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

World Crowns and Minors

Lot 3514
Germany - Hamburg. 1913. 5 Mark. KM 293. Last year of issue. A gem specimen, lightly toned with nice cameo contrast. NGC graded Proof 66.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,300.

Lot 3515
Germany - Hesse-Darmstadt. 1904. 5 Mark. KM 373. 400th Birthday of Phillipp The Magnanimous. The obverse exhibits a perfect matte finish while the reverse fields are reflective with frosty devices. Only 700 pieces minted. NGC graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 3516
Germany - Pomerania. 1673-DS. 1/3 Taler. KM-68. Karl XI of Sweden. Toned. PCGS graded EF-40.
Estimated Value $225-275.
Ex Pittman.

Lot 3517
Germany - Pomerania. 1674-DS. 1/3 Taler. KM-69. Karl XI of Sweden. Toned. PCGS graded EF-40.
Estimated Value $225-275.
Ex Pittman.

Lot 3518
Germany - Prussia. 1/6 Thaler. 1752-B. KM. 252. Friedrich. Lustrous and lightly toned. NGC graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $125-150.

Lot 3519
Germany - Prussia. 1795. Taler. Dav-2600; Cr-90c. Friedrich Wilhelm II. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $125-175.

Lot 3520
Germany - Prussia. 1911. 3 Mark. KM 531. Breslau University. A lovely violet toned proof. NGC graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 3521
Germany - Saxony. 1613. Taler. Dav-7573. Johann Georg I and August of Naumburg. Possible mount on edge. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $70-90.

Lot 3522
Germany - Saxony. 1637. Taler. Dav-7601. Johann Georg. Tooled and mounted. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $40-60.

Lot 3523
Germany - Saxony. 1790-IEC. 1/3 Taler. Cr-120. Vicariat issue. Minor surface flaws. Toned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $40-60.

Lot 3524
Germany - Saxony. 1790. Vicariat Taler. Dav-2697; Cr-134. Friedrich August III. Toned. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $350-450.

Lot 3525
Germany - Saxe-Meiningen. 1765. 1 Kreuzer. C-11. Mintmasters SNR. A little gem. NGC graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Very Rare Matte Proof 1908 2 Marks

Lot 3526
Germany - Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. 1908. 2 Marks. Y-174. Jena University 350th Anniversary. A superb gem with unblemished matte proof surfaces and a hint of natural pinkish tone. PCGS graded Matte Proof 66. Unlisted in Krause as a proof.
Estimated Value $1,750-UP.

Lot 3527
Germany - Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. 1908. 5 Marks. Y-175. Jena University 350th Anniversary. A delicately toned gem. NGC graded MS-66.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 3528
Germany - Württemberg. 1843. 2 Taler. Dav-956; KM-586. Wilhelm. Toned. ANACS graded EF-45.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 3529
Germany. 1900-E. 10 Pfennig. KM-12. PCGS graded Proof 66.
Estimated Value $100-125.

Lot 3530
Germany. 1912-E. 10 Pfennig. KM-12. PCGS graded Proof 66.
Estimated Value $100-125.

Lot 3531
Germany. 1927-A. 3 Reichsmarks. KM-50. Bremerhaven. Dark toning. PCGS graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $175-200.

Gem Proof 1928 Dinkelsbuhl 3 Marks

Lot 3532
Germany. 1928-D. 3 Marks. KM 59. 1000th Anniversary founding of Dinkelsbühl. A superb totally white gem specimen. Absolute perfection. PCGS graded Proof 67.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.

Lot 3533
Germany. 1929-E. 3 Marks. KM 65. 1000th Anniversary of Meissen. A totally white mirrored gem. NGC graded Proof 67.
Estimated Value $350-450.

Lot 3534
Germany. 1930-F. 5 Marks. KM 68. Graf Zeppelin Flight. A choice cameo proof specimen and totally white in appearance. PCGS graded Proof 62.
Estimated Value $450-550.

Lot 3535
Germany. 1931-A. 3 Reichsmark. KM-72. 300th Anniversary- Magdeburg Rebuilding. Superb gem. PCGS graded MS-68.
Estimated Value $700-900.

Lot 3536
Germany. 1963-G. 5 Marks. KM-112.1. Brilliant proof. Issue of 100 pieces. NGC graded Proof 66.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 3537
Germany. 1964-G. 1 Mark, 2 Marks. KM-110; KM-116. Max Plank 2 marks. Both coins copper-nickel, and brilliant proofs. The Plank toned. Lot of 2 pieces. NGC graded Proof 66 and 66.
Estimated Value $225-275.

Lot 3538
Germany. 1964-G. 1 Mark, 5 Marks. KM-110; KM-112.1. Brilliant proofs. Issue of 368 pieces for first, 600 for the 5 marks. Lot of 2 coins. NGC graded Proof 67.
Estimated Value $200-250.