Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 13

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

Mercury and Roosevelt Dimes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 619		1916-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-64 Full Bands. The key date to this beautiful series, only 264,000 were coined, and most are found well circulated. PCGS has graded a number of these, in this particular grade just 81, and we note 45 have been graded higher. Lightly toned around the devices, with good luster and clean surfaces, even for this grade. Boldly struck, as were most that year, with full separation on the central fasces bands. A few faint lines can be seen with a glass. Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $12,650
Lot 620		1916-D Mercury Dime. MS-60 or better. This one has been cleaned and is now a bit dull and we see a few hairlines on the surfaces. A mintage of 264,000 keeps this one in strong demand as the key date to the series. Boldly struck for the date, and worth a look from date collectors. Starting to retone with golden hues over silvery white fields and devices. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,565
Lot 621		1916-S Mercury Dime. The first grades MS-64, the second MS-65. Both are lightly toned jewels that boast excellent luster. Softly struck at the centers, as often seen for these dates. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $100 - 120. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00. View details	Realized $196
Lot 622		1917-D Mercury Dime. These grade as follows: 1917-D EF-40 cleaned, 1918-D AU-58 and 1920-D AU-55. The first has retoned over the decades, and still shows luster, and all are decent for the grade. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $50 - 60. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00. View details	Realized $121
Lot 623		1917-S Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-66 Full Bands. Gorgeous white luster and well struck throughout. A rare date this nice, and certain to attract attention from the specialists in the series. NGC has graded 11 this high, with none graded higher. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 624		1917-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-64 Full Bands. Premium Quality. All we can say is look at this coin. If you want a superb 1917-S with delicate toning, a strong strike and the only complaint is the faintest tick mark on the jaw, then here it is. Estimated Value $750 - 850. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 625		1917-D. MS-63 Full Bands. Sharply struck by the dies, including the central bands on the reverse. Deep golden toning on both sides, over luster in the fields. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $219
Lot 626		1918-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-64. A lovely coin that boasts golden toning on both sides over mint fresh luster. Weakly struck, as usual for this date. Estimated Value $200 - 250. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00. View details	Realized $230
Lot 627		1919-D Mercury Dime. AU-53. Rich gold color on the obverse, and subtle gray on the reverse. Typical hairlines from an ancient cleaning. Estimated Value $50 - 60. From the Benson collection and purchased on December 26, 1944 from Hollinbeck for $3.75 as "Uncirculated". View details	Realized $75
Lot 628		1919-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-65. Superb luster and flecks of gold toning on both sides, with hints of sea green and other hues. Minor weakness at the centers, but this coin is simply a joy to behold. The pedigree isn't bad either…. Estimated Value $700 - 800. From the Benson collection and purchased at Numismatic Gallery's sale of "The World's Greatest Collection", May 11, 1945, lot 781 for $4.25 or $7.25 both prices were noted, with envelope included from that sale. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 629		1920-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-64. Flecks of deep gold toning scattered over both sides and lustrous beneath. Average strike. Estimated Value $300 - 350. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 630		1921 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bands. This popular low mintage date is seldom available in high mint state grades. In particular, only 1,230,00 were struck, most of which circulated down to very low grades before being saved during the coin collecting boom years of the 1940s and 1950s. With the advent of population reports, we now have a better idea of just how rare some of these dates are, in particular, PCGS has graded only 42 coins as MS-65 FB for 1921, with a scant 21 graded higher. That isn't many to go around for all the specialized Mercury dime collections. The coin has a few tiny flakes of toning over satiny white luster, and is highly appealing. Examination will find virtually no signs of contact on the obverse, and just a few tiny ticks on the central reverse device. Boldly struck, and a prize for the collector. Estimated Value $2,700 - 3,200. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 631		1921-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bands. Stunning, simply stunning. Delicate gold tones on either side and boldly struck throughout. Examination with a 10X glass finds only the tiniest of ticks, and precious few of those. We can't imagine anyone finding fault with this coin, other than the well deserved strong price that it will bring! PCGS has graded 47 as such of this desirable rarity, and 15 graded higher, all MS-66 FB. A classic rarity in gem condition that will always be the highlight of an advanced Mercury dime collection, just as its been a highlight in Dr. Benson's collection for the last 57+ years. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,255
Lot 632		1921-D Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-65 Full Bands. A fully struck and very choice example, totally white in appearance. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 633		1923-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-64. Deep gold and sea green toning extends across the obverse, the reverse brighter with abundant luster. Nearly a full strike, as the bands show good separation but are not quite full at the center. We note a thin scratch below the L of LIBERTY, which accounts for the grade. Estimated Value $350 - 450. From the Benson collection and purchased from Numismatic Gallery's "World's Greatest Collection Sale", May 12, 1945, lot 783, for $4.75 with envelope included from that remarkable sale. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 634		1924-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bands. Deep gold toning with touches of sea green at the rims on the lower parts of the obverse, and left side of the reverse. Boldly struck by the dies and in a superb state of preservation. If you loved toned coins, take a peek at the vibrant colors here. PCGS has graded 30 this high, with just 7 graded higher (all MS-67 FB). Superb in every way. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,200. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ben's Stamp & Coin on November 21, 1944 for $3.25. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,038
