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

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Half Dollars

Franklin Half Dollars

Lot 1899
1948. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Stunning greenish gold toning on both sides over flaming luster.
Here we begin a very nice run of Franklin Half dollars, many are toned with beautiful colors, others stark white. Many are Full Bell Lines, and some are quite rare in that grade. Make sure to round out your set of these important collector coins while offered.
Estimated Value $100-150.

Lot 1900
1948 to 1963-D. Franklin Half Dollar set. This set grades Mint State 60 and better. Lot of 35 coins.
Estimated Value $275-300.

Lot 1901
1948-D. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. A blush of toning and lustrous.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 1902 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1949-D. NGC graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. With light toning on the reverse and well struck. This is one of scarce dates in high grade, the surfaces are quite nice for the grade. An impressive example for the specialist.
Estimated Value $600-1,000.

Lot 1903
1949-D. PCGS graded MS-64 Full Bell Lines. Bright gold toning with greenish highlights. Nearly a point higher, and a beautiful specimen.
Estimated Value $100-150.

Lot 1904
1949-S. PCGS graded MS-66. With speckled toning on the obverse, with more organized toning on the reverse. Only 37 graded this high with 2 graded higher. Don't miss out.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 1905
1950. NGC graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Brilliant and lustrous, with just a bit of toning on the edges.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 1906
1950. MS-64 Full Bell Lines. Toned a medium gray, with moderate hairlines beneath the color, but very well struck.
Estimated Value $40-50.

Lot 1907
1951. NGC graded MS-65. Satiny rose gold in color and well struck, but not quite full.
Estimated Value $30-50.

Lot 1908
1951-D. NGC graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Sharp and satiny, with steel gray toning throughout.
Estimated Value $250-350.

Lot 1909
1951-S. NGC graded MS-65. Bright red rose color with golden highlights. Well struck, but a touch weak at the center of the bell lines.
Estimated Value $30-50.

Lot 1910
1952. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Golden toning around the edges, darker on the reverse. Sharply struck and clean.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 1911
1952-D. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Speckled toning on the obverse, more so on the reverse with satiny luster.
Estimated Value $200-300.

Lot 1912
1952-S. PCGS graded MS-65. Sunset gold colors around the edges and well struck for this S Mint, not full bell lines though.
Estimated Value $40-50.

Lot 1913
1953. PCGS graded MS-65. Here is a beautiful gem, it boasts delicate gold toning around the rims, and a dark little spot on the lower right of the bell.
Estimated Value $80-125.

Lot 1914
1953-D. NGC graded MS-65. Bright and flashy, without toning.
Estimated Value $75-125.

Lot 1915
1953-S. PCGS graded MS-66. Crackle toning of various shades of gold on both sides. Beautiful and harmonious.
Estimated Value $125-200.

Lot 1916
1954. PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo. One of the finest graded by PCGS, only 74 have been graded this high, with four coins graded higher with the Cameo designation. About 10 percent of the graded 1954 Franklin Half Dollars are Cameo. See what a difference an early strike makes. Deeply frosted devices and fall away dark mirror fields. Furthermore, all is superbly preserved, with no signs of handling or abuse. One for the specialist in the series.
Estimated Value $90-100.

Lot 1917
1954. PCGS graded Proof 67. Blazing frost on the devices and well mirrored fields, about as nice as these are ever found. This is a cameo proof, but not so designated by PCGS.
Estimated Value $80-90.

Lot 1918
1954. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. With speckled fingerprint toning on the reverse, probably from a mint set.
Estimated Value $125-200.

Lot 1919
1954-D. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Bright and untoned, without handling problems or hairlines.
Estimated Value $125-200.

Lot 1920
1954-S. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Bright and lustrous with a touch of toning. Well struck for this issue, and only 200 graded this high by PCGS.
Estimated Value $200-300.

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