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

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World Gold Coins

Lot 3281 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
France. 1995. 500 Francs-75 Ecus. KM-1113. The Alhambra, Granada. Proof.
Estimated Value $250-300.

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France. 1996. 100 Francs-15 Euro. KM-1150. Clothed Gogh. Proof.
Estimated Value $250-300.

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France. 1996. 100 Francs-15 Euro. KM-1127. Shang Dynasty Elephant. Proof.
Estimated Value $250-300.

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France. 1996. 100 Francs-15 Euro. KM-1159. Chinese Horseman. Proof.
Estimated Value $250-300.

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France. 1996. 500 Francs-75 Euro. KM-1151. Museum Treasures-David. Proof.
Estimated Value $400-500.

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France. 1996. 500 Francs-75 Euro. KM-1157. Amsterdam Magere Brug. Proof.
Estimated Value $250-300.

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France. 1997. 500 Francs-75 Euro. KM-1179 Plus Silver 100 Francs, KM-1178. Copenhagen mermaid. Lot of 2 coins. Proof.
Estimated Value $350-450.

Lot 3288
France. 1997. 500 Francs-75 Euro. KM-1177. Helsinki. Cathedrale Saint Nicolas. Proof.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 3289
Germany - Hamburg. 1913-J. 20 Marks. KM-295. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $125-150.

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Germany - Nuremberg. 1700. Ducat. Fr-1885. Three shield. Reverse: Lamb on globe. PCGS graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $350-450.

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Germany - Nuremberg. ND. 1/16 Ducat. Fr-1895. Lamb on globe. Round. Not in holder, with tag incorrectly identified. NGC graded MS-66.
Estimated Value $300-350.

Lot 3292
Germany - Nuremberg. ND. 1/32 Ducat. Fr-1897. Lamb on globe. Not in holder, with tag. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $200-225.

Lot 3293
Germany - Nuremberg. ND. 1/32 Ducat. Fr-1897. Lamb on globe. Not in holder, with tag. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $200-225.

Lot 3294
Germany - Prussia. 1872-A. 10 Marks. Y-114. William V. Lustrous, with appealing old, warm toning. NGC graded Mint State 65.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 3295
Germany - Prussia. 1872-A. 10 Marks. Y-114. William V. Lustrous, the obverse fields nearly proof-like. A choice coin. NGC graded Mint State 64.
Estimated Value $125-175.

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Germany. 1927-D. Medallic 5 Marks. KM-M1a. Struck in Gold. By Goetz. Von Hindenburg. NGC graded Proof 63.
Estimated Value $300-400.

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Great Britain. ND. Noble. Fr-95; SC-50. Edward III, 1327-1377. Treaty period, 1361-69. King standing in ship with sword and shield. Reverse: Royal floriated cross. Boldly struck and lustrous. PCGS graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.

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Great Britain. ND. Unite. Fr-242. James I, 1603-1625. Mintmark, lis. Laureate armored bust left, with value. Reverse: Crowned arms. Trace of mount on edge. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $350-450.

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Great Britain. 1718. ¼ Guinea. Fr-331; KM-555. George I. One year type.
Estimated Value $300-400.

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Great Britain. 1823. 2 Pounds. Fr. 375; KM 690. George IV. A splendid and very choice example with semi-reflective surfaces on both sides. PCGS graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $1,500-1,750.

Lot 3301
Great Britain. 1844-1904. Gold Lot: 1 Sovereign, 3 Half Sovereigns. Early and late Victoria types, and one of Edward VII. Sovereign: 1860. Half Sovereigns: 1844, 1897, 1904. Lot of 4 coins. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $125-175.

Lot 3302
Great Britain. 1902. Half Sovereign. KM 804. Edward VII. Mintage of 15,000. Attractive light iridescent toning adds to its appeal. PCGS graded Matte Proof 62Premium Quality.
Estimated Value $175-225.

Lot 3303
Great Britain. 1759. Gold Locket, from a Gold 2 Guinea of George II. Handsome jewelry accessory, the gold coin forming the lid of the fairly thick locket. The lower half of the piece fashioned from slightly different colored gold, with sides and back richly engraved with compact floral arabesques of acanthus leaves. Within, one of the silver-lined glass covers remains. Minor old repair to one side of the hinge. Workmanship appears to be late 18th century. A choice artifact.
Estimated Value $300-450.

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Great Britain. 1760. ½ Guinea. Fr-349; SC-180. George II. PCGS graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.

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