Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 13

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

Washington Quarters

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 851		1932 Washington Quarter Dollar. ICG graded MS-65. What magnificent eye appeal! The satiny mint surfaces are overlayed with an explosion of natural colors. This beauty should realize a premium bid for its stunning appearance. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $834
Lot 852		1932 Washington Quarter Dollar. PCGS MS-65 together with 1958 Franklin Half PCGS MS-66. Both coins are attractively toned. Lot of 2. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $414
Lot 853		1932-D Washington Quarter Dollar. SEGS graded MS-65. A sparkling, totally white satiny mint specimen. Makes little difference which holder this example rests within, it's a true gem. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 854		1932-D Washington Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Hazy white luster and with the usual strike of the issue. There is a fingerprint on the reverse, which has toned over with similar white tones. The face on Washington is very clean for the grade. Mounted in an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 855		1932-D Washington Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Here is an excellent example of this key date from the Washington Quarter series. Struck during the depths of the Great Depression, mintages plunged and few were saved. In this particular case, only 436,000 were coined, less than the more famous 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln cent! Most of the quarters entered circulation, and few could afford to save them. Today, we note that PCGS has graded just 193 this high, with just 35 graded as MS-65, and remarkably only a single coin graded higher, that being a superb MS-66 which sold for $88,000 or so in the 2001 ANA sale at Heritage Numismatic Auctions. In particular, the Benson coin boasts deep gold toning around the obverse forming an irregular circle near the edge, and white at the rim on the obverse, while the reverse has hazy gray toning with some light streaks. Excellent surfaces throughout, and most collectors could easily live with this coin in a gem collection. Expect a strong price when this one crosses the block. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on June 15, 1944 as part of a set from 1932-1943-D for $27.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,475
Lot 856		1932-D Washington Quarter Dollar. MS-60+. The obverse is steel gray and mostly untoned, but the reverse is lightly porous, probably from a long ago cleaning leaving the surfaces matte in appearance. One of the key dates to the series, and it would look good in an album. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Realized $426
Lot 857		1932-S Washington Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Beautiful peripheral toning of deep brown with hints of green when examined under a light. Well struck and pleasing, with loads of luster throughout. A few ticks from gem, including a faint one on Washington's cheekbone. PCGS has graded 382 this high, with just 50 graded higher. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on June 15, 1944 as part of a set from 1932-1943-D for $27.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 858		1932-S Washington Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-64 Star on holder. A totally brilliant white example with a mixture of satiny devices and semi reflective fields. The mirror surfaces accentuate fine hairlines on the obverse. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 859		1932-S Washington Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. A well struck and very choice Brilliant Uncirculated example. This little jewel expels a hint of light natural iridescent toning that deepens at the upper obverse borders. One of the keys to the series and is worthy of a premium bid. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 860		1934-D Washington Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Dark peripheral toning and well preserved. A couple of ticks on Washington's face from full gem, but very nice for the grade. Estimated Value $400 - 450. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on June 15, 1944 as part of a set from 1932-1943-D for $27.00. View details	Realized $489
Lot 861		1935-D Washington Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. A rarity in this grade, only 57 have been graded this high by PCGS, with a scant 5 graded higher (all MS-67). This particular one has good luster with hazy toning on both sides, and a touch of darker tones at the rim from decades of storage in a National Pages album. Identifiable by a small nick on Washington's chin. Estimated Value $600 - 800. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on June 15, 1944 as part of a set from 1932-1943-D for $27.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 862		1935-S Washington Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 Premium Quality. A satiny gem with an arc of toning through LIBERTY. This one has virtually no signs of contact on either side, so check it out. Estimated Value $250 - 300. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on June 15, 1944 as part of a set from 1932-1943-D for $27.00. View details	Realized $414
Lot 863		1936 Washington Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65. Original surfaces and color, with streaky toning on the reverse, and hazy toning on the obverse. We note one tiny spot at the top of George's head. Estimated Value $700 - 800. 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 $1,208
