Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8
Lot 2359
1935-D Texas Half Dollar.
NGC graded MS-66. Satiny luster throughout and with a blush of gold
toning on both sides. An impressive example.
Estimated Value $125-150.
Lot 2360
1936 PDS Texas Half Dollar
Set. Each is NGC graded MS-66. Blazing white and well preserved for
the set, without toning or troubles. Boldly struck and important for the date
collector to obtain. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $450-500.
Lot 2361
1936 PDS Texas Half Dollar
Set. Each is PCGS graded MS-66. A beautiful, original set which
shows excellent luster and well struck devices. The P Mint has some rainbow
toning around the periphery of the obverse, the others have matched rainbows on
the reverse. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $450-500.
Lot 2362
1937 PDS Texas Half Dollar
Set. Each of these is NGC graded MS-66. Each is well struck and
shows faint iridescent toning over lustrous fields. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 2363
1938 PDS Texas Half Dollar
Set. Each coin is NGC graded MS-65. Bright and lustrous, with a hint
of toning on each. A beautiful gem set for the date collector. A rare set which
is seldom offered so well matched, and in gem condition to boot! Lot of 3
coins.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 2364
1938 PDS Texas Half Dollar
Set. A very choice set that boasts mint fresh surfaces and no toning.
Each grades Mint State 64 to 65. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value
$500-600.
Lot 2365
1938 PDS Texas Half Dollar
Set. Each is bright and untoned. These coins grade Mint State 63 to 64.
Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $500-550.
Lot 2366
1938 PDS Texas Half Dollar
Set. Each is PCGS graded as follows: P Mint MS-65; D Mint is MS-66 and S
Mint is MS-65. A very well matched trio, each has the familiar silvery blue
sheen, and hints of gold around the edges. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value
$700-800.
Lot 2367
1925 Fort Vancouver Half
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Both sides are toned with hazy gold
colors over lustrous fields. Sharp and free of all but microscopic signs of
contact. One of the tougher commemoratives to find in gem condition.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 2368
1925 Fort Vancouver Half
Dollar. MS-65. Sharply struck and with delicate blue and gold toning
around the rims. Rare in full gem condition.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 2369
1927 Vermont Half Dollar.
PCGS graded MS-65. Flashy luster and with hints of toning on the
reverse. Well struck, as are most of these. Excellent quality for a gem.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 2370
1927 Vermont Half Dollar.
MS-60. Untoned and white.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 2371
1946 PDS Booker T.
Washington Half Dollar Set. MS-60 (Each coin). Bright and untoned.
Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $25-35.
Lot 2372
1946 to 1949-S Booker T.
Washington Half Dollar Set. Here is a list of dates and mints included in
this partial date run of Booker T. Washington Half Dollars, all PCGS graded as
indicated: 1946 MS-65; 1946-D MS-63; 1946-S MS-64; 1947 MS-64; 1947-D MS-64;
1947-S MS-64; 1948 MS-65; 1948-D MS-65; 1948-S MS-65; 1949 MS-64; 1949-D
MS-64 and 1949-S MS-65. Missing only the 1950 PDS and 1951 PDS
coins. Several premium quality coins are inlcuded, and this set is seldom
offered. Most are untoned, lustrous and choice. Lot of 12 coins.
Estimated
Value $300-350.
Lot 2373
1950 PDS Booker T.
Washington Half Dollar Set. Each is PCGS graded MS-65. Each has
toning on one side. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 2374
1951 PDS Booker T.
Washington Half Dollar Set. All are PCGS graded MS-64. Each is
brilliant and mostly untoned, with blazing white luster and clean surfaces. Lot
of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $75-100.
Lot 2375
1936 Wisconsin Half
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Russet and gold toning on both sides over
mint luster.
Estimated Value $110-130.
Lot 2376
1936 York Half Dollar.
PCGS graded MS-65. Flashy luster and well preserved. No toning yet.
Estimated Value $110-130.
Lot 2377
1900 Lafayette Dollar.
PCGS graded MS-64. This one is well struck and retains most of the
original luster. Delicate gold toning on both sides, somewhat mottled. One of
the more difficult issues to locate in near gem condition, this one is not
deceptively toned and has good eye appeal.
Estimated Value $1,500-1,700.
Lot 2378
1900 Lafayette Dollar.
ANACS graded MS-62. Nice luster and surfaces for the grade, with
dark gray toning around the peripheries, and flashy luster elsewhere. Typical
strike on the boot and leg.
Estimated Value $500-550.
Lot 2379
1900 Lafayette Dollar.
AU-58. An attractively toned coin that should be examined.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 2380
1900 Lafayette Dollar.
AU-55. Mostly untoned save for a golden ring around the periphery.
Nice surfaces, but a few too many handling marks.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 2381
A lot of PCGS graded
Commemorative Halves. The following PCGS graded coins are included with
the grades assigned: Cleveland MS-63; 1892 Columbian MS-63; 1893 Columbian
AU-58; Maine MS-63; Monroe AU-53; 1935-S San Diego MS-65; Sesquicentennial
MS-62; 1953 P Washington Carver MS-63; 1953-D Washington Carver MS-63 and
1953-S Washington Carver MS-65. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value
$400-450.
Lot 2382
A group of PCGS graded
Commemorative Halves: The following are included, all graded MS-64 by
PCGS: Iowa, Long Island; 1920 Pilgrim; Robinson; Stone Mountain and 1934
Texas. Near gems all. Lot of 6 coins.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 2383
Commemorative Lot of 21
Pieces. 1920 Maine; 1921 Alabama 2x2; 1922 Grant (3 pcs); 1924 Huguenot,
1923-S Monroe (3 pcs); 1925 Lexington; 1925-S California; 1926 Sesqui.; 1936-S
Bay Bridge (2 pcs); 1936 Cleveland; 1936 Robinson (2 pcs); 1936-S Texas; 1953
P-D-S Wash. Carver. Extremely Fine to Brilliant Uncirculated. Total
of 21 pieces.
Estimated Value $600-700.
Lot 2384
Five Piece Commem Lot.
1935 Connecticut; 1936 Colombia; 1936 Bridgeport; 1936 Deleware; 1936
Rhode Island. Mint State 60 to 63. Total of 5 pieces.
Estimated
Value $400-450.