Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

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.

1721-H 9DEN French Colonies 9 Deniers, La Rochelle Mint, W-11830, Martin 2.23-B.5, R.5 -- Environmental Damage -- NGC Details. VF. Die alignment: 210?. While bearing evidence of ground corrosion, this remains an interesting die variety with a high-sitting crown touching the legend. The 9 denier coins were not widely accepted in Canada as their intrinsic value was only about 6 deniers. They were mostly returned to France, which then foisted them upon their Louisiana holdings at a reduced valuation. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15223, realized $156. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1721-H 9DEN French Colonies 9 Deniers, La Rochelle Mint, W-11830, Martin 2.23-B.5, R.5 -- Environmental Damage -- NGC Details. VF. Die alignment: 210?. While bearing evidence of ground corrosion, this remains an interesting die variety with a high-sitting crown touching the legend. The 9 denier coins were not widely accepted in Canada as their intrinsic value was only about 6 deniers. They were mostly returned to France, which then foisted them upon their Louisiana holdings at a reduced valuation. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15223, realized $156. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1721-B 9DEN French Colonies 9 Deniers, Rouen Mint, W-11825, Martin 1.5-A.5, R.3, VF25 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. The scarcest date/mint combination of the 9 denier series. This example features a very late state of the obverse die, with the crack at B extending into the adorsed and crossed L's: this must be nearly terminal and is considerably later than the pieces depicted in Martin. The coin is well centered and struck, with the obverse between 12 and 2 o'clock being weak and lighter in color. A very nice representative of this difficult issue. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15222, realized $1920. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1721-B 9DEN French Colonies 9 Deniers, Rouen Mint, W-11825, Martin 1.5-A.5, R.3, VF25 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. The scarcest date/mint combination of the 9 denier series. This example features a very late state of the obverse die, with the crack at B extending into the adorsed and crossed L's: this must be nearly terminal and is considerably later than the pieces depicted in Martin. The coin is well centered and struck, with the obverse between 12 and 2 o'clock being weak and lighter in color. A very nice representative of this difficult issue. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15222, realized $1920. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1721-H 9DEN French Colonies 9 Deniers, La Rochelle Mint, W-11830, Martin 3.1-B.1, R.3, VF35 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A crudely engraved variety, and a late state of the obverse with considerable die rust to the legends between 3 and 7 o'clock. Its primitive characteristics aside, this is a well-preserved example. The only problem worth mentioning is a short dig in the central reverse that toned over a very long time ago. The 9 denier pieces were struck on copper flans prepared in Sweden and purchased by Law's Compagnie des Indes. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15221, realized $336. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1721-H 9DEN French Colonies 9 Deniers, La Rochelle Mint, W-11830, Martin 3.1-B.1, R.3, VF35 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A crudely engraved variety, and a late state of the obverse with considerable die rust to the legends between 3 and 7 o'clock. Its primitive characteristics aside, this is a well-preserved example. The only problem worth mentioning is a short dig in the central reverse that toned over a very long time ago. The 9 denier pieces were struck on copper flans prepared in Sweden and purchased by Law's Compagnie des Indes. Listed on page 55 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15221, realized $336. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1720-BB MS France Liard, Strasbourg Mint, Gadoury-270, Hodder-1, XF45 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. The obverse exhibits some roughness at 11 o'clock, and a few darker areas are noted on the light brown surfaces. The reverse was struck from a late state of the die, with considerable crumbling; a patch of corrosion can be seen at REX. All 1720-dated liards of the buste enfantin type are considered to be John Law issues and are traditionally included in the series of French Colonial coinage used in North America. Listed on page 54 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15220, realized $240. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1720-BB MS France Liard, Strasbourg Mint, Gadoury-270, Hodder-1, XF45 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. The obverse exhibits some roughness at 11 o'clock, and a few darker areas are noted on the light brown surfaces. The reverse was struck from a late state of the die, with considerable crumbling; a patch of corrosion can be seen at REX. All 1720-dated liards of the buste enfantin type are considered to be John Law issues and are traditionally included in the series of French Colonial coinage used in North America. Listed on page 54 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15220, realized $240. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1720-AA MS France Liard, Metz Mint, Gadoury-270, Hodder-1, MS64 Brown NGC. Die alignment: 150?. A beautiful example of this scarce John Law issue. Reddish-brown surfaces (conservatively designated brown by NGC, but noted as "red" on Eric P. Newman's original envelope) and a strong obverse strike provide exceptional eye appeal. A few darker spots are noted, but do not detract. Although more softly struck, the reverse remains impressive. This is finer than any of the examples of the type in the Ford collection, which did not include this date/mint combination. Listed on page 54 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15219, realized $1680. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.