Lot 864		1936-D Washington Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. One of the scarce dates in this series, with few gems found. In the PCGS Population Report we note only 44 graded this high, with just 4 graded higher (all MS-67), making this one of the best around. Satiny white luster with a ring of darker hues near the periphery. Close examination will note a small tick on the truncation above the 3 in the date, and one on the right thigh of the eagle. An opportunity to purchase a very high end example for your date set. Estimated Value $700 - 900. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on June 15, 1944 as part of a set from 1932-1943-D for $27.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 865		1936-S Washington Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. A match to the 1936-D in the Benson collection, this one has satiny white luster with a delicate tone on the rim. Well struck for the date, with strong details on the often weak lettering. The surfaces show just a few trivial contact ticks. Experience shows these Washington quarters are very difficult to locate in gem grades, and downright rare in grades like the MS-66 offered here. Estimated Value $200 - 300. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on June 15, 1944 as part of a set from 1932-1943-D for $27.00. View details	Realized $357
Lot 866		1937-S Washington Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. If you need this date, then take a look here. What a stunning coin, delicate gold and red toning through the periphery and virtually free of contact marks. Well struck and with abundant luster. Remember, these were put away in 1944, probably hand picked from an original roll by Ira S. Reed, and the coins haven't been touched since. Estimated Value $200 - 250. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on June 15, 1944 as part of a set from 1932-1943-D for $27.00. View details	Realized $449
Lot 867		1938 Washington Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66. Conservatively graded as the surfaces show no signs of contact that we could find with our 10X glass. Delicate milky haze with darker peripheral hues, as usual for these early proofs. Estimated Value $175 - 225. 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	Realized $265
Lot 868		1939 Washington Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 67. One of the nicer ones graded by PCGS, with 124 graded as such, and only a single coin graded higher. Nearly perfect surfaces, with light original toning. Estimated Value $250 - 300. 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 $437
Lot 869		1940 Washington Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 67. A superb example of this date in very high grade. PCGS has graded 105 this high, with a single coin graded higher. Delicate hazy toning on both sides, with darker rings at the periphery. Estimated Value $200 - 225. 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 $345
Lot 870		1941 Washington Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66. Hazy peripheral toning with iridescent hues through the lettering. Superb. Estimated Value $90 - 100. 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 $219
Lot 871		1941 Washington Quarter Dollar. Proof 64. Hazy original toning and quite clean for the grade. Estimated Value $45 - 55. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on February 26, 1944 for $1.00. View details	Realized $69
Lot 872		1942 Washington Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66. Flecks of gold toning on both sides and very clean for the grade. Another winner. Estimated Value $90 - 100. 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 $173
Lot 873		1944-S Washington Quarter Dollar. Each grades MS-64 to 65. A small group of 4, each of which has spectacular toning on one side, the untoned side with a ring of gold and strong luster. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $20 - 25. View details	Realized $184
Lot 874		1946-S Roll of 40 pieces. This is a very choice Brilliant Uncirculated roll. Lot of 40 coins. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details	Realized $299
Lot 875		1946-S A partial roll of 34 coins. This partial roll grades Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. I guess someone needed $1.50 some time ago. Nevertheless, the balance of this roll is very nice. Lot of 34 coins. Estimated Value $175 - 200. View details	Realized $230
Lot 876		1947-S A partial roll of 33 coins. This partial roll grades very choice Uncirculated. All are brilliant and have nice surfaces. Lot of 33 coins. Estimated Value $320 - 360. View details	Realized $265
Lot 877		A Washington Quarter lot. This lot ranges from 1938 to 2000, all are slabbed by a variety of services, and grades range from MS-64 to gem Proof. Obviously, a lot that must be inspected by bidders, not enough value to list them all. Lot of 64 coins. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details	Realized $322
Lot 878		1932 Washington Quarter Dollar. This set is missing the 1932-D, 1936-D, and ranges from 1932 through 1991-S, including the proof only issues. Grades range from About Uncirculated to Gem Proof. There are an additional 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1981-S proof issue included. Mounted in a brown Dansco coin album. Lot of 160 coins. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details	Realized $1,035
Lot 879		The Benson Washington Quarter Partial Set, most dates from 1932 to 1957-D. This partial set grades from Uncirculated to Gem Uncirculated and is mounted in the pristine National Pages albums as seen on most of the Benson coins, almost all of which show gorgeous toning. Dates include 1932, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1937-D and then is complete from 1938 through 1957-D. The missing dates were slabbed and are offered in this same sale. If you have ever wanted a truly beautiful Washington quarter set, then take a look at these. Mounted in the National Pages albums where these coins have been stored since 1944, with later issues added as they were struck. Lot of 61 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 750. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed (1932 to 1943-D) on June 15, 1944 for $27.00. The later issues were probably obtained as they were struck. View details	Realized $3,565