Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 13

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

Morgan Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1321		1880-S Morgan Dollar. MS-64. A near gem that has splendid cartwheel and frosted devices. Well struck throughout by the dies. We note a couple of tiny nicks, one on the eagle's neck, another in the right reverse field below the wing. Estimated Value $35 - 45. From the Benson collection and purchased from Kuabenscheck on April 29, 1946 for $1.50. View details	Realized $35
Lot 1322		1881-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. Here is a monster coin that boasts copious white frost on the devices and seductive luster in the fields. Needle sharp in strike, and without a touch of toning. The surfaces are where the true story lies, many were produced, and many were banged up during production, shipping, inventories and storage. This one is truly exceptional, as PCGS has graded 47 this high, with just 2 graded higher of the date. Perhaps a record will fall when this jewel crosses the block. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,830
Lot 1323		1881-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. A high end example of this date, with very clean surfaces and excellent mint color. No toning and abundant frost. Boldly struck by the dies, and PCGS has graded 676 as such, and not many higher. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 1324		1881-CC Morgan Dollar. ANACS graded MS-66. Mostly white save for a colorful arc of deep blue, gold and green on the lower left obverse. Excellent surfaces, and quite fresh in appearance. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 1325		1881-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. A very clean face on Liberty is noted for the specialist. Bright and without toning, and full luster all around. A well struck gem of this popular and slightly scarcer date. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 1326		1881-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Delicate gold toning on both sides, with quite a bit of luster beneath. A few minor scuffs, but quite a lot of appeal. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details	Realized $259
Lot 1327		1881-O Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. As nice as this date is found, this one has nice white color and strong luster. It is sharp on the hair over Liberty's ear and on most of the reverse breast feathers. PCGS has graded a scant 183 this high, with an additional 5 in the prooflike grades, and importantly just 5 are graded higher, all MS-66. If you want one of the best, then take a look at this coin. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 1328		1881-O Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. This one has a hint of blue gold on the lower obverse rim, white otherwise. A rare date, and this one is hard to locate in gem. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details	Realized $1,035
Lot 1329		1881-O Morgan Dollar. Each of these is PCGS graded MS-64. All are bright and untoned, and we note they are each in the old green insert PCGS holder from a few years ago. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $242
Lot 1330		1881-S Morgan Dollar. ICG graded MS-67. Mottled light green and gold toning on both sides, with amazing luster in the fields. The surfaces are also pristine, with just a few trivial bagmarks. The reverse colors show some brilliant red also, and this coin is exceptionally appealing. Estimated Value $500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1331		1881-S Morgan Dollar. ICG graded MS-67. Fantastic rainbow toning on the obverse along the right side. Deep blue-green at the rims, brighter red then rich gold through Liberty's ear, fading to satiny luster for the balance. Lightly toned on the reverse. Slightly prooflike and extremely well preserved, with precious few signs of handling. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 1332		1881-S Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Midnight blues over most of the obverse with areas of bright pinkish red in the fields, with green overtones. The reverse with light gold at the edge, flashy luster elsewhere. Examine this one under a light if you want to take in the color schemes. Gem surfaces, with an excellent cheek on Liberty. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 1333		1881-S Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Toned with blue and green on the lower obverse, fuchsia through the face, lighter golden green through her hair and antique gold behind and above. White on the reverse save for edge gold. Well struck by the dies, and very clean for the grade. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 1334		1881-S Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. A satiny gem with delicate light turquoise and pale pinkish toning across the entire obverse. The reverse is white with golden toning around the borders. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $805
Lot 1335		1881-S Morgan Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. Deep gold toning on the obverse, with bluish hints too over the luster. The reverse is nearly white, save for a brilliant red dollup of toning on the lower right rim. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $161
Lot 1336		1881-S Morgan Dollar. ICG graded MS-66. Iridescent blue green tones on the right side of the obverse, fading to gold for the balance in varying intensities. Blast white on the reverse. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $184
