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Sale 17
Coin Auction
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Lot 2195 |
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1922 Grant Dollar, with star. PCGS graded MS-66. Rich golden luster and pleasing surfaces. Slightly weak on the left tree trunk near the cabin window, otherwise sharp. Scarce this nice, and even more expensive any better. One tiny planchet flake right of the E of ONE on the obverse. PCGS in their Population Report note 386 graded as MS-66, with 172 graded a notch higher and 2 at the very top at MS-68 (PCGS # 7459) .
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on February 26, 1944 for $10.00.
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$3,450 |
Lot 2196 |
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1922 Grant Dollar, with star. NGC graded MS-66. Hazy gold luster and very clean, enough so to earn this gigantic grade from NGC. The fields are very clean and just a couple of tiny specks note the passage of time from issue to today.
Estimated Value $3,100 - 3,400.
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$3,278 |
Lot 2197 |
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1922 Grant Dollar, no star. PCGS graded MS-65. Good color and clean surfaces on both sides. Slightly weak on the left tree trunk near the cabin window, otherwise sharp. A few touches of copper toning and specks on the obverse (PCGS # 7458) .
Estimated Value $2,700 - 3,000.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on February 26, 1944 for $12.50.
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$3,220 |
Lot 2198 |
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1922 Grant Dollar, no star. MS-60+. Light coppery toning and nice for the grade.
Estimated Value $950 - 1,100.
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$1,208 |
Lot 2199 |
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1904 Lewis and Clark Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 Premium Quality. This one has light hairlines which account for the conservative grade. Rich orange gold toning over luster, and still quite appealing (PCGS # 7447) .
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on February 26, 1944 for $20.
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$3,565 |
Lot 2200 |
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1905 Lewis and Clark Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66 Premium Quality. This is one of the key dates to this short Commemorative gold series, few were saved in high grades. Even in the 1940s, this date and issue was the most expensive in the series (aside from the $50 pieces). Blazing luster in the fields, and boldly struck by the dies. All lettering and devices are sharp, with the only exception the dentils which surround the periphery, and these show areas of normal mushiness in the strike. Rich orange gold toning on both sides. PCGS has graded 44 this high, and importantly only 3 have been graded higher. A coin worthy of a connoisseurs collection. This is the finest example of this issue that we have ever seen (PCGS # 7448) .
Estimated Value $20,000-UP.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on February 26, 1944 for $20.
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$18,400 |
Lot 2201 |
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1903 Louisiana Purchase-Jefferson Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. A sparkling satiny mint gem.
Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000.
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$6,900 |
Lot 2202 |
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1903 Louisiana Purchase-Jefferson Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Bright original luster on both sides, with one dark copper spot above and right of the E in ONE on the reverse. We note three tiny planchet flakes in the left obverse field, and the dies show the usual peripheral wear which shows up as roughness above and through the peripheral lettering (PCGS # 7443) .
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on February 26, 1944 for $6.50.
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$2,185 |
Lot 2203 |
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1903 Louisiana Purchase-McKinley Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Great color and luster, with just a couple of tiny ticks and handling marks from perfection. Always in demand in this grade. PCGS has graded 333 as such, with 50 higher (PCGS # 7444) .
Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,200.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on February 26, 1944 for $6.50.
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$3,450 |
Lot 2204 |
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1903 Louisiana Purchase-McKinley Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Coppery gold in color and very close to gem (PCGS # 7444) .
Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500.
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$1,438 |
Lot 2205 |
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1916 McKinley Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Sharply struck, especially on the reverse details, the obverse lacking the definition in the die to make much difference. No handling marks of any consequence, and appealing surfaces and color for the grade. Slightly prooflike fields and a delight to examine. We wish all MS-64s looked like this! (PCGS # 7454) .
Estimated Value $850 - 900.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on February 26, 1944 for $5.50.
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$978 |
Lot 2206 |
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1917 McKinley Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Another superb gold commemorative from the Benson collection. Resplendent orange gold color with vibrant luster. One tiny speck on the reverse on the left side of the memorial building. Fully struck by the dies, and extremely well preserved. PCGS has graded 233 this high, with 39 graded higher, all MS-67 (PCGS # 7455) .
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on June 29, 1944 for $9.
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$4,600 |
Lot 2207 |
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1915-S Panama-Pacific Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. A gem for the collector who demands gorgeous orange gold toning and strong mint luster. Fairly well struck for this issue, with strength at the centers, and minor weakness on the peripheral lettering (PCGS # 7449) .
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on February 26, 1944 for $5.50.
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$2,185 |
Lot 2208 |
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1915-S Panama-Pacific $2.50. PCGS graded MS-66. As near to perfection as one could reasonably hope for, this coin exudes copious luster and pristine surfaces. Rich orange gold in color, and with loads of visual appeal. Well struck by the dies, but we note the head of Liberty shows slight weakness as typically seen. Mintage came in at a low 6,750, with few preserved in such superb condition. PCGS has graded 272 this high, with 14 graded higher, all MS-67. Close examination will note virtually no signs of handling and just a trace of haze (PCGS # 7450) .
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on February 26, 1944 for $20.
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$6,613 |
Lot 2209 |
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1926 Sesquicentennial $2.50. PCGS graded MS-63. Strong luster on both sides, with a hint of haze on both sides too. One tiny speck in the upper left obverse field, and the usual handling ticks seen on virtually all of this issue (PCGS # 7466) .
Estimated Value $375 - 400.
From the Benson collection and purchased from I. Switt on June 7, 1944 for $5.35.
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$483 |
Lot 2210 |
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1926 Sesquicentennial $2.50. PCGS graded MS-63. Gorgeous colors of rich gold and nice mint luster, but there is an unfortunate light scratch on the reverse building, accounting for the moderate grade. A lot of eye appeal for the money (PCGS # 7466) .
Estimated Value $375 - 400.
From the Benson collection and purchased from I. Switt on February 5, 1944 for $5.25.
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$489 |
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