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

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United States Gold Coins

U.S. $20 Gold

U. S. $20 Gold Liberty

Lot 4145
1877-S. NGC graded MS-60. Normal bagmarks on Liberty's face.
Estimated Value $400-450.

Lot 4146
1877-S. NGC graded MS-60. Normal bagmarks on Liberty's face and neck.
Estimated Value $400-450.

Lot 4147
No Lot.

Lot 4148 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1878. MS-63. Bright luster with a few trivial breaks on the cheek and upper hair curls. Clean fields and nice surfaces.
Estimated Value $3,500-4,500.

Lot 4149
1878. PCGS graded MS-61. Minor bagmarks on both sides.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 4150 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1882-CC. NGC graded AU-58. Normal handling marks, and a couple of reeding marks on Liberty. Scarce and popular with date collectors. With most of the mint luster intact.
Estimated Value $1,700-2,200.

Lot 4151 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1884-CC. NGC graded AU-58. Flashy luster, but with the typical bagmarks expected.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.

Lot 4152 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1890-S. MS-63. This one has nice luster and only light scuffs and ticks from handling. A few trivial hairlines can be seen in the fields, but no real problems to knock it out of the choice class.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.

Lot 4153 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1891-S. PCGS graded MS-62 Premium Quality. Scattered bagmarks over lustrous surfaces. One for the investor.
Estimated Value $500-700.

Lot 4154 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1893. ICG graded MS-63. Flashy luster and well preserved, there are some minor scuffs on Liberty's face and into the fields.
Estimated Value $1,400-1,500.

Lot 4155
1893. PCGS graded MS-62. One small cut on the cheek, nice color and original surfaces.
Estimated Value $350-400.

Lot 4156
1893-S. PCGS graded AU-55. Coppery gold in color and with the usual bagmarks.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 4157 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1894. MS-64. An unusual coin that is seldom found in high mint state grades, and thus very rare as such. The face has some hidden hairlines, but they are not deep or distracting, the dancing luster has a touch of copper gold color, mostly in the lower right obverse field. Minor specks are noted on Liberty and above the date, these are not raised and look like tiny specks of ink. Boldly struck on the stars and Liberty, with only minor scuffs on the high points. Mint fresh on the reverse, and well preserved.
Estimated Value $8,000-9,000.

Lot 4158
1894 VF-30 and 1897-S EF-45. 2 pieces.
Estimated Value $500-550.

Lot 4159
1897-S. MS-60 Plus. Bright and lustrous.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Ex: Superior Galleries 4/80:768.

Rare 1898 Proof Double Eagle

Lot 4160 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1898. Proof 63. One of 75 struck in Proof, this one retains the appealing surfaces and mint color that makes these proof gold coins so beautiful. The surfaces show only a couple of trivial tick marks, and the orange peel fields imparted by the dies. A foremost coin to view, and worth a good bid.
Estimated Value $11,000-13,000.

Lot 4161
1904. NGC graded MS-64. Bright and flashy for this common date, with excellent luster and near-gem surfaces.
Estimated Value $400-450.

Lot 4162
1904. MS-63. Sharp and desirable, with nice luster.
Estimated Value $400-450.

Lot 4163
1904. MS-60 Plus.
Estimated Value $300-325.

Lot 4164
1904. MS-60.
Estimated Value $300-325.

Lot 4165
1904-S. PCGS graded MS-62 Premium Quality. Much scarcer than the Philadelphia version.
Estimated Value $400-450.

Lot 4166
1907-D. AU-53. Flashy luster on both sides, with moderate handling marks.
Estimated Value $250-300.

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1907-S. NGC graded MS-64. A bright and flashy coin that boasts a good strike and clean surfaces. Worth a strong bid.
Estimated Value $3,500-4,500.

Lot 4168 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1907-S. PCGS graded MS-63. Bright and lustrous, the reverse has a small area of soap residue down to the right from the eagle's head to the rim, with some residue still adhering to the coin. The final year of the design.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,250.

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