Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

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.

1742-BB SOU M French Colonies Sou Marque, Strasbourg Mint, 1742/1 Overdate, Vlack 255a, R.4, MS63 NGC. First semester. Die alignment: 165?. A bold example of this overdate, with the 1 distinctly visible under the 2. This lovely piece has full silvering and a decent strike to accompany its high technical grade. A reverse die crack can be observed from the rim above the D in LUD through the fleur-de-lis below. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15233, realized $810. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1742-BB SOU M French Colonies Sou Marque, Strasbourg Mint, 1742/1 Overdate, Vlack 255a, R.4, MS63 NGC. First semester. Die alignment: 165?. A bold example of this overdate, with the 1 distinctly visible under the 2. This lovely piece has full silvering and a decent strike to accompany its high technical grade. A reverse die crack can be observed from the rim above the D in LUD through the fleur-de-lis below. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15233, realized $810. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1740-E SOU M French Colonies Sou Marque, Tours Mint, Vlack 78a, R.8 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. First semester. Die alignment: 180?. An extremely rare subvariety of an already rare date/mint combination, being the perfect date variant without a stop after the G in the reverse's D G FR. Toned gold in the fields, the original silver wash is present in the more protected areas. A reverse rim cud can be seen at 3 o'clock. While the Ford collection included a 1740-E, his example was of the slightly more common subvariety with a stop after G. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15232, realized $240. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1740-E SOU M French Colonies Sou Marque, Tours Mint, Vlack 78a, R.8 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. First semester. Die alignment: 180?. An extremely rare subvariety of an already rare date/mint combination, being the perfect date variant without a stop after the G in the reverse's D G FR. Toned gold in the fields, the original silver wash is present in the more protected areas. A reverse rim cud can be seen at 3 o'clock. While the Ford collection included a 1740-E, his example was of the slightly more common subvariety with a stop after G. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15232, realized $240. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1739-H SOU M French Colonies Sou Marque, La Rochelle Mint, Vlack 95, R.4, MS64 NGC. First semester. Die alignment: 180?. A lustrous Choice Uncirculated example of this French billon issue very rarely encountered in this state of preservation. The coin's silvering is fully intact and has developed an attractive golden toning that contrasts with the darker gray of the legends and devices for a very appealing visual impression. This date/mint combination was lacking from the extensive Ford collection sold in 2006. NGC population 1 with 0 higher (9/17). Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15231, realized $1440. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1739-H SOU M French Colonies Sou Marque, La Rochelle Mint, Vlack 95, R.4, MS64 NGC. First semester. Die alignment: 180?. A lustrous Choice Uncirculated example of this French billon issue very rarely encountered in this state of preservation. The coin's silvering is fully intact and has developed an attractive golden toning that contrasts with the darker gray of the legends and devices for a very appealing visual impression. This date/mint combination was lacking from the extensive Ford collection sold in 2006. NGC population 1 with 0 higher (9/17). Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15231, realized $1440. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1739-D SOU M French Colonies Sou Marque, Lyon Mint, Vlack 71, R.1, MS61 NGC. First semester. Die alignment: 180?. Pale golden-gray surfaces with slate-colored features make this Uncirculated sou marque a perfect choice for a Colonial-era type set. The silvering is intact, and the strike, while typically soft, is even and clear. These billon coins were circulating in North America for some time before they were given explicit sanction to do so by the French crown, and they played an important role in promoting commerce in the French Colonial possessions. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15230, realized $408. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1739-D SOU M French Colonies Sou Marque, Lyon Mint, Vlack 71, R.1, MS61 NGC. First semester. Die alignment: 180?. Pale golden-gray surfaces with slate-colored features make this Uncirculated sou marque a perfect choice for a Colonial-era type set. The silvering is intact, and the strike, while typically soft, is even and clear. These billon coins were circulating in North America for some time before they were given explicit sanction to do so by the French crown, and they played an important role in promoting commerce in the French Colonial possessions. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15230, realized $408. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1740-G 1/2 SOU M French Colonies Half Sou Marque, Poitiers Mint, Vlack 301, R.3 -- Bent -- NGC Details. Unc. First semester. Die alignment: 180?. Bright and Uncirculated, but with a slight bend. A very strong strike can best be seen in the remarkable detail in the obverse's crossed branches. The surfaces are a bit oxidized, but remain vibrant and attractive. Vlack points out that this issue was engraved by an unknown apprentice instead of the usual chief engraver, as evidenced by the use of the unidentified dog's-head diff?rent to the left of the date. This was the only year in which half sou marques were struck in Poitiers. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15229, realized $253.2. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.