Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

(1670-75) 1/2 P St. Patrick Halfpenny, Vlack 4-E, Breen-204, W-11540, VF25 NGC. Die alignment: 360?. A distinctly stringed harp and a bright brass splasher to the crown command attention on this piece, which is more weakly struck at the obverse peripheries. Some pitting to the reverse is noted. Breen called this variety ""very rare."" The St. Patrick coinage has remained a mystery, though it has been collected as part of the New Jersey Colonial series for many years. Listed on page 43 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15203, realized $1500. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

(c. 1920) Leather Coin Holder for the Original 1913 Liberty Nickels. For the better part of three decades after their mysterious striking, the five famous, original 1913 Liberty Head nickels traded hands as a set through a chain of ownership that is nearly as intriguing as the nickels themselves. During most of that time, they were housed in this fine leather eight-coin holder, purchased intact from the ""Col."" E.H.R. Green estate - the legendary nickels in place - by the partnership of Eric P. Newman and B.G. Johnson. Five of the openings were occupied by the original 1913 Liberty nickels, leaving places for three additional nickels. One was a pattern Type One style Buffalo nickel proof described by Eric P. Newman as from the ""regular type,"" but with broader rims and shorter feathers on the headdress, probably unique. Another Buffalo nickel was an Uncirculated Type Two of regular mintage. The third Buffalo nickel was also a Type Two piece, described as ""in copper, Unc., probably unique."" This historic and splendid leather case offered now (without any of the nickels) is inextricably linked to the most celebrated coins of all numismatic lore, carefully preserved and virtually as it was when acquired in 1942. It is made from soft leather over hard paperboard stiffeners, with flaps lined with fine quality satiny fabric, all in black. The case shows only minimal wear on the snap closure and no signs of damage other than a bit of faint edge wear. This authentic case is housed in an NGC archival plastic sleeve. Ex: Possibly Samuel Brown, before 1919; more likely August Wagner or Stephen K. Nagy, circa 1924; Wayte Raymond, circa 1924; ""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 15073, realized $10800. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

