Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 13

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

Barber Dimes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 563		1892 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 64. First year of issue, and a lovely example it is for the deep blue and gold toning and clean surfaces. A few hairlines from gem, but with all the eye appeal and more. Estimated Value $350 - 400. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on March 31, 1944 as part of a set from 1858 to 1915 for $195.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 564		1893 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 67. Blue around the rims, gray in the fields, and gold fading to white on the devices. Certainly one of the very finest known of the date, to which PCGS agrees as they note 13 graded this high and just one single coin graded higher. Fully struck by the dies, and remarkably well preserved, including Liberty's delicate cheek, which all to often shows disturbances from handling. Not so here, everything is perfectly pristine, right down to the vibrant blue and gold colors. Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,700. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on March 31, 1944 as part of a set from 1858 to 1915 for $195.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,990
Lot 565		1893 Barber Dime. NGC graded MS-67. Frosty and bright at the centers, with the rims toned in deep blue and gold. Rare this nice, and this is confirmed in the NGC Population Report which shows just 3 graded this high, and none graded higher. If you demand the very best, then here is a coin for your collection. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 566		1894 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 67. One of the finest graded of this date, this one is toned with magnificent deep blue and center red tones from long storage in an album or Kraft envelope. Fantastic quality for the date. PCGS in their Population Report show just 15 graded this high, with none graded higher, making this one likely tied for the finest known of the date. Superb, simply superb. Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,338
Lot 567		1894 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. Glorious gold and blue toning on both sides and sharply struck. The frost is undisturbed and few are found even approaching this quality. PCGS has graded 22 as such, with 15 graded higher. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on March 31, 1944 as part of a set from 1858 to 1915 for $195.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 568		1894 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 65. Deep glowing gold colors over the watery proof fields and devices. Excellent frost on the devices and boldly struck in every way. Estimated Value $950 - 1,050. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 569		1894 Barber Dime. NGC graded Proof 65. Deep blue and rose toning on both sides of this gem. We note one faint mark at the central reverse below the M of DIME. Estimated Value $750 - 850. View details	Realized $920
Lot 570		1895 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 67. Remarkably, this dime was put away in 1944 by Dr. Benson where it remained untouched for 56 years. When our own Larry Goldberg carefully removed these coins from their Wayte Raymond holders, the stunning colors were almost beyond belief. Coin after coin shows deep blue and gold toning, even on circulated examples, but the most dazzling colors are found on the proofs. We don't know what the coins looked like in 1944, but they sure look wonderful today. Pristine surfaces were carefully preserved, and many, such as this coin, are tied for the finest graded. PCGS notes 15 grade this high for 1895, with none graded higher. Worthy of the finest collection. Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,700. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on March 31, 1944 as part of a set from 1858 to 1915 for $195.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,060
Lot 571		1895 Barber Dime. NGC graded Proof 67. One of the finest graded of this date, NGC in their Population Report show 25 graded this high with just 6 graded higher. Toned with deep blue and green on both sides and obviously original. The proof fancier will have a very hard time figuring out which coins to go after in this sale. Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,700. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 572		1895 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. Lovely gold and green toning on the obverse, with a darker blue tone on the lower right obverse, the reverse more organized with gorgeous blue around the rims, gold at the centers. Superb surfaces as expected for the grade. Too bad this isn't a Morgan dollar! PCGS has graded 33 this high, with 15 higher, all PR-67. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 573		1896 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. Dark blue and gold toning around the rims, with bright white at the centers. A couple of microscopic handling marks and hairlines from a higher grade. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on March 31, 1944 as part of a set from 1858 to 1915 for $195.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 574		1897 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 63. This coin was likely cleaned before Dr. Benson purchased it, as the surfaces show minor hairlines and the colors are somewhat cloudy. Retoning nicely around the rims. Estimated Value $225 - 275. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on March 31, 1944 as part of a set from 1858 to 1915 for $195.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $322
Lot 575		1898 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 65. Mottled toning mostly in the fields and quite frosty on the devices. A gem that shows few signs of handling, and we expect this coin to bring a nice premium over a typical gem. Estimated Value $950 - 1,050. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on March 31, 1944 as part of a set from 1858 to 1915 for $195.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 576		1899 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 65. Gold and blue around the edges, and white at the centers. A gem that will entice all viewers to bid. Estimated Value $950 - 1,050. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on March 31, 1944 as part of a set from 1858 to 1915 for $195.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 577		1899 Barber Dime. Both grade MS-64. Good luster on each, and both are well struck. Examination will locate a few faint handling marks, keeping them from a higher grade. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Unsold
