Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 13

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

Addendum to Sale 1

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3100		1859 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Proof 63. A rare pattern issue, this one is similar to the adopted design in 1859 on the obverse, while the reverse sports a small, wide shield at the top of the wreath. One trivial spot at the first A of AMERICA, and a rim tick or two. Boldly struck, with excellent device detail throughout, and evenly toned a pleasing brown shade. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details	Realized $1,035
Lot 3101		1859 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-64. Subdued mint color and good luster in the fields. An important type coin. Unevenly struck as the reverse die shows several cracks. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details	Realized $604
Lot 3102		1860 Indian Head Cent. Rounded bust. NGC graded MS-62. Medium brown in color and sharp on the obverse, weak on the upper left of the reverse. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details	Realized $92
Lot 3103		1861 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65. A frosty bright gem that boasts clean surfaces and excellent color. A better date. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details	Realized $604
Lot 3104		1861 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-63. Golden copper colors with a few scattered dark flecks on both sides. Sharp save for the field inside the lower wreath. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $184
Lot 3105		1862 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-64. Golden luster and well preserved. Always popular with collectors. Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details	Realized $184
Lot 3106		1863 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-64. Great color and decent surfaces. Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details	Realized $184
Lot 3107		1863 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-62. Spot free and lustrous, with good mint color and clean surfaces throughout. Estimated Value $50 - 60. View details	Realized $69
Lot 3108		1864 Indian Head Cent. Copper-nickel. NGC graded MS-62. Bright mint color. Weakly struck on a few of the feather ends. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Unsold
Lot 3109		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, no "L". NGC graded MS-64 Red and Brown. Rich golden red luster on both sides, and struck from clashed dies. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Realized $132
Lot 3110		1924-D Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. One of the key dates to the Lincoln cent series in high mint state grades. This one boasts rich red color and spot free surfaces. The strike is bold and complete, with full wheat ears. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details	Unsold
Lot 3111		1936 Lincoln Cent. Doubled die obverse. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. One of the very finest graded of this rare variety, PCGS has graded just 10 this high, with none graded higher. Flaming red in color, and nearly perfect for the grade. One for the PCGS Registry collector who demands the very finest. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details	Realized $2,415
Lot 3112		1865 Two Cents. MS-64 Red. Bright red in color, with a few minor specks on both sides. An average strike. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Unsold
Lot 3113		1872 Two Cents. NGC graded AU-58 Brown. Dark brown in color. A scarce date and always in demand. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $472
Lot 3114		1875 Nickel Three Cents. NGC graded MS-64. Brilliant and lustrous. Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details	Unsold
Lot 3115		1878 Nickel Three Cents. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. Great contrast and mostly bright, save for some trivial specks. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $483
Lot 3116		1880 Nickel Three Cents. NGC graded Proof 66. A high end gem proof, untoned and frosty. Estimated Value $475 - 500. View details	Realized $472
Lot 3117		1882 Nickel Three Cents. NGC graded Proof 65. Reflective fields and with decent frost on the devices, with microscopic flecks as seen on most of the coins in this group. Estimated Value $340 - 360. View details	Realized $322
Lot 3118		1883 Nickel Three Cents. NGC graded Proof 65. A gem that is rich and white, save for a scattering of tiny flecks. Estimated Value $340 - 360. View details	Realized $334
Lot 3119		1884 Nickel Three Cents. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. Faint specks on both sides, but lovely gray color and nicely contrasted. Estimated Value $340 - 360. View details	Realized $311
Lot 3120		1885 Nickel Three Cents. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. Great contrast and very clean surfaces too. Estimated Value $340 - 360. View details	Realized $414
Lot 3121		1886 Nickel Three Cents. NGC graded Proof 63. Hazy gray in color, with moderate flecks on both sides. Estimated Value $190 - 210. View details	Realized $265
Lot 3122		1887 Nickel Three Cents. NGC graded Proof 65. Light hazy toning starting to form, with a few tiny flecks on both sides over mostly bright surfaces. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $661
Lot 3123		1887 Nickel Three Cents. 7 over 6. NGC graded Proof 64. Light golden toning and well preserved. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $288
Lot 3124		1888 Nickel Three Cents. NGC graded Proof 64 Cameo. Well frosted on the devices and generally bright save for a few minor planchet streaks. Estimated Value $220 - 240. View details	Realized $253
Lot 3125		1889 Nickel Three Cents. NGC graded MS-63. Frosty and bright, with minor flecks on both sides and some slight friction on the highest points on the obverse. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $276
Lot 3126		1870 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 64. Bright golden frost and well struck, we note that both sides show tiny dark specks on the surfaces. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $449
Lot 3127		1879 Shield Nickel. 9 over 8. NGC graded Proof 64. Tiny dark fly specks on either side, but well frosted. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $357
Lot 3128		1880 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 64. Bright white save for a bit of nickel haze. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $299
Lot 3129		1881 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 63. Bright and well preserved, with one tiny speck on the lower right of the shield. Estimated Value $180 - 210. View details	Realized $184
Lot 3130		1886 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Bright and frosty on both sides, and we note a touch of gold forming on the devices. A scarce date. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Realized $403
Lot 3131		1887 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65 Premium Quality. Lightly toned on both sides, with a few minor blotches of color on Liberty's face. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $403
Lot 3132		1887 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 64. Hazy yellow toning on the obverse and reverse. A few hairlines and a planchet streak below the denomination. Estimated Value $150 - 170. View details	Realized $196
Lot 3133		1936 Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded AU-58. This one didn't quite "make the grade". Estimated Value $10 - 15. View details	Unsold
Lot 3134		1892-O Barber Dime. NGC graded MS-64. Gorgeous red and gold toning on both sides, with good luster too. One minor hairline on Liberty's face. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $299
Lot 3135		1895 Barber Dime. NGC graded MS-63. Soft gray and rose toning on both sides. Boldly struck. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details	Realized $690
Lot 3136		1895 Barber Dime. NGC graded MS-63. Lilac and gray toning on both sides. Struck from a lapped obverse die, with Liberty's ribbon weak. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details	Realized $690
Lot 3137		1920-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bands. A flashy gem coin that has a strong strike even on the central bands, and excellent surfaces. No troubling ticks or bagmarks distract the eye, and the surfaces are untoned and frosty. One of 32 graded this high by PCGS, with 14 graded higher. Estimated Value $2,600 - 2,800. View details	Unsold