Lot 1337		1881-S Morgan Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. Sunset gold on the obverse with deeper blue green on the face and into the fields. Clean surfaces too, with just a few ticks. Typical reverse, white with a ring of gold. Another toned dollar for the specialist. Estimated Value $500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1338		1881-S Morgan Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. This one has gorgeous rainbow hues spanning the obverse on the right side, the left side is frosty and bright. On the reverse we see light golden tones around the edge. The color is divided evenly, right through Liberty's ear to her bust tip, and ranges through brilliant blues, radiant reds and luscious lavenders. If you can't come to the sale in person, be sure to view these in color on our website at goldbergcoins.com. Estimated Value $450 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 1339		1881-S Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Gorgeous toning on both sides, the obverse with blue at the rims fading to vibrant and deep reddish gold at the centers, the reverse more gold in color. Well struck, and exceptional coloring for the supremely common date. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $311
Lot 1340		1881-S Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Toned with a vibrant rainbow of jewel tones through the lower left field to Liberty's face, the balance frosty and white above, and on the reverse, save for a bit of gold toning. Loaded with eye appeal. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $380
Lot 1341		1881-S Morgan Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. The upper three quarters of the obverse is toned with crackle blue and gold tones, while the balance is white and frosty. A gem and very appealing. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $81
Lot 1342		1881-S Morgan Dollar. NGC graded MS-64. Toned with glowing jewel tones on all but the upper one fifth of the coin, and probably protected from toning by the edge of another coin which lay on top here. Deep blue, red, purple and green on the obverse in glorious hues that exude a vibrancy not seen often. Minor surface marks do not detract given the toning. Obviously from near the top of a bag, and certain to delight the toned dollar specialist. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $799
Lot 1343		1881-S Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Satiny blue toned luster fading to reddish gold through Liberty's face on this one. Brilliant on the reverse. Clean surfaces but not quite a gem, but certainly one in the color arena. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $288
Lot 1344		1881-S Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Normal surface marks but this one is deeply toned with splendid rich gold and green hues on the obverse. Make sure to view it, as this is no ordinary 1881-S. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 1345		1881-S Morgan Dollar. The following PCGS grades are included of the 1881-S Morgan Dollar: MS 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 and 68. Most are white, but some have light toning. We note some old green inserts, and the MS-67 is a small old style PCGS holder. Lot of 9 coins. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details	Realized $2,645
Lot 1346		1881-S Morgan Dollar. Each is PCGS graded MS-64. The first has a note that it is VAM #1A, with recutting on the 88 in the date. This is faint but visible with a glass. All are bright and untoned and housed in the old green insert PCGS holders. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $75
Lot 1347		1882 Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Brilliant white color with well struck devices. We note a couple of very small specks on the upper right of the obverse and reverse, and these are the only signs of toning. One of the better coins from this date, PCGS has graded 93 this high, with just 4 graded a notch higher. Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 1348		1882 Morgan Dollar. The first is an 1882 NGC graded MS-63, next is an 1883-CC PCI graded MS-64, 75% toned. The toned dollar is very lovely. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details	Realized $253
Lot 1349		1882-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. One of the finest graded of this date, with just 23 seen this high, and one more as DMPL according to the recent PCGS Population Report, and on top of them all is one solitary coin graded MS-68. Nevertheless, the coin offered here has a gorgeous arc of greenish gold toning on the upper right of the obverse, while the reverse has a whisper of gold around the rims. Fully struck and exceptional quality for this date. A coin worthy of the finest set in the land. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,025
Lot 1350		1882-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66 Prooflike. Great contrast on this coin, which is enhanced by the mirror fields and well frosted devices. We note on tiny speck in the left obverse field near fifth obverse star, and a single nick on the reverse right of the E in ONE, and these will serve to hallmark this important rarity. PCGS has graded 36 as Prooflike of the date, with none higher in that category, although there is one higher in DMPL and 23 higher in normal MS-67 grade. Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 1351		1882-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 Prooflike. Stark white in color, with frosty devices and well mirrored fields. Completely free of toning, and appears to be fresh from a bag. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $380
