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

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World Gold Coins

Russian Coins from the Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection

Lot 3394
Sweden. 1883. 10 Kronor. Fr-94a; KM-743. Oscar II. NGC graded MS-66.
Estimated Value $125-175.

Lot 3395
Sweden. 1883. 10 Kronor. Fr-94a; KM-743. Oscar II. NGC graded MS-66.
Estimated Value $125-175.

Lot 3396
Sweden. 1883. 10 Kronor. Y-25a. Oscar II. Crowned arms reverse. Fields lustrous and exceptionally clean. NGC graded Mint State 65.
Estimated Value $125-150.

Lot 3397
Sweden. 1883. 10 Kronor. Fr-94a; KM-743. Oscar II. NGC graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $100-125.

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Switzerland - Bern. 1794. Ducat. Fr-180; KM-148. Crowned arms. Reverse: Value and date within wreath. Some faint hairlines, otherwise brilliant, with proof-like fields. PCGS graded Mint State 62. Choice.
Estimated Value $1,300-UP.

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Switzerland - Bern. 1797. Half Duplone. Fr-188; C-60. Halberdier holding feces in other hand. Some very light contact marks, fields otherwise brilliant and proof-like. A sharp, flashy coin. PCGS graded Mint State 63.
Estimated Value $1,500-1,750.

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Switzerland - Zürich. 1776. 2 Ducats. C-45. Two lions flank coat of arms. Reverse: Date and ornate wreath. Fields highly lustrous. Flashy coin with considerable eye appeal. PCGS graded Mint State 64.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.

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Switzerland - Zürich. 1767. ¼ Ducat. Fr. 488 (F-405). Well struck. A little golden gem. NGC graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.

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Switzerland - Zürich. 1810. 1 Ducat. Fr. 486; C-60. Lion and arms. Reverse:: Legend in wreath. NGC graded EF-40. Rare.
Estimated Value $800-1,000.

PATTERN 20 FRANCS OF 1873

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Switzerland. 1873. Pattern 20 Francs. Fr-493; KM-PN24. Gold. With head mintmark (Brussels). Helvetia seated left. Reverse: Value in wreath. Rare. PCGS graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.

Lot 3404
Switzerland. 1892-B. 20 Francs. Fr. 495 (5); KM-31.3. Confederation. ANACS graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $200-240.

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Switzerland. 1911-B. 10 Francs. KM-36. Rare date. PCGS graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 3406
Switzerland. 1922-B. 10 Francs. KM-36. NGC graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 3407
Switzerland. 1927-B. 20 Francs. KM-35.1. Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $60-80.

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Transylvania. 1621-KB. Ducat. Fr-193. Gabriel Bethlen. Bust right. Reverse: Madonna. Fully lustrous and boldly struck. PCGS graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.

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Turkey. AH 1255. Presentation Award Gold Medal. 59.8 grams. 50.47 mm. Year 5. Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861. Toughra within wreath. Reverse: Legend within wreath. Mount mark on edge. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.

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Turkey. AH 1336. 500 Kurush. KM-824; Fr-75. Muhammad VI, 1918-1923. Monnaie de Luxe. Year 3. Loop at top. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400-500.

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Vatican. 1739. ½ Zecchino (Mezzo). Fr. 223; Clemente XII (1730-1740). One year type. PCGS graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $400-500.

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Vatican. 1869-R. 10 Lire. Fr-281; Cr-193a. Pio IX. Year XXIV. Rare date. PCGS graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 3413
Miscellaneous Gold Lot. Includes Austria three piece set (Restrike 4 Ducats, 1915 and Restrike 1 Ducat, 1915 plus silver Maria Theresia Taler); Bermuda 100 Dollars, 1977 Proof; and Canada 1967 Proof set with 20 Dollar gold (3 Sets).
Estimated Value $500-600.

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