1786 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Straight Beam, Maris 15-T, W-4825, R.4, VF20 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A circulated example with dark brown fields and lighter raised areas. The incomplete 6 in the date is clear. The reverse is boldly struck, highlighting the prominent outline to the shield (a diagnostic for the variety) and the recutting of some of the letters in the legend (notably R, B, and M). Some obverse granularity by the plow and date is noted. Listed on page 71 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 @ $3.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15301, realized $576. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 COPPER Nova Eborac Copper, Seated Right, Breen-987, W-5760, R.4, VF30 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A problem-free, circulated example of this New York Confederation-era copper with mellow brown coloration and full devices if not legends. The arms of the State of New York can clearly be seen in the reverse figure's shield. Breen points out that the Seated Right reverse was very deeply engraved in the die, making it impossible to strike properly. Listed on page 70 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15300, realized $384. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 COPPER Nova Eborac Copper, Seated Left, Breen-986, W-5755, R.3, XF40 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. The general consensus is that the Nova Eborac coppers were struck by John Bailey and Ephraim Brasher in New York, likely beginning in the year stated. This is a very nice circulated piece with lovely coloration, though some green is observed in the devices, mostly on the reverse. Breen notes that this variety is always unevenly struck. Listed on page 70 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15299, realized $360. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 23-88A, W-8100, R.2, VF25 NGC. 123.3 grains. Die alignment: 150?. An interesting halfpenny, struck on an unusually large planchet. Somewhat irregularly struck, with GIVS being bolder than the rest of the obverse legends and with BR of BRITANNIA also being stronger than the rest. Essentially problem-free for the grade level. The Vlack 23-88A is the only Machin's Mills variety dated 1788 that is not also considered a Vermont or Connecticut copper. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15298, realized $312. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 23-88A, W-8100, R.2, VF35 NGC. 112.3 grains. Die alignment: 180?. The obverse is choice for the grade, with a decent strike only a bit weak toward the start of GEORGIVS. Nice chocolate-brown coloring gives it strong eye appeal. The reverse is affected only somewhat by a bit of corrosion to the left of the shield and below it. The Vlack 88A reverse die is only found in this combination; it is a well-designed die, with an attractively rendered Britannia. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15297, realized $480. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 23-88A, W-8100, R.2, AU53 NGC. 118.5 grains. Die alignment: 180?. A firmer, more consistent strike than often seen provides this piece with a bold visual impression. George's hair is well-detailed and the mostly smooth surfaces have developed an attractive coffee-colored patina. Britannia's facial features are visible. A lovely coin. The obverse die was also used to strike 1787-dated halfpennies, which were in fact struck after this 1788-dated piece. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15296, realized $4080. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 23-88A, W-8100, R.2, AU55 NGC. 110.5 grains. Die alignment: 180?. Light-brown woodgrain coloration gives this high-grade Machin's Mills halfpenny strong eye appeal. The strike is a bit soft on the left peripheries of both sides, with corresponding areas of boldness to the right. The central devices are also not fully struck, with some marks on George's face from pre-strike planchet roughness. According to Eric P. Newman's original envelope, this piece may be from the Stepney Hoard. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15295, realized $1680. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 21-87D, W-7970, R.4 -- Rev Scratched -- NGC Details. AU. 118.5 grains. Die alignment: 180?. An early state of this die combination, with only slight fading to the tops of the obverse lettering and showing a full date and BRITANNIA. Bold details and nice coloration, impaired only by a scrape to the top of the reverse that is old enough to have toned over. This is 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 15294, realized $1320. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 21-87C, W-7960, R.6+ -- Obv Scratched -- NGC Details. VF. 111.5 grains. Die alignment: 150?. A respectable circulated example of a very scarce variety, with light brown coloring and mostly smooth surfaces. The obverse scratches are old enough to have mostly faded into the patina. The Vlack 87C reverse was a workhorse die, used with five Machin's Mills obverses and one Vermont obverse (RR-13). The weakness in the legends is partly attributable to the die being in a late state. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15293, realized $1020. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 19-87C, W-7940, R.2 -- Damaged -- NGC Details. Fine. 117.5 grains. Die alignment: 180?. Uniform light brown patina and generally smooth surfaces improve the eye appeal of this piece, which has suffered some digs to George's jaw--probably while it was still in circulation. This is a middle state of the reverse die, with a small crack forming over Britannia's head. The awkwardly lettered obverse die was used only in this combination. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Empire Coin Company; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15292, realized $228. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.