Lot 635		1924-D Mercury Dime. MS-64 Full Bands. A rare coin in this grade, and this one is quite beautiful for the dazzling array of colors on both sides. Sunset gold to red on the obverse, and similar matching colors on the reverse. Quite lustrous and a gem in every regard. A late die state with a crack up through Liberty's bust, and a rim break behind her wing. Estimated Value $300 - 400. From the Benson collection and purchased from Hollinbeck December 26, 1944 for $3.75. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $357
Lot 636		1924-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-65. Lightly toned with satiny gold hues over abundant mint fresh luster. Well struck, but the central reverse bands are not quite full. Pristine surfaces throughout, and a rare coin in this grade, as few have been awarded gem grades by PCGS, where the Population Report shows just 16 graded this high, with a single coin graded higher, and similar numbers for full bands specimens. An opportunity to put a rare date away as it is seldom available in gem grades. Estimated Value $700 - 800. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 637		1925-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bands. One of the finest to survive from this date, PCGS notes just 22 have been graded this high, with 2 coins graded higher! Gorgeous gold toning on the obverse, with reddish and green hints mixed in near the rims, the reverse brighter with gold around the edges. Remember, most of these were put away in 1944 and not touched since that time. To find such quality is nearly impossible under any circumstances and the quality of the Benson coins simply staggers the imagination. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 638		1925-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bands. One of the finest graded to date by PCGS, only 12 have been awarded this grade, with a single coin graded higher. This particular coin has gold and green shades splashed onto the obverse, while the reverse is more white, with gold at the edges. If you want a pristine example for your collection, then here is a magnificent coin that would be virtually impossible to best. Expect a runaway price on this well struck gem. Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,500. From the Benson collection and purchased from Hollinbeck on December 26, 1944 for $3.75. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $16,675
Lot 639		1926-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bands. Golden luster on both sides with flecks of toning on the high points of Liberty's bust. The luster is undiminished by cleaning or similar enhancements. PCGS has graded 40 this high with 14 graded higher (all MS-66 FB). As with most of the Benson coins, this one is certain to please even the most demanding collector. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,200. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 640		1926-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-64. Toned with deep gold splashes on the devices with satiny luster beneath. This one has the usual weakness on the reverse. A scarce, low mintage date that is seldom found in grades this nice, and nearly never any better. Examination will discover that the surfaces are unusually nice for the grade assigned, and we anticipate a strong price required to put this one away. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 641		1927-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-66. One of the finest graded of this date, PCGS has seen 5 this high, with none higher, and another 7 this high with full bands, again none higher in that category. Mottled gold toning and quite lustrous. Superb surfaces which no virtually no signs of contact. A foremost opportunity to purchase one of the finest technical grades awarded to any 1927-D dime. Some trivial weakness at the tops of the peripheral reverse lettering. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 642		1927-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-64 Full Bands. Sunset gold toning on both sides which deepens at the edges. Clean surfaces and truly a choice piece for the grade. PCGS has graded 38 this high, with 25 higher, making this a memorable coin for a great collection. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 643		1927-D. MS-63 Full Bands. Rich light gold in color on both sides and sharp at the centers. We note the reverse die had been lapped when this one was struck, weakening the peripheral lettering and some devices. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $219
Lot 644		1928-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bands. Premium Quality. Excellent luster and this one boasts light toning. Examine the surfaces if you love pristine coins, there are virtually no signs of contact anywhere on this piece. Lightly toned on the high points of the design. PCGS notes 43 graded this high, with just 14 graded higher. Given the quality here, we would expect this to bring a strong price. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,800. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 645		1928-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-65. Dark antique gold toning on both sides with a slightly crackle finish. Good luster and clean surfaces beneath. Scarce this nice. Note that a small tick resides just right of the center on the central bands, and this may have kept this coin from the FB category, as the strike seems quite sharp elsewhere. A rare coin this nice, and very expensive slightly better. Estimated Value $500 - 550. From the Benson collection and purchased from W. F. Webb on October 11, 1944 for $2.10. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 646		1928-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-65. Hazy luster on the obverse, with some streaky gold shades on the upper left of the reverse. Typical "S" Mint strike, with slight softness at the centers and edges. A scarce date this nice. Estimated Value $225 - 275. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 647		1929-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bands. Mostly white save for a small dark area on Liberty's cheek. Excellent surfaces for this date. Estimated Value $150 - 175. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00. View details	Realized $414
