Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

1788 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Braided Mane, Maris 66-v, W-5505, R.5, VF30 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. This scarce, distinctive type is only seen on 1788-dated New Jersey coppers, and it shows well on this example. Softly struck on the lower half of the obverse and the corresponding parts of the reverse at RIBUS, with somewhat granular surfaces. Listed on page 73 of the 2018 Guide Book. 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 @ $25.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15315, realized $4320. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Braided Mane, Maris 66-v, W-5505, R.5, VF30 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. This scarce, distinctive type is only seen on 1788-dated New Jersey coppers, and it shows well on this example. Softly struck on the lower half of the obverse and the corresponding parts of the reverse at RIBUS, with somewhat granular surfaces. Listed on page 73 of the 2018 Guide Book. 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 @ $25.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15315, realized $4320. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, No Sprig Above Plow, Maris 64-t, W-5380, R.1 -- Scratches -- NGC Details. AU. Die alignment: 195?. This well-engraved Morristown Mint variety is distinctive, with its pointed chiefs and horseshoe-shaped U's. The present piece boasts a high technical grade, with a strong strike and lovely coloration, but has a number of scratches on both sides of the coin that justify the designation. A reverse die crack runs through the LU of PLURIBUS. Listed on page 72 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15314, realized $600. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, No Sprig Above Plow, Maris 64-t, W-5380, R.1 -- Scratches -- NGC Details. AU. Die alignment: 195?. This well-engraved Morristown Mint variety is distinctive, with its pointed chiefs and horseshoe-shaped U's. The present piece boasts a high technical grade, with a strong strike and lovely coloration, but has a number of scratches on both sides of the coin that justify the designation. A reverse die crack runs through the LU of PLURIBUS. Listed on page 72 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15314, realized $600. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Sprig Above Plow, Maris 63-q, W-5365, R.1, VF25 NGC. Die alignment: 165?. A really choice example and a perfect selection for the collector seeking a mid-level New Jersey copper for a type collection. Smooth surfaces and a decent strike give this piece good eye appeal. From a later state of the reverse die, with cracks through PL and the star below. The marks in the shield are from planchet roughness that wasn't smoothed out in striking. Listed on page 72 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15313, realized $2640. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, PLURIBS Reverse, Maris 61-p, W-5345, R.5, VF20 NGC. Die alignment: 150?. This is a very well-preserved example of a scarce die variety. The piece is nicely struck and centered, with a uniform coffee-brown patina that fades only a bit in the center of the reverse. The die cud behind the horse's head is distinct. While the coin bears circulation marks commensurate with the grade assigned, none of them are particularly noteworthy. This is the only use of the obverse die, and is the rarer of the two PLURIBS (reverse p) varieties. Listed on page 71 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15312, realized $2640. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Sprig Above Plow, Maris 63-q, W-5365, R.1, VF25 NGC. Die alignment: 165?. A really choice example and a perfect selection for the collector seeking a mid-level New Jersey copper for a type collection. Smooth surfaces and a decent strike give this piece good eye appeal. From a later state of the reverse die, with cracks through PL and the star below. The marks in the shield are from planchet roughness that wasn't smoothed out in striking. Listed on page 72 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15313, realized $2640. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, PLURIBS Reverse, Maris 61-p, W-5345, R.5, VF20 NGC. Die alignment: 150?. This is a very well-preserved example of a scarce die variety. The piece is nicely struck and centered, with a uniform coffee-brown patina that fades only a bit in the center of the reverse. The die cud behind the horse's head is distinct. While the coin bears circulation marks commensurate with the grade assigned, none of them are particularly noteworthy. This is the only use of the obverse die, and is the rarer of the two PLURIBS (reverse p) varieties. Listed on page 71 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15312, realized $2640. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Camel Head, Struck Over a Vermont Copper, Maris 56-n, W-5310, R.1 -- Damaged -- NGC Details. Fine. Die alignment: 210?. A fascinating piece, struck over a Portrait Type Vermont copper, with much of VERMON visible on the obverse between 12 and 2 o'clock. This example has a significant planchet void on the reverse that affects the obverse striking, as well as various marks and rim dings that justify the designation. Listed on page 72 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15311, realized $504. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Camel Head, Struck Over a Vermont Copper, Maris 56-n, W-5310, R.1 -- Damaged -- NGC Details. Fine. Die alignment: 210?. A fascinating piece, struck over a Portrait Type Vermont copper, with much of VERMON visible on the obverse between 12 and 2 o'clock. This example has a significant planchet void on the reverse that affects the obverse striking, as well as various marks and rim dings that justify the designation. Listed on page 72 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15311, realized $504. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.