Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

1921 $1 MS65 NGC. Various shades of rose-gold and champagne hues warm the vibrantly lustrous surfaces of this Gem High Relief type coin. As expected, some strike weakness occurs at the centers, but the cheek and fields are attractively devoid of abrasions. There is no shortage of eye appeal on this coin. 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; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15454, realized $1800. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1921 $1 MS65 NGC. From a mintage of more than 44 million coins, the 1921 Morgan dollar represents the final issue in the series. Production resumed after a 17-year hiatus, with the Mint using new, slightly modified, low-relief hubs. The 1921 issue tends to be overlooked, but examples are scarce in higher grades, with populations dropping off dramatically in MS66. This lightly toned Gem exhibits pastel shades of ice-blue, violet, and peach-gold over each well-preserved side. The motifs are crisp, and tiny ticks occur on the portrait. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15453, realized $336. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1921 $1 MS65 NGC. From a mintage of more than 44 million coins, the 1921 Morgan dollar represents the final issue in the series. Production resumed after a 17-year hiatus, with the Mint using new, slightly modified, low-relief hubs. The 1921 issue tends to be overlooked, but examples are scarce in higher grades, with populations dropping off dramatically in MS66. This lightly toned Gem exhibits pastel shades of ice-blue, violet, and peach-gold over each well-preserved side. The motifs are crisp, and tiny ticks occur on the portrait. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15453, realized $336. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1879-S $1 MS64 NGC. This S-mint issue, like the early-date San Francisco issues that immediately follow, is popularly sought-after for inclusion in collectors' type sets. The 1879-S with the Reverse of 1879 (as here) is widely collectible through the highest levels of Mint State. The present near-Gem dollar has a dusky overlay of predominantly violet-gray patina with intermittent glints of olive-green, gold, and blue. Both sides exhibit a bold impression, save for marginal softness on the eagle's breast. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15452, realized $228. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1879-S $1 MS64 NGC. This S-mint issue, like the early-date San Francisco issues that immediately follow, is popularly sought-after for inclusion in collectors' type sets. The 1879-S with the Reverse of 1879 (as here) is widely collectible through the highest levels of Mint State. The present near-Gem dollar has a dusky overlay of predominantly violet-gray patina with intermittent glints of olive-green, gold, and blue. Both sides exhibit a bold impression, save for marginal softness on the eagle's breast. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15452, realized $228. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1873 T$1 AU58 NGC. CAC. The most plentiful 1873 Trade dollar issue is the Philadelphia, although even this date is scarce in high grade compared to the San Francisco issues of 1875-1878. The near-Mint coin offered here exhibits good strike sharpness and light high-point friction. Golden-toned interiors cede to rings of blue, sea-green, and violet at the borders. Slight reflectivity is discernible in the reverse fields. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15451, realized $2040. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1873 T$1 AU58 NGC. CAC. The most plentiful 1873 Trade dollar issue is the Philadelphia, although even this date is scarce in high grade compared to the San Francisco issues of 1875-1878. The near-Mint coin offered here exhibits good strike sharpness and light high-point friction. Golden-toned interiors cede to rings of blue, sea-green, and violet at the borders. Slight reflectivity is discernible in the reverse fields. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15451, realized $2040. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1868 $1 OC-5, Low R.3, AU50 NGC. A pair of curving die lines in the dentils below the 6 identify this variety, which is occasionally mistaken for the Misplaced Date varieties, OC-2 and -3, that show the top of an errant 6 near the rim. This 1868 Seated dollar is well struck and mostly brilliant with light golden border toning. The fields are prooflike. Scattered light abrasions accompany the grade. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15450, realized $1440. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1868 $1 OC-5, Low R.3, AU50 NGC. A pair of curving die lines in the dentils below the 6 identify this variety, which is occasionally mistaken for the Misplaced Date varieties, OC-2 and -3, that show the top of an errant 6 near the rim. This 1868 Seated dollar is well struck and mostly brilliant with light golden border toning. The fields are prooflike. Scattered light abrasions accompany the grade. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15450, realized $1440. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1847 $1 MS61 NGC. OC-2, R.1. Date position and die lines in the upper-left shield recess identify the variety. The 1847 Seated dollar is popular as a No Motto type coin, although Mint State examples are sometimes elusive. This piece displays semireflective fields and dappled gold, olive, russet, and powder-blue toning. Slight strike weakness occurs on the eagle's left (facing) talons and upper wing edge. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15449, realized $1980. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.