Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8
Lot 1993
1878. 8 tail feathers.
NGC graded MS-64 Deep Prooflike. With light scuffs and ticks in the
fields and on the face, but a beauty for the investor. Seldom found this nice,
and with such deep mirroring in the fields.
Estimated Value $750-850.
Lot 1994
1878. 8 tail feathers (2
pieces). A pair of bright white, untoned specimens. Both grade
MS-62. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $150-175.
Lot 1995
1878. 7/8 Clear doubled
tail feathers. PCGS graded MS-65. A lovely coin that has a touch of
deep copper toning at the top of the obverse, and lower part of the reverse.
This is the "weak" variety of the tailfeather overage. Sharply struck and a
nice cheek on Liberty.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 1996
1878. 7/8 Clear doubled
tail feathers. MS-63. Milky white and satiny luster on both sides.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 1997
1878. 7/8 Clear doubled
tail feathers. MS-63. Flashy luster and untoned.
Estimated Value
$100-125.
Lot 1998
1878-CC. PCGS
graded MS-66. Only 94 graded this high, with a scant 2 graded higher!
Flaming white luster and well struck, the surfaces are mint fresh, and not
"bag" fresh, with the usual dozens of handling marks. Take a glass and see just
how clean the surfaces are on this coin. Superb.
Estimated Value
$2,000-2,500.
Lot 1999
1878-CC (3 pieces).
These grade from About Uncirculated to Brilliant Uncirculated. Lot
of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $175-200.
Lot 2000
1878-S. PCGS graded
MS-66. Superb in every way, this one is well struck, frosty and untoned.
Liberty's cheek is especially clean.
Estimated Value $550-600.
Lot 2001
1878-S (20 pieces).
This roll grades MS-60 to 63. Several nice coins are included. Lot
of 20 coins.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Lot 2002
1878-S, 1882 and 1885.
A nice lot of Morgan Dollars, each grading About Uncirculated. Lot
of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $30-40.
Lot 2003
1879-CC. CC over CC
(capped die). PCGS graded MS-64. Scarcer than the normal CC reverse
die, this coin is one of the best, with 112 graded as such, with just 3 coins
graded higher. Frosty mint luster throughout, with light gold toning around the
periphery.
Estimated Value $3,000-3,500.
Lot 2004
1879-CC. CC over CC
(capped die). MS-60. Probably cleaned at some time in the past, but
the surfaces don't show any problems as a result. Flashy luster and with
moderate handling marks. One of the really difficult, and expensive dates to
locate in Mint State. This is an example of the large over small CC mintmark.
We suspect it is from the GSA hoard which was released some years ago, allowing
many more collectors the chance to complete their sets.
Estimated Value
$900-1,100.
Lot 2005
1879-CC. CC over CC
(capped die). MS-60. Better than one would expect for the grade, the
surfaces show moderate handling marks, and Liberty's face only a couple of
minor scrapes. Choice gold toning around the periphery, a bit mottled, but it
adds to the appeal. Scarce in this grade.
Estimated Value $900-1,100.
Lot 2006
1879-CC. Clear CC.
PCGS graded MS-65 Premium Quality. One of the finest of this date
graded, only 39 have been graded as such (plus 4 more with PL or DMPL) and only
2 graded higher! Satiny luster with cartwheel reflectivity. Essentially untoned
save for a gold area on the back of Liberty's head, another nearby in the
field. Clean cheek on Liberty, and well struck too. Most of ticks are located
on the lower bust tip of Liberty, and are not deep or disturbing.
Estimated
Value $12,000-UP.
Lot 2007
1879-CC. Clear CC.
MS-60 Prooflike. Deep bluish fields that are reflective and show
typical bag handling. Untoned and well preserved for this rare date. Don't miss
it if you need to fill your set.
Estimated Value $900-1,000.
Lot 2008
1879-O. PCGS graded
MS-64 Premium Quality. Full blazing luster and completely untoned. Scarce
in this grade, and perhaps a grade better? You decide.
Estimated Value
$500-UP.
Lot 2009
1879-O. MS-63.
Flashy and untoned, with excellent luster and surfaces.
Estimated Value
$70-90.
Lot 2010
1879-O. MS-62.
Light golden toning on the lower right obverse, otherwise bright.
Estimated Value $60-70.
Lot 2011
1879-O. A partial roll
of 15 pieces of this date. These grade from EF 40 to 45.
Estimated
Value $150-175.
Lot 2012
1879-S. Reverse of 1878.
NGC graded MS-62. This is the straight arrow reverse. Light golden
toning and very frosty on the devices.
Estimated Value $75-100.
Lot 2013
1879-S. Third reverse.
PCGS graded MS-66. Flashy and white throughout, with a small arc of
toning on the lower left reverse.
Estimated Value $160-180.
Lot 2014
1879-S. Third reverse.
PCGS graded MS-66. Flashy and white throughout.
Estimated Value
$160-180.
Lot 2015
1879-S. Third reverse.
PCGS graded MS-66. Flashy and white throughout.
Estimated Value
$160-180.
Lot 2016
1880. PCGS graded
Proof 65. A blazing untoned gem proof example of this date. We note the
devices are especially frosty, while the fields are deep in contrast. An
impressive gem that will enhance any collection.
Estimated Value
$3,000-3,500.
Lot 2017
1880. PCGS graded
MS-65. This one has faint toning on the devices and very clean surfaces for
the grade. Well struck and preserved.
Estimated Value $500-575.
Lot 2018
1880-CC. 80 over 79,
reverse of 1878. PCGS graded MS-66. One of the finest graded, in
fact only 21 have been graded this high by PCGS, but importantly, none have
been graded higher. The arrow feathers are all parallel, as seen in 1878.
Untoned and frosty throughout. Liberty's bold cheek is clean and undiminished
by ticks or handling marks.
Estimated Value $3,500-4,500.
Lot 2019
1880-O. Morgan Dollar lot.
This lot includes 4 pieces of this date grading Mint State 60. Lot
of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $125-150.
Lot 2020
1880-CC. 8 over high 7,
third reverse. MS-62. With just a hint of peripheral toning. Nice
surfaces.
Estimated Value $175-200.
Lot 2021
1880-CC. 8 over high 7,
third reverse. MS-62. Frosty white luster and untoned.
Estimated
Value $160-180.