Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

1822 50C O-104, R.3, AU55 NGC. N is higher than either U or I in UNITED to identify the moderately scarce O-104 variety. This example displays shades of bluish-gray and pale russet toning from long storage in its kraft envelope. Reddish luster glows in protected areas of the nearly mark-free surfaces. A sharp strike remains, with slight wear at the top folds of the cap as well as on the eagle's brow and claws. 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 15434, realized $852. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1814 50C O-104a, R.2, AU55 NGC. Bronze-brown toning covers the Choice About Uncirculated surfaces of this well-preserved 1814 half. Reddish-gold accents remain beneath the overall toning. A blurry die crack through and over S OF AM signifies the late die state of this distinctive variety with 50 C widely spaced. 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 15433, realized $1680. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1814 50C O-104a, R.2, AU55 NGC. Bronze-brown toning covers the Choice About Uncirculated surfaces of this well-preserved 1814 half. Reddish-gold accents remain beneath the overall toning. A blurry die crack through and over S OF AM signifies the late die state of this distinctive variety with 50 C widely spaced. 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 15433, realized $1680. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1808/7 50C O-101, R.1, XF45 NGC. CAC. Although struck from cracked and clashed dies, this Choice XF half is an earlier die state than many examples, lacking a fully formed parallel bust-to-star 3 die crack. The fields are generally smooth and faintly lustrous, with only scattered tiny marks. Moderate wear confirms the assigned grade. John Reich's design was easy on the eyes but hard on dies, and it was modified the following year. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15432, realized $1080. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1808/7 50C O-101, R.1, XF45 NGC. CAC. Although struck from cracked and clashed dies, this Choice XF half is an earlier die state than many examples, lacking a fully formed parallel bust-to-star 3 die crack. The fields are generally smooth and faintly lustrous, with only scattered tiny marks. Moderate wear confirms the assigned grade. John Reich's design was easy on the eyes but hard on dies, and it was modified the following year. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15432, realized $1080. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1795 50C 2 Leaves, O-127, T-23, High R.6 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. VF. Tompkins Die Stage 1/1. Liberty's head is smaller than usual. The reverse berries are arranged 9x8 with two berries placed inside the wreath under each of the eagle's wings. Overton-127 is very rare. Tompkins has identified 28 pieces, excluding this example, which would rank third on his Condition Census. The surfaces have retoned in pleasing cobalt-blue, violet, and gold hues since a long-ago cleaning. The hair curls are partly defined, as are the eagle's feathers, and the legends are clear and readable. 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 @ $5.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15431, realized $3840. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1795 50C 2 Leaves, O-127, T-23, High R.6 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. VF. Tompkins Die Stage 1/1. Liberty's head is smaller than usual. The reverse berries are arranged 9x8 with two berries placed inside the wreath under each of the eagle's wings. Overton-127 is very rare. Tompkins has identified 28 pieces, excluding this example, which would rank third on his Condition Census. The surfaces have retoned in pleasing cobalt-blue, violet, and gold hues since a long-ago cleaning. The hair curls are partly defined, as are the eagle's feathers, and the legends are clear and readable. 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 @ $5.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15431, realized $3840. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1909 25C AU58 NGC. Silvery luster shows daubs of olive and russet toning on each side, along with scattered light abrasions consistent with the grade. The right shield corner is weak, as usual, but the remainder of the design shows better definition. A subtle cartwheel effect reveals itself when rotated beneath a light. 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 @ $3.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15430, realized $240. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1909 25C AU58 NGC. Silvery luster shows daubs of olive and russet toning on each side, along with scattered light abrasions consistent with the grade. The right shield corner is weak, as usual, but the remainder of the design shows better definition. A subtle cartwheel effect reveals itself when rotated beneath a light. 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 @ $3.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15430, realized $240. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1876-S 25C MS61 NGC. Type Two Reverse. Gold and reddish-gold hues decorate satiny surfaces on this Uncirculated 1876-S Seated quarter. The strike is well-executed. Scattered light abrasions define the grade. The 1876-S quarter is plentiful, ideal for type purposes. 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 @ $0.75; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15429, realized $408. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.