Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

1785 CONNCT Connecticut Copper, African Head, M. 4.1-F.4, W-2355, R.1, XF40 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A well above-average example of this popular variety, with a firmly struck bust and fully readable legends that are only a bit soft in the peripheries (they often come much weaker). The reverse is not quite as bold, but this is normal. Liberty and most of the legends are fairly distinct, while the date is weaker. The coin's color is a pleasing medium-brown and, save for a few flecks of green on both sides, the surfaces are hard. Listed on page 63 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15244, realized $1560. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1785 CONNCT Connecticut Copper, Bust Right, M. 3.4-F.2, W-2345, R.2 -- Rev Damage -- NGC Details. XF. Die alignment: 180?. A scrape to the reverse is all that keeps this otherwise well-preserved Connecticut copper from being a choice example. It is well-struck, with bold details and good coloration. An old mark to the obverse shoulder is toned and doesn't detract. This is the only use of the reverse die, with its distinctive INDE / ETLIR appearance (the R actually being a defective B). Listed on page 63 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15243, realized $456. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1785 CONNCT Connecticut Copper, Bust Right, M. 3.4-F.2, W-2345, R.2 -- Rev Damage -- NGC Details. XF. Die alignment: 180?. A scrape to the reverse is all that keeps this otherwise well-preserved Connecticut copper from being a choice example. It is well-struck, with bold details and good coloration. An old mark to the obverse shoulder is toned and doesn't detract. This is the only use of the reverse die, with its distinctive INDE / ETLIR appearance (the R actually being a defective B). Listed on page 63 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15243, realized $456. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 CENT Massachusetts Cent, R. 11-E, W-6300, R.4, XF45 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A problem-free, circulated Massachusetts cent: a good choice for a modest type collection. Medium brown coloration and original surfaces. According to the Bowers Colonial Encyclopedia, no examples of this die variety are known in mint state. Listed on page 61 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp and Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15242, realized $1260. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 CENT Massachusetts Cent, R. 11-E, W-6300, R.4, XF45 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A problem-free, circulated Massachusetts cent: a good choice for a modest type collection. Medium brown coloration and original surfaces. According to the Bowers Colonial Encyclopedia, no examples of this die variety are known in mint state. Listed on page 61 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp and Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15242, realized $1260. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 CENT Massachusetts Cent, R. 3-G, W-6090, R.3 -- Rev Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. Die alignment: 180?. Smooth surfaces and a firm strike combine to make a pleasing Massachusetts cent, though the reverse has been artificially colored -- a pity, since the surfaces are so well preserved that minor die adjustments and other markings can easily be examined under magnification. Listed on page 61 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15241, realized $3600. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 CENT Massachusetts Cent, R. 3-G, W-6090, R.3 -- Rev Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. Die alignment: 180?. Smooth surfaces and a firm strike combine to make a pleasing Massachusetts cent, though the reverse has been artificially colored -- a pity, since the surfaces are so well preserved that minor die adjustments and other markings can easily be examined under magnification. Listed on page 61 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15241, realized $3600. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1785 C NOVA Nova Constellatio Copper, Blunt Rays, CONSTELATIO, Crosby 1-B, W-1880, R.4, XF45 NGC. Die alignment: 210?. A problem-free example of this distinctive Guide Book type, with mellow brown coloration and just enough wear to show that these coins played a real role in commerce and were not just novelties. The bold reverse die break can clearly be seen above the date. Eric P. Newman wrote a masterful overview of this series in the 1995 Coinage of the Americas Conference proceedings. Listed on page 56 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15240, realized $960. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1785 C NOVA Nova Constellatio Copper, Blunt Rays, CONSTELATIO, Crosby 1-B, W-1880, R.4, XF45 NGC. Die alignment: 210?. A problem-free example of this distinctive Guide Book type, with mellow brown coloration and just enough wear to show that these coins played a real role in commerce and were not just novelties. The bold reverse die break can clearly be seen above the date. Eric P. Newman wrote a masterful overview of this series in the 1995 Coinage of the Americas Conference proceedings. Listed on page 56 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15240, realized $960. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1783 C NOVA Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Large US, Crosby 1-A, W-1860, R.4, AU50 NGC. Die alignment: 210?. A rich, red-brown patina makes this problem-free Nova a handsome representative of the type. The typically uneven strike can be seen on the reverse, where LIBERTAS is much bolder than JUSTITIA. Mike Ringo punch-linked the Crosby 1-A Nova Constellatio to the Georgivs Triumpho token and other coppers of the day, indicating that its origins are different than other varieties in the series. Listed on page 56 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15239, realized $2040. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.