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Sale 13
The Benson Collection of U.S. Coins, Part 2
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Lot 669 |
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1945-S Mercury Dime. Normal mint mark. This roll grades choice brilliant uncirculated. Some of the coins show toning on the edges. Great luster throughout. Lot of 50 coins.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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$230 |
Lot 670 |
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1945-S Mercury Dime. Normal mint mark. This roll grades choice brilliant uncirculated. Some of the coins show toning on the edges. Great luster throughout. Lot of 50 coins.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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$230 |
Lot 671 |
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The Benson Mercury dime set, 1934 to 1940-P. These grade from Uncirculated to Gem Uncirculated, some with full bands. All mintmarked dates are included from 1934 through 1940-P and these have been mounted in the Wayte Raymond National Pages albums since 1944, and remain there today. Most show some golden toning and all have full satiny luster. Perfectly matched and totally original. All bidders should view one of Benson lots that include the National Pages albums to see how pristine the pages are, and the remarkable quality of the coins. Lot of 18 coins.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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$1,323 |
Lot 672 |
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1916 Mercury Dime. This group includes the following dates, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919, 1920, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1931, and grades range from Extremely Fine to Brilliant Uncirculated, some with split bands. Most have golden toning and all are lustrous. A perfect way to start a date set with many of the scarcer Philadelphia issues. Lot of 13 coins.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00.
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$575 |
Lot 673 |
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1940-D Mercury Dime. This group includes the following dates: 1940 DS, 1941 PD, S (2 pieces), 1942 PDS, 1943 PDS and 1944 PS, and grades range from MS-65 to MS-67, and several have full bands. Several are toned, and all are very nice for the grade. The 1940-S has an interesting bisecting die break on the obverse. Lot of 14 coins.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
From the Benson collection and purchased from James Macallister on September 25, 1944 in a partial collection of Mercury dimes for $100.00.
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$1,208 |
Lot 674 |
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A partial collection of slabbed Roosevelt dimes. Dates range from 1947-S to 1999-S, all slabbed in gem grades, MS to Proof. Several high end gems included, and worth inspecting by dealers. Lot of 54 pieces.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
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$483 |
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