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

World Gold Coins

Lot 3257
Colombia. Republic of Nueva Granada. 1840-RS. 16 Pesos, Bogota. Fr. 74; KM 94.1. Usually seen only in lower grades. this beauty is worthy of a premium bid. PCGS graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $1,500-1,800.

Lot 3258
Costa Rica. 1846-CR JB. ½ Escudo. Fr-5; KM-13.1. PCGS graded AU-53.
Estimated Value $125-175.

Lot 3259
Costa Rica. 1847-CR-JB. ½ Escudo. Fr-5; KM-13.1. PCGS graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 3260
Cuba. 1915. 20 Pesos. Fr-1; KM-21. PCGS graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $350-400.

Lot 3261
Cuba. 1916. 5 Pesos. KM-19; Fr-4. PCGS graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $125-150.

Lot 3262
Danish West Indies. 1904. 10 Daler-50 Francs. Fr. 1; KM 73. Now, the U.S. Virgin Islands. Only 2005 minted. Very rare. PCGS graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $3,500-4,500.

Lot 3263
Denmark. 1758. 12 Marks. F-269; Km-29.3. Frederick V, head right / Crown and value. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 3264
France - Anglo Gallic. ND. 1 Salut d'or. Fr-18. Henry VI of England, 1422-1453. Madonna and archangel Gabriel over arms of France and England. Reverse: Latin cross with fleur de lis and leopard. PCGS graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $1,500-1,800.

Lot 3265
France. ND. 1 Ecu d'or. Fr-270. Philippe VI De Valois, 1328-1350. King on Gothic throne, facing. Reverse: Floriated cross in quadrilobe. Several minor scratches left of throne. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500-675.

Lot 3266
France. ND. 1 Ecu d'or à la couronne. Fr-291. Charles VI, 1380-1422. Crowned arms of France. Reverse: Floriated cross in quadrilobe, crown in angles. Lustrous. PCGS graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 3267
France. 1786-D. 2 Louis d'or. KM 85.2; Fr. 474. Louis XVI. A splendid, frosty mint beauty. PCGS graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.

Lot 3268
France. 1786-T. 2 Louis d'or. Fr-474. Louis XVI. Bare older header left. Reverse: Crown over two square shields. Interesting slight double profile. Prooflike surfaces and fully lustrous. PCGS graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.

Lot 3269
France. 1786-T. Louis d'or. Fr. 475; KM 83.6. Louis XVI (1774-1792). A glittering gem. As fresh as the day it was minted! PCGS graded MS-65. Color photo.
Estimated Value $900-1,100.

Lot 3270
France. 1788-K. 2 Louis d-or. Fr. 474; C-85.10. Louis XVI (1774-1792). Bare older head. PCGS graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $800-1,000.

Lot 3271
France. An 12-A. 20 Francs. Fr-480; KM-651. Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul. PCGS graded AU-53.
Estimated Value $175-225.

Lot 3272
France. An 12. Two Napoleonic Gold coins. 40 Francs: Year 12, Fr-224. 20 Francs: 1806 Fr-487a. Minor scuff to 20 Francs. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $225-275.

Lot 3273
France. 1851-1911. Four 20 Francs. One Napoleon III, rest of the various Republics -- 1851-A, 1865, 1897-A, and 1911. Also a Napoleon III, 1856-A, 5 Francs, as part of an antique watch fob. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $225-275.

Lot 3274
France. 1858-BB. 50 Francs. Fr-572; KM-785,2 Napoleon III. NGC graded AU-53.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 3275
France. 1869-A. 100 Francs. Fr. 580 (317). Napoleon III (Second Empire). An unusually well struck example of this popular large gold coin. PCGS graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $700-800.

Lot 3276
France. 1879-A. 100 Francs. Fr. 590; Y-57.1. Third Republic. A gem specimen free from the marks that plague so many of these heavy gold coins. PCGS graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $850-950.

1929 100 Francs Essai

Lot 3277
France. 1929. 100 Francs Essai. Maz-2531a. Fr. 598 (regular issue); Y-88 (regular issue). Third Republic. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.

Lot 3278
France. 1936. 100 Francs. Fr. 598; Y-88. Third Republic. A superb gem specimen exhibiting deep golden-orange color. PCGS graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $800-1,000.

Lot 3279
France. 1994. 500 Francs-75 Ecus. KM-1071. Big Ben, London. Proof.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 3280
France. 1994. 500 Francs-75 Ecus. KM-1069. St. Mark's Cathedral, Venice. Proof.
Estimated Value $250-300.