1788 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Running Fox, Maris 75-bb, W-5520, R.4, VF30 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A mid-grade example of the Running Fox type, named after the mysterious animal seen to the left of the reverse legend. The horse's head and plow are clear and distinct, as is the date; the left margins of the obverse feature extensive cracking as seen on all examples. The fields have some scattered marks and a bit of roughness, but nothing distracting. The dark brown coloration is typical for this die variety. Listed on page 73 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15316, realized $1200. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Braided Mane, Maris 66-v, W-5505, R.5, VF30 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. This scarce, distinctive type is only seen on 1788-dated New Jersey coppers, and it shows well on this example. Softly struck on the lower half of the obverse and the corresponding parts of the reverse at RIBUS, with somewhat granular surfaces. Listed on page 73 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 @ $25.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15315, realized $4320. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Sprig Above Plow, Maris 63-q, W-5365, R.1, VF25 NGC. Die alignment: 165?. A really choice example and a perfect selection for the collector seeking a mid-level New Jersey copper for a type collection. Smooth surfaces and a decent strike give this piece good eye appeal. From a later state of the reverse die, with cracks through PL and the star below. The marks in the shield are from planchet roughness that wasn't smoothed out in striking. Listed on page 72 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15313, realized $2640. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Camel Head, Struck Over a Vermont Copper, Maris 56-n, W-5310, R.1 -- Damaged -- NGC Details. Fine. Die alignment: 210?. A fascinating piece, struck over a Portrait Type Vermont copper, with much of VERMON visible on the obverse between 12 and 2 o'clock. This example has a significant planchet void on the reverse that affects the obverse striking, as well as various marks and rim dings that justify the designation. Listed on page 72 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15311, realized $504. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Camel Head, Struck Over a Contemporary Counterfeit English Halfpenny, Maris 56-n, W-5310, R.1, XF40 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. An attractive and well-struck Camel Head variety, with enough of an undertype visible to be able to attribute it as a contemporary counterfeit English halfpenny of the George III type. The REX of the undertype is visible below the plow beam, with the III faintly legible above it. On the reverse, the B of BRITANNIA can be seen at 5 o'clock. A pleasing example of this enjoyable Guide Book variety. Listed on page 72 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15309, realized $810. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, No Sprig Above Plow, Maris 53-j, W-5290, R.4 -- Scratches -- NGC Details. VF. Die alignment: 180?. The presence of a stop after the A of C?SAREA and the tiny 8 are diagnostics for the Maris 53 obverse die. This example has several scratches on the obverse, but retains its charm. Struck from a later state of the reverse due, with a crack running from the rim through the L of PLURIBUS to the shield. This is the only use of either die. Listed on page 72 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15308, realized $456. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, No Sprig Above Plow, Maris 38-c, W-5190, R.3, VF25 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. The obverse of Maris 38-c has the smallest horse's head in the entire New Jersey series, and the reverse has the only shield with seven pales (the groups of vertical lines within). This piece exhibits good obverse detail and original surfaces. A dark spot is noted at the first A of C?SAREA. Struck from a very late state of the reverse die, with much sinking and bulging. Listed on page 72 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15306, realized $432. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1786 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Wide Shield, Maris 21-N, W-4910, R.2, VF35 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A handsome copper, well centered and struck, with a dappled chestnut patina. While the obverse die is interesting, with its reared-back horse's head and awkwardly punched date (including a poorly recut 6), it is the enormous shield of the reverse die that commands attention. A fully respectable example of this notable Guide Book variety. Listed on page 71 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15304, realized $4560. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1786 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Bridle Variety, Maris 18-J, W-4875, R.5 -- Rev Damage -- NGC Details. VF. Die alignment: 180?. The distinctive obverse die crack that gives the variety its name is clear on this example, which unfortunately bears post-strike damage to the reverse. Edward Maris deemed this variety rare when he wrote the classic book on New Jersey coppers in 1881, noting that "I have seen but three." While this Guide Book variety is more available today, it remains scarce. Listed on page 71 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15303, realized $1680. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1786 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Protruding Tongue, Maris 16-L, W-4840, R.2, VF30 NGC. Die alignment: 210?. Medium brown fields with hints of red and blue toning contrast with tan devices and lettering. A solid example of this popular Guide Book variety, with its distinctive obverse rim cud at RE and the smaller die crack emanating from the horse's mouth giving the variety its name. The Maris 16 obverse die is used on several New Jersey copper varieties; it is in its latest state here. Listed on page 71 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15302, realized $720. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.