Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

1795 1/2 P Washington Grate Halfpenny, Small Buttons, Reeded Edge, Baker-29D, W-10950, Musante GW-50, R.4 -- Obv Scratched -- NGC Details. VF. Die alignment: 180?. A mid-grade example of the scarcer of the two main varieties of Grate Halfpennies, with a somewhat brassy coloration. While it is unfortunately scratched on the obverse, the scratches are barely apparent to the naked eye. These were struck in England and are considered a part of the British Conder token series. Listed on page 85 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15336, realized $192. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1793 1/2 P Washington Ship Halfpenny, Copper, Lettered Edge, Baker-18, W-10855, Musante GW-20, R.4, XF40 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. Unlike many other members of the British Conder token series, the Washington Ship Halfpenny saw extensive circulation. This piece remains attractive, with a uniform strike and good coloration (though a bit darker on the reverse than the obverse). Unlike many other Washington tokens, the 1793 date on these is probably an accurate reflection of when they were struck. Listed on page 85 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15335, realized $528. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1793 1/2 P Washington Ship Halfpenny, Copper, Lettered Edge, Baker-18, W-10855, Musante GW-20, R.4, XF40 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. Unlike many other members of the British Conder token series, the Washington Ship Halfpenny saw extensive circulation. This piece remains attractive, with a uniform strike and good coloration (though a bit darker on the reverse than the obverse). Unlike many other Washington tokens, the 1793 date on these is probably an accurate reflection of when they were struck. Listed on page 85 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15335, realized $528. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Undated 1C Washington Double Head Cent, Baker-6, Vlack 28-Y, W-11200, Musante GW-110, R.2, AU58 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. An English production of the 1820s, the Washington Double Head Cents are closely linked to the Washington & Independence pieces. While not a scarce issue, Bowers in his Colonial Encyclopedia notes that in Mint State these pieces are "a notable rarity." This example shows only the slightest bit of circulation, and offers a lot of value, with smooth, attractive surfaces and strong detail. Listed on page 82 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15334, realized $504. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Undated 1C Washington Double Head Cent, Baker-6, Vlack 28-Y, W-11200, Musante GW-110, R.2, AU58 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. An English production of the 1820s, the Washington Double Head Cents are closely linked to the Washington & Independence pieces. While not a scarce issue, Bowers in his Colonial Encyclopedia notes that in Mint State these pieces are "a notable rarity." This example shows only the slightest bit of circulation, and offers a lot of value, with smooth, attractive surfaces and strong detail. Listed on page 82 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15334, realized $504. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1783 1C Washington Unity States Cent, Baker-1, Vlack 27-W, W-10130, Musante GW-104, R.1, XF40 NGC. Die alignment: 210?. A mid-grade circulated example of these intriguing tokens. Neil Musante considers these pieces to be more closely related to the English evasion issues of the late 1790s than to other series. The reverse design is clearly intended to imitate the U.S. one cent reverse of 1794-1807. The surfaces of this coin are typical, the issue having been struck on poorly produced planchets showing pitting and other marks. Listed on page 82 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15333, realized $288. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1783 1C Washington Unity States Cent, Baker-1, Vlack 27-W, W-10130, Musante GW-104, R.1, XF40 NGC. Die alignment: 210?. A mid-grade circulated example of these intriguing tokens. Neil Musante considers these pieces to be more closely related to the English evasion issues of the late 1790s than to other series. The reverse design is clearly intended to imitate the U.S. one cent reverse of 1794-1807. The surfaces of this coin are typical, the issue having been struck on poorly produced planchets showing pitting and other marks. Listed on page 82 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15333, realized $288. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1783 1C Washington & Independence Cent, Small Military Bust, Plain Edge, Baker-4, Vlack 1-A, W-10155, Musante GW-109, R.5, XF45 NGC. Die alignment: 15?. A well-preserved example of this distinctive Guide Book type. Washington is a little softly struck in the face, but the piece is free of problems and shows only minor signs of circulation. The reverse dies of these pieces are signed by T.W.I. (Thomas Wells Ingram) and E.S. (Edward Savage). Listed on page 81 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Baldwin's (8/1956); Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15332, realized $384. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1783 1C Washington & Independence Cent, Small Military Bust, Plain Edge, Baker-4, Vlack 1-A, W-10155, Musante GW-109, R.5, XF45 NGC. Die alignment: 15?. A well-preserved example of this distinctive Guide Book type. Washington is a little softly struck in the face, but the piece is free of problems and shows only minor signs of circulation. The reverse dies of these pieces are signed by T.W.I. (Thomas Wells Ingram) and E.S. (Edward Savage). Listed on page 81 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Baldwin's (8/1956); Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15332, realized $384. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1783 1C Washington & Independence Cent, Large Military Bust, Baker-4, Vlack 7-E, W-10210, Musante GW-109G, R.4, AU55 NGC. Die alignment: 15?. A Choice AU example of these popular Washington tokens, struck following the conclusion of the War of 1812 in an effort to profit from the shortage of small change. Very smooth surfaces with natural coloration and no real problems make this an attractive choice for a circulated type set. The obverse features several dramatic die breaks. Listed on page 81 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15331, realized $504. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.