Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 13

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

Liberty Seated Half Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1000		1842 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Small date. MS-63. Gray and gold mottled toning on both sides and we note some faint hairlines in the fields. Well struck by the dies, with a rim break over TAT on the reverse and some peripheral cracks too. This issue is much scarcer than the large date variety of the year. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 1001		1844 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. EF-40. This one has a recut 18 in the date, and is toned with deep gray on both sides. Estimated Value $50 - 70. From the Benson collection and purchased from Chapman on June 20, 1944 for $2.00. View details	Realized $98
Lot 1002		1853 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows and rays. NGC graded Proof 65. Here is a spectacular specimen of this extremely rare and desirable one year type coin. It is instantly recognizable by a small planchet streak in the right wing of the eagle as the Eliasberg coin, plus this fact is announced on the NGC insert. Toned with champagne and light gold colors throughout over the deeply mirrored fields. Perhaps 10 were struck, and no doubt just a handful are known today. The current NGC Population Report shows 4 are graded by that service, 1 as PF-63; this coin as PF-65; and 2 as PF-66 and in addition 1 coin is listed as a Mint State Specimen-66 by NGC. PCGS has graded 5 examples as follows: 3 as PR-63, 1 as PR-64 and 1 as PR-65. Therefore, this coin is certainly one of the better ones known, and extremely important as a one year type coin, the only year the both arrows and rays were used to announce to the world that the silver content had been slightly reduced reflecting the wild swings in prices caused by the California Gold Rush and tons of gold coming to market. This caused the price of silver to actually rise relative to the price of gold, as the gold price fell. By 1852 virtually all silver coins had disappeared from circulation, and were in fact worth more than face value. The situation was so bad that silver coins could actually be taken from circulation and melted for a sizable profit. Therefore, very little silver was brought to the mints for coinage, and mintages fell. Congress acted by reducing the required amount of silver for half dimes through half dollars (the silver dollar for some reason left out of this adjustment, as few were coined anyway at that time). To identify these new lighter weight coins, the Mint added arrows at the date and rays around the eagle. These arrows and rays were added so the new coins wouldn't join the older ones in the melting pot, and thus the shortage of small silver coins in circulation could finally be corrected. Research has shown that no 1853 proof sets were coined (see Bowers Eliasberg sale, lot 1956) and thus mintages of proofs were scattered and depended on orders. Needless to say, this is an extremely rare coin, and the opportunity to purchase one may not occur again for many years. Extensive die file lines are visible on Liberty, around the eagle, and through the reverse legends, and these are detailed in the Eliasberg description of this same coin. A foremost rarity in any grade, and this stunning gem example will undoubtedly become the centerpiece of a most advanced connoisseurs collection. Estimated Value $100,000 - 150,000. From Bowers and Merena's Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection, Part II, April 1997, Lot 1956, with no prior pedigree listed, although likely from the George H. Clapp collection and purchased from an unknown source by him. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $126,500
Lot 1003		1854 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. PCGS graded MS-65. Here is an exceptional coin that boasts virtually mark-free surfaces and good luster. Well struck on the left stars, while the right stars are generally flat, the reverse is sharp throughout. As to the toning, it is a delicate layer of gold over the entire coin, and abundant luster resides beneath. PCGS has only graded 4 this high, with 6 graded higher, all MS-66. The with arrows type was made for just two short years, 1854 to 1855, to announce to the world the small reduction in the amount of silver used to coin these from previous years. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. From the Benson collection and purchased from Chapman on June 20, 1944 for $3.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,900
Lot 1004		1854 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. NGC graded MS-64. A well struck example, fully lustrous and attractively toned. Both sides exhibit a natural blending of medium violet and gold with some electric blue highlights scattered about. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 1005		1854-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. PCGS graded MS-64. A splendid frosty mint example and as fresh a specimen as you will ever see. A natural pinkish-grey tone covers the surfaces on both sides. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1006		1854-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. MS-63. A beautiful untoned frosty mint specimen, about as fresh an example as you will see. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1007		1857 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-64. A choice, steel-white example, exhibiting a better than average strike. Some faint planchet roller lines appear across the central portion of Liberty, these were present when made. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 1008		1858 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. A rare proof issue that is seldom found, it is estimated that only 100 were struck in Proof. PCGS has graded 13 this high, with 4 graded higher. This particular one has medium steel toning over minor hairlines in the fields. Perfectly struck, as expected for a proof, and we note that this is an example of the "low date" as mentioned in Breen's proof book. One short lint mark below the first star to the rim will serve to identify it. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on December 4, 1945 for $22.50. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,140
