Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 13

The Benson Collection of U.S. Coins, Part 2

Jefferson Nickels

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 322		1938. Proof 66. Frosty and white, with nearly perfect surfaces. Estimated Value $40 - 60. From the Benson collection. View details	Realized $69
Lot 323		1939. Proof 66. Outstanding quality for this issue, with well frosted devices and pristine surfaces. Estimated Value $70 - 90. From the Benson collection. View details	Realized $380
Lot 324		1940. Proof 66. Faint hazy toning and brilliant throughout. Estimated Value $50 - 60. From the Benson collection. View details	Realized $75
Lot 325		1941. Proof 66. Light gold around the rims, and well preserved since the time of issue. Estimated Value $60 - 70. From the Benson collection. View details	Realized $75
Lot 326		1942 Type II. Proof 65. Frosty and bright, with a touch of toning on either side. We note a trivial planchet lamination before and above Jefferson's forehead and some edge corrosion from album storage back east. Estimated Value $80 - 100. From the Benson collection. View details	Realized $109
Lot 327		1942 Type II. Proof 65. Hazy yellow toning, and apparently mounted in an album for many years, but without the corrosion on the edge. This one is pretty nice. Estimated Value $75 - 85. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on March 28, 1944 as part of a 1942 proof set for $4.00. View details	Realized $109
Lot 328		1942 Type I. Proof 65. Bright, with just a hint of toning starting to form. A high wire edge on the obverse. Estimated Value $40 - 50. From the Benson collection. View details	Realized $58
Lot 329		1938, 1939, 1940, 1941 and 1942 Type I. These each graded Proof 63-65. A few hairlines on some, and watch for green corrosion on the edge from album storage in a damp environment. Estimated Value $100 - 120. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on March 3, 1944 as part of several proof sets. View details	Realized $161
Lot 330		1938 (2 pieces), 1938-DS, 1939 PDS, 1940 PDS, 1941 PDS, 1942 PD (I), 1942 PS (II) and 1943 PDS. These grade MS-63-65. One of the 1938 nickels has some corrosion on the rim from a damp environment, but the balance are all nice for the grades. Lot of 20 coins. Estimated Value $40 - 50. From the Benson collection. View details	Realized $184
Lot 331		A slabbed Jefferson nickel lot. This is a partial collection of Jefferson nickels which are all slabbed and grade from AU to Gem Proof. All save the first one are uncirculated or better. Several Cameo proofs are included, as well as SMS coins. Lot of 33 coins. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details	Realized $276