Lot 723
1868 Liberty Seated Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65. Here again is a magnificently toned rare date proof seated quarter. PCGS has only graded 8 this high, with none graded higher! It simply staggers the imagination to comprehend the majesty of this collection. Not only are most of the coins in gem condition, but many are tied for, or close to, the finest seen of the various dates represented. Further, the coins were carefully stored in Wayte Raymond cardboard albums, so all the silver pieces toned with a dazzling array of blues and golds. And, last but not least, Dr. Benson didn't clean his coins, nor did he take them in and out of the holders (such action can cause "slide marks" on the high points of the devices, particularly Liberty's cheek on Barber coins). When Dr. Benson brought his collection in to our offices, Larry Goldberg spent many hours carefully removing the coins from the Wayte Raymond holders to make sure no slide marks occurred. The coins were then sent to PCGS for encapsulation and grading. Needless to say, once these coins are sold, a similar set will probably not be offered anytime soon.
Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on August 17, 1944 as part of a set of Proof quarters from 1858 to 1915 for $235.00.
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