Lot 1009		1858 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. A lovely example of this rare proof issue, this one boasts deep blue at the rims, vibrant gold next, and highly reflective fields and devices. This is one of Breen's "high date" examples, as the 5 nearly touches the rock above. One minor lint mark inside of the sixth star and a few others in the fields. If you want a real beauty to represent this rare proof date, then take a look at this one, we think it has truly exceptional eye appeal. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. From the Benson collection and purchased from Milferd H. Bolender on February 15, 1946 for $21.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,060
Lot 1010		1858 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. Light antique gray toning on both sides of this gem, with one lighter patch on the upper right side of the obverse. Excellent luster in the fields and the surfaces are extremely nice for the grade. NGC has only graded 5 this high, with 1 graded higher (unless this coin was just submitted and not yet in the published population report). One of the best to come down to us of this so-called common date, but as we noted, this date is certainly downright rare in gem grades. Well struck although a few stars show minor central weakness, the central devices are strong. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 1011		1858 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. This gem has gorgeous original toning around the periphery, with deep blue and red through the stars and edges, while the centers are frosty and white. Further, this is a scarce variety, WB-105, which is extremely rare in any mint state grade. The 5 has two projections on the right side, these are from an inverted 1 mispunched in that location. NGC has only graded 5 this high, with a single coin graded higher. Note there is a small planchet flaw near the arm in the field between the first couple of stars, but this is mint caused and not detracting. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,795
Lot 1012		1858 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. Dark gunmetal gray on both sides with glowing areas of blue near the rims. One faint scratch on Liberty's chest, but it can only be seen with a glass. Estimated Value $350 - 450. From the Benson collection and purchased from Chapman on June 20, 1944 for $3.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 1013		1858 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. MS-60+. Pretty obverse toning on this well struck coin but the reverse has gold toning which is mottled when viewed with a glass. Struck from clashed dies. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1014		1859 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 61. Frosty at the centers and toned around the edges with deep blue and gold. The fields show rather moderate hairlines from a past cleaning, and hence the uninspiring grade. Estimated Value $500 - 600. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group of Proofs from 1859 to 1908 from James G. Macallister on October 17, 1944 for $200.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 1015		1859-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-68. This spectacular coin came from the Eliasberg sale in April 1997. It is snowy white in color, and very frosty on the devices. The strike is sharp, with most of the stars showing all but the finest lines at the centers. Although 566,000 were coined, most were spent or lost during the Civil War, and very few have been found in mint state condition. This coin is the finest graded by NGC, and we note a similar MS-68 graded at PCGS, which in all probability is the "large S" example that was also offered in the Eliasberg sale. Quality such as this must be seen to be believed, and we recommend a few moments spent with this lot to all bidders who can view the sale. Estimated Value $35,000-UP. From John G. Mills collection, S.H. and H. Chapman, April 27-29, 1904; J. M. Clapp; John M. Clapp estate, 1942; to Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr., Bowers and Merena Galleries, April 1997, lot 1980. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $52,900
