Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

1861 3CS AU58 NGC. The outbreak of the Civil War in 1861 had dramatic consequences on the circulation of silver subsidiary coinage in the United States. Political uncertainty and economic instability resulted in mass hoarding of precious metals. While the Mint was not entirely responsive to the crisis during the first two years with respect to three-cent silver output, mintages would decline dramatically in 1863. This issue claims a production of 497,000 coins. Although incompletely struck, each side has attractive shades of blue and gold patina. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15407, realized $312. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1861 3CS AU58 NGC. The outbreak of the Civil War in 1861 had dramatic consequences on the circulation of silver subsidiary coinage in the United States. Political uncertainty and economic instability resulted in mass hoarding of precious metals. While the Mint was not entirely responsive to the crisis during the first two years with respect to three-cent silver output, mintages would decline dramatically in 1863. This issue claims a production of 497,000 coins. Although incompletely struck, each side has attractive shades of blue and gold patina. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15407, realized $312. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1857 3CS - Improperly Cleaned - NGC Details. AU. Both sides of this unworn Type Two coin display irregular multicolor toning, including sun-orange, amber, violet, blue-gray, and russet hues. The strike is mostly sharp, although die lapping weakens the left side of the star. Faint horizontal hairlines on the obverse are only visible at certain angles under a loupe. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15406, realized $204. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1857 3CS - Improperly Cleaned - NGC Details. AU. Both sides of this unworn Type Two coin display irregular multicolor toning, including sun-orange, amber, violet, blue-gray, and russet hues. The strike is mostly sharp, although die lapping weakens the left side of the star. Faint horizontal hairlines on the obverse are only visible at certain angles under a loupe. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15406, realized $204. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1852 3CS MS64 NGC. The second-year 1852 three-cent silver claims the highest mintage in the series with a production in excess of 18.6 million coins. Examples are correspondingly available in mint condition, making them ideal for type representation. This near-Gem has bold legends and stars. Dramatic die clash marks appear on each side, as does a blanket of golden-orange, violet, and rose iridescence. Glowing luster shines from the smooth underlying surfaces. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15405, realized $432. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1852 3CS MS64 NGC. The second-year 1852 three-cent silver claims the highest mintage in the series with a production in excess of 18.6 million coins. Examples are correspondingly available in mint condition, making them ideal for type representation. This near-Gem has bold legends and stars. Dramatic die clash marks appear on each side, as does a blanket of golden-orange, violet, and rose iridescence. Glowing luster shines from the smooth underlying surfaces. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15405, realized $432. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1868 2C MS62 Brown NGC. Although 1868 two cent-output was down considerably from its peak in 1864 (2.8 million versus 19.8 million coins), this issue remains collectible in most grades. Tawny-brown surfaces exhibit areas of complementary mauve and gunmetal-blue accents. There are few major marks, and those that do appear occur mainly above the motto. The strike is somewhat soft on WE, the date, olive leaves, and lower reverse legends. That side is in a late die state with numerous peripheral cracks that should be of interest to specialists. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15404, realized $240. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1868 2C MS62 Brown NGC. Although 1868 two cent-output was down considerably from its peak in 1864 (2.8 million versus 19.8 million coins), this issue remains collectible in most grades. Tawny-brown surfaces exhibit areas of complementary mauve and gunmetal-blue accents. There are few major marks, and those that do appear occur mainly above the motto. The strike is somewhat soft on WE, the date, olive leaves, and lower reverse legends. That side is in a late die state with numerous peripheral cracks that should be of interest to specialists. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15404, realized $240. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1857 1C Large Date, N-1, R.1 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. An early die state with perfect dies. Always popular with collectors, the 1857 is the final year of the large cents, and only one die combination features the Large Date logotype. This piece has lovely walnut-brown surfaces with traces of orange from cleaning. Our EAC grade VF30. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15403, realized $264. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1857 1C Large Date, N-1, R.1 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. An early die state with perfect dies. Always popular with collectors, the 1857 is the final year of the large cents, and only one die combination features the Large Date logotype. This piece has lovely walnut-brown surfaces with traces of orange from cleaning. Our EAC grade VF30. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15403, realized $264. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.