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

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Commemorative Silver Coins

Lot 2280
1937 Boone Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. Stone white and untoned throughout. Boldly struck and beautiful in every way.
Estimated Value $80-100.

Lot 2281
1937 PDS Boone Half Dollar Set. Each is PCGS graded as follows: 1937 MS-65; 1937-D MS-65 and 1937-S MS-64. Well matched, each has faint gold toning at the rims, and all are beautiful. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 2282
1936 Bridgeport Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Bright and untoned.
Estimated Value $125-150.

Lot 2283
1936 Bridgeport Half Dollar. MS-64. An excellent design from the 1930s.
Estimated Value $80-100.

Lot 2284
1925-S California Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-63. Untoned on the obverse, with a bit of toning across the bears head and above.
Estimated Value $90-100.

Lot 2285
1925 California Half Dollar. MS-60. With a bit of PVC residue on both sides, which should be removed promptly.
Estimated Value $80-90.

Lot 2286
1954-S Carver-Washington Half Dollar, 1920 Pilgrim and 1950-S Booker T. Washington. Each grades AU-58. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $40-50.

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1936 Cincinnati Music Center Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. A superb coin that is one of only 2 so graded by NGC of the date, there are none higher! Similarly, PCGS has only graded 2 this high, with none graded higher. Assuming there are 4 different examples (at most) grading MS-67, that makes for pretty slim pickens. Here is a magnificent example, it has delicate iridescent toning on both sides, mostly white luster in the fields, and pristine surfaces throughout. If you demand the finest, then here is one of the finest graded 1936 Cincinnati half dollars.
Estimated Value $3,000-4,000.

Lot 2288
1936-D Cincinnati Music Center Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. With a dark area of toning on the right side of the obverse, bright white otherwise.
Estimated Value $175-200.

Lot 2289
1936 Cleveland Half Dollar. MS-64. Light gold toning.
Estimated Value $50-60.

Lot 2290
1936 Cleveland Half Dollar and 1926 Sesquicentennial. Both grade AU-55. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $60-70.

Lot 2291
1892 Columbian Half Dollar with the original leather wallet. NGC graded MS-66. The wallet holds a single coin, and is stamped Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1492-1892 on the front. Worn, but very interesting. The coin is toned deep lilac on the obverse, darker at the periphery, while the reverse has only a bit of toning.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 2292
1892 Columbian Half Dollar and 1893 Columbian Half Dollar (2 pieces). The first grades Very Fine, on the two 1893 Columbians, one grades MS-63, the other Very Fine. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $50-60.

Lot 2293
1892 Columbian Half Dollar, Polished AU-50 and 1893 MS-60. A pair of the Columbian Half Dollars, one of each date. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $25-35.

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1893 Columbian Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Take a look at the colors on this one! The edges are toned a deep ocean blue, which fades to blazing russet at the base of the letters, and flashy untoned luster at the centers. Similar on the reverse, but not as deep in the color department. Certainly one of the prettiest of this issue we have handled, and worth a premium for the colors. Coins like this normally occur over decades while housed in old National Pages coin albums, or similar sulphur based paper envelopes.
Estimated Value $600-UP.

Lot 2295
1935 Connecticut Half Dollar. ANACS graded MS-63. Bright luster and untoned.
Estimated Value $125-150.

Lot 2296
1935 Connecticut Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. A few thin hairlines and with hazy toning.
Estimated Value $125-150.

Lot 2297
1936 Delaware Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Scarce in full gem, this one has clean surfaces and only faint handling marks on the sails and roof. Delicate toning starting to form.
Estimated Value $175-200.

Lot 2298
1936 Elgin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Typical weak strike for the issue, but with blazing full luster and excellent surfaces. Untoned on either side.
Estimated Value $140-160.

Lot 2299
1936 Gettysburg Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. An excellent example of this Commemorative, frosty white luster and well struck, and free of the usual handling marks.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 2300
1936 Gettysburg Half Dollar. MS-64. Flashy white luster and well preserved.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 2301
1936 Gettysburg Half Dollar. MS-64. Clean surfaces and bright white.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 2302
1936 Gettysburg Half Dollar. MS-64. Excellent surfaces and luster, with only a few faint hairlines.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 2303
1922 Grant Half Dollar, no star. PCGS graded MS-64 Premium Quality. A high end choice example that boasts mint fresh luster and delicate gold toning on both sides. Better surfaces than one would expect for the grade.
Estimated Value $175-200.

Lot 2304
1922 Grant Half Dollar, no star. MS-60. Bright and untoned.
Estimated Value $50-60.

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1928 Hawaiian Half Dollar. MS-63. This one was likely dipped recently as it remains untoned. A few trivial hairlines are noted in the fields. Well struck and one of the most difficult commemoratives to locate.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,250.

Lot 2306
1924 Huguenot-Walloon Half Dollar. MS-64. Satiny luster and well struck.
Estimated Value $100-125.

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