Lot 578		1899-S Barber Dime. NGC graded MS-64. Good luster and well struck, and we note lovely blue toning with gold at the rims on both sides. A few scuffs on the face from full gem, but rare in all mint state grades, especially this nice. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 579		1900 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. Icy white frost at the center and surrounded by gold fading to dark blue at the rims. An outstanding example of this date because of the surfaces, strike and preservation. One of just 26 graded this high according to PCGS, with 9 graded higher of this date. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on March 31, 1944 as part of a set from 1858 to 1915 for $195.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 580		1900 Barber Dime. A two piece lot, both are frosty white and grade Mint State 60-63. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $288
Lot 581		1901 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 65. Gold around the edges, and white at the centers. Fully struck, carefully preserved, and downright beautiful. A high end gem for the collector. Estimated Value $950 - 1,050. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on March 31, 1944 as part of a set from 1858 to 1915 for $195.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 582		1902 Barber Dime. NGC graded Proof 66. Radiant bluish purple tones on both sides of this one, with boldly struck devices and clean surfaces too. NGC reports just 15 graded this high, with 7 graded higher. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 583		1902 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 65. In 1902 the proof style changed from frosted devices and mirror fields to a semibrilliant surface. This is one of the finest around, and PCGS agrees, with 15 graded as such, and 14 graded higher from the original mintage of 777. Gorgeous blue and gold around the rims. Estimated Value $950 - 1,050. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on March 31, 1944 as part of a set from 1858 to 1915 for $195.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 584		1903 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. Deep bluish-gold in color and very reflective. This date was struck in the all mirror finish, which was used for 1902-3. PCGS has graded 13 this high with just 5 higher. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 585		1903 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 64. Blue, lavender and gold about the periphery of each side. This one is very sharply struck, and we note just a few minor hairlines on Liberty's face. Estimated Value $400 - 450. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on March 31, 1944 as part of a set from 1858 to 1915 for $195.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 586		1903-O Barber Dime. PCGS graded MS-65. A true Barber dime collector will instantly recognize this date as one of the many "sleepers" of this series. After more than 15 years of certified grading the truth is now available for anyone who can read a spread sheet in the Population Reports. This is a downright tough date to find in high grades, especially in gem condition. Fully struck on all devices, and with very clean surfaces. Toned with delightful gold and gray on the obverse, while the reverse is more alive with an artist's palette of tones, with iridescent colors around the rims and brighter silver at the centers. PCGS has graded just 7 this high, with a single coin graded higher, NGC has only graded a single coin as MS-65, with none graded higher. Certainly in the top dozen known of this date, and all about tied at that level (save for the 1 coin graded higher by PCGS). Thus, it comes down to eye appeal, and this one certainly has loads of appeal. An opportunity for the astute numismatist. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,255
Lot 587		1904 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 65. Mottled blue and gold shades on the obverse, more organized on the reverse with deeper blues confined to the wreath. Scarce this nice. We note one spot over the E of UNITED. Estimated Value $950 - 1,050. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on March 31, 1944 as part of a set from 1858 to 1915 for $195.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 588		1905 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 64. Here is a vividly toned example from this memorable collection. The hues are much richer and deeper on this 1905, dark blue around the edge, coppery gold next fading to medium gold at the centers. Well mirrored fields, which show few signs of handling in their glassy surface or on Liberty's cheek. Only a 4? Yeah, sure. Estimated Value $400 - 450. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on March 31, 1944 as part of a set from 1858 to 1915 for $195.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 589		1906 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 63. Dark toning on this one that matches the 1905 just offered. Faint hairlines on the reverse, and certainly at the high end of the 63 grade category. Estimated Value $225 - 275. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on March 31, 1944 as part of a set from 1858 to 1915 for $195.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 590		1907 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. Umber shades around the rims, darkening to inky blue at the rims. Liberty is nicely frosted, and the quality here is remarkable. These coins were all put away in 1944 and not touched, given decades to tone the delightful colors which are so desirable. The Benson collection is a feast for the eyes, and will no doubt lay waste to many collecting budgets when these finally cross the auction block. PCGS notes 21 graded this high, with just 7 graded higher. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on March 31, 1944 as part of a set from 1858 to 1915 for $195.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 591		1907 Barber Dime. NGC graded Proof 66. Gorgeous colors and bright at the centers, with maximum eye appeal. There are a few tiny ticks on Liberty's jaw from an even higher grade. NGC reports 16 graded this high, with 9 graded higher. