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

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Silver Dollars

Morgan Dollars

Lot 2022
1880-CC. 8 over high 7, third reverse. MS-61. Flashy, but a few tick marks from choice.
Estimated Value $160-180.

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1880-O. NGC graded MS-64. Bright and flashy, with undiminished luster on both sides. Nearly a gem example of this rare date.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.

Lot 2024
1880-O. MS-61 Semi-Prooflike. Untoned and lustrous.
Estimated Value $50-60.

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1880-S. PCGS graded MS-68. This one is virtually as struck by the dies, the surfaces show faint signs of contact, and the luster still blazes forth. Magnificent quality for the specialist who demands it.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,400.

Lot 2026
1880-S. PCGS graded MS-66. This one has deep blue, green and red toning on the obverse only, the reverse is bright white and untoned. Sharply impressed by the dies, a wonderful coin that has clean surfaces and inviting colors.
Estimated Value $500-UP.

Lot 2027
1880-S and 1886. Both are PCGS graded MS-65. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $125-150.

Lot 2028
1881. PCGS graded MS-65. Here is a rare date in gem condition, only 427 have been graded this high, but what is important is that only 25 have been graded higher. This one is flashy and bright, with no value impairing marks worthy of note.
Estimated Value $500-550.

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1881-CC. PCGS graded MS-66. One of 642 graded this high of the date, but only 46 are graded higher. Therefore, this is about as nice as this date is found. Well frosted on the devices, with just a few ticks on both sides. Lightly toned at the centers.
Estimated Value $700-800.

Lot 2030
1881-CC. PCGS graded MS-65. Bright and flashy for the date, without toning or significant handling marks. Well frosted by the dies on the devices.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 2031
1881-CC. MS-63. Choice and lustrous throughout, with well struck devices.
Estimated Value $175-200.

Lot 2032
1881-CC. MS-62. Sharply struck and well preserved.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 2033
1881-CC. MS-62. A low mintage date of just 296,000 coined. Light gold toning, but mostly white.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 2034
1881-CC. MS-60. Typical handling marks, but very lustrous.
Estimated Value $140-160.

Lot 2035
1881-S (3 rolls). All grade AU-50 to 58. One of the more common dates, and an investors delight. Lot of 60 coins.
Estimated Value $700-800.

Lot 2036
1881-S (7 pieces). These grade MS-63. One has golden toning, the others mostly white. Lot of 7 coins.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 2037
1882-CC. PCGS graded MS-66. Blazing white luster on both sides and well preserved. We note a single thin scratch before Liberty's eye, and a couple tick marks on her cheek. Scarce this nice! Bid with confidence on this lot.
Estimated Value $800-900.

Lot 2038
1882-CC. PCGS graded MS-66. Frosty devices and satiny fields on both sides. Well struck and pleasing.
Estimated Value $800-900.

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1882-CC. NGC graded MS-66. Untoned and very flashy, with splendid surfaces and mint color. Rare in this state of preservation.
Estimated Value $700-800.

Lot 2040
1882-CC (3 pieces). All are untoned, and grade About Uncirculated to Uncirculated. Lot of 3 pieces.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 2041
1882-O. MS-65. Bright and lustrous, with very few handling marks. Check this one closely to see how you grade it! Rare in full gem condition, and priced accordingly.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 2042
1882-O. O over S. ANACS graded MS-62. VAM-4. The over mintmark is clear with a glass, fascinating what the mints won't do to save dies.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 2043
1882-S. PCGS graded MS-66. Blazing white luster and well struck, this one looks like it just popped from a bag. Excellent cheek on Liberty.
Estimated Value $160-180.

Lot 2044
1882-S. PCGS graded MS-66. Supremely white and lustrous.
Estimated Value $160-180.

Lot 2045
1882-S. PCGS graded MS-66. This on has flashy peripheral toning and white luster.
Estimated Value $160-180.

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1883-CC. PCGS graded MS-67. One of the very finest of this issue, only 49 have been graded this high, with just 2 graded higher. Slightly prooflike in the fields, which show off how nearly perfect they are. Devoid of toning or serious contact marks, only a few tiny fritzies can be found anywhere on the coin. Pushing the window of perfection, and worth a strong bid.
Estimated Value $3,000-4,000.

Lot 2047
1883-CC. PCGS graded MS-66. This one has a small line beneath the second 8 of the date, but the date does not appear to be repunched. Blazing luster and completely untoned, this one looks like it just was pulled from a mint fresh bag. Crisp strike and clean surfaces, especially on Liberty's cheek.
Estimated Value $550-600.

Lot 2048
1883-CC. PCGS graded MS-66. Completely without toning and fresh from the top of a mint bag, where it received virtually no handling marks. Only 711 graded as such by PCGS, with 51 graded higher.
Estimated Value $550-600.

Lot 2049
1883-CC. MS-63. Blazing white luster and well struck. The surfaces are very nice for the grade assigned.
Estimated Value $70-90.

Lot 2050
1883-CC (3 pieces). Each is well struck and lustrous, some with a bit of toning. These grade from MS-60 to 63. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $200-225.

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