Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

1853 1C N-11, R.2, AU55 NGC. This is the usual early die state for the variety. Faint green patina resides on the light tan surfaces of this Choice AU cent. Our EAC grade XF40. 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 @ $0.30; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15397, realized $186. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1851 1C N-20, N-28, R.3, AU55 NGC. This is a middle die state example without lines near stars 1 and 2, and with CE in CENT spaced apart. The first 1 in the date is repunched several times, resulting in at least three horizontal dashes below and to the right. Medium chocolate-brown fields display slight reddish-violet accents. Although the stars lack radial lines and the centermost hair strands exhibit a hint of blending, the overall design remains crisp. Smooth, with a single small dig above the lowest curl. Our EAC grade XF40. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15396, realized $156. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1851 1C N-20, N-28, R.3, AU55 NGC. This is a middle die state example without lines near stars 1 and 2, and with CE in CENT spaced apart. The first 1 in the date is repunched several times, resulting in at least three horizontal dashes below and to the right. Medium chocolate-brown fields display slight reddish-violet accents. Although the stars lack radial lines and the centermost hair strands exhibit a hint of blending, the overall design remains crisp. Smooth, with a single small dig above the lowest curl. Our EAC grade XF40. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15396, realized $156. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, AU53 NGC. Grellman Die State b, with faint evidence of the blundered date, but the horizontal obverse die lines of the earliest state no longer visible. The early and middle die states, a and b, are more popular with collectors than the late die state, c. In the latest state, the date repunching is no longer visible. This pleasing piece has iridescent splashes on its light olive-brown surfaces. Our EAC grade XF45. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15395, realized $288. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1851/81 1C N-3, R.1, AU53 NGC. Grellman Die State b, with faint evidence of the blundered date, but the horizontal obverse die lines of the earliest state no longer visible. The early and middle die states, a and b, are more popular with collectors than the late die state, c. In the latest state, the date repunching is no longer visible. This pleasing piece has iridescent splashes on its light olive-brown surfaces. Our EAC grade XF45. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15395, realized $288. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1851 1C N-2, R.1, AU50 NGC. The date position appears to match that of Newcomb-2, but other diagnostics are difficult to discern. Moderate roughness occurs around the borders, although medium-brown surfaces are generally smooth. A touch of rub appears over well-detailed relief elements. A vertical scrape on the neck acts as a pedigree marker. Our EAC grade VF30. 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 @ $0.35; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15394, realized $132. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1851 1C N-2, R.1, AU50 NGC. The date position appears to match that of Newcomb-2, but other diagnostics are difficult to discern. Moderate roughness occurs around the borders, although medium-brown surfaces are generally smooth. A touch of rub appears over well-detailed relief elements. A vertical scrape on the neck acts as a pedigree marker. Our EAC grade VF30. 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 @ $0.35; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15394, realized $132. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1850 1C N-9, R.2, AU55 NGC. Grellman Die State b, with faint lines from the dentils left of star 6, and a die crack from the border over the first A to the tops of the M and E in AMERICA. Rich olive-brown surfaces retain hints of luster with sharp design definition. Our EAC grade AU50. 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 @ $0.90; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15393, realized $192. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1848 1C N-28, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. A long, thin die line down from the inner hair bun is indicative of the late die state. Traces of cartwheel luster appear in the protected areas on this attractive chestnut-brown cent. Our EAC grade AU50. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15392, realized $336. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1848 1C N-28, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. A long, thin die line down from the inner hair bun is indicative of the late die state. Traces of cartwheel luster appear in the protected areas on this attractive chestnut-brown cent. Our EAC grade AU50. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15392, realized $336. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.