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 592		1908 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. Particularly nice color on this coin, with blues and golds in all the right places. PCGS liked it too, as they have only given this grade to 22 of this date, with 9 graded higher. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 593		1908 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 65. Tawny brown and gold toning, possibly from a fingerprint on the obverse, more typical on the reverse. Bold and beautiful, and another high end gem to entice the collector. PCGS notes only 18 graded as such, with 31 higher. Estimated Value $950 - 1,050. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on March 31, 1944 as part of a set from 1858 to 1915 for $195.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 594		1908-D Barber Dime. NGC graded MS-66. Deeply toned with dark gray and gold on both sides, with the centers slightly lighter. The reverse has gorgeous blues at the edge, with reddish gold over luster. Well struck for the date, with full details on the wreath and head of Liberty. NGC in their Population Report notes 9 this high with just 4 higher. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 595		1909 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. This gem proof has remained quite bright, with just a hint of toning at the periphery. PCGS has graded 27 this high, with 18 graded higher. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 596		1909 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. This gem proof has toned with mottled gold colors. PCGS has graded 27 this high, with 18 graded higher. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 597		1909 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 65. Dark gold and blue fingerprint toning mottled on the obverse and reverse. Pristine surfaces beneath, and quite bold. Estimated Value $950 - 1,050. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on March 31, 1944 as part of a set from 1858 to 1915 for $195.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 598		1909-S Barber Dime. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck with gorgeous light steel blue and pale violet toning evenly distributed on both sides. Great eye appeal. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 599		1910 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. Dark yellow gray toning on the obverse, the centers a bit lighter but still quite toned. The reverse with violet blue on the wreath, with rainbow shades surrounding. Watery fields and well preserved, although we do not a couple of tiny planchet flakes on either side. PCGS has graded 11 this high, with 11 graded higher. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on March 31, 1944 as part of a set from 1858 to 1915 for $195.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 600		1911 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. Dark and seductive peripheral toning fading to brighter silver hues at the centers. PCGS has graded 27 this high with just 16 higher. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 601		1911 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 64. Gorgeous blue toning around the rims with Liberty perfectly enhanced by a lovely rose hue. A few hairlines from perfection, but the colors are truly delightful on this one. Estimated Value $400 - 450. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on March 31, 1944 as part of a set from 1858 to 1915 for $195.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 602		1911 Barber Dime. PCGS graded MS-65. A well struck frosty mint specimen with a hint of light tone just starting to form. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Unsold
Lot 603		1912 Barber Dime. NGC graded Proof 66. Frosty and bright, with no signs of toning. The devices are well frosted and the delicate mirror fields show traces of hairlines. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 604		1912 Barber Dime. NGC graded Proof 66. Frosty and bright, with no signs of toning. The devices are well frosted and the delicate mirror fields show traces of hairlines. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 605		1912 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 65. Mottled gold, green and blue shades on the obverse, lighter gold on the reverse. An impressive gem example of this later date Barber. Estimated Value $950 - 1,050. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on March 31, 1944 as part of a set from 1858 to 1915 for $195.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 606		1912 Barber Dime. NGC graded Proof 65. Rich golden shades at the centers, deeper blues at the rims. A lovely gem example for the collector. Estimated Value $950 - 1,050. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 607		1912 Barber Dime. PCGS graded MS-66. A totally white satiny mint gem. Estimated Value $950 - 1,050. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 608		1912-S Barber Dime. PCGS graded MS-66. A well struck gem that shimmers with undisturbed satiny mint luster. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 609		1912-S Barber Dime. NGC graded MS-65. Deep blue, lilac and gold toning on both sides, and very lustrous. A scarce date that is seldom seen in full gem condition. NGC has graded 19 this high, with just 7 higher, all MS-66. One for the date specialist who needs this issue. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 610		1913 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 63. Lightly toned and we note a small scuff on the back of Liberty's neck. Estimated Value $225 - 275. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on March 31, 1944 as part of a set from 1858 to 1915 for $195.00. View details	Realized $242
Lot 611		1914 Barber Dime. NGC graded Proof 66. Bright and untoned, with no handling marks or problems aside from faint hairlines in the delicate mirror fields. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 612		1914 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 65. Gold and gray in color, with flecks of brighter hues mixed in. This is a low mintage of just 425, and a hard date to find in full gem condition. Estimated Value $950 - 1,050. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on March 22, 1944 for $4.25. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553

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