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Are there any in depth websites on "Benson" and his coins.

LittleBitOEverythingLittleBitOEverything Posts: 288
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Was looking to do some research on Benson and what coins were slabbed, Ive heard all about the murder and all but what I really want is some in depth info on what was found in his safes and all. Was NGC the sole grader of his coins, did he have coppers or anything else that was graded. Just looking for some general insight into this. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanxx

ERIC
putting together a MS 60 and up Morgan set....60% complete...otlher 40% probably take the rest of the decade!

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  • TomBTomB Posts: 21,200 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You wrote "Benson", however, I believe you are wanting to know information about "Binion". The Binion hoard will have a lot written about it.
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  • ColonialCoinUnionColonialCoinUnion Posts: 10,087 ✭✭✭
    Search the archives of this chatroom and type in Benson. There have been a bunch of posts on the topic.

    NGC was not the sole grader of his coins - there were tons of them in Goldbergs Benson sales in 2001 on. So check their archives as well.
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  • shylockshylock Posts: 4,288 ✭✭✭
    As Tom mentioned Binion was the collector who was murdered and had a huge silver dollar collection, a search will pull up lots of info about him on the web. And as CCU mentioned most of the info you'll find about Benson is on Goldberg's site, where 3 sales of his coins were consigned beginning in Feb 2001. Given your icon and signature line, I think Binion is who you meant image
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  • slideridersliderider Posts: 1,834
    Benson Collection Part I

    You can find the other pages on your own once you get there.

    However, if it IS Binion you are referring to and not Benson, then do what those guys say. Personally, I wouldn't pay the outrageous premiums attached to the Binion coins.
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  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,041 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I've been seeing alot of Benson coins on the bay lately. Just an observation.
  • michaelmichael Posts: 9,524 ✭✭
    benson was not murdered

    go to goldbergcoins.com click auction archives and take a look at the many benson auctions and the prices realized also full descriptions of the benson coins and also color photos

    michael
  • LittleBitOEverythingLittleBitOEverything Posts: 288
    Thanks all! sorry I mixed up my stories Ive had Binion and Benson stuck in my head here and was looking for "Benson" so thanxx to all and especially "SLIDERIDER" for the link.

    Thanxx

    Eric
    putting together a MS 60 and up Morgan set....60% complete...otlher 40% probably take the rest of the decade!

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