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Sale 13
The Benson Collection of U.S. Coins, Part 2
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Lot 1780 |
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1936 York Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. Curiously, many of the York commemoratives are well preserved, and this grade can be obtained for a relatively modest price. This particular one boasts satiny gray toning, with darker gold at the edge. The PCGS Population Report shows 354 graded as MS-67 with this one, and just 21 graded higher, all MS-68. One of the finest, and certain to please the specialist.
Estimated Value $275 - 325.
From the Benson collection and purchased as part of a type set of Commemorative half dollars from Ira S. Reed on February 15, 1944 for $135.00.
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$322 |
Lot 1781 |
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1936 York Half Dollar. These grade MS-65 or better. A small hoard that has been together since the time of issue, held in the original cardboard holder, which is included in this lot and grades Good, with a small edge tear. The coins are toned with stunning tab toning, from decades of storage in this cardboard holder. Somehow this little group escaped the dipping days of the 1980s and 1990s, and sat quietly tucked away in a vault awaiting their recent discovery. Lot of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
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$1,668 |
Lot 1782 |
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1900 Lafayette Dollar. NGC graded MS-64. This coin has the appearance of a stunning gem with gorgeous gold and blue around the edge, fading to antique silver at the centers. One tiny scrape on the boot, but clean surfaces elsewhere. Hard to find this nice, especially with such rich eye appeal.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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$2,990 |
Lot 1783 |
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1900 Lafayette Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice for the grade, this one boasts delicate toning at the rims and mint fresh luster in the fields. A typical strike for the issue, with weakness on the boot as nearly always seen.
Estimated Value $850 - 950.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on March 28, 1944 for $5.50.
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$1,438 |
Lot 1784 |
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1900 Lafayette Dollar. AU-55. Gold and pink toning and probably cleaned long ago. We note some stains behind Washington's head and others on Lafayette's, and these may have been caused by a rubber band or some other similar source.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on May 22, 1945.
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$345 |
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