Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

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.

1740-B 1/2 SOU M French Colonies Half Sou Marque, Rouen Mint, Vlack 298, R.3, VF35 NGC. First semester. Die alignment: 180?. A handsome piece, well-preserved with strong details. The obverse has a bit of surface roughness, common on these billon coins, but the silver wash with which these pieces were treated after striking remains fairly bright on this example. A small mark to the left of the crown is noted. The reverse is more muted, but is largely problem-free. This was the only year in which half sou marques were struck in Rouen. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15228, realized $132. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1740-B 1/2 SOU M French Colonies Half Sou Marque, Rouen Mint, Vlack 298, R.3, VF35 NGC. First semester. Die alignment: 180?. A handsome piece, well-preserved with strong details. The obverse has a bit of surface roughness, common on these billon coins, but the silver wash with which these pieces were treated after striking remains fairly bright on this example. A small mark to the left of the crown is noted. The reverse is more muted, but is largely problem-free. This was the only year in which half sou marques were struck in Rouen. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15228, realized $132. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1740-AA 1/2 SOU M French Colonies Half Sou Marque, Metz Mint, Vlack 324, R.1, AU50 NGC. First semester. Die alignment: 180?. A high-grade example, attractively toned a golden-gray. A few spots are on either side, but nothing in the way of problems. The reverse is more softly struck that the obverse, which is typical for the issue. This was the only year in which half sou marques were struck in Metz. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15227, realized $288. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1740-AA 1/2 SOU M French Colonies Half Sou Marque, Metz Mint, Vlack 324, R.1, AU50 NGC. First semester. Die alignment: 180?. A high-grade example, attractively toned a golden-gray. A few spots are on either side, but nothing in the way of problems. The reverse is more softly struck that the obverse, which is typical for the issue. This was the only year in which half sou marques were struck in Metz. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15227, realized $288. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1722-H 9DEN French Colonies 9 Deniers, La Rochelle Mint, W-11840, Martin 2.33-D.4, R.4, VG10 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. While a worn example, the obverse die break is considerably more advanced than on either piece depicted in Martin. The break begins in the second quadrant of the crown, extending down through the left side of the adorsed and crossed L's, clean through to the B of BENEDICTUM. In addition to North America, the 1721-22 French 9 deniers also circulated in the French Caribbean and on the island of R?union. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15226, realized $94. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1722-H 9DEN French Colonies 9 Deniers, La Rochelle Mint, W-11840, Martin 2.33-D.4, R.4, VG10 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. While a worn example, the obverse die break is considerably more advanced than on either piece depicted in Martin. The break begins in the second quadrant of the crown, extending down through the left side of the adorsed and crossed L's, clean through to the B of BENEDICTUM. In addition to North America, the 1721-22 French 9 deniers also circulated in the French Caribbean and on the island of R?union. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15226, realized $94. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1722/1-H 9DEN French Colonies 9 Deniers, La Rochelle Mint, W-11835, Martin 2.25-C.6, R.4 -- Environmental Damage -- NGC Details. XF. Die alignment: 210?. An overdate variety, and a distinct Guide Book type. Strong central devices give this piece some nice eye appeal despite the damage. Unlike most of the "John Law issues," the copper 9 deniers were forbidden to circulate in France and were expressly struck for the American colonies. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15225, realized $288. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1722/1-H 9DEN French Colonies 9 Deniers, La Rochelle Mint, W-11835, Martin 2.25-C.6, R.4 -- Environmental Damage -- NGC Details. XF. Die alignment: 210?. An overdate variety, and a distinct Guide Book type. Strong central devices give this piece some nice eye appeal despite the damage. Unlike most of the "John Law issues," the copper 9 deniers were forbidden to circulate in France and were expressly struck for the American colonies. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15225, realized $288. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1722/1-H 9DEN French Colonies 9 Deniers, La Rochelle Mint, W-11835, Martin 2.27-C.6, R.6, XF40 NGC. Die alignment: 210?. A very scarce die variety of the popular overdate type. The coin is well centered and features uniform tan surfaces. The obverse exhibits a dramatic break at DIC of BENEDICTUM, another in the second quadrant of the crown, and smaller breaks in MIN of DOMINI, suggesting that the die failed soon after striking this piece. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15224, realized $3600. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.