Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

1778 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 11-78A, W-7820, R.3, VG8 NGC. 100 grains. Die alignment: 180?. A well-circulated example of this Machin's Mills issue, with tan features against dark brown fields. A couple of small marks in front of George's face are noted. Britannia is fairly distinct, with a level of detail visible that rivals higher-grade examples of some varieties. The date is mostly clear, with some roughness to the reverse surface. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15275, realized $156. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1778 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 11-78A, W-7820, R.3, VG8 NGC. 100 grains. Die alignment: 180?. A well-circulated example of this Machin's Mills issue, with tan features against dark brown fields. A couple of small marks in front of George's face are noted. Britannia is fairly distinct, with a level of detail visible that rivals higher-grade examples of some varieties. The date is mostly clear, with some roughness to the reverse surface. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15275, realized $156. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1778 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 11-78A, W-7820, R.3, VF30 NGC. 101.3 grains. Die alignment: 150?. A strong example of this variety: a bit soft toward the peripheries (as often seen), but with good detail to the central devices. George's bust is nicely represented, with crisp hair, a full face, and carefully designed mail. Britannia's tunic is well delineated, and the Union Jack shows fully on her shield. Intermittent surface roughness is noted, heavier on the reverse. A well above-average example of this variety, which constitutes the only use of either die. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15274, realized $384. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1778 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 11-78A, W-7820, R.3, VF30 NGC. 101.3 grains. Die alignment: 150?. A strong example of this variety: a bit soft toward the peripheries (as often seen), but with good detail to the central devices. George's bust is nicely represented, with crisp hair, a full face, and carefully designed mail. Britannia's tunic is well delineated, and the Union Jack shows fully on her shield. Intermittent surface roughness is noted, heavier on the reverse. A well above-average example of this variety, which constitutes the only use of either die. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15274, realized $384. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1776 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 6-76A, W-7790, R.4 -- Environmental Damage -- NGC Details. VG. 116 grains. Die alignment: 150?. A lower-grade example of this notable variety, being one of the most affordable 1776-dated American coins available. Microgranular and light in color, the piece appears similar to cast coins, though it is in fact struck (as noted by Eric P. Newman on his original envelope). While heavily circulated, it retains good detail and the date is clear. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15273, realized $216. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1776 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 6-76A, W-7790, R.4 -- Environmental Damage -- NGC Details. VG. 116 grains. Die alignment: 150?. A lower-grade example of this notable variety, being one of the most affordable 1776-dated American coins available. Microgranular and light in color, the piece appears similar to cast coins, though it is in fact struck (as noted by Eric P. Newman on his original envelope). While heavily circulated, it retains good detail and the date is clear. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15273, realized $216. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1776 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 6-76A, W-7790, R.4, VF30 NGC. Die alignment: 150?. A choice example of this popular issue. One of only two varieties of Machin's Mills halfpennies dated 1776, with the other being the rare 9-76B, of which perhaps only a dozen are known. Smooth, glossy surfaces give this piece tremendous eye appeal. The planchet roughness on George's face is commonly encountered, as the die was cut too deeply for it to be stamped smooth in the coining process. Only four graded higher by NGC (8/17). Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15271, realized $4560. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1776 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 6-76A, W-7790, R.4, VF30 NGC. Die alignment: 150?. A choice example of this popular issue. One of only two varieties of Machin's Mills halfpennies dated 1776, with the other being the rare 9-76B, of which perhaps only a dozen are known. Smooth, glossy surfaces give this piece tremendous eye appeal. The planchet roughness on George's face is commonly encountered, as the die was cut too deeply for it to be stamped smooth in the coining process. Only four graded higher by NGC (8/17). Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15271, realized $4560. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1775 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 4-75A, W-7780, R.4, VF20 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. Struck from the same deeply cut obverse die as the rare 1771 Vlack 4-71C and 4-71D. This is an attractive piece with a pleasing golden-brown coloration and a solid strike. A small spot of corrosion to the right of the date is noted, but there is little else to distract the eye. This is the only die variety for 1775-dated Machin's Mills halfpennies. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15270, realized $480. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1775 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 4-75A, W-7780, R.4, VF20 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. Struck from the same deeply cut obverse die as the rare 1771 Vlack 4-71C and 4-71D. This is an attractive piece with a pleasing golden-brown coloration and a solid strike. A small spot of corrosion to the right of the date is noted, but there is little else to distract the eye. This is the only die variety for 1775-dated Machin's Mills halfpennies. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15270, realized $480. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.