Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8
Lot 2051
1883-O. NGC graded
MS-65. Untoned and flashy with great luster.
Estimated Value $60-80.
Lot 2052
1883-S. PCGS graded
MS-64. Just a couple of marks from full gem, this coin boasts clean
surfaces for the grade and untoned fields. The PCGS Population Report notes
only 12 graded higher.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.
Lot 2053
1883-S. MS-64.
Smoky blue and gold toning on both sides, perhaps not original. Cartwheel
luster and well struck for this rare date, the surfaces are quite clean and
well preserved. If you need this date, and like toned coins, then view this one
carefully to see if its the coin for you.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.
Lot 2054
1883-S. MS-64.
Nice and clean without a breath of toning. Liberty's cheek has only light
hairlines.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.
Lot 2055
1883-S. MS-60 Plus.
Semi-prooflike on the obverse, with more cartwheel on the reverse. Clean
surfaces for the moderate grade, and a beauty. Liberty's cheek has some ticks
on it.
Estimated Value $375-400.
Lot 2056
1883-S. AU-58.
With a bit of friction on the high points.
Estimated Value $120-150.
Lot 2057
1883-S. PCGS graded
AU-55. Blazing luster and well struck for this scarce date. This one just
misses full mint state, but has the appearance of that grade.
Estimated
Value $100-125.
Lot 2058
1883-S. AU-55.
A bit of wear.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 2059
1883-S. AU-50.
Light hairlines from a cleaning, and still untoned. Some luster remains on
this scarce date.
Estimated Value $90-110.
Lot 2060
1884. PCGS graded
MS-66. Crisp in the strike and nearly untoned, save for a golden ring
around the periphery. One minor dig above the second T in STATES, which is
nicely covered over by the toning. An eye-appealing example.
Estimated
Value $600-650.
Lot 2061
1884-CC. PCGS
graded MS-67. Only 36 have been graded this high, with 2 additional above
and 2 as DMPL in 66. Deep drifting frost on the devices and pristine in the
fields of both sides. Scarcely a mark to be found on the delightfully well
preserved Morgan.
Estimated Value $3,000-3,500.
Lot 2062
1884-CC. PCGS
graded MS-66. One of just 579 graded as such, this scarce date is always
popular with Carson City collectors. Don't pass on this lovely high end gem.
Estimated Value $550-650.
Lot 2063
1884-CC. PCGS
graded MS-66. A blazing gem that boasts untoned surfaces and a clean cheek
on Liberty.
Estimated Value $550-650.
Lot 2064
1884-CC. NGC graded
MS-66. Toned with multicolored hues on the obverse. Only a few contact
marks from perfection.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Lot 2065
1884-CC. MS-63.
Minor chatter marks on the obverse, still untoned and reflective.
Estimated Value $70-80.
Lot 2066
1884-CC GSA silver
dollars, 7 pieces. These popular silver dollars graded from Mint State
60 to 60+. Lot of 7 coins, all in the original government packaging.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 2067
1884-CC (3 pieces).
Some have light peripheral toning, and all are nice for the grade. Each
grades MS-60+. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $175-200.
Lot 2068
1884-S. AU-58 Plus.
Bright white and slightly reflective in the fields, this one has a few
minor hairlines and die polishing lines. Well enough struck to pass as new, but
you decide. Its much nicer than the usual problem coins encountered.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Lot 2069
1884-S. AU-58
Semi-Prooflike. The usual grade on this coin, with just a bit of cabinet
friction on the upper devices.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 2070
1884-S. ANACS
graded AU-50. Like most of this date, a nice slider.
Estimated Value
$150-200.
Lot 2071
1885. PCGS graded
Proof 64. With rainbow toning that ranges from satiny gold to green, and
fades to dull gray at the centers. Sharply struck, as expected for a proof, and
this one has few signs of handling. Toned throughout and another low mintage
date in proof.
Estimated Value $1,400-1,600.
Lot 2072
1885-CC. PCGS
graded MS-67 Premium Quality. A touch prooflike in the near-perfect fields,
what few marks can be located are all carefully hidden on the devices.
Excellent cheek on Liberty, and full breasted on her companion eagle. Only 23
graded this high, with a single coin graded higher, don't pass on this stunning
gem if your collection needs the date.
Estimated Value $4,000-5,000.
Lot 2073
1885-CC. PCGS
graded MS-66. This one boasts an artists palette on the obverse, deep blue
over Liberty's face, and rose gold in the fields surrounding, with a touch of
white on the left side. The reverse is opposite, blazing white save for a small
area of golden toning on the lower right reverse. Typical striation lines
through the devices, caused during the planchet preparation process. Only 365
graded as such, with 24 graded higher. Color photo.
Estimated Value
$900-1,100.
Lot 2074
1885-CC. PCGS
graded MS-66. Blazing white and lustrous on both sides. No problem marks or
frost diminishing scuffs to note. Scarce, with just 365 graded as such
currently.
Estimated Value $900-1,100.
Lot 2075
1885-CC. MS-63.
Flashy white luster and untoned. Another scarce date.
Estimated Value
$175-200.
Lot 2076
1885-CC. MS-61.
Minor bagmarks on the obverse, the reverse nicer. Untoned.
Estimated
Value $175-200.
Lot 2077
1885-CC. MS-61.
Some obverse scuffs, but still flashy and nice for the grade.
Estimated
Value $175-200.
Lot 2078
1885-S. MS-64.
A brilliant, untoned coin that has few surface marks. Scarce this nice.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 2079
1885-S. ANACS
graded MS-63. With a hint of toning on the rim, flashy and white otherwise.
Estimated Value $100-125.