1775 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 4-75A, W-7780, R.4, VF20 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. Struck from the same deeply cut obverse die as the rare 1771 Vlack 4-71C and 4-71D. This is an attractive piece with a pleasing golden-brown coloration and a solid strike. A small spot of corrosion to the right of the date is noted, but there is little else to distract the eye. This is the only die variety for 1775-dated Machin's Mills halfpennies. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15270, realized $480. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1774 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 8-74A, W-7760 (as Vlack 5-74A), R.4, VF25 NGC. Die alignment: 150?. While the grading service has attributed this piece as a Vlack 8-74A, the Vlack 8 die is simply a lapped version of the Vlack 5 die, leading some to designate this die combination as 5-74A. This is a boldly struck example, with some roughness noted in the obverse margins between 6 o'clock and 8 o'clock. The reverse die crack extending from the left of the date up through BR is visible. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15269, realized $480. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1774 1/2 P Georgius III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 7-74A, W-7770, R.4, VG8 NGC. Die alignment: 150?. The only 1774 variety with GEORGIUS spelled with a U rather than the usual V (it shares the obverse die with the 1772-dated GEORGIUS variety, which was actually struck later). A well-circulated piece, with a small spot of corrosion under the bust and with a few such spots behind Britannia on the reverse. The Vlack 74A reverse is shared by all 1774 Machin's Mills halfpennies: this is its earliest state, without the die crack that develops. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15268, realized $336. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1774 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 3-74A, W-7750, R.4, VG10 NGC. Die alignment: 210?. An attractive coin, conservatively graded. A patch of pitting behind George's head is noted, as are a few pockmarks on the reverse. The Vlack 3 obverse die is also used with 1771-dated pieces. Eric P. Newman's original envelope notes that the obverse die cracks on this specimen are less developed than they are on his 1771-dated Vlack 3-71B (also in this sale), underscoring the fact that these pieces were backdated. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15267, realized $504. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1772 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 5-72A, W-7710, R.6 -- Obv Damage -- NGC Details. VF. Die alignment: 150?. A very scarce variety of Machin's Mills halfpenny, and a more pleasing example than suggested by the designation. The surfaces are smooth and the strike reasonably strong. The obverse has a few old scratches, most notable across the neck. A planchet fissure at 12 o'clock should not be confused with deliberate post-strike damage. Overall, a rather attractive piece. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15266, realized $720. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1772 1/2 P Georgius III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 7-72B, W-7730, R.6+, Fine 15 NGC. Die alignment: 150?. A distinctive variety with GEORGIUS spelled with a U rather than the usual V. The obverse of this piece is just lovely: clean, smooth, bold, and only a bit off-center. The reverse has some pitting, including a few green spots, but is also well struck and clear. Firmly in the condition census for the variety. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Capital Coin (1966); Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15265, realized $1440. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1771 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 3-71B, W-7680, R.5, Good 6 NGC. 110 grains. Die alignment: 180?. A well-circulated example of a scarce Machin's Mills variety, with medium brown coloration and microgranular surfaces. The distinctive die cracks below the bust, diagnostic for the obverse die, are clear, as are most of the legends and major features. This was 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 15264, realized $228. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1771 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 3-71B, W-7680, R.5 -- Scratches -- NGC Details. Fine. Die alignment: 210?. A well-struck example with a particularly pleasing reverse. The obverse bears a series of scratches arcing over the bust, but features full legends and strong detail. The figure of Britannia on the reverse is bold, as is the Union Jack on her shield. The Vlack 3 obverse die is also used with 1774-dated pieces. Eric P. Newman's original envelope notes that the obverse die cracks on this specimen are more developed than they are on his 1774-dated Vlack 3-74A (also in this sale), underscoring the fact that the dates on these pieces are arbitrary. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15263, realized $384. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1771 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 2-71A, W-7670, R.4, VG8 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. Struck slightly off-center, this circulated example has a smooth and pleasant obverse, though a bit of red spotting under the bust and in the letters of REX is noted. The reverse is speckled in both green and red, but is well-struck and more distinct than the obverse, with a clear date. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15262, realized $384. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1771 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 2-71A, W-7670, R.4 -- Environmental Damage -- NGC Details. VG. Die alignment: 210?. While ground corrosion has given the coin a dappled appearance, the legends, date, and devices are mostly clear, with the first N of BRITANNIA and first 1 of the date being a bit faint. Machin's Mills coppers dated 1771 are the earliest featuring the bust of George III, though they were in fact struck in the late 1780s. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15261, realized $204. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.