Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

1760 FARTH Hibernia-Voce Populi Farthing, Large Letters, Nelson-1, W-13800, R.5, XF45 NGC. Die alignment: 150?. A choice example of this enigmatic coinage, struck for use in Ireland but occasionally encountered in this country. Smooth surfaces with a lovely chocolate-brown patina and a bold strike make for a strong visual impression. Describing the Voce Populi series in 1905, Philip Nelson opined that the farthings were "of rather superior execution" to the halfpennies. Listed on page 51 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 @ $15.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15214, realized $3840. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

(1694) TOKEN London Elephant Token, Thick Planchet, Hodder 2-B, W-12040, R.2, AU58 NGC. Die alignment: 360?. A mellow golden-brown piece with a choice elephant and smooth reverse fields. The plain cross features the dagger in the first quadrant on this variety. Cracks to the first N of LONDON are noticeable. A light scratch through the second R of PRESERVED is noted. A bit of roughness to the rims is mostly attributable to these having been struck on cast planchets. Listed on page 48 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15213, realized $3120. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

(1694) TOKEN London Elephant Token, Thick Planchet, Hodder 2-B, W-12040, R.2, AU58 NGC. Die alignment: 360?. A mellow golden-brown piece with a choice elephant and smooth reverse fields. The plain cross features the dagger in the first quadrant on this variety. Cracks to the first N of LONDON are noticeable. A light scratch through the second R of PRESERVED is noted. A bit of roughness to the rims is mostly attributable to these having been struck on cast planchets. Listed on page 48 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15213, realized $3120. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1773 1/2 P Virginia Halfpenny, No Period, Newman 9-B, W-1420, R.4, VF25 NGC. 110.5 grains. Die alignment: 180?. This circulated piece features consistent coloration, a slightly uneven strike, and a few old nicks and scratches that have long since toned over. Virginia halfpennies are the only Colonial-era coins routinely encountered in Mint State, and while those are exciting, there is a certain charm to pieces that served their intended purpose as coinage. Listed on page 47 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15212, realized $504. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1773 1/2 P Virginia Halfpenny, No Period, Newman 9-B, W-1420, R.4, VF25 NGC. 110.5 grains. Die alignment: 180?. This circulated piece features consistent coloration, a slightly uneven strike, and a few old nicks and scratches that have long since toned over. Virginia halfpennies are the only Colonial-era coins routinely encountered in Mint State, and while those are exciting, there is a certain charm to pieces that served their intended purpose as coinage. Listed on page 47 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15212, realized $504. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1773 1/2 P Virginia Halfpenny, No Period, Newman 3-F, W-1455, R.4, MS63 Brown NGC. 113.8 grains. Die alignment: 180?. An Uncirculated example of what is arguably the only coinage fully authorized and struck to function as an English colonial coinage. Well-struck with pleasant red-brown surfaces very conservatively designated Brown on the holder. The Newman E reverse was reappraised by Eric P. Newman and other scholars of the series in 2005, at which time it was found to be the same as Reverse F and the designation E was discontinued. Listed on page 47 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15211, realized $2040. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1773 1/2 P Virginia Halfpenny, No Period, Newman 3-F, W-1455, R.4, MS63 Brown NGC. 113.8 grains. Die alignment: 180?. An Uncirculated example of what is arguably the only coinage fully authorized and struck to function as an English colonial coinage. Well-struck with pleasant red-brown surfaces very conservatively designated Brown on the holder. The Newman E reverse was reappraised by Eric P. Newman and other scholars of the series in 2005, at which time it was found to be the same as Reverse F and the designation E was discontinued. Listed on page 47 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15211, realized $2040. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1773 1/2 P Virginia Halfpenny, Period, Newman 26-Y, W-1680, R.2, MS64 Brown NGC. 115 grains. Die alignment: 180?. Splendid red-brown surfaces catch the eye, particularly on the obverse. A bit softly struck, as always, but well-centered and on good planchet stock. A hoard of over 2,500 Uncirculated Virginia halfpennies was obtained by the Cohen family, probably in Richmond before 1800, and many uncirculated examples can be traced to this accumulation. Listed on page 47 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Richard Picker; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15210, realized $1560. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1773 1/2 P Virginia Halfpenny, Period, Newman 26-Y, W-1680, R.2, MS64 Brown NGC. 115 grains. Die alignment: 180?. Splendid red-brown surfaces catch the eye, particularly on the obverse. A bit softly struck, as always, but well-centered and on good planchet stock. A hoard of over 2,500 Uncirculated Virginia halfpennies was obtained by the Cohen family, probably in Richmond before 1800, and many uncirculated examples can be traced to this accumulation. Listed on page 47 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Richard Picker; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15210, realized $1560. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1724 1/2 P Hibernia Halfpenny, Martin 8.1-L.3, W-13730, R.5, AU53 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. An attractive example of a scarcer variety of Hibernia halfpenny. Well centered and struck, this would make a good addition to either a variety or type set. The reverse details are sharp, especially noticeable in the harp, which is often found weak. Rich golden-brown toning is found on both sides. Only a bit of circulation rub can be seen in the high points. The tip of George's bust is doubled on this obverse, which is a diagnostic. Listed on page 47 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 @ $2.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15209, realized $336. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.