Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

1788 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 23-88A, W-8100, R.2, AU55 NGC. 110.5 grains. Die alignment: 180?. Light-brown woodgrain coloration gives this high-grade Machin's Mills halfpenny strong eye appeal. The strike is a bit soft on the left peripheries of both sides, with corresponding areas of boldness to the right. The central devices are also not fully struck, with some marks on George's face from pre-strike planchet roughness. According to Eric P. Newman's original envelope, this piece may be from the Stepney Hoard. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15295, realized $1680. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 23-88A, W-8100, R.2, AU55 NGC. 110.5 grains. Die alignment: 180?. Light-brown woodgrain coloration gives this high-grade Machin's Mills halfpenny strong eye appeal. The strike is a bit soft on the left peripheries of both sides, with corresponding areas of boldness to the right. The central devices are also not fully struck, with some marks on George's face from pre-strike planchet roughness. According to Eric P. Newman's original envelope, this piece may be from the Stepney Hoard. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15295, realized $1680. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 21-87D, W-7970, R.4 -- Rev Scratched -- NGC Details. AU. 118.5 grains. Die alignment: 180?. An early state of this die combination, with only slight fading to the tops of the obverse lettering and showing a full date and BRITANNIA. Bold details and nice coloration, impaired only by a scrape to the top of the reverse that is old enough to have toned over. This is the only use of the reverse die. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15294, realized $1320. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 21-87D, W-7970, R.4 -- Rev Scratched -- NGC Details. AU. 118.5 grains. Die alignment: 180?. An early state of this die combination, with only slight fading to the tops of the obverse lettering and showing a full date and BRITANNIA. Bold details and nice coloration, impaired only by a scrape to the top of the reverse that is old enough to have toned over. This is the only use of the reverse die. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15294, realized $1320. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 21-87C, W-7960, R.6+ -- Obv Scratched -- NGC Details. VF. 111.5 grains. Die alignment: 150?. A respectable circulated example of a very scarce variety, with light brown coloring and mostly smooth surfaces. The obverse scratches are old enough to have mostly faded into the patina. The Vlack 87C reverse was a workhorse die, used with five Machin's Mills obverses and one Vermont obverse (RR-13). The weakness in the legends is partly attributable to the die being in a late state. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15293, realized $1020. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 21-87C, W-7960, R.6+ -- Obv Scratched -- NGC Details. VF. 111.5 grains. Die alignment: 150?. A respectable circulated example of a very scarce variety, with light brown coloring and mostly smooth surfaces. The obverse scratches are old enough to have mostly faded into the patina. The Vlack 87C reverse was a workhorse die, used with five Machin's Mills obverses and one Vermont obverse (RR-13). The weakness in the legends is partly attributable to the die being in a late state. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15293, realized $1020. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 19-87C, W-7940, R.2 -- Damaged -- NGC Details. Fine. 117.5 grains. Die alignment: 180?. Uniform light brown patina and generally smooth surfaces improve the eye appeal of this piece, which has suffered some digs to George's jaw--probably while it was still in circulation. This is a middle state of the reverse die, with a small crack forming over Britannia's head. The awkwardly lettered obverse die was used only in this combination. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Empire Coin Company; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15292, realized $228. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 19-87C, W-7940, R.2 -- Damaged -- NGC Details. Fine. 117.5 grains. Die alignment: 180?. Uniform light brown patina and generally smooth surfaces improve the eye appeal of this piece, which has suffered some digs to George's jaw--probably while it was still in circulation. This is a middle state of the reverse die, with a small crack forming over Britannia's head. The awkwardly lettered obverse die was used only in this combination. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Empire Coin Company; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15292, realized $228. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 19-87C, W-7940, R.2, XF40 NGC. 126.5 grains. Die alignment: 150?. An early die state of the obverse, without the crack between V and S of GEORGIVS and lacking the die crumbling often seen at REX. The obverse shows consistent medium brown coloring and a crisp strike. A few scratches near the R of REX are noted. The reverse is more varied in coloration, but remains attractive, with firm detail. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15291, realized $720. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 19-87C, W-7940, R.2, XF40 NGC. 126.5 grains. Die alignment: 150?. An early die state of the obverse, without the crack between V and S of GEORGIVS and lacking the die crumbling often seen at REX. The obverse shows consistent medium brown coloring and a crisp strike. A few scratches near the R of REX are noted. The reverse is more varied in coloration, but remains attractive, with firm detail. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15291, realized $720. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.