Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8
Lot 3840
Russia-CCCP (USSR). 1924.
10 Kopecks. Y-86. Brilliant with a hint of silvery gold iridescent toning.
NGC graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $175-225.
Ex Heifetz
Sale, Dec 1989, Lot 2184.
Lot 3841
Russia-CCCP (USSR). 1925.
20 Kopecks. Y-88. Brilliant gray. NGC graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $225-275.
Lot 3842
Russia-CCCP (USSR). 1925.
15 Kopecks. Y-87. Bright silvery gray. NGC graded Proof 66.
Estimated Value $140-190.
Lot 3843
Russia - East Prussia.
1759. 6 Grosh. Cr-45; Sev-1793 (1796var). Elizabeth. Weakly struck at edge.
Lustrous. NGC graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $325-450.
Ex
Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 421.
Lot 3844
Russia - East Prussia.
1759. Solidus. Cr-41; Sev-1866. Elizabeth. Scarce. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 426.
Lot 3845
Russia - East Prussia.
1761. 1/3 Taler. Cr-48; Sev-1859. Elisabeth. Light gray and pleasing.
NGC graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $425-525.
Lot 3846
Russia - East Prussia.
1761. 6 Grosh. Cr-45; Sev-1846. Elisabeth. Bright gray. NGC graded
AU-55.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Lot 3847
Russia - East Prussia.
1761. 6 Grosh. Cr-45; Sev-1845 var. Elizabeth. Lustrous. About
Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $175-250.
Lot 3848
Russia - East Prussia.
1761. 6 Grosh. Cr-45; Sev-1847. Elizabeth. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $175-250.
Lot 3849
Russia - Livonia. 1757. 2
Kopecks. Cr-1; Sev-1755. Elizabeth. Small crown. Rare. About
Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $350-500.
Lot 3850
Russia - Livonia. 1757. 4
Kopecks. Uzd-4233; Sev-1757. Struck on large flan and very nice for issue.
Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150-175.
Lot 3851
Russia - Moldavia. 1771-S.
Pattern Para / 3 Dengi, Sadogura. Uzd-4908 (R); B-4 (RR). 12.14 gms.
Edge-10. Crowned Russian eagle, value below. Reverse: Crowned cruciform
royal monogram. Very rare. About Extremely Fine. Ex Superior Auction,
Dec. 3 & 4, 1999; lot 1207.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.
Lot 3852
Russia - Moldavia. 1777-S.
Pattern Para / 3 Dengi, Sadogura. Uzd-4909 (R); B-2 (R). 10.14 gms.
Edge-11. Some surface pitting. Rare in grade. Very Fine.
Estimated
Value $325-375.
Lot 3853
Russia - Siberia. 1764. 5
Kopeck. B-454; KM-N11. Novodel. Edge-1. Catherine II. Roughness on the
reverse from ancient red and black verdigris. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $225-275.
Lot 3854
Russia - Siberia.
1770-K.M. Kopeck. B-395. Novodel. Catherine II. Uneven or mottled toning,
browns of various shades, some black porosity in the central obverse. Still
quite attractive. NGC graded MS-60.
Estimated Value $225-300.
Lot 3855
Russia - Siberia.
1772-K.M. 10 Kopecks. B-511. Novodel. Edge-1. Catherine II. Too large for
holder, with tag. Sharp and well centered. Lovely chocolate-brown surfaces.
NGC graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $675-800.
Lot 3856
Russia - Siberia. 1780-KM.
5 Kopeck. Cr-5; B-486. Catherine II. Lightly cleaned. Reverse scratches and
slightly porous. Final year of issue, scarce date. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $125-200.
Lot 3857
St. Pierre & Miquelon.
1948. Piefort Essai 1 Franc. KM-PE1. Mintage of 104. PCGS graded Proof
65.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 3858
St. Pierre & Miquelon.
1948. Piefort Essai 2 Francs. KM-PE2. Mintage of 104. PCGS graded Proof
63.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 3859
Serbia. 1868. Para.
KM-1.2. Michael Obrenovich III. Full mint red. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $75-125.
Lot 3860
Southern Rhodesia. 1937.
Half Crown. KM-13. George VI. Crowned shield reverse. Finely toned - soft
gray with hints of green on obverse, reverse deeper color, tending to a steely
brown. NGC graded Mint State 65.
Estimated Value $90-125.
Lot 3861
Spain. 1617. 4 Reales.
Philip III. Cob type. Struck off center. Very Fine.
Estimated
Value $150-200.
Lot 3862
Spain - Barcelona. 1810. 5
Pesetas. KM 69; Joseph Napoleon. Nice old cabinet toning. PCGS graded
AU-50.
Estimated Value $450-550.
Lot 3863
Spain. 1855. Real.
KM-598.1; Y-19.1. Isabel II. 8-pointed star. Toned. PCGS graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Ex Pittman.