Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

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.

1787 CONNCT Connecticut Copper, ETLIR, M. 37.1-cc.1, W-4100, R.4, AU50 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A pleasing Connecticut copper, with a well-centered and consistent strike and a mellow golden-tan patina. The fields are smooth except where disrupted by slight irregularities in the die. Full legends and a clear date make this a nice example of this Guide Book variety. The B at the end of LIB was poorly punched or excessively lapped, making it resemble an R. This is the only use of either die. Listed on page 64 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15253, realized $1020. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 CONNCT Connecticut Copper, ETLIR, M. 37.1-cc.1, W-4100, R.4, AU50 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A pleasing Connecticut copper, with a well-centered and consistent strike and a mellow golden-tan patina. The fields are smooth except where disrupted by slight irregularities in the die. Full legends and a clear date make this a nice example of this Guide Book variety. The B at the end of LIB was poorly punched or excessively lapped, making it resemble an R. This is the only use of either die. Listed on page 64 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15253, realized $1020. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 CONNCT Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left, M. 33.34-Z.11, R.5, W-3860, AU55 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. Golden-tan, problem-free surfaces and a firm, well-centered strike give this copper strong eye appeal. Both dies were used extensively, with the Z.11 reverse being married to six different obverses. This overuse can be seen here, as the obverse is cracked across from 12 to 6 o'clock with another crack developing horizontally in front of the chin. The reverse has a cud forming at the T of ET, with cracking around ET and through the final 7 of the date. Listed on page 64 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15252, realized $1440. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 CONNCT Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left, M. 33.34-Z.11, R.5, W-3860, AU55 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. Golden-tan, problem-free surfaces and a firm, well-centered strike give this copper strong eye appeal. Both dies were used extensively, with the Z.11 reverse being married to six different obverses. This overuse can be seen here, as the obverse is cracked across from 12 to 6 o'clock with another crack developing horizontally in front of the chin. The reverse has a cud forming at the T of ET, with cracking around ET and through the final 7 of the date. Listed on page 64 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15252, realized $1440. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 CONNCT Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left, M. 19-g.4, W-3050, R.3, AU53 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A splendid coin, well-struck, nicely centered, and with an attractive caramel brown patina. A few nicks to the obverse effigy's face and a couple of bright spots above TOR are noted. The reverse is just lovely, with full legends and a well-rendered Liberty above a clear date. Superior to the Ford specimen, which was struck on a flawed planchet. This is the only use of either die. Listed on page 64 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15251, realized $2160. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 CONNCT Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left, M. 19-g.4, W-3050, R.3, AU53 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A splendid coin, well-struck, nicely centered, and with an attractive caramel brown patina. A few nicks to the obverse effigy's face and a couple of bright spots above TOR are noted. The reverse is just lovely, with full legends and a well-rendered Liberty above a clear date. Superior to the Ford specimen, which was struck on a flawed planchet. This is the only use of either die. Listed on page 64 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15251, realized $2160. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 CONNCT Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left, M. 11.1-E, W-2870, R.2 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. VF. Die alignment: 210?. An attractive piece, if unevenly struck and cleaned long ago. The obverse is well-struck on most of the upper half while being weaker on the lower. The reverse features a strong date and boldly engraved Liberty. The Miller E reverse is used on a total of three varieties, and features a very wide space between the I and B of LIB, the last letter of which is misshapen. This is the only use of the obverse die. Listed on page 63 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15250, realized $432. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 CONNCT Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left, M. 11.1-E, W-2870, R.2 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. VF. Die alignment: 210?. An attractive piece, if unevenly struck and cleaned long ago. The obverse is well-struck on most of the upper half while being weaker on the lower. The reverse features a strong date and boldly engraved Liberty. The Miller E reverse is used on a total of three varieties, and features a very wide space between the I and B of LIB, the last letter of which is misshapen. This is the only use of the obverse die. Listed on page 63 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15250, realized $432. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 CONNCT Connecticut Copper, Laughing Head, M. 6.2-M, W-2825, R.4, XF40 NGC. Die alignment: 210?. The scarcer of the two Laughing Head varieties, so called because of the facial expression on the fairly crude obverse figure (Eric P. Newman referred to this on his original envelope as the "Simple Head," using Crosby's nomenclature). Generally problem-free and appealing. A tiny planchet cutter mark at 9 o'clock obverse is noted. Both sides are consistently struck, though the reverse is softer as always. This is the only use of the obverse die. Listed on page 63 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15249, realized $900. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.