1795 1/2 P Washington Liberty & Security Halfpenny, London Edge, Baker-31, W-11015, Musante GW-48, R.6, XF45 NGC. Die alignment: 150?. A multi-hued patina and a firm strike balance out a handful of circulation marks on this Washington Conder token issue. An extensive die crack arcs across the top of the reverse from the Y of LIBERTY to above the R in SECURITY. The halfpennies in this series are considerably more rare than the pennies; they seem to be genuinely undervalued for such scarce Washington tokens. Listed on page 86 of the 2018 Guide Book. 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 @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15337, realized $552. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1795 1/2 P Washington Grate Halfpenny, Small Buttons, Reeded Edge, Baker-29D, W-10950, Musante GW-50, R.4 -- Obv Scratched -- NGC Details. VF. Die alignment: 180?. A mid-grade example of the scarcer of the two main varieties of Grate Halfpennies, with a somewhat brassy coloration. While it is unfortunately scratched on the obverse, the scratches are barely apparent to the naked eye. These were struck in England and are considered a part of the British Conder token series. Listed on page 85 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15336, realized $192. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Undated 1C Washington Double Head Cent, Baker-6, Vlack 28-Y, W-11200, Musante GW-110, R.2, AU58 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. An English production of the 1820s, the Washington Double Head Cents are closely linked to the Washington & Independence pieces. While not a scarce issue, Bowers in his Colonial Encyclopedia notes that in Mint State these pieces are "a notable rarity." This example shows only the slightest bit of circulation, and offers a lot of value, with smooth, attractive surfaces and strong detail. Listed on page 82 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15334, realized $504. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1783 1C Washington Unity States Cent, Baker-1, Vlack 27-W, W-10130, Musante GW-104, R.1, XF40 NGC. Die alignment: 210?. A mid-grade circulated example of these intriguing tokens. Neil Musante considers these pieces to be more closely related to the English evasion issues of the late 1790s than to other series. The reverse design is clearly intended to imitate the U.S. one cent reverse of 1794-1807. The surfaces of this coin are typical, the issue having been struck on poorly produced planchets showing pitting and other marks. Listed on page 82 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15333, realized $288. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1783 1C Washington & Independence Cent, Small Military Bust, Plain Edge, Baker-4, Vlack 1-A, W-10155, Musante GW-109, R.5, XF45 NGC. Die alignment: 15?. A well-preserved example of this distinctive Guide Book type. Washington is a little softly struck in the face, but the piece is free of problems and shows only minor signs of circulation. The reverse dies of these pieces are signed by T.W.I. (Thomas Wells Ingram) and E.S. (Edward Savage). Listed on page 81 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Baldwin's (8/1956); Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15332, realized $384. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1783 1C Washington & Independence Cent, Large Military Bust, Baker-4, Vlack 7-E, W-10210, Musante GW-109G, R.4, AU55 NGC. Die alignment: 15?. A Choice AU example of these popular Washington tokens, struck following the conclusion of the War of 1812 in an effort to profit from the shortage of small change. Very smooth surfaces with natural coloration and no real problems make this an attractive choice for a circulated type set. The obverse features several dramatic die breaks. Listed on page 81 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15331, realized $504. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1783 1C Washington & Independence Cent, Draped Bust, No Button, Baker-2, Vlack 13-J, W-10300, Musante GW-106, R.2 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. VF. Die alignment: 15?. A distinct Guide Book type, without a button at the junction of Washington's toga by his neck; also lacking the initials on the reverse. A mid-level circulated piece, cleaned at some point in the past and not entirely retoned. Listed on page 82 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15330, realized $156. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1795 1C Talbot, Allum, & Lee Cent, Breen-1036, W-8620, R.1, MS63 Brown NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A lovely piece with smooth surfaces and a very pleasing reddish-brown patina that has led many writers over the years to refer to examples like this as bronzed proofs. Close examination under magnification shows some small areas of planchet roughness and die adjustments, but these are as struck. Charles I. Bushnell, writing in 1858, identified the source of these tokens as Birmingham. Listed on page 78 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15328, realized $1800. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 COPPER Vermont Copper, GEORGIVS III REX, RR-31, Bressett 24-U, W-2260, R.5 -- Obv Scratched -- NGC Details. Fine. Die alignment: 150?. A very distinct type within the Vermont family, with a Machin's Mills George III obverse (considered Vlack 22) married to a reverse die used on two other Vermont varieties as well as a Connecticut copper. In terms of strike, this example is better than most, with a typically bold obverse and a softer reverse that is still above average for the variety. The date is mostly visible, which is unusual on these. Some unfortunate scratching on George's face leads to the designation. Listed on page 75 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15322, realized $384. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1786 COPPER Vermont Copper, Landscape, VERMONTENSIUM, RR-8, Bressett 6-E, W-2030, R.4, XF40 NGC. 131.0 grains. Die alignment: 360?. The RR-8 is the scarcest variety of the VERMONTENSIUM type, and this is a decent mid-grade example, a bit softly struck, but with all features visible and with original surfaces. The reverse has a bit of marginal roughness from 1 to 4 o'clock, but this is as struck. This piece is heavy, with a range of 100 to 115 grains being typical. Listed on page 74 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15317, realized $4080. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.