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

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World Gold Coins

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Mexico. 1902-Mo M. 10 Pesos. Fr-128; KM-413.7. Balance scale. Only 719 pieces struck. PCGS graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $800-1,000.

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Mexico. 1902-Mo M. 5 Pesos. Fr-139; KM-412.6. Balance Scale type. Mintage of only 1,478. Lovely example. PCGS graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $700-900.

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Mexico - Oaxaca. 1915. 20 Pesos. KM 753; Fr. 175. Variety with unfinished lapels. A fully lustrous example. PCGS graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $1,750-2,000.

Lot 3332
Mexico. 20th Century. Gold Six Piece Type Set. 50 Peso, 1924; 20 Peso, 1917; 10 Peso, 1905; 5 peso, 1906; 2 1/2 Peso, 1918; 2 Peso, 1919. Lot of 6 Coins. Extremely Fine To Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $500-600.

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Netherlands - Gelderland. 1619. ½ Cavalier. Fr. 241; KM-17. Knight on horseback. Reverse: Arms. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,300.

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Netherlands - Gelderland. 1620. ½ Cavalier. Fr. 241; KM 17. Knight on horseback. Reverse: Arms. NGC graded MS-62. Hammered gold is seldom encountered this choice.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,300.

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Netherlands - Zeeland. 1763/2. 14 Gulden. Fr. 28; KM-103. Knight on horseback. Reverse: Crowned arms. Trivial striking weakness towards lower edge. Obvious overdate at 3. Lustrous and sharp, with eye appeal. PCGS graded Mint State 63.
Estimated Value $950-1,250.

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Netherlands. 1832. Ducat (St. Petersburg). KM-50.2. Standing knight. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.

Lot 3337
Netherlands. 1841. Ducat. Fleur de lis privy mark. KM 70; Fr. 338 (15a). PCGS graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 3338
Netherlands. 1875. 10 Gulden. KM-106. Toned, lustrous. NGC graded Mint State 66.
Estimated Value $100-120.

Lot 3339
Netherlands. 1875. 10 Gulden. KM-106. Toned, lustrous. NGC graded Mint State 66.
Estimated Value $100-120.

Lot 3340
Netherlands. 1875. 10 Gulden. Km-106. Lustrous. Toned. NGC graded Mint State 66.
Estimated Value $100-120.

Lot 3341
Netherlands. 1876. 10 Gulden. KM-106. Bright and lustrous. NGC graded Mint State 66.
Estimated Value $100-120.

Lot 3342
Netherlands. 1876. 10 Gulden. Km-106. Lustrous. NGC graded Mint State 66.
Estimated Value $100-120.

Lot 3343
Netherlands. 1876. 10 Gulden. Km-106. Lustrous. NGC graded Mint State 66.
Estimated Value $100-120.

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Norway. 1874. 2½ Species-10 Kroner. Fr. 16. KM 347. Oscar II. Scarce one year type. A sparkling gem specimen. PCGS graded MS-66.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,400.

Lot 3345
Peru. 1792-IJ. 8 Escudos, Lima. Fr-40; KM-101. Charles IV. Obverse flan flaws and brooch marks on reverse. Cleaned. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300-400.

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Poland. 1818-IB. 50 Zloty. Fr-105; Cr-103. Nicholas I of Russia, bust right. Reverse: Eagle. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.

Lot 3347
Poland. 1829-FH. 25 Zloty. Fr-110; Cr-102a. Laureate head of Alexander I right. Reverse: Value and date in wreath. Only 66 pieces struck. Rare. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.

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Poland. 1829-FH. 50 Zloty. Fr-109; Cr-119. Laureate bust of Alexander I right. Reverse: Value and date in wreath. Mintage of only 238 pieces. Rare. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.

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Poland. Alexander I (1801-1825), of Russia. 1819-IB. 50 Zloty. Cz-3537; Fr-107; Cr-103a. Smaller bare head right. Reverse: Crowned eagle. Faint adjustment marks on bust. Lustrous. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400-500.

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Portugal. ND. 500 Reais (1 Cruzado). Fr-41 (29). Sebastiao, 1557-1578. Crowned arms. Reverse: Cross. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,250.

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Portugal. 1822. 4 Escudos (Peca). KM 64a; Fr. 128. Joao VI. A beautiful lustrous and well struck example of the popular golden "Joe". PCGS graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $1,500-1,800.

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Portugal. 1822. 6400 Reis (Peca). C-80. John V. Laureate portrait bust right. Reverse: Crowned arms. Brilliant and lustrous. Fields quite clean. NGC graded Mint State 64.
Estimated Value $1,150-UP.

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Romania. 1939-C. 20 Lei. Fr-16; KM-M3. Carol II. Commemorative issue for the centennial of the birth of Carol I. Scarce. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,250.

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