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

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California Fractional Gold

Lot 4233
1854 Octagonal liberty quarter dollar, BG-105, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-62. A bit of dirt on the lower obverse, and a lamination on the bust tip.
Estimated Value $250-300.

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1854 Octagonal liberty quarter dollar, BG-105, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-62. Well centered, struck and preserved.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 4235
1854 Octagonal liberty quarter dollar, BG-105, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-61. With a splash of coppery toning on the obverse.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 4236
1854 Octagonal liberty quarter dollar, BG-105, Rarity-4. PCGS graded AU-58. Slight wear and handling marks.
Estimated Value $150-200.

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No Date. Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-222, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-63. Bright and flashy, with some minor hairlines.
Estimated Value $350-400.

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No Date. Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-222, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-62. Bright and flashy, with some minor hairlines.
Estimated Value $300-350.

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No Date. Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-222, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-61. One little pin scratch on the reverse from a higher grade.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 4240
No Date. Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-222, Rarity-4. PCGS graded AU-58. Some marks at the central reverse. Only twelve obverse stars, as made.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 4241
No Date. Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-223, Rarity-4. PCGS graded AU-58. With striations on the obverse as made.
Estimated Value $150-200.

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No Date. Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-224, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-63. Mirror fields and reflective coppery toning on both sides.
Estimated Value $350-400.

Lot 4243
No Date. Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-224, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-61. Nicely toned with coppery shades.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 4244
1856 Round liberty quarter dollar, BG-229, Rarity-5. PCGS graded AU-55. Dark toning in the reverse wreath.
Estimated Value $125-150.

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1854 Octagonal Liberty Half Dollar, BG-306, Rarity-5. PCGS graded MS-62. Struck from heavily lapped dies, we note the curls and date show little definition. Scarce.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 4246
1852 Round liberty half dollar, BG-407, High Rarity-5. AU-50. Nice and original and struck from a rusted reverse die. There is also a small rim break below the right ribbon ends, as sometimes seen. Nice color and surfaces.
Estimated Value $125-200.

Lot 4247
1853 Round liberty half dollar, BG-409, Rarity-5. PCGS graded AU-58. Late die state with the shattered reverse.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 4248
1853 Round liberty half dollar, BG-409, Rarity-5. PCGS graded AU-58. Late die state with the shattered reverse.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 4249
1853 Round liberty half dollar, BG-409, Rarity-5. PCGS graded AU-55. Late die state with the shattered reverse.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 4250
1853 Round liberty half dollar, BG-428, Rarity-4. PCGS graded AU-58. This one has an error PCGS holder, the grade states "MS58", which of course should read AU58. Copper toning.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 4251
1853 Round liberty half dollar, BG-428, Rarity-4. PCGS graded AU-58. Copper toning and a scratch on the upper reverse.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 4252
1853 Round liberty half dollar, BG-428, Rarity-4. PCGS graded AU-58. Flashy and bright.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 4253
1853 Round Liberty Half Dollar, BG-428, Rarity-4. PCGS graded AU-58. This one has just a touch of rub on the upper devices, most of the luster remains and the coin is well struck.
Estimated Value $100-125.

Lot 4254
1853 Round liberty half dollar, BG-428, Rarity-4. PCGS graded AU-55. Some scrapes at the center of the reverse.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 4255
1853 Round liberty half dollar, BG-428, Rarity-4. PCGS graded AU-55. Minor handling marks.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 4256
1853 Round liberty half dollar, BG-428, Rarity-4. PCGS graded AU-55. Minor handling marks including a scratch near Liberty's forehead.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 4257
1853 Round liberty half dollar, BG-429, Rarity-5. PCGS graded AU-58. Flashy and bright.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 4258
1853 Round liberty half dollar, BG-430, Rarity-5. PCGS graded AU-58. Flashy and bright, with a couple of minor scratches on the reverse.
Estimated Value $150-175.

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