1798 1C Reverse of 1795, S-155, B-9, R.3, VG8 Uncertified. Breen Die State VI, the latest recorded in the Breen Large Cent Encyclopedia. Both sides exhibit the sharpness of Fine 12 or better. Slightly glossy dark brown on the obverse show evidence of tooling to rid the surfaces of porosity. The reverse has moderate roughness. Our EAC grade VG8. 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 @ $6.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15348, realized $1020. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems, S-138, B-20, R.1 -- Obv Scratched - NGC Details. AU. Although light scratches are evident on the obverse, this burnt orange, walnut, and steel-brown cent has excellent detail, and was undoubtedly cleaned and retoned a very long time ago. The strike is bold and nicely centered, and the surfaces exhibit minimal handling marks. This example is Breen's Die State V with light reverse die sinking evident at ES OF AM, and a faint die crack joining the upper leaves over O and E in ONE. Our EAC grade VF25. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15347, realized $1560. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1796 1C LIHERTY, S-104, B-45, R.3, Fine 12 NGC. When the die sinker prepared this obverse, he inadvertently punched the B in LIBERTY upside down, and then rotated his punch 180 degrees to cut that letter in the die. Serifs from the inverted B are visible at the top and bottom right of the repunched letter, giving the appearance of an H in LIBERTY to that obverse die. A few scattered marks are noted, with microscopic verdigris visible on each side. This piece exhibits intermingled tortilla-brown, olive, and umber toning on the obverse with olive-brown on the reverse. Our EAC grade VG8. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15346, realized $3360. 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.

1793 1C Wreath, Vine and Bars Edge, S-8, B-13, R.3, Fine Details Uncertified. This intriguing Wreath cent appears to be a genuine example that has had the dark brown fields carefully stippled; apparently by the same hand that created the Smith Counterfeits that were adjusted from 1794 cents. Some of the design features have been carefully re-engraved to strengthen their appearance. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15344, realized $3120. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 FUGIO Fugio Cent, Pointed Rays, STATES UNITED, 4 Cinquefoils, Newman 8-X, W-6750, R.3, AU53 NGC. 136.0 grains. Die alignment: 180?. A mildly circulated piece with mostly medium-brown surfaces, struck off-center toward 12 o'clock on the obverse. This is State E of the Newman 8 obverse die, exhibiting the bisecting cracking running from 11 to a bit past 5 o'clock and causing die bulging through YOUR / BUSINESS. The reverse strike is a little soft, and some redness is noted at the top left. Listed on page 89 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15343, realized $1560. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 FUGIO Fugio Cent, Pointed Rays, UNITED STATES, 4 Cinquefoils, Newman 8-B, W-6740, R.3, AU58 NGC. 148.0 grains. Die alignment: 180?. A near-mint example of this interesting variety, which always comes with heavy reverse clash marks showing the impression of the obverse sun's face and rays near 6 o'clock. Struck on a striated planchet, as occasionally seen. This is from a somewhat early state of the obverse die, with only the start of the die break though the first 7 of the date. Listed on page 89 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15342, realized $2880. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Undated MEDAL Washington Success Medal, Large Size, Plain Edge, Baker-265A, W-10905, Musante GW-41, R.7 -- Bent -- NGC Details. VF. First obverse. Die alignment: 210?. A moderately worn specimen with a slight bend justifying the designation. Struck in brass, these were frequently issued with a silver wash that tones to a darker gray as seen here. This was likely someone's pocket-piece, seeing that it would not have circulated as money. Struck from a middle state of the obverse die, with a crack extending from 11 o'clock across Washington's nose to the rim at G. Listed on page 86 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15340, realized $456. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1851 Washington Draped Bust/Melbourne Kangaroo Mule PR63 Brown NGC. Baker-3M, Vlack MEL-K, Whitman-10400. The reverse die matches Vlack's Reverse K (used to strike 1783 Washington Draped Bust tokens). It was acquired by medalist W.J. Taylor and paired with this Australian halfpenny obverse promoting Taylor as medalist to London's Great Exhibition of 1851. These mules were struck in proof format only as numismatic curiosities. Deep glossy brown surfaces reveal faint brass-gold accents. The motifs are expectedly razor-sharp. Eminently appealing. Ex: B.A. Seaby Ltd. (8/1956); Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15339, realized $1140. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1795 1/2 P Washington North Wales Halfpenny, Plain Edge, One Star at Each Side of Harp, Baker-34, W-11150, Musante GW-51, R.3, XF40 NGC. Die alignment: 150?. An above-average example of these English evasion coppers, with their amusingly spelled GEORGEIVS gracing the obverse and a NORTH WALES / Irish Harp reverse that made as much sense in England as it did in this country. Generally struck weakly in order to appear worn as they quietly entered circulation, this piece features a relatively bold strike and good detail, with original surfaces and coloring. Listed on page 86 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15338, realized $600. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.