(c. 1920) Leather Coin Holder for the Original 1913 Liberty Nickels. For the better part of three decades after their mysterious striking, the five famous, original 1913 Liberty Head nickels traded hands as a set through a chain of ownership that is nearly as intriguing as the nickels themselves. During most of that time, they were housed in this fine leather eight-coin holder, purchased intact from the ""Col."" E.H.R. Green estate - the legendary nickels in place - by the partnership of Eric P. Newman and B.G. Johnson. Five of the openings were occupied by the original 1913 Liberty nickels, leaving places for three additional nickels. One was a pattern Type One style Buffalo nickel proof described by Eric P. Newman as from the ""regular type,"" but with broader rims and shorter feathers on the headdress, probably unique. Another Buffalo nickel was an Uncirculated Type Two of regular mintage. The third Buffalo nickel was also a Type Two piece, described as ""in copper, Unc., probably unique."" This historic and splendid leather case offered now (without any of the nickels) is inextricably linked to the most celebrated coins of all numismatic lore, carefully preserved and virtually as it was when acquired in 1942. It is made from soft leather over hard paperboard stiffeners, with flaps lined with fine quality satiny fabric, all in black. The case shows only minimal wear on the snap closure and no signs of damage other than a bit of faint edge wear. This authentic case is housed in an NGC archival plastic sleeve. Ex: Possibly Samuel Brown, before 1919; more likely August Wagner or Stephen K. Nagy, circa 1924; Wayte Raymond, circa 1924; ""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 15073, realized $10800. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Two American Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoons Owned by Sylvester S. Crosby. Early 20th century; 4-1/4 inches long; 16 grams. Condition: In overall good condition with wear commensurate with age and use. Each marked STERLING to reverse stems, with handwritten tags, one reading: {blockquote}"Sterling Silver demitasse spoon which belonged to Mr. & Mrs. Sylvester S. Crosby, Sacramento Street, Cambridge Street, Cambridge, Mass. Obtained from his relative Mrs. McGlenen by Robert Wester." {/blockquote} Sylvester Sage Crosby (1831-1914) is the well-known Charlestown, New Hampshire coin collector and numismatist, whose greatest work, The Early Coins of America, was self-published in 1875. That reference on colonial coins remains an extremely valuable source of information today, nearly a century and a half after its publication. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15064, realized $480. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Two American Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoons Owned by Sylvester S. Crosby. Early 20th century; 4-1/4 inches long; 16 grams. Condition: In overall good condition with wear commensurate with age and use. Each marked STERLING to reverse stems, with handwritten tags, one reading: {blockquote}"Sterling Silver demitasse spoon which belonged to Mr. & Mrs. Sylvester S. Crosby, Sacramento Street, Cambridge Street, Cambridge, Mass. Obtained from his relative Mrs. McGlenen by Robert Wester." {/blockquote} Sylvester Sage Crosby (1831-1914) is the well-known Charlestown, New Hampshire coin collector and numismatist, whose greatest work, The Early Coins of America, was self-published in 1875. That reference on colonial coins remains an extremely valuable source of information today, nearly a century and a half after its publication. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15064, realized $480. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Two American Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoons Owned by Sylvester S. Crosby. Early 20th century; 4-1/4 inches long; 16 grams. Condition: In overall good condition with wear commensurate with age and use. Each marked STERLING to reverse stems, with handwritten tags, one reading: {blockquote}"Sterling Silver demitasse spoon which belonged to Mr. & Mrs. Sylvester S. Crosby, Sacramento Street, Cambridge Street, Cambridge, Mass. Obtained from his relative Mrs. McGlenen by Robert Wester." {/blockquote} Sylvester Sage Crosby (1831-1914) is the well-known Charlestown, New Hampshire coin collector and numismatist, whose greatest work, The Early Coins of America, was self-published in 1875. That reference on colonial coins remains an extremely valuable source of information today, nearly a century and a half after its publication. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15064, realized $480. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Two David Hall Bird-Decorated Place Spoons, with a Henry Ormsby American Coin Silver Teaspoon. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1770 and 1835; 9-7/8 inches and 5-5/8 inches long; 4.65 troy ounces. Condition: Some rubbing to each David Hall spoon with some light wear to undersides of bowls from table contact; Light dent to bowl of the Ormsby spoon, light bend to stem, manufacture-related seam to reverse terminal. This lot comprises two David Hall place spoons (9-7/8 inches) monogrammed W to terminals in period script, reverses of bowls near stems with cast and chased fowl, stamped within square cartouches D.HALL; and one Henry Ormsby teaspoon, engraved to terminal AK in period script. Marked to reverse: H. ORMSBY. 362. N2NDST. followed by retailer stamp W&H. Eric P. Newman believes that the silversmith, David Hall, was a partner with William Sellers in a printing firm that produced colonial paper money. However, the silversmith and the printer were likely two different individuals. Henry Ormsby, a Philadelphia jeweler and watchmaker, was born in Pennsylvania about the turn of the 19th century. A Philadelphia death certificate records his birth as 1800 and his death on March 27, 1880. The 1850 Census records his birth in Pennsylvania about 1801 and his occupation as a watchmaker. The 1860 Census is consistent with that recorded a decade earlier. His numismatic connection, if any, is uncertain. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15063, realized $690. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Two David Hall Bird-Decorated Place Spoons, with a Henry Ormsby American Coin Silver Teaspoon. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1770 and 1835; 9-7/8 inches and 5-5/8 inches long; 4.65 troy ounces. Condition: Some rubbing to each David Hall spoon with some light wear to undersides of bowls from table contact; Light dent to bowl of the Ormsby spoon, light bend to stem, manufacture-related seam to reverse terminal. This lot comprises two David Hall place spoons (9-7/8 inches) monogrammed W to terminals in period script, reverses of bowls near stems with cast and chased fowl, stamped within square cartouches D.HALL; and one Henry Ormsby teaspoon, engraved to terminal AK in period script. Marked to reverse: H. ORMSBY. 362. N2NDST. followed by retailer stamp W&H. Eric P. Newman believes that the silversmith, David Hall, was a partner with William Sellers in a printing firm that produced colonial paper money. However, the silversmith and the printer were likely two different individuals. Henry Ormsby, a Philadelphia jeweler and watchmaker, was born in Pennsylvania about the turn of the 19th century. A Philadelphia death certificate records his birth as 1800 and his death on March 27, 1880. The 1850 Census records his birth in Pennsylvania about 1801 and his occupation as a watchmaker. The 1860 Census is consistent with that recorded a decade earlier. His numismatic connection, if any, is uncertain. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15063, realized $690. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Two David Hall Bird-Decorated Place Spoons, with a Henry Ormsby American Coin Silver Teaspoon. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1770 and 1835; 9-7/8 inches and 5-5/8 inches long; 4.65 troy ounces. Condition: Some rubbing to each David Hall spoon with some light wear to undersides of bowls from table contact; Light dent to bowl of the Ormsby spoon, light bend to stem, manufacture-related seam to reverse terminal. This lot comprises two David Hall place spoons (9-7/8 inches) monogrammed W to terminals in period script, reverses of bowls near stems with cast and chased fowl, stamped within square cartouches D.HALL; and one Henry Ormsby teaspoon, engraved to terminal AK in period script. Marked to reverse: H. ORMSBY. 362. N2NDST. followed by retailer stamp W&H. Eric P. Newman believes that the silversmith, David Hall, was a partner with William Sellers in a printing firm that produced colonial paper money. However, the silversmith and the printer were likely two different individuals. Henry Ormsby, a Philadelphia jeweler and watchmaker, was born in Pennsylvania about the turn of the 19th century. A Philadelphia death certificate records his birth as 1800 and his death on March 27, 1880. The 1850 Census records his birth in Pennsylvania about 1801 and his occupation as a watchmaker. The 1860 Census is consistent with that recorded a decade earlier. His numismatic connection, if any, is uncertain. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15063, realized $690. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Three William Moulton American Coin Silver Teaspoons. Newburyport, Massachusetts, circa 1800-1830; 6-1/8 inches long (longest); 40 grams. Condition: Errant nicking and scratching, deeper nick to terminal of smallest example, with wear commensurate with age and use. The lot comprising: {blockquote}1. Teaspoon (6-1/8 inches), circa 1800, engraved MC to terminal in period script, stamped WM in square cartouche to reverse stem. 2. Teaspoon (5-5/8 inches), circa 1830, bright-cut decoration to stem and terminal, engraved SS to terminal in period script, stamped with W.MOULTON in square cartouche to reverse stem. 3. Teaspoon (6 inches), circa 1830, engraved to terminal J. White., stamped with W.MOULTON in square cartouche to reverse stem.{/blockquote} Silversmith William Moulton (1772-1861) of Newburyport, Massachusetts made these three spoons. He was the son of Newburyport silversmith Joseph Moulton (1744-1816), and the grandson of silversmith William Moulton (1720-1793) who plied his trade for 20 years in Newburyport, another 26 years in Hempstead, New Hampshire, and five years in Marietta, Northwest Territory (Ohio) where he died in 1793. The elder William Moulton is known in numismatic circles as the maker of the extremely rare 1776 New Hampshire copper coins. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15062, realized $528. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.