1720-AA MS France Liard, Metz Mint, Gadoury-270, Hodder-1, MS64 Brown NGC. Die alignment: 150?. A beautiful example of this scarce John Law issue. Reddish-brown surfaces (conservatively designated brown by NGC, but noted as "red" on Eric P. Newman's original envelope) and a strong obverse strike provide exceptional eye appeal. A few darker spots are noted, but do not detract. Although more softly struck, the reverse remains impressive. This is finer than any of the examples of the type in the Ford collection, which did not include this date/mint combination. Listed on page 54 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15219, realized $1680. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, Without Wreath, Copper, Betts-562, W-1730, R.3, VF30 NGC. 140.5 grains. Die alignment: 180?. An interesting example of this controversial type. These pieces are often referred to as medals. If that is accurate, this was obviously someone's pocket-piece. But possibly it did in fact circulate, as a token would. Still attractive, with uniform wear and just a bit of reverse spotting. The silver wash this piece was clearly given highlights the question of their exact composition. Eric P. Newman recorded the specific gravity of this example as 8.3. Listed on page 52 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15216, realized $1920. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1760 1/2 P Hibernia-Voce Populi Halfpenny, P Before Face, Nelson-12, Zelinka 15-N, W-13950, R.2, VF35 NGC. Die alignment: 210?. A superior example of the mysterious issue with a P stamped in front of the obverse face. Smooth light-brown surfaces combine with a firm strike to give this piece good eye appeal. The P was thought to refer to Princeps Charles Edward until Nelson suggested that John Hely-Hutchinson, Provost of Trinity College, Dublin, was intended. However, as Hely-Hutchinson did not assume that position until 1775, this appears to be erroneous. Listed on page 51 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15215, realized $552. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1760 FARTH Hibernia-Voce Populi Farthing, Large Letters, Nelson-1, W-13800, R.5, XF45 NGC. Die alignment: 150?. A choice example of this enigmatic coinage, struck for use in Ireland but occasionally encountered in this country. Smooth surfaces with a lovely chocolate-brown patina and a bold strike make for a strong visual impression. Describing the Voce Populi series in 1905, Philip Nelson opined that the farthings were "of rather superior execution" to the halfpennies. Listed on page 51 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 @ $15.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15214, realized $3840. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

(1694) TOKEN London Elephant Token, Thick Planchet, Hodder 2-B, W-12040, R.2, AU58 NGC. Die alignment: 360?. A mellow golden-brown piece with a choice elephant and smooth reverse fields. The plain cross features the dagger in the first quadrant on this variety. Cracks to the first N of LONDON are noticeable. A light scratch through the second R of PRESERVED is noted. A bit of roughness to the rims is mostly attributable to these having been struck on cast planchets. Listed on page 48 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15213, realized $3120. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1773 1/2 P Virginia Halfpenny, No Period, Newman 9-B, W-1420, R.4, VF25 NGC. 110.5 grains. Die alignment: 180?. This circulated piece features consistent coloration, a slightly uneven strike, and a few old nicks and scratches that have long since toned over. Virginia halfpennies are the only Colonial-era coins routinely encountered in Mint State, and while those are exciting, there is a certain charm to pieces that served their intended purpose as coinage. Listed on page 47 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15212, realized $504. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1773 1/2 P Virginia Halfpenny, No Period, Newman 3-F, W-1455, R.4, MS63 Brown NGC. 113.8 grains. Die alignment: 180?. An Uncirculated example of what is arguably the only coinage fully authorized and struck to function as an English colonial coinage. Well-struck with pleasant red-brown surfaces very conservatively designated Brown on the holder. The Newman E reverse was reappraised by Eric P. Newman and other scholars of the series in 2005, at which time it was found to be the same as Reverse F and the designation E was discontinued. Listed on page 47 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15211, realized $2040. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1773 1/2 P Virginia Halfpenny, Period, Newman 26-Y, W-1680, R.2, MS64 Brown NGC. 115 grains. Die alignment: 180?. Splendid red-brown surfaces catch the eye, particularly on the obverse. A bit softly struck, as always, but well-centered and on good planchet stock. A hoard of over 2,500 Uncirculated Virginia halfpennies was obtained by the Cohen family, probably in Richmond before 1800, and many uncirculated examples can be traced to this accumulation. Listed on page 47 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Richard Picker; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15210, realized $1560. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1724 1/2 P Hibernia Halfpenny, Martin 8.1-L.3, W-13730, R.5, AU53 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. An attractive example of a scarcer variety of Hibernia halfpenny. Well centered and struck, this would make a good addition to either a variety or type set. The reverse details are sharp, especially noticeable in the harp, which is often found weak. Rich golden-brown toning is found on both sides. Only a bit of circulation rub can be seen in the high points. The tip of George's bust is doubled on this obverse, which is a diagnostic. Listed on page 47 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 @ $2.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15209, realized $336. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1723 2PENCE Rosa Americana Twopence, Martin 4.5-E.13, W-1346, R.5, AU58 NGC. 213.3 grains. Die alignment: 180?. An attractive choice for a Colonial-era type set, being just shy of Uncirculated, with a bold, well-centered strike and vibrant brassy surfaces. A very small bit of planchet roughness near the rim at 10 o'clock on the obverse and the corresponding area of the reverse is noted, but this is as struck. A handsome Rosa twopence. Listed on page 45 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15207, realized $2040. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.