Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

1787 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Sprig Above Plow, Maris 34-J, W-5115, R.3, VF20 NGC. Die alignment: 120?. The charming "Deer Head" variety, overstruck on a 1787 Connecticut copper. The undertype's CONNEC can be seen starting at the tip of the plow beam down through the date. The Connecticut's date can be seen between 4 and 5 o'clock on the reverse; Liberty's clenched fist holding the olive branch is visible at the central left side of the shield. The Maris J reverse was a workhorse die, being paired with no fewer than 10 different obverses. Listed on page 72 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15305, realized $1080. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Sprig Above Plow, Maris 34-J, W-5115, R.3, VF20 NGC. Die alignment: 120?. The charming "Deer Head" variety, overstruck on a 1787 Connecticut copper. The undertype's CONNEC can be seen starting at the tip of the plow beam down through the date. The Connecticut's date can be seen between 4 and 5 o'clock on the reverse; Liberty's clenched fist holding the olive branch is visible at the central left side of the shield. The Maris J reverse was a workhorse die, being paired with no fewer than 10 different obverses. Listed on page 72 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15305, realized $1080. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1786 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Wide Shield, Maris 21-N, W-4910, R.2, VF35 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A handsome copper, well centered and struck, with a dappled chestnut patina. While the obverse die is interesting, with its reared-back horse's head and awkwardly punched date (including a poorly recut 6), it is the enormous shield of the reverse die that commands attention. A fully respectable example of this notable Guide Book variety. Listed on page 71 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15304, realized $4560. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1786 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Wide Shield, Maris 21-N, W-4910, R.2, VF35 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A handsome copper, well centered and struck, with a dappled chestnut patina. While the obverse die is interesting, with its reared-back horse's head and awkwardly punched date (including a poorly recut 6), it is the enormous shield of the reverse die that commands attention. A fully respectable example of this notable Guide Book variety. Listed on page 71 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15304, realized $4560. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1786 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Bridle Variety, Maris 18-J, W-4875, R.5 -- Rev Damage -- NGC Details. VF. Die alignment: 180?. The distinctive obverse die crack that gives the variety its name is clear on this example, which unfortunately bears post-strike damage to the reverse. Edward Maris deemed this variety rare when he wrote the classic book on New Jersey coppers in 1881, noting that "I have seen but three." While this Guide Book variety is more available today, it remains scarce. Listed on page 71 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15303, realized $1680. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1786 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Bridle Variety, Maris 18-J, W-4875, R.5 -- Rev Damage -- NGC Details. VF. Die alignment: 180?. The distinctive obverse die crack that gives the variety its name is clear on this example, which unfortunately bears post-strike damage to the reverse. Edward Maris deemed this variety rare when he wrote the classic book on New Jersey coppers in 1881, noting that "I have seen but three." While this Guide Book variety is more available today, it remains scarce. Listed on page 71 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15303, realized $1680. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1786 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Protruding Tongue, Maris 16-L, W-4840, R.2, VF30 NGC. Die alignment: 210?. Medium brown fields with hints of red and blue toning contrast with tan devices and lettering. A solid example of this popular Guide Book variety, with its distinctive obverse rim cud at RE and the smaller die crack emanating from the horse's mouth giving the variety its name. The Maris 16 obverse die is used on several New Jersey copper varieties; it is in its latest state here. Listed on page 71 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15302, realized $720. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1786 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Protruding Tongue, Maris 16-L, W-4840, R.2, VF30 NGC. Die alignment: 210?. Medium brown fields with hints of red and blue toning contrast with tan devices and lettering. A solid example of this popular Guide Book variety, with its distinctive obverse rim cud at RE and the smaller die crack emanating from the horse's mouth giving the variety its name. The Maris 16 obverse die is used on several New Jersey copper varieties; it is in its latest state here. Listed on page 71 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15302, realized $720. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1786 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Straight Beam, Maris 15-T, W-4825, R.4, VF20 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A circulated example with dark brown fields and lighter raised areas. The incomplete 6 in the date is clear. The reverse is boldly struck, highlighting the prominent outline to the shield (a diagnostic for the variety) and the recutting of some of the letters in the legend (notably R, B, and M). Some obverse granularity by the plow and date is noted. Listed on page 71 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 @ $3.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15301, realized $576. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1786 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Straight Beam, Maris 15-T, W-4825, R.4, VF20 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A circulated example with dark brown fields and lighter raised areas. The incomplete 6 in the date is clear. The reverse is boldly struck, highlighting the prominent outline to the shield (a diagnostic for the variety) and the recutting of some of the letters in the legend (notably R, B, and M). Some obverse granularity by the plow and date is noted. Listed on page 71 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 @ $3.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15301, realized $576. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.