Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 13

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

Franklin and Kennedy Half Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1125		1949-S Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 Full Bell Lines. Dark tawny shades on the obverse, brighter with good luster on the reverse. Only a few ticks from a higher grade, and well struck for this date. One of the key issues of the Franklin half dollar series. Estimated Value $20 - 25. From the Benson collection and purchased from and likely taken from an original roll at the time of issue. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $109
Lot 1126		1951-S Franklin Half Dollar. This roll grades Brilliant Uncirculated. A splendid original roll from the Benson collection, two coins show toning (end of the roll coins) while the balance are bright, fresh and totally white save for the edges. If you want to take a time machine back 50 years, take a peek at this roll. Lot of 20 coins. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $391
Lot 1127		1953-S Franklin Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-66 Star. This is a "star" NGC holder. Splendid peripheral toning on this scarce date. The lower bell lines are not quite full, as nearly always seen, but certainly good enough for most collectors. Pristine surfaces and good luster too, with no annoying marks to distract the eye. An arc of rainbow tones on the left side of the obverse. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $391
Lot 1128		1953-S Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. One of the most difficult dates to find with "Full Bell Lines", this one has a better than average strike, but is weak on the center bell lines, as always. Locating a fully struck specimen has become downright expensive, as seen in the famous sale of a gem in January 2001 by our friends Bowers and Merena. Clean surfaces. Estimated Value $60 - 90. View details	Realized $86
Lot 1129		1955 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64. So named for the curious clash marks at Ben Franklin's mouth, which have the appearance of buck teeth. Lovely toning on the obverse with rose and gold over mint fresh luster. Sharply struck. Estimated Value $10 - 15. From the Benson collection and put away at the time of issue. View details	Realized $14
Lot 1130		1957 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-67. Spectacular gold, green and rose toning on both sides, perfectly balanced and totally natural. This coin came from an old group which includes the delightful toned commemoratives and a scattering of other coins. Obviously set aside for the resplendent colors, and worth a bid from a specialist in this series. Well struck, with virtually complete bell lines. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1131		1957-D Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Wild iridescent green, gold and blue tones on both sides, and this one must be viewed to be appreciated. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $127
Lot 1132		1958-D Franklin Half Dollar. ICG graded MS-66. Deep iridescent toning on both sides, and this one should go to a lover of toned coins. Clean surfaces on this gem. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $86
Lot 1133		1958-D Franklin Half Dollar. ICG graded MS-66. Blazing red, gold and green tones on both sides of this gem. Obviously stored in a sulphur environment which tends to give silver these wild and glorious tones. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $81
Lot 1134		1959-D Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bell Lines. One of the very finest known of this date, PCGS has graded 13 this high, with none graded higher. This one has iridescent toning around the periphery and is boldly struck. The surfaces are quite clean, with few marks from handling anywhere to be seen. An opportunity for the specialist. Estimated Value $750 - 1,250. View details	Realized $1,438
Lot 1135		A group of slabbed Franklin half dollars. This group contains all slabbed Franklin half dollars, missing the key dates, but includes some varieties.Grades range from MS to gem Proof, with a lot of coins grading MS-64 FBL. A lot that must be inspected by viewers. Most of the coins are FBL, and we note the slabs are primarily PCGS. Lot of 56 coins. Estimated Value $300-UP. View details	Realized $1,323
Lot 1136		The Benson Franklin half dollar partial set, 1948 to 1955, lacking the 1949-S. This partial set lacks the key date 1949-S and ends with the 1955 issue. Each coin grades Mint State 63 or better, and some with full bell lines. All are toned from years in the National Pages album, where they remain to this day. Lot 19 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. From the Benson collection and probably purchased as they were issued. View details	Realized $408
Lot 1137		A Kennedy half dollar collection. This collection includes dates from 1964 to 1999-S, all slabbed with high grades by PCGS, NGC, ANACS and ICG. Most are proofs with many grading PF-69 Deep Cameo. A great lot to break up to collectors. Lot of 54 coins. Estimated Value $500-UP. View details	Realized $748
Lot 1138		A nearly complete set of Kennedy half dollars. This set grades from Brilliant Uncirculated to Proof, and is missing only the 1998-S Proof, but contains all other dates from 1964 through 2000. Mounted in a brown Dansco coin album. Lot of 115 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $506