1942-D; 1943 (2
pieces); 1943-S; 1944 and 1945-D. All PCGS graded MS-64. A nice
group. Lot of 7 coins.
Estimated Value $275-325.
Lot 1897
1943-D to 1946-D. Walking
Liberty half lot. This lot includes 1943-D; 1944-D; 1945 and 1946-D. All
PCGS graded MS-65. Lot of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $240-310.
Lot 1898
1944-D, 1946-S, 1947 and
1947-D. Each coin is PCGS graded MS-65 in the old style small
holders. Most have light toning. Lot of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $350-400.