1923-S 50C Monroe -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. The profiles of James Monroe and John Quincy Adams, both instrumental in the establishment of the Monroe Doctrine, are seen on the obverse. Two female figures represent North and South America on the reverse. Los Angeles had no relevance to the Monroe Doctrine, but rather was the site of the First Annual American Historical Revue and Motion Picture Industry Exposition, where these coins were distributed. Each side is virtually brilliant, save for a few specks of golden-russet color on the obverse. Shimmering luster glows throughout. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15467, realized $31. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1854 H10C Arrows -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. The Arrows, Stars Obverse type was issued only in 1853, '54, and '55, at the Philadelphia and New Orleans Mints. The Philadelphia issues are the more plentiful option for type and date collectors. This piece is sharply struck from heavily clashed dies. Unnaturally bright patina with russet toning accents betrays an old cleaning. A few scattered abrasions are not bothersome. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15417, realized $144. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1843-O 25C Large O, FS-501, AU55 NGC. NGC has attributed six Large O 1843 quarters, of which this piece is the sole finest (8/17). Several die lumps appear throughout the fields on the reverse, including two near the mintmark. This piece is sharply detailed with original olive-gray and russet toning. 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 15087, realized $4560. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1936-S 50C Rhode Island MS65 NGC. The obverse depicts Roger Williams, who first landed at Providence in 1836, stepping off his boat and greeting a Native American at Slate Rock. The reverse features an anchor with HOPE above and E PLURIBUS UNUM below. The design was executed by John Howard Benson of the Rhode Island School of Design and silversmith Arthur Graham Carey. This is one of 15,011 S-mint examples distributed, with frosty, minimally toned surfaces that show daubs of pale color around the margins. Scarcely seen finer. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15499, realized $132. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1936 50C Elgin MS66 NGC. A pale golden cast graces this delightful Premium Gem half dollar, celebrating the centennial of Elgin, Illinois, with a Pioneer theme. Satiny luster percolates through the toning, delivering a degree of eye-appeal that should appeal to those who appreciate originality. The issue was apparently well-saved by collectors. Examples are frequently available in MS66, though finer coins are very scarce. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15488, realized $180. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1936 50C Cleveland MS65 NGC. A total of 50,000 coins were distributed to collectors (30 more were struck for assay purposes). Those that survive are apt to grade fractionally better than MS64. The population declines markedly in grades higher MS65. Both sides of this Gem display light golden patina with underlying brilliance more prominent on the reverse. Frosty with a single reeding mark of note on Moses Cleaveland's forehead. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15486, realized $109. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1920 50C Maine MS64 NGC. Glimmering mint frost shines from each side of this near-Gem Maine Centennial commemorative half dollar. The lower obverse rim and entire reverse border display pleasing multicolor toning that includes blue, rose-violet, and gold elements. The impression is uniformly crisp, and there are few significant abrasions. Anthony de Francisci, the sculptor of Peace dollar fame, was responsible for modeling the designs. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15461, realized $126. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1873 25C Arrows MS62 NGC. Briggs 2-A. Reddish-gold mint luster shines beneath comprehensive grayish-brown toning on both sides of this Open 3 Arrows quarter. The strike is reasonably sharp for the issue, which is often incomplete at Liberty's head and features. As usual for the issue, the stars lack their centers. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society..

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15428, realized $1080. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1851 1/2 P Australia W.J. Taylor Halfpenny Token, Seated Britannia / Melbourne Kangaroo, KM-Tn244, MS63 Brown NGC. Die alignment: 360?. A beautiful example of the Australian halfpenny token struck by W.J. Taylor, the obverse of which was muled with the Vlack K reverse die used in the Washington & Independence Military Bust series. It is interesting to observe that this piece was struck after the muling, as can be seen by the extensive die cracks through MELBOURNE that are not seen on the muling. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15514, realized $408. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1860 MS Wealth of the South Fuld-511/517mp, AU58 NGC. The obverse has a central vignette of crops with THE WEALTH OF THE SOUTH. above and RICE TOBACCO SUGAR COTTON below. The other side features a palmetto tree with stars, rays, and a cannon under its canopy. The upper legend reads NO SUBMISSION TO THE NORTH. The date 1860 is in exergue. The sole obverse die is paired with a reverse showing one crack from the rim to the second star and another from star 13 through the H in NORTH. Friction is nearly unseen, and smooth, brass-gold surfaces display marvelous ice-blue accents. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15513, realized $1206. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.