Three William Moulton American Coin Silver Teaspoons. Newburyport, Massachusetts, circa 1800-1830; 6-1/8 inches long (longest); 40 grams. Condition: Errant nicking and scratching, deeper nick to terminal of smallest example, with wear commensurate with age and use. The lot comprising: {blockquote}1. Teaspoon (6-1/8 inches), circa 1800, engraved MC to terminal in period script, stamped WM in square cartouche to reverse stem. 2. Teaspoon (5-5/8 inches), circa 1830, bright-cut decoration to stem and terminal, engraved SS to terminal in period script, stamped with W.MOULTON in square cartouche to reverse stem. 3. Teaspoon (6 inches), circa 1830, engraved to terminal J. White., stamped with W.MOULTON in square cartouche to reverse stem.{/blockquote} Silversmith William Moulton (1772-1861) of Newburyport, Massachusetts made these three spoons. He was the son of Newburyport silversmith Joseph Moulton (1744-1816), and the grandson of silversmith William Moulton (1720-1793) who plied his trade for 20 years in Newburyport, another 26 years in Hempstead, New Hampshire, and five years in Marietta, Northwest Territory (Ohio) where he died in 1793. The elder William Moulton is known in numismatic circles as the maker of the extremely rare 1776 New Hampshire copper coins. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15062, realized $528. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Eleven Rare Ephraim Brasher Colonial American Coin Silver Place Spoons. New York City, circa 1775; 9 inches long (each); 20.42 troy ounces (average 1.86 troy ounces each). Condition: Errant nicking and scratching from use, few minute pin dents, otherwise in overall good condition. Each with bright-cut decoration to stems and terminals, engraved cartouches to terminals with monogram MF in period script, double-stamped to reverse in oval cartouches EB. Born of Dutch parents (Ephraim and Catherine Brasher) on April 18, 1744, Ephraim Brasher lived most of his life in New York City. An announcement of his death appeared in the November 17, 1810, issue of the Columbian newspaper in New York City: {blockquote}Died Last evening, Ephraim Brasher, esq. His relations and friends are requested to attend his funeral at his late residence in Orchard street, between Delancey and Rivington street, to-morrow afternoon, at 4 o'clock.{/blockquote} In addition to his business and political pursuits, Brasher was a lieutenant in Col. John Lasher's Regiment in New York during the Revolutionary War. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Six Rare Ephraim Brasher Colonial American Coin Silver Place Spoons. New York City, circa 1780; 9 inches long (each); 10.30 troy ounces (average 1.72 troy ounces each). Condition: Errant nicking and scratching, otherwise in overall good condition. The six large spoons each stamped to reverse terminals with double EB mark within square cartouches, engraved to terminals MW in period script. A one-time next-door neighbor of George Washington in New York's Cherry Hill neighborhood, Ephraim Brasher ranked among the notable New York gold and silver smiths. He was an assayer, gold regulator, and respected local politician. Note: The usage of the double EB mark with a square cartouche has been under discussion by academics as possibly relating to another early American silversmith. The present examples, like all Brasher spoons in this sale, are offered with a firm Brasher attribution as the marks use a serif with a distinct triangular point to the lowest arm of the E, typical of his two-letter mark and commensurate with that found on his most recognizable pieces including his Brasher Doubloons. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15059, realized $9000. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1853 1C N-25, R.1, MS63 Brown NGC. This is an early die state with smooth surfaces from crisp dies. A lovely example, this cent exhibits splashes of mint red on its pleasing olive-brown surfaces. EAC grade MS60. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp and Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $0.75; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15399, realized $288. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1850 1C N-9, R.2, AU55 NGC. Grellman Die State b, with faint lines from the dentils left of star 6, and a die crack from the border over the first A to the tops of the M and E in AMERICA. Rich olive-brown surfaces retain hints of luster with sharp design definition. Our EAC grade AU50. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp and Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $0.90; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15393, realized $192. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1794 1C Head of 1794, S-28, B-10, R.2, VG8 NGC. Five of the eight hair locks are almost perfectly aligned vertically, giving the name Five Vertical Locks to this obverse die. The reverse is known as the Single Leaf reverse since one leaf overlaps the wreath stem below RI of AMERICA. There are usually two leaves at that location, so this feature is diagnostic. The smooth peanut and olive-brown surfaces exhibit scattered handling marks with a small obverse rim bruise at 5 o'clock. This pleasing piece has Fine details on the obverse and Good details on the reverse. Our EAC grade Good 5. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15345, realized $960. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1789 TOKEN Mott Token, Thin Planchet, Plain Edge, Breen-1021, Rulau-NY-611, XF40 NGC. Die alignment: 270?. The very scarce thin planchet / plain edge variety. Scattered nicks and marks commensurate with routine circulation can be found, but problems are few and the coloring is pleasant. This example is from the early state of the obverse die, before the break formed at the clock. The consensus is that the Mott tokens are backdated and were likely struck in the 1820s or 1830s. NGC has certified only 10 thin planchet / plain edge pieces, compared with 55 thick planchet / plain edge examples (9/17). Listed on page 76 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15325, realized $780. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 CONNCT Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left, M. 12.1-F.1, W-4520, R.5, XF40. NGC. Die alignment: 180?. The obverse bust is pleasant and well-rendered on this final-year Connecticut issue. The strike is uneven, bolder toward the top of the obverse and the bottom of the reverse, with a particularly strong date. What may appear at first to be roughness or scratches near Liberty's knees is in fact in the die. The coin has light brown coloration and only a few planchet striations or voids near the bust shoulder and Liberty's head. Listed on page 64 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15255, realized $660. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1776 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 6-76A, W-7790, R.4 -- Environmental Damage -- NGC Details. VF. Die alignment: 150?. Characterized by heavy brown surfaces with dark green encrustation, this piece retains its boldly struck devices and clear date. The deeply cut obverse die, with its distinctive bust of George III, was also used in the 1772-dated Vlack 6-72A variety. This variety constitutes the only use of the reverse die. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15272, realized $336. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1776 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 6-76A, W-7790, R.4 -- Environmental Damage -- NGC Details. VF. Die alignment: 150?. Characterized by heavy brown surfaces with dark green encrustation, this piece retains its boldly struck devices and clear date. The deeply cut obverse die, with its distinctive bust of George III, was also used in the 1772-dated Vlack 6-72A variety. This variety constitutes the only use of the reverse die. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15272, realized $336. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

(1670-75) 1/2 P St. Patrick Halfpenny, Vlack 4-E, Breen-204, W-11540, VF25 NGC. Die alignment: 360?. A distinctly stringed harp and a bright brass splasher to the crown command attention on this piece, which is more weakly struck at the obverse peripheries. Some pitting to the reverse is noted. Breen called this variety ""very rare."" The St. Patrick coinage has remained a mystery, though it has been collected as part of the New Jersey Colonial series for many years. Listed on page 43 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15203, realized $1500. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.