Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

1786 COPPER Vermont Copper, Baby Head, RR-9, Bressett 7-F, W-2040, R.3, VF25 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A well-centered and firmly struck example of this unusual single-variety type. The planchet quality is above average for these, with only a couple of minor voids on the obverse. While the reverse bears some striations that are more serious, they do not affect the legends and only graze the 6 of the date. The coin is a dappled golden-brown and retains some fine detail including the obverse figure's hair. A rim nick near 6 o'clock obverse and 12 o'clock reverse is the only serious flaw. This example shows a colon after ET on the reverse while some known pieces show only a period. Listed on page 74 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Eric P. Newman and Burdette G. Johnson; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15050, realized $7200. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Head Left, Maris 50-f, W-5475, R.3, VF20 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. Good coloration and a strong obverse distinguish this example of the famous Head Left type. A bit of planchet roughness over VA C and to the right of the date are noted, but not distracting. The center of the reverse die was failing when this piece was struck, with the entire side being soft and the initial E of the legend indistinct. The Maris 50-f is a popular choice for type collectors as it is the most readily available of the three Head Left varieties and because die sinking in the obverse fields causes the distinctive head to be accentuated, providing a bold view of the type's defining trait. Only a few examples of this variety exist above Very Fine. Listed on page 73 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15049, realized $2880. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Head Left, Maris 50-f, W-5475, R.3, VF20 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. Good coloration and a strong obverse distinguish this example of the famous Head Left type. A bit of planchet roughness over VA C and to the right of the date are noted, but not distracting. The center of the reverse die was failing when this piece was struck, with the entire side being soft and the initial E of the legend indistinct. The Maris 50-f is a popular choice for type collectors as it is the most readily available of the three Head Left varieties and because die sinking in the obverse fields causes the distinctive head to be accentuated, providing a bold view of the type's defining trait. Only a few examples of this variety exist above Very Fine. Listed on page 73 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15049, realized $2880. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Sprig Above Plow, Maris 71-y, Struck Over 1781 Counterfeit Irish Halfpenny, W-5415, R.6 -- Damaged -- NGC Details. Fine. Die alignment: 150?. The Maris 71-y is possibly the single crudest variety of New Jersey copper. Both dies are broken and they are always struck over other coins. Their primitive charm is considerable, however. The obverse detail on this example is exceptional, with nearly all of the plow and the horse's head distinct. The reverse shield is strong as well, with more detail than generally seen. The undertype on this specimen is also bold, including a clear 81 from the last two digits of the date seen at 7 o'clock on the obverse. A great piece for the specialist. Listed on page 72 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15048, realized $21000. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Sprig Above Plow, Maris 71-y, Struck Over 1781 Counterfeit Irish Halfpenny, W-5415, R.6 -- Damaged -- NGC Details. Fine. Die alignment: 150?. The Maris 71-y is possibly the single crudest variety of New Jersey copper. Both dies are broken and they are always struck over other coins. Their primitive charm is considerable, however. The obverse detail on this example is exceptional, with nearly all of the plow and the horse's head distinct. The reverse shield is strong as well, with more detail than generally seen. The undertype on this specimen is also bold, including a clear 81 from the last two digits of the date seen at 7 o'clock on the obverse. A great piece for the specialist. Listed on page 72 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15048, realized $21000. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Camel Head, Struck Over a Connecticut Copper, Maris 56-n, W-5310, R.1, XF45 NGC. Die alignment: 210?. A splendid example of this intriguing Guide Book variety. The Maris 56-n Camel Head variety is generally encountered struck over other contemporary coppers. This example is very distinctly overstruck, with enough diagnostic points visible to be able to attribute the undertype as a 1787 Miller 33.36-T.2 Connecticut copper. The combined obverse legend appears to read CONNEC?SAREA, nicely combining the two issuing states. While the New Jersey date is weak, the rest of the piece is fairly strong. The reverse also shows very distinct undertype features, with the Connecticut ETLIB: running straight into the New Jersey's E PLURIBUS UNUM. A splash of red is noted on the upper left reverse, but overall the piece is quite attractive with generally smooth surfaces and good coloration. A wonderful example of a Camel Head overstrike. Listed on page 72 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15047, realized $5280. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Camel Head, Struck Over a Connecticut Copper, Maris 56-n, W-5310, R.1, XF45 NGC. Die alignment: 210?. A splendid example of this intriguing Guide Book variety. The Maris 56-n Camel Head variety is generally encountered struck over other contemporary coppers. This example is very distinctly overstruck, with enough diagnostic points visible to be able to attribute the undertype as a 1787 Miller 33.36-T.2 Connecticut copper. The combined obverse legend appears to read CONNEC?SAREA, nicely combining the two issuing states. While the New Jersey date is weak, the rest of the piece is fairly strong. The reverse also shows very distinct undertype features, with the Connecticut ETLIB: running straight into the New Jersey's E PLURIBUS UNUM. A splash of red is noted on the upper left reverse, but overall the piece is quite attractive with generally smooth surfaces and good coloration. A wonderful example of a Camel Head overstrike. Listed on page 72 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15047, realized $5280. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Large Planchet, Plain Shield, Maris 6-C, W-5040, R.4, VF35 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. An attractive example with rich brown fields and lighter tan highlights. The nag's head is nicely struck, with a bold eye and wild mane. The shield is a bit weak in the center, though this is typical of the variety. This reverse die was used on a variety of Confederation-era prototype coins and is occasionally referred to as the "pattern shield." Breen felt it was made in England, but it is now thought to have been a product of Walter Mould's mint at Morristown. Struck on a wide planchet, as earlier strikes were, with the outline of the die visible at 11 o'clock on the obverse and complete dentilation on the reverse. Listed on page 71 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15046, realized $10800. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1787 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Large Planchet, Plain Shield, Maris 6-C, W-5040, R.4, VF35 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. An attractive example with rich brown fields and lighter tan highlights. The nag's head is nicely struck, with a bold eye and wild mane. The shield is a bit weak in the center, though this is typical of the variety. This reverse die was used on a variety of Confederation-era prototype coins and is occasionally referred to as the "pattern shield." Breen felt it was made in England, but it is now thought to have been a product of Walter Mould's mint at Morristown. Struck on a wide planchet, as earlier strikes were, with the outline of the die visible at 11 o'clock on the obverse and complete dentilation on the reverse. Listed on page 71 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15046, realized $10800. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1788 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 23-88A, W-8100, R.2, MS63 Brown NGC. 138.3 grains. Die alignment: 180?. A well-centered, high-grade example of the only Machin's Mills variety dated 1788 that is not considered a Vermont or Connecticut copper. The piece bears an attractive light-to-medium brown patina that is consistent over the coin, becoming just a trifle darker over and to the right of Britannia's head. The strike is a bit soft, most obviously at the obverse periphery. Original surfaces and a lack of any marks worth mentioning make for an exceptional choice for a type, date, or variety set. One of only two 1788-dated Machin's Mills halfpence graded MS63 by NGC, with none graded higher. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15045, realized $10200. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.