Lot 1016		1860 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 62. Lovely blue peripheral toning and yellow gold at the center of the obverse, the reverse a matte gray color. Sharply struck, but cleaned long ago with the resulting hairlines notable in the fields. Scarce, and still quite appealing. Estimated Value $550 - 600. From the Benson collection and purchased from Celina Coin Company on February 10, 1945 for $12.50. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 1017		1861 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63. Well frosted on the devices, and the fields and rims are toned a deep silver gray. The fields show few signs of hairlines or other similar problems, and this is nice for the grade. Estimated Value $700 - 800. From the Benson collection and purchased from Stack's on October 21, 1944 for $12.50. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 1018		1861 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. MS-60. This one has probably been cleaned long ago as the surfaces are more reflective than usual, but still retain abundant luster. Delicate blue and gold toning around the periphery, bright elsewhere. Estimated Value $200 - 250. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on February 21, 1944 for $3.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 1019		1862 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. Dark golden gray in the fields, with blue at the rims, and frosty white at the centers of the obverse, while the reverse is more gray and hazy gold. Scarce this nice, with well preserved surfaces throughout. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. From the Benson collection and purchased from Stack's on October 21, 1944 for $8.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 1020		1863 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65. A magnificent gem proof specimen boasting an evenly distributed blend of midnight blue and violet iridescent toning. Certainly one of the more beautiful survivors from a mintage of only 460 struck. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,025
Lot 1021		1863 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 62. Toned with yellow and green shades on both sides over minor hairlines in the fields. The colors are not as well organized on this one as most of the others. Estimated Value $500 - 600. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group of Proofs from 1859 to 1908 from James G. Macallister on October 17, 1944 for $200.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 1022		1864 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. Superb toning on this one with radiant blue and gold around the edges, and well frosted on the devices. No handling marks worth noting, and hairlines are at a minimum. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group of Proofs from 1859 to 1908 from James G. Macallister on October 17, 1944 for $200.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,048
Lot 1023		1865 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66. This one is nearly off the charts. Milky white toning with mottled green and gold around the obverse periphery, the reverse toning more organized with blue and gold around the rim, blazing white at the centers. Hairlines, if any, are faint. Handling marks are virtually non existent. Identifiable by a tiny mark on the cap. Fully struck, and outstanding in every way. We note that PCGS has graded just 8 this high, with none graded higher! Don't miss this one if you want a spectacular example for your set of this scarce proof issue. Estimated Value $7,000 - 9,000. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group from B. Max Mehl on April 2, 1945 for $12.50. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $12,650
Lot 1024		1866 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. With motto. PCGS graded Proof 66. Bullseye blue and gold toning on the obverse with a large center white area, less toning on the reverse. A few very minor hairlines can be seen with a glass and a strong light, but no other handling marks are seen. This is the (slightly) recut date variety. PCGS notes in their Population Report that 4 have been graded this high, with none graded higher. A frosty delight for the connoisseur. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group from B. Max Mehl on April 2, 1945 for $8.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,475
Lot 1025		1867 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66. One of the finest graded of this date, PCGS notes 5 this high, again, with none graded higher. Deep gold, red and blue on the obverse, with the central bright area a bit left of center, which remains untoned from many decades storage in the Wayte Raymond National Pages album. Well frosted on the devices, and strongly struck. Traces of faint hairlines, but no real signs of handling otherwise, keeping this coin in the pristine gem category. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group of Proofs from 1859 to 1908 from James G. Macallister on October 17, 1944 for $200.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,750
Lot 1026		1867 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof 60. We note some scratches in the left obverse field, well concealed by the deep multi-color toning. Together with: 1885 Dime in Mint State 60. Two coins in lot. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $426
Lot 1027		1868 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. Magnificent blue and gold around the rims, with well frosted devices on each side. Trivial hairlines from a higher grade, and we note two minute specks on the obverse, one before Liberty's face, another between the eleventh and twelfth stars. Scarce any better, and tough to find this nice. Estimated Value $600 - 800. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group of Proofs from 1859 to 1908 from James G. Macallister on October 17, 1944 for $200.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 1028		1869 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. Delicate blue and gold around the edge, and bright elsewhere. Minor hairlines and just a couple of tiny ticks from handling. One minute lint mark below the left side of the rock on the obverse, shaped like a question mark, will serve to identify. Estimated Value $600 - 800. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group of Proofs from 1859 to 1908 from James G. Macallister on October 17, 1944 for $200.00. