Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

1795 50C 2 Leaves, O-119, T-1, R.4 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. Tompkins Die State 2/1. The omnipresent pellet-like die lump above star 15 is the usual pick-up point for the Overton-119 variety. An equally diagnostic die line from E in AMERICA to the adjacent wingtip often goes unnoticed. While this coin was cleaned at some point in the past, pleasing silver-gray surfaces deepen to slate-gray shades at the borders. Sharply struck centers show only brief wear. The fields are mostly smooth and unmarked despite some remnant delicate lines and small ticks. 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 @ $40.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15089, realized $10200. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS64 NGC. CAC. The imbalance in gold and silver brought about by the California Gold Rush meant that silver coinage in the early 1850s ceased to circulate. The Mint's reduction in silver content for the silver half dime, dime, quarter, and half dollar denominations in 1853 solved the problem. During 1853, the mints in Philadelphia and New Orleans made a prodigious quantity, just about 50 million silver coins, bearing the Arrows and Rays design on the two larger denominations. The mintage of the 1853 Arrows and Rays quarters alone was an enormous production exceeding 15 million coins, more than the previous 15 years' output of quarters combined. However, there was enormous pent-up demand for silver coinage in America's commercial channels. As a consequence, most of the quarters produced in 1853 circulated extensively with relatively few known in the better grades of Uncirculated. The obverse of this piece is lightly toned at the center with iridescent rings of color around the margin. The reverse has an untoned center with peripheral bands of russet and blue. The strike details are strong throughout. The mint luster is softly frosted and enlivens the surfaces. 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; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15088, realized $10200. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS64 NGC. CAC. The imbalance in gold and silver brought about by the California Gold Rush meant that silver coinage in the early 1850s ceased to circulate. The Mint's reduction in silver content for the silver half dime, dime, quarter, and half dollar denominations in 1853 solved the problem. During 1853, the mints in Philadelphia and New Orleans made a prodigious quantity, just about 50 million silver coins, bearing the Arrows and Rays design on the two larger denominations. The mintage of the 1853 Arrows and Rays quarters alone was an enormous production exceeding 15 million coins, more than the previous 15 years' output of quarters combined. However, there was enormous pent-up demand for silver coinage in America's commercial channels. As a consequence, most of the quarters produced in 1853 circulated extensively with relatively few known in the better grades of Uncirculated. The obverse of this piece is lightly toned at the center with iridescent rings of color around the margin. The reverse has an untoned center with peripheral bands of russet and blue. The strike details are strong throughout. The mint luster is softly frosted and enlivens the surfaces. 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; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15088, realized $10200. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1843-O 25C Large O, FS-501, AU55 NGC. NGC has attributed six Large O 1843 quarters, of which this piece is the sole finest (8/17). Several die lumps appear throughout the fields on the reverse, including two near the mintmark. This piece is sharply detailed with original olive-gray and russet toning. 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 @ $3.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15087, realized $4560. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1843-O 25C Large O, FS-501, AU55 NGC. NGC has attributed six Large O 1843 quarters, of which this piece is the sole finest (8/17). Several die lumps appear throughout the fields on the reverse, including two near the mintmark. This piece is sharply detailed with original olive-gray and russet toning. 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 @ $3.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15087, realized $4560. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1839 25C No Drapery MS64 NGC. Briggs 2-B. Closed Claws Reverse. This satiny near-Gem showcases a bold strike and lacks distracting abrasions. The obverse shows beautiful mint-green, ocean-blue, and violet toning around a light golden center, while the reverse is mostly russet-gold but with aquamarine at the rim. Uncirculated 1839 quarters are scarce in all grades and genuinely rare above MS64. Census: 7 in 64, 1 finer (8/17). 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; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15086, realized $6600. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1839 25C No Drapery MS64 NGC. Briggs 2-B. Closed Claws Reverse. This satiny near-Gem showcases a bold strike and lacks distracting abrasions. The obverse shows beautiful mint-green, ocean-blue, and violet toning around a light golden center, while the reverse is mostly russet-gold but with aquamarine at the rim. Uncirculated 1839 quarters are scarce in all grades and genuinely rare above MS64. Census: 7 in 64, 1 finer (8/17). 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; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15086, realized $6600. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1819 25C Small 9, B-4, R.4, AU55 NGC. The fields are highly reflective despite minor handling marks in the open areas. Light wear is mainly visible on the high points of Liberty's hair curls, and there are no severe abrasions. Delicate golden interiors cede to russet and olive border toning. Cracked through the date and right-hand stars as usual. 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; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15085, realized $3840. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1819 25C Small 9, B-4, R.4, AU55 NGC. The fields are highly reflective despite minor handling marks in the open areas. Light wear is mainly visible on the high points of Liberty's hair curls, and there are no severe abrasions. Delicate golden interiors cede to russet and olive border toning. Cracked through the date and right-hand stars as usual. 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; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15085, realized $3840. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1805 25C B-3, R.1, MS62 NGC. CAC. Tompkins Die State 2/1. The long upper serif on 1 extends into the curl, while the lower-left base serif is missing. Likewise, the lower-right serif on I and the left base serif on T of LIBERTY are missing. This is a nicely toned Browning-3 example. Rich, bluish-gray shades occupy the margins while the centers show areas of bright silver luster. Smooth, semi-reflective surfaces reveal only faint signs of contact. Overall, a sharply struck coin and a highly original example, with the usual weakness at the central field stars and clouds that typify the variety. Census (all 1805 varieties): 6 in 62, 8 finer. CAC: 1 in 62, 8 finer (8/17). 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; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15084, realized $21000. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.