Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

1787 COPPER Nova Eborac Copper, Seated Right, Breen-987, W-5760, R.4, VF30 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A problem-free, circulated example of this New York Confederation-era copper with mellow brown coloration and full devices if not legends. The arms of the State of New York can clearly be seen in the reverse figure's shield. Breen points out that the Seated Right reverse was very deeply engraved in the die, making it impossible to strike properly. Listed on page 70 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15300, realized $384. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 COPPER Nova Eborac Copper, Seated Right, Breen-987, W-5760, R.4, VF30 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A problem-free, circulated example of this New York Confederation-era copper with mellow brown coloration and full devices if not legends. The arms of the State of New York can clearly be seen in the reverse figure's shield. Breen points out that the Seated Right reverse was very deeply engraved in the die, making it impossible to strike properly. Listed on page 70 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15300, realized $384. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 COPPER Nova Eborac Copper, Seated Left, Breen-986, W-5755, R.3, XF40 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. The general consensus is that the Nova Eborac coppers were struck by John Bailey and Ephraim Brasher in New York, likely beginning in the year stated. This is a very nice circulated piece with lovely coloration, though some green is observed in the devices, mostly on the reverse. Breen notes that this variety is always unevenly struck. Listed on page 70 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15299, realized $360. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 COPPER Nova Eborac Copper, Seated Left, Breen-986, W-5755, R.3, XF40 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. The general consensus is that the Nova Eborac coppers were struck by John Bailey and Ephraim Brasher in New York, likely beginning in the year stated. This is a very nice circulated piece with lovely coloration, though some green is observed in the devices, mostly on the reverse. Breen notes that this variety is always unevenly struck. Listed on page 70 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15299, realized $360. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 23-88A, W-8100, R.2, VF25 NGC. 123.3 grains. Die alignment: 150?. An interesting halfpenny, struck on an unusually large planchet. Somewhat irregularly struck, with GIVS being bolder than the rest of the obverse legends and with BR of BRITANNIA also being stronger than the rest. Essentially problem-free for the grade level. The Vlack 23-88A is the only Machin's Mills variety dated 1788 that is not also considered a Vermont or Connecticut copper. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15298, realized $312. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 23-88A, W-8100, R.2, VF25 NGC. 123.3 grains. Die alignment: 150?. An interesting halfpenny, struck on an unusually large planchet. Somewhat irregularly struck, with GIVS being bolder than the rest of the obverse legends and with BR of BRITANNIA also being stronger than the rest. Essentially problem-free for the grade level. The Vlack 23-88A is the only Machin's Mills variety dated 1788 that is not also considered a Vermont or Connecticut copper. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15298, realized $312. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 23-88A, W-8100, R.2, VF35 NGC. 112.3 grains. Die alignment: 180?. The obverse is choice for the grade, with a decent strike only a bit weak toward the start of GEORGIVS. Nice chocolate-brown coloring gives it strong eye appeal. The reverse is affected only somewhat by a bit of corrosion to the left of the shield and below it. The Vlack 88A reverse die is only found in this combination; it is a well-designed die, with an attractively rendered Britannia. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15297, realized $480. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 23-88A, W-8100, R.2, VF35 NGC. 112.3 grains. Die alignment: 180?. The obverse is choice for the grade, with a decent strike only a bit weak toward the start of GEORGIVS. Nice chocolate-brown coloring gives it strong eye appeal. The reverse is affected only somewhat by a bit of corrosion to the left of the shield and below it. The Vlack 88A reverse die is only found in this combination; it is a well-designed die, with an attractively rendered Britannia. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15297, realized $480. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 23-88A, W-8100, R.2, AU53 NGC. 118.5 grains. Die alignment: 180?. A firmer, more consistent strike than often seen provides this piece with a bold visual impression. George's hair is well-detailed and the mostly smooth surfaces have developed an attractive coffee-colored patina. Britannia's facial features are visible. A lovely coin. The obverse die was also used to strike 1787-dated halfpennies, which were in fact struck after this 1788-dated piece. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15296, realized $4080. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 23-88A, W-8100, R.2, AU53 NGC. 118.5 grains. Die alignment: 180?. A firmer, more consistent strike than often seen provides this piece with a bold visual impression. George's hair is well-detailed and the mostly smooth surfaces have developed an attractive coffee-colored patina. Britannia's facial features are visible. A lovely coin. The obverse die was also used to strike 1787-dated halfpennies, which were in fact struck after this 1788-dated piece. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15296, realized $4080. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.