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1029		1870 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63. Great color at the edges and mostly white at the centers, with some hairlines accounting for the grade. Estimated Value $450 - 500. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group from B. Max Mehl on April 2, 1945 for $8.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 1030		1871 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63. Hazy toning at the center of the obverse, which changes to gold then blue at the rim. Similar on the reverse but the toning is in the form of an arc on the left side. Moderate hairlines in the fields account for the grade, great eye appeal though. Estimated Value $450 - 500. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group of Proofs from 1859 to 1908 from James G. Macallister on October 17, 1944 for $200.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 1031		1872 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. Exceptional toning on the obverse with bulls eye white at the center, blue, gold and yellow toning around in rings. The reverse is especially frosty. As to the strike, it is sharp on the obverse, with minor weakness on the eagle's head. Another scarce issue, especially so nice. Estimated Value $600 - 800. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group of Proofs from 1859 to 1908 from James G. Macallister on October 17, 1944 for $200.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 1032		1873 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. No arrows, closed 3. PCGS graded Proof 63. A choice coin that boasts select peripheral toning and good appeal. We note minor hairlines, and a couple of ticks, including a hidden one just left of the shield on the obverse. Estimated Value $450 - 500. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group of Proofs from 1859 to 1908 from James G. Macallister on October 17, 1944 for $200.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 1033		1873 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. PCGS graded Proof 62. Mostly white, with dark shades at the periphery of both sides. Moderate hairlines which account for the grade. Estimated Value $750 - 850. From the Benson collection and purchased from Hollinbeck on March 13, 1945 for $12.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 1034		1874 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. PCGS graded Proof 66. Gorgeous surfaces that show virtually no signs of handling or any similar problem. Deeply toned with blues and dark gray, and we note some lighter rose hues on the devices. A rare proof type coin, and certainly one of the finest known in fact the PCGS Population Report shows this alone as the only PR-66, with a single coin graded higher at PR-67. A coin for the finest proof type set in the land. The arrows variety with motto were made for just 1873 and 1874, and in very limited quantities. To locate a high end gem is nearly impossible, so don't pass this one by. Estimated Value $12,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1035		1874 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. PCGS graded Proof 62. This one has some very light marks on the upper obverse devices where the coin came in contact with something that slid over the surfaces. Nevertheless, the color and surfaces are otherwise typical of a proof of the era, with nice toning and eye appeal. A bit more toning would go a long way. Estimated Value $750 - 850. From the Benson collection and purchased from Celina Coin Co., on February 10, 1945 for $8.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 1036		1875 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. Lovely color and clean surfaces throughout. Blue and gold around the periphery, just as you like it. Estimated Value $600 - 800. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group of Proofs from 1859 to 1908 from James G. Macallister on October 17, 1944 for $200.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 1037		1876 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66. Here is a coin who's pedigree is nearly as rich as its toning! Seductive blue and green around the obverse, gold around the reverse. Frosty devices and very well preserved. PCGS notes that only 5 have been graded this high, with none graded higher of this important centennial date. It would be hard to imagine a better coin to represent this date or type. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. From the Benson collection and purchased from B. Max Mehl's W. C. Atwater Sale, June 11, 1946 for $10.50. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,325
Lot 1038		1877 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 62. Great color, but the grade is dragged down by hairlines in the fields. We also note a tiny amber speck in the field near Liberty's elbow which is raised and should be removed, or will soon form a larger toning spot there. Frosty and still appealing for the moderate grade assigned. Estimated Value $400 - 450. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group of Proofs from 1859 to 1908 from James G. Macallister on October 17, 1944 for $200.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $552
Lot 1039		1877 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. A splendid gem example exploding with white mint frost and a hint of natural russet toning resting about the borders on both sides. What a wonderful type coin. Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,565
