Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

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.

1767-A 9 DEN French Colonies Copper Sou, Paris Mint, Vlack 1-A, RF Counterstamp, Fine 15 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A well-circulated example of this Colonial coinage, with light brown coloring, clear legends, and a distinct counterstamp. The reverse die break linking DOMINI and BENEDICTUM can clearly be observed. The 1767 pieces reissued with an RF counterstamp were primarily intended for circulation in the West Indies. The counterstamp on this example is Vlack G. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15238, realized $114. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1767-A 9 DEN French Colonies Copper Sou, Paris Mint, Vlack 1-A, RF Counterstamp, Fine 15 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A well-circulated example of this Colonial coinage, with light brown coloring, clear legends, and a distinct counterstamp. The reverse die break linking DOMINI and BENEDICTUM can clearly be observed. The 1767 pieces reissued with an RF counterstamp were primarily intended for circulation in the West Indies. The counterstamp on this example is Vlack G. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15238, realized $114. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1767-A 9 DEN French Colonies Copper Sou, Paris Mint, Vlack 1-A, RF Counterstamp, VF30 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. An attractive mid-grade example of this French Colonial coinage, featuring nice coloration with bold details and a firmly impressed counterstamp. Struck at the Paris Mint during the Ancien R?gieme, these pieces were reissued after the French Revolution with an RF (R?publique Fran?aise) counterstamp. The counterstamp on this example is Vlack M, which was previously unrecorded on the 1-A die variety. Rarely encountered, as here, with a tiny planchet clip to the left. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15237, realized $156. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1767-A 9 DEN French Colonies Copper Sou, Paris Mint, Vlack 1-A, RF Counterstamp, VF30 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. An attractive mid-grade example of this French Colonial coinage, featuring nice coloration with bold details and a firmly impressed counterstamp. Struck at the Paris Mint during the Ancien R?gieme, these pieces were reissued after the French Revolution with an RF (R?publique Fran?aise) counterstamp. The counterstamp on this example is Vlack M, which was previously unrecorded on the 1-A die variety. Rarely encountered, as here, with a tiny planchet clip to the left. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15237, realized $156. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1767-A 9 DEN French Colonies Copper Sou, Paris Mint, Vlack 2-B, RF Counterstamp, XF45 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A nicely centered and punched counterstamp make this example of the 1767 Colonial coinage an attractive selection. Original surfaces show a little green in places, but nothing too advanced. Struck from a worn state of the reverse die, with crumbling seen at the end of NOMEN. The counterstamp on this example is Vlack G, showing the break starting at the end of the F's mid-stroke: this is a variety/counterstamp combination not recorded by Vlack. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15236, realized $168. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1767-A 9 DEN French Colonies Copper Sou, Paris Mint, Vlack 2-B, RF Counterstamp, XF45 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A nicely centered and punched counterstamp make this example of the 1767 Colonial coinage an attractive selection. Original surfaces show a little green in places, but nothing too advanced. Struck from a worn state of the reverse die, with crumbling seen at the end of NOMEN. The counterstamp on this example is Vlack G, showing the break starting at the end of the F's mid-stroke: this is a variety/counterstamp combination not recorded by Vlack. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15236, realized $168. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1767-A 9 DEN French Colonies Copper Sou, Paris Mint, Vlack 5-E, RF Counterstamp, XF45 NGC. Die alignment: 195?. A mid-grade example, with light brown coloration and slightly rough surfaces. Struck from a late state of the reverse die, exhibiting serious wear in the peripheral legends, including the start of a retained cud at the I of BENEDICTUM. The counterstamp on this example is Vlack G. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15235, realized $216. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1767-A 9 DEN French Colonies Copper Sou, Paris Mint, Vlack 5-E, RF Counterstamp, XF45 NGC. Die alignment: 195?. A mid-grade example, with light brown coloration and slightly rough surfaces. Struck from a late state of the reverse die, exhibiting serious wear in the peripheral legends, including the start of a retained cud at the I of BENEDICTUM. The counterstamp on this example is Vlack G. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15235, realized $216. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1767-A 9 DEN French Colonies Copper Sou, Paris Mint, Vlack 1-A, No RF Counterstamp -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. Die alignment: 180?. A bold example of this intriguing issue, one of only a small fraction of these pieces without an RF counterstamp. Both the central devices and peripheral legends are boldly struck, though the obverse, as usual, appears a bit soft. These pieces are a legitimate part of the French Colonial series, though any circulation in the Louisiana territory was unofficial. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15234, realized $2040. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.