Lot 1352		1882-CC Morgan Dollar. ICG graded MS-65. Deep gold and rose on the obverse, turning to blue at the date, and obviously from a bad as the reverse remains white and untoned. A clean cheek on Liberty. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 1353		1882-CC Morgan Dollar. MS-63. In the familiar black GSA holder. Toned with stunning iridescent hues on the obverse, less so on the reverse. A top of bag example. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $242
Lot 1354		1882-CC Morgan Dollar. These each are PCGS graded MS-64. Each is bright, but the first and last have a little bit of peripheral toning. Great luster, and a good trio. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $275 - 325. View details	Realized $345
Lot 1355		1882-CC Morgan Dollar. 1882-CC SEGS graded MS-63; 1883-CC ICG graded MS-62 and 1884-CC NGC graded MS-64. Each is bright white. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details	Realized $230
Lot 1356		1882-S Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-68. We are proud to offer one of the finest graded of this common date. The surfaces are superb, and show virtually no signs of contact, even with a strong glass. There is a touch of hazy toning in the left obverse field, but the coin remains very flashy and bright. Fully struck, and impeccably preserved by time. PCGS has graded 27 this high, with none graded higher. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,105
Lot 1357		1882-S Morgan Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. The obverse is white save for a ring of gold, the reverse is an artists palette of resplendent golds, greens and blues, with the vibrant gold at the lower section, deep blue above. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $391
Lot 1358		1882-S Morgan Dollar. MS-63. Simply stated, this coin is magnificent. Iridescent blue and gold toning on the left side of the obverse, and even richer toning on the reverse. This one is certainly worth a good premium for the toning, and decent surfaces. Estimated Value $20 - 25. From the Benson collection and purchased from Knabeuschuk on April 29, 1946 for $1.50 and placed in a kraft envelope these many years in order to develop this delightful toning. View details	Realized $86
Lot 1359		1882-S Morgan Dollar. These are all PCGS graded as follows: MS-61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67. All are in the old style green insert PCGS holders. Lot of 7 coins. Estimated Value $750 - 850. View details	Realized $920
Lot 1360		1883-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Stone white in color with blazing luster and pristine surfaces. One tiny toning speck on the left reverse wreath. About as perfect as one could hope for on this date. Estimated Value $400 - 475. View details	Realized $483
Lot 1361		1883-CC Morgan Dollar. NGC graded MS-64. Another coin that boasts spectacular colors on the obverse, this one ranges through bright fuchsia and deep blue and green on the cap with brilliant golds elsewhere on the obverse. The reverse is frosty and white. Decent surfaces for the grade. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 1362		1883-CC Morgan Dollar. ICG graded MS-64. Deep iridescent blue, gold and red tones on the reverse on the upper two thirds with a coin arc of white below. Decent surfaces for the grade. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $127
Lot 1363		1883-CC Morgan Dollar. MS-64. Deeply toned with rainbow colors especially on the upper obverse, and mounted in a GSA holder. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details	Realized $311
Lot 1364		1883-CC Morgan Dollar. ICG graded MS-62. Iridescent toning on the upper left obverse rim and frosty and white elsewhere. There are several gorgeous toned dollars in this sale, and we expect all the collectors to be able to load up on a few at least of their favorite colors and dates. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $98
Lot 1365		1883-CC Morgan Dollar. The first is an 1883-CC PCGS graded MS-63, next is an 1884-CC NGC graded MS-63. Both are toned on the obverse, the 1883-CC with light greenish yellow, the 1884-CC with gorgeous reds, blues and yellow hues, both are white on the reverse. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $160 - 180. View details	Realized $322
Lot 1366		1883-O Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. A superb frosty mint gem with a semi-circle of deep turquoise toning across ¼ of the obverse. Estimated Value $190 - 220. View details	Realized $863
Lot 1367		1883-O Morgan Dollar. ANACS graded MS-65. Toned with a thin rainbow arc on the right side of the obverse, the balance of the coin bright, fresh and lustrous. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $92
Lot 1368		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1369		1883-O Morgan Dollar. The first is 1883-O PCGS graded MS-63; 1884-O PCGS graded MS-63 and 1886 PCGS graded MS-64. Each boasts gorgeous toning on the obverse, and all have at least some reverse toning. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $184
Lot 1370		1883-S Morgan Dollar. MS-64. Blazing white luster and well struck for this scarce date. The surfaces show widely scattered marks but Liberty's face and the surrounding fields are above average. Slightly prooflike in the fields. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415

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