Lot 648		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 649		1930 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bands. Soft white luster on both sides and quite beautiful. Fully struck and outstanding quality for the date. PCGS has graded 60 this high, with just 6 graded higher, all MS-67 FB. Estimated Value $600 - 700. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 650		1930-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bands. Another phenomenal coin which belies even the superb grade assigned. Golden toning over dancing luster on both the obverse and reverse. PCGS has graded 45 as such, with one single coin graded higher. Early die state, with crisp lettering near the rims. Estimated Value $600 - 650. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 651		1931 Mercury Dime. MS-64 Full Bands. Faint gold toning on both sides, with some trivial specks on both sides. Nice luster and well struck. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $92
Lot 652		1931-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Bands. This one is virtually perfect, lightly toned with a fleck or two of gold on the lower reverse. No signs of handling whatsoever, at least that we can see. PCGS has graded 13 this high, with none graded higher! Don't miss this monster dime. As close to perfection as one could hope for. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 653		1931-D Mercury Dime. MS-65 Full Bands. Fresh and white, with abundant luster and no signs of toning settling in. Well struck, with full bands on the central reverse. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $213
Lot 654		1931-D Mercury Dime. The 1931-D grades AU-55 and the 1931-S grades MS-63. Both are toned with gold hues. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $40 - 50. From the Benson collection and purchased from Bebout on September 15, 1944 for $1.60 for the pair. View details	Realized $196
Lot 655		1931-S Mercury Dime. MS-64 Full Bands. Brilliant white and well preserved for this scarce date, we note the surfaces show only a few trivial ticks, mostly on the obverse, and the reverse is quite clean. Well struck, with strong device detail even at the reverse center. Rare this nice. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 656		1936 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. This one has original toning including a fingerprint on the lower right obverse which is toned gold. Superb quality for the date, and about as nice as these are usually found. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on May 1, 1944 for $42.00 as part of a 1936 proof set. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,370
Lot 657		1937 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded Proof 67. This one has just a whisper of toning and is truly exceptional. PCGS agrees, only 104 have been graded this high, with 14 graded higher. Estimated Value $700 - 800. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on May 27, 1944 as part of a 1937 proof set for $15.75. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 658		1938 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded Proof 67. Speckled gold toning and yellow haze from long storage in the Philadelphia Mint issue wrappers. Superb color, surfaces and strike. PCGS notes 88 as such, with just 4 graded higher. Estimated Value $750 - 850. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on March 3, 1944 as part of a 1938 proof set for $7.50. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 659		1939 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded Proof 67. Smoky gold toning and quite original. Superb quality throughout. Estimated Value $400 - 450. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on March 3, 1944 as part of a 1939 proof set for $5.75. View details	Realized $690
Lot 660		1939 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. Mostly white, with just a hint of toning. Excellent quality. Estimated Value $200 - 250. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on March 22, 1944 for $1.25. View details	Realized $368
Lot 661		1940 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. Hazy gold and yellow toning on both sides, quite original and this is always seen on coins which were kept in the original mint wrappers for decades. Estimated Value $175 - 200. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on March 28, 1944 as part of a 1940 proof set for $5.00. View details	Realized $311
Lot 662		1941 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. Well mirrored and quite original, with typical hazy yellow and gold toning. Estimated Value $170 - 190. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on March 28, 1944 as part of a 1941 proof set for $5.00. View details	Realized $230
Lot 663		1941 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded Proof 65. Lightly toned and sharp throughout. Estimated Value $150 - 175. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on June 7, 1944 for 75¢. View details	Realized $242
Lot 664		1942 Mercury Dime. 2 over 1. PCGS graded AU-58. Satiny gold toning on both sides and well struck for this date. The overdate feature is clear. Always in demand. Estimated Value $500 - 650. From the Benson collection and purchased from J. Selber of Brooklyn for $4.50 as "Extremely Fine". View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 665		1942 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. Sharply defined by the dies, and with a gentle haze of yellow gold on both sides. Estimated Value $170 - 190. 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 $299
Lot 666		1944 Mercury Dime. MS-64 Split Bands. Gorgeous old tawny toning on both sides and fully struck. No sign of reeding on the edge. There is just enough of the mintmark area to be pretty certain that this is a Philadelphia coin. No handling or ejection marks which often mar these, keeping the surfaces in excellent condition. Estimated Value $75 - 100. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on April 27, 1945 for 50¢. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $322
Lot 667		1944-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Bands. Bright orange gold hues at the top of the obverse, bold luster throughout. Estimated Value $70 - 90. From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00. View details	Realized $483
Lot 668		1945-S Mercury Dime. Normal mint mark. This roll grades choice brilliant uncirculated. Some of the coins show toning on the edges while the centers are bright. Great luster throughout. Lot of 50 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $288

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