Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8
Lot 2171
1896-O. AU-53.
Frosty and lustrous, without any toning.
Estimated Value $70-90.
Lot 2172
1896-S. AU-50.
Moderate handling marks expected from brief circulation.
Estimated
Value $250-300.
Lot 2173
1897-O. NGC graded
MS-64. NGC has graded just 22 in this grade with only 6 graded higher,
including all the prooflike and name designations. The surfaces show light
toning starting to form around the periphery, most on the rims. Liberty's cheek
is full shows light scuff marks, and the surrounding fields are clean. An
opportunity for the date collector.
Estimated Value $6,500-7,500.
Lot 2174
1897-O. PCGS graded
MS-63. Rare in this grade, the surfaces reveal few marks or scuffs, and we
glowing luster on both sides. Slight weakness on the upper curls over Liberty's
ear. On the reverse there are a couple of minute toning spots.
Estimated
Value $2,500-3,000.
Lot 2175
1897-O. AU-55.
This is a rare date to find in full Mint State, which should make this nice
AU coin desirable.
Estimated Value $80-100.
Lot 2176
1897-O. Morgan Dollar lot.
There are five pieces of this scarce date. Each is untoned and lustrous
each grades Mint State 60. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 2177
1897-S. PCGS graded
MS-66. One of the finest graded of this date, PCGS in their Population
Report states that 115 have been graded as such, with just 19 graded higher. A
couple of others are graded in Prooflike grades too. As to this coin, there is
a delicate haze of toning starting to form on both sides. Bold and beautiful,
and a coin to treasure for years to come.
Estimated Value $1,250-1,500.
Lot 2178
1898-S (3 pieces) and
1900-S (2 pieces). All are lustrous and show very little wear. Each
grades AU-50 to 55. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 2179
1899. PCGS graded
Proof 64 Premium Quality. Deep dull gray in color with hints or green and
yellow tones. Clean cheek on Liberty, and the color is evenly distributed
throughout. Proofs come with much better strikes than business issues, just
take a peek at the breast feathers, which are full and complete on this coin,
and so often flat or weak on business strikes.
Estimated Value
$1,500-1,800.
Lot 2180
1899. PCGS graded
MS-65. Flashy and white for this gem, with satiny fields and devices. Low
mintage for the year, only 330,000 coined, and less than a bag remain in full
gem. Bid accordingly.
Estimated Value $400-475.
Lot 2181
1899. Five piece lot.
Most are untoned, but a few show some toning. A scarce and popular low
mintage date. Grades range from About Uncirculated to Uncirculated. Lot
of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 2182
1899-O. ANACS
graded MS-65. Bright white in color and with clean surfaces throughout.
Impressive.
Estimated Value $50-75.
Lot 2183
1899-S (3 pieces).
These all grade from AU-50 to 55. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated
Value $150-175.
Lot 2184
1899-S (2 pieces). One
has a few reeding marks on the breast of the eagle, but both are pretty nice
overall. Each grades MS-60. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value
$100-130.
Lot 2185
1900-O. O over CC.
ICG graded MS-65. A flashy untoned gem that has excellent luster and
is well struck on all but the uppermost devices. A popular over-mintmark.
Estimated Value $800-900.
Lot 2186
1900-O. O over CC.
MS-60. Flashy and untoned, with a few chatter marks on Liberty's
cheek.
Estimated Value $125-150.
Lot 2187
1900-O. O over CC.
MS-60. Flashy luster and nice surfaces. Untoned.
Estimated Value
$125-150.
Lot 2188
1900-S. MS-61.
Another scarce date, this one is white, with pleasing luster.
Estimated
Value $90-110.
Lot 2189
1900-S. AU-55.
The are a couple of marks on the lower half of the obverse. Frosty and
lustrous, with light toning.
Estimated Value $40-50.
Lot 2190
1901. NGC graded
MS-63. An extremely rare coin to locate in choice grades, NGC has only
graded 65 this high, while PCGS has graded a little over half that many as
such. NGC notes 11 have been graded higher than MS-63! This one boasts delicate
gold toning at the rims, with mint fresh luster in the fields over well struck
devices. A few stacking scuffs on the breast and upper devices, but far fewer
than usual. An impressive example for the advanced numismatist.
Estimated
Value $5,000-6,000.
Lot 2191
1901. PCGS graded
MS-62. Satiny white luster and well struck for this rare date. Only 52
coins graded higher by PCGS of this date, and just 101 graded this high. Don't
expect a better one, they are tough to find. Some softness on the high points
of the devices, as usual, but sharp wreath and wings.
Estimated Value
$2,500-3,000.
Lot 2192
1901. PCGS graded
AU-58 Premium Quality. We have seen similar coins graded mint state 61 or
62. This one has nice luster and surfaces, and is without toning.
Estimated
Value $600-UP.
Lot 2193
1901. PCGS graded
AU-55. This one has a hint of gold toning and frosty luster. Just a touch
of wear from new.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 2194
1901-S. AU-58.
Barely circulated, and white.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 2195
1901-S. AU-50.
Untoned, but there is a minor obverse scratch.
Estimated Value
$100-125.
Lot 2196
1902-S. PCGS graded
MS-65. Rare in full gem condition, this blazing white example has well
struck devices and has just a hint of hazy toning, mostly on the reverse. Only
127 graded by PCGS in gem, with just 12 graded higher. An important rarity, and
worthy of the finest set.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.
Lot 2197
1902-S. MS-61.
Frosty and untoned.
Estimated Value $140-160.
Lot 2198
1902-S. AU-58.
A touch of rub on the high points. Scarce.
Estimated Value $75-100.
Lot 2199
1902-S. AU-55.
Mostly untoned, with a bit of raised color in Liberty's hair.
Estimated
Value $75-100.