Lot 1040		1878 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66. A winter blast of frost on the devices provides good contrast with the mirror fields. All is enhanced by a complex ring of toning around the edge through the stars and date, with similar peripheral toning on the reverse. PCGS agrees, and we note that they have only graded 3 coins this high of the date, and none are graded higher! As close to perfect as one could hope. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group of Proofs from 1859 to 1908 from James G. Macallister on October 17, 1944 for $200.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,613
Lot 1041		1879 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66. Deep smoky blue and gray toning encircles Liberty, leaving a large untoned area at the center. Similar on the reverse, but the toning is on the left side, with rose to russet elsewhere. Close study reveals no problems, and we believe this coin could grade even higher than the monumental grade already received. As always, view it for yourself and make up your own mind. PCGS has graded 13 this high, with 4 graded above, all PR-67. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group of Proofs from 1859 to 1908 from James G. Macallister on October 17, 1944 for $200.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,350
Lot 1042		1879 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. A blistering gem that boasts hot white luster and gorgeous vibrant blue toning on both sides. Get a load of the right wing on the eagle! Minor handling marks on both sides, mostly hidden on the devices. Well struck, and somewhat common in this grade, with 35 graded as such by PCGS, with 37 graded higher, but few could possibly show such alluring colors. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on February 26, 1944 for $2.50. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 1043		1880 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63. This one is a touch dull, with minor hairlines in the fields, and wonderful toning around the obverse. Estimated Value $450 - 550. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group of Proofs from 1859 to 1908 from James G. Macallister on October 17, 1944 for $200.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 1044		1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66. Abundant eye appeal on this smoky blue toned gem, we note a bright area around the shield, and the reverse has less toning. Excellent surfaces that show no hairlines of any consequence. As to the strike, we see minor weakness on the high points of Liberty. Identifiable by a thin line on Liberty's chest, probably mint caused. PCGS has only graded 10 this high, with none graded higher. Another opportunity for the specialist. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group of Proofs from 1859 to 1908 from James G. Macallister on October 17, 1944 for $200.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,060
Lot 1045		1882 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63. Nice toning and well preserved, but the fields show moderate hairlines, which account for the grade. Estimated Value $450 - 550. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group of Proofs from 1859 to 1908 from James G. Macallister on October 17, 1944 for $200.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 1046		1883 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. Silvery gray at the centers, toned with lovely blue and gold around the edges of the obverse and reverse. Another scarce date which was coined during the time when virtually the entire output of the various mints was silver dollars and large gold coins. Only 1,039 were coined in Proof. Estimated Value $600 - 800. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group of Proofs from 1859 to 1908 from James G. Macallister on October 17, 1944 for $200.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 1047		1884 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 67. Here is one of the highest grade proofs from this stunning and memorable run from the Benson collection. The surfaces are toned with perfect sea blue at the rims, which change to reddish gold then gold, while the centers remain hazy white. Examination will note virtually no signs of contact, not even hairlines to distract the eye! One tiny speck left of the left wing of the eagle. As near to perfect as we can imagine, check it out if you love quality. PCGS has graded just 2 this high, with a single coin graded higher from the original mintage of 875 coins. If you want one of the best, bid high. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group of Proofs from 1859 to 1908 from James G. Macallister on October 17, 1944 for $200.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,475
Lot 1048		1885 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63. Delightful old time album toning on this one, which mitigates the minor hairlines in the fields. A whole lot of coin for the moderate grade assigned. Estimated Value $450 - 550. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group of Proofs from 1859 to 1908 from James G. Macallister on October 17, 1944 for $200.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 1049		1886 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65. Deeply toned around the periphery with blue, which quickly turns to reddish gold in a ring that runs right through Liberty's eyes! The centers are blast white with icy frost heaped on the devices. PCGS has graded 22 this high, with 14 graded higher of this date. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. From the Benson collection and purchased in a group of Proofs from 1859 to 1908 from James G. Macallister on October 17, 1944 for $200.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680

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