Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 13

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

Small Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 104		1908-S Indian Head Cent. MS-63 Red and Brown. Some scattering of light to moderate fly-specks is noted on both sides. A nice original example. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $242
Lot 105		1909 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red. Premium Quality. The final year of issue. Faded mint color on the obverse and reverse, with problem free surfaces. An impressive example. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $690
Lot 106		1909-S Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. A well struck frosty mint beauty exhibiting natural sandalwood mint color. A popular key date that is always in demand. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 107		1909 Lincoln Cent. VDB. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red. One of the scarcest proof type coins issued in the 20th Century by the Philadelphia Mint. Total coined: 420. In full red, this coin is much rarer than one would expect. To find not only a full red example, but a high end gem PR-66 is remarkable. PCGS in their Population Report show a total of 9 graded this high, with 2 graded higher! The designers initials VDB for Victor David Brenner were placed prominently on the bottom of the reverse. After a small initial production run, the initials were removed by a jealous Barber, the chief engraver of the Mint, and because of public outcry. Hence, the Philadelphia Mint created a very important one year type coin, and these have been sought after ever since. To own an important gem example like this will certainly be a crowning glory for the specialist. Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $16,675
Lot 108		1909 Lincoln Cent. VDB. MS-65 Red and 1959 is Proof 65 Red. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $50 - 60. View details	Realized $69
Lot 109		1909-S and 1933-D. Both grade MS-63, Red and Brown. Nice color and surfaces on each. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Realized $207
Lot 110		1910-S Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Boldly struck on both sides and well preserved. A couple of trivial field ticks from gem. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Unsold
Lot 111		1912-S Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. Sharply struck by the dies and both sides have faded mint red going towards brown. Scarce this nice. Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details	Realized $230
Lot 112		1914-D Lincoln Cent. MS-63 Red and Brown. A choice uncirculated example of this key date Lincoln. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 113		1919-S Lincoln Cent. MS-64 Red. Mellow original red in color and with a typical "S" Mint strike, a touch weak on the high points. A scarce date that is hard to find this nice. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $431
Lot 114		1922-D Lincoln Cent. NGC graded MS-63 Red and Brown. Golden luster and ample mint red remaining on this rare date. Struck from clashed and worn dies, as are most. We note one tiny dark spot at the base of the first T of TRUST, and reddish peripheral toning starting to form. Estimated Value $70 - 90. View details	Realized $63
Lot 115		1927 Lincoln Cent. MS-66 Red. Gorgeous red color and excellent surfaces, but dark on the rims from album storage. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $63
Lot 116		1931 Lincoln Cent. Each grades MS-64 or better. The "S" mint has a touch of red coloring in the right obverse field. All are well struck and bright. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $805
Lot 117		1936-D Lincoln Cent. Each is PCGS graded MS-66 Red. An investors lot of this scarce date in really nice high end gem condition, further, each coin is fully red. Lot of 10 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $311
Lot 118		1937-D Lincoln Cent. NGC graded MS-67 Red. Bright red although we note a couple of tiny steel flecks breaking the red color on both sides. A high end gem for the specialist. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details	Realized $46
Lot 119		1941-S Lincoln Cent. Each is PCGS graded MS-66 Red. An investors lot of these, each is bright red and mint fresh. Lot of 20 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $357
Lot 120		1943-D Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-68. Fabulous surfaces and quality, enough to be one of the very finest graded of this date. PCGS notes 65 have been graded this high, with none graded higher. Faint hazy toning starting to form, but it does not diminish the glow or luster. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 121		1943-D Lincoln Cent. Each is PCGS graded MS-67. A group of this scarce one year type coin in very high grade. Each is fresh and free of the usual rust or similar problems that plague these zinc cents. Lot of 20 coins. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details	Realized $472
Lot 122		1943-D Lincoln Cent. Each is PCGS graded MS-66. An investors lot of this important one year type coin, all are well matched and look like they were struck yesterday. Lot of 20 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $316
Lot 123		1943-S Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-68. One of the finest graded of this important date, just 37 have been awarded this monumental grade by PCGS, with none graded higher! Free of the usual problems that nearly always mar this curious issue. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 124		1944 Lincoln Cent. AU-55. This coin was struck about 30 percent off-center towards 10 o'clock on the obverse. The obverse has several dull scrapes around LIBERTY and one continues over Lincoln's coat. Nice color and surfaces otherwise. Estimated Value $20 - 30. Purchased by Dr. Benson on April 27, 1945 from Ira S. Reed for 50¢. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 125		1950. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red. Premium Quality. Scarce this nice, PCGS notes 173 graded as such, with just 24 graded higher (all PR-67). Full undiminished red on the obverse, the reverse with a tiny speck right of the E in ONE, and a microscopic drop of something on the T of CENT. Outstanding quality, and one for the specialist. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details	Realized $63
Lot 126		1950-D and 1951-D Lincoln Cent Errors. Each grades MS-60. Each 40% to 50% off-centered. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $173
Lot 127		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 128		A group of slabbed common date Lincoln cents. There are 11 coins included, ranging from 1909 to 1930-S. Grades range from EF to MS-66 Red. A few have problems, but most are nice. Lot of 11 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $288
Lot 129		1909 Lincoln Cent. VDB. This lot consists of 53 pieces as follows: 1909 VDB (7), 1910 (7), 1916 (5), 1917 (4), 1918 (6), 1919, 1920, 1921 (3), 1923 (2), 1914 (3), 1925 (3), 1926 (3), 1927 (7), 1928. A nice original group grading Mint State 60 to 65. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details	Realized $1,725

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