Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

1787 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 19-87C, W-7940, R.2, XF40 NGC. Die alignment: 150?. Light brown coloring and strong detail provide good eye appeal to this counterfeit halfpenny. Eric P. Newman used the original envelope for this coin to note the "Heavily broken obv & slightly broken rev die," and one can easily see the small crack forming between the V and S of GEORGIVS and the distinct crack forming over Britannia's head. The obverse crumbling at REX is not as advanced as it gets, but has certainly begun. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15290, 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. Die alignment: 150?. Light brown coloring and strong detail provide good eye appeal to this counterfeit halfpenny. Eric P. Newman used the original envelope for this coin to note the "Heavily broken obv & slightly broken rev die," and one can easily see the small crack forming between the V and S of GEORGIVS and the distinct crack forming over Britannia's head. The obverse crumbling at REX is not as advanced as it gets, but has certainly begun. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15290, 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. 122.0 grains. Die alignment: 180?. A handsome example of an interesting variety, pairing an obverse only used here with a rather well-traveled reverse. The obverse on this example is from a very late state of the die, with advanced crumbling seen at EX and with a small crack forming between the V and S of GEORGIVS. Both sides show strong detail and have good, though somewhat differing, coloration. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15289, realized $780. 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. 122.0 grains. Die alignment: 180?. A handsome example of an interesting variety, pairing an obverse only used here with a rather well-traveled reverse. The obverse on this example is from a very late state of the die, with advanced crumbling seen at EX and with a small crack forming between the V and S of GEORGIVS. Both sides show strong detail and have good, though somewhat differing, coloration. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15289, realized $780. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 18-87C, W-7930, R.4, VF30 NGC. 106.0 grains. Die alignment: 180?. Both sides are dark brown with some microgranularity and tan highlights. The obverse has a couple of small scratches to the back of George's head. The reverse is more softly struck, especially at the peripheries, but has few post-striking issues. This is the only use of the obverse die, which is fairly distinctive with its long-tailed R's. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15288, realized $264. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 18-87C, W-7930, R.4, VF30 NGC. 106.0 grains. Die alignment: 180?. Both sides are dark brown with some microgranularity and tan highlights. The obverse has a couple of small scratches to the back of George's head. The reverse is more softly struck, especially at the peripheries, but has few post-striking issues. This is the only use of the obverse die, which is fairly distinctive with its long-tailed R's. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15288, realized $264. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 17-87B, W-7910, R.2, VG8 NGC. 105.0 grains. Die alignment: 150?. A good piece for demonstrating the degree to which the economy of the early Republic was dependent on these hard-working imitation halfpennies. This well-circulated example retains decent detail for the grade, with a rather clear date and figure of Britannia. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15287, realized $122.4. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 17-87B, W-7910, R.2, VG8 NGC. 105.0 grains. Die alignment: 150?. A good piece for demonstrating the degree to which the economy of the early Republic was dependent on these hard-working imitation halfpennies. This well-circulated example retains decent detail for the grade, with a rather clear date and figure of Britannia. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15287, realized $122.4. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 17-87B, W-7910, R.2, XF40 NGC. 114.3 grains. Die alignment: 180?. A lovely piece, with rich cherry-brown coloration on both sides. Close examination of the obverse reveals some scattered marks on George's face. The reverse is splendid, with smooth surfaces and bold lettering, date, and devices. A small scratch is noted between the B and Britannia's knee, and a small planchet defect can be seen on her chest, but these barely detract. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15286, realized $1200. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 17-87B, W-7910, R.2, XF40 NGC. 114.3 grains. Die alignment: 180?. A lovely piece, with rich cherry-brown coloration on both sides. Close examination of the obverse reveals some scattered marks on George's face. The reverse is splendid, with smooth surfaces and bold lettering, date, and devices. A small scratch is noted between the B and Britannia's knee, and a small planchet defect can be seen on her chest, but these barely detract. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15286, realized $1200. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.