Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

1747 1/2 P Georgivs II, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 1-47A, W-7660, R.5, VG8 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. Although a heavily circulated example of this variety, it is also rather choice, with smooth surfaces, a full date, and original coloration. Weakly struck in the center, as usual, most noticeably on the obverse. All features and legends are visible, even if soft. A very small planchet clip at 5 o'clock of the obverse lends the piece additional character. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Capital Coin (1966); Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15259, realized $288. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1747 1/2 P Georgivs II, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 1-47A, W-7660, R.5, VG8 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. Although a heavily circulated example of this variety, it is also rather choice, with smooth surfaces, a full date, and original coloration. Weakly struck in the center, as usual, most noticeably on the obverse. All features and legends are visible, even if soft. A very small planchet clip at 5 o'clock of the obverse lends the piece additional character. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Capital Coin (1966); Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15259, realized $288. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1747 1/2 P Georgivs II, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 1-47A, W-7660, R.5, VG10 NGC. Die alignment: 360?. A circulated example of this backdated variety, with strong detail for the grade assigned. Chocolate brown surfaces with light tan highlights predominate, with some oxidation to the reverse. Machin's Mills began producing counterfeit halfpennies in 1787, which is the earliest this "1747" piece could have been created. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15258, realized $312. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1747 1/2 P Georgivs II, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 1-47A, W-7660, R.5, VG10 NGC. Die alignment: 360?. A circulated example of this backdated variety, with strong detail for the grade assigned. Chocolate brown surfaces with light tan highlights predominate, with some oxidation to the reverse. Machin's Mills began producing counterfeit halfpennies in 1787, which is the earliest this "1747" piece could have been created. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15258, realized $312. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1747 1/2 P Georgivs II, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 1-47A, W-7660, R.5 -- Environmental Damage -- NGC Details. VF. Die alignment: 330?. A bold example of this issue, the only George II type attributed to Machin's Mills. The obverse legends are distinct; while the bust is a bit weakly struck, it retains fine detail even in the hair. The reverse features a clear Britannia, legend, and (most importantly) date. Both sides show some pitting, with the obverse bearing a corrosion spot at the laurel wreath. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15257, realized $456. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1747 1/2 P Georgivs II, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 1-47A, W-7660, R.5 -- Environmental Damage -- NGC Details. VF. Die alignment: 330?. A bold example of this issue, the only George II type attributed to Machin's Mills. The obverse legends are distinct; while the bust is a bit weakly struck, it retains fine detail even in the hair. The reverse features a clear Britannia, legend, and (most importantly) date. Both sides show some pitting, with the obverse bearing a corrosion spot at the laurel wreath. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15257, realized $456. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 CONNCT Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left, M. 16.1-D, W-4595, R.3, AU55 NGC. Die alignment: 210?. Uniform golden-brown surfaces with some slight roughness through CONNEC and the usual central weakness to the obverse die. Faint remnants of planchet striations can be seen from the bust to AUCTORI. The D reverse has a significant break at the E of ET, a small crack at the I of LIB, and a long crack at the following B; it appears to be slightly earlier in state than the Miller 2-D in this sale. A very nice copper. Listed on page 64 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15256, realized $1020. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 CONNCT Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left, M. 16.1-D, W-4595, R.3, AU55 NGC. Die alignment: 210?. Uniform golden-brown surfaces with some slight roughness through CONNEC and the usual central weakness to the obverse die. Faint remnants of planchet striations can be seen from the bust to AUCTORI. The D reverse has a significant break at the E of ET, a small crack at the I of LIB, and a long crack at the following B; it appears to be slightly earlier in state than the Miller 2-D in this sale. A very nice copper. Listed on page 64 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15256, realized $1020. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 CONNCT Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left, M. 12.1-F.1, W-4520, R.5, XF40. NGC. Die alignment: 180?. The obverse bust is pleasant and well-rendered on this final-year Connecticut issue. The strike is uneven, bolder toward the top of the obverse and the bottom of the reverse, with a particularly strong date. What may appear at first to be roughness or scratches near Liberty's knees is in fact in the die. The coin has light brown coloration and only a few planchet striations or voids near the bust shoulder and Liberty's head. Listed on page 64 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15255, realized $660. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 CONNCT Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Right, M. 2-D, W-4405, R.1 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. Die alignment: 150?. A fascinating piece for the die state aficionado, with both dies being very late. The obverse is breaking apart in at least three places, with a massive cud at the shoulder. The reverse has a substantial break at the E of ET and longer cracks at the I and B of LIB. The coin retains strong detail, though the coloration is indeed questionable. Listed on page 64 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15254, realized $960. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.