Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

1771 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 3-71B, W-7680, R.5, Good 6 NGC. 110 grains. Die alignment: 180?. A well-circulated example of a scarce Machin's Mills variety, with medium brown coloration and microgranular surfaces. The distinctive die cracks below the bust, diagnostic for the obverse die, are clear, as are most of the legends and major features. This was 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 15264, realized $228. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1771 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 3-71B, W-7680, R.5, Good 6 NGC. 110 grains. Die alignment: 180?. A well-circulated example of a scarce Machin's Mills variety, with medium brown coloration and microgranular surfaces. The distinctive die cracks below the bust, diagnostic for the obverse die, are clear, as are most of the legends and major features. This was 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 15264, realized $228. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1771 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 3-71B, W-7680, R.5 -- Scratches -- NGC Details. Fine. Die alignment: 210?. A well-struck example with a particularly pleasing reverse. The obverse bears a series of scratches arcing over the bust, but features full legends and strong detail. The figure of Britannia on the reverse is bold, as is the Union Jack on her shield. The Vlack 3 obverse die is also used with 1774-dated pieces. Eric P. Newman's original envelope notes that the obverse die cracks on this specimen are more developed than they are on his 1774-dated Vlack 3-74A (also in this sale), underscoring the fact that the dates on these pieces are arbitrary. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15263, realized $384. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1771 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 3-71B, W-7680, R.5 -- Scratches -- NGC Details. Fine. Die alignment: 210?. A well-struck example with a particularly pleasing reverse. The obverse bears a series of scratches arcing over the bust, but features full legends and strong detail. The figure of Britannia on the reverse is bold, as is the Union Jack on her shield. The Vlack 3 obverse die is also used with 1774-dated pieces. Eric P. Newman's original envelope notes that the obverse die cracks on this specimen are more developed than they are on his 1774-dated Vlack 3-74A (also in this sale), underscoring the fact that the dates on these pieces are arbitrary. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15263, realized $384. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1771 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 2-71A, W-7670, R.4, VG8 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. Struck slightly off-center, this circulated example has a smooth and pleasant obverse, though a bit of red spotting under the bust and in the letters of REX is noted. The reverse is speckled in both green and red, but is well-struck and more distinct than the obverse, with a clear date. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15262, realized $384. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1771 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 2-71A, W-7670, R.4, VG8 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. Struck slightly off-center, this circulated example has a smooth and pleasant obverse, though a bit of red spotting under the bust and in the letters of REX is noted. The reverse is speckled in both green and red, but is well-struck and more distinct than the obverse, with a clear date. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15262, realized $384. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1771 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 2-71A, W-7670, R.4 -- Environmental Damage -- NGC Details. VG. Die alignment: 210?. While ground corrosion has given the coin a dappled appearance, the legends, date, and devices are mostly clear, with the first N of BRITANNIA and first 1 of the date being a bit faint. Machin's Mills coppers dated 1771 are the earliest featuring the bust of George III, though they were in fact struck in the late 1780s. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15261, realized $204. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1771 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 2-71A, W-7670, R.4 -- Environmental Damage -- NGC Details. VG. Die alignment: 210?. While ground corrosion has given the coin a dappled appearance, the legends, date, and devices are mostly clear, with the first N of BRITANNIA and first 1 of the date being a bit faint. Machin's Mills coppers dated 1771 are the earliest featuring the bust of George III, though they were in fact struck in the late 1780s. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15261, realized $204. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1771 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 2-71A, W-7670, R.4 -- Damaged -- NGC Details. Fine. Die alignment: 210?. A well-struck piece, with a perfectly centered obverse showing strong detail (including the lack of a stop after GEORGIVS, one of the diagnostics of the die). The post-strike damage is most notable toward 6 o'clock of the obverse, though the reverse also bears some scattered marks. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15260, realized $336. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1771 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 2-71A, W-7670, R.4 -- Damaged -- NGC Details. Fine. Die alignment: 210?. A well-struck piece, with a perfectly centered obverse showing strong detail (including the lack of a stop after GEORGIVS, one of the diagnostics of the die). The post-strike damage is most notable toward 6 o'clock of the obverse, though the reverse also bears some scattered marks. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15260, realized $336. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.