Eric P. Newman Collection, Part X

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Eric P. Newman Collection Part X, sold by Heritage Auctions, November 2018.

Collection Details

Total items: 871
Size: unknown

Works (871)

771. Lot 20052

Description:: Continental Currency. July 22, 1776 $30 Newman 1.1 Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. CC-46CF. PCGS Very Fine 30. The July 22, 1776, $30 notes are a study in themselves, with three Newman types with major varieties also identified. This first type was recognized in the period and corrected, creating the following N-1.2 counterfeit. No. 8701. Printed on thin paper. Diagnostics: Newman 1.1: Typeset. The first typeset Continental Currency counterfeit accomplished by the British. On the face: In the text, the baseline of BILL slants upward to the right. The I in THIRTY is too high. The bottom loop of the C in Congress is wide open rather than just slightly open. The left loop of the P in Philadelphia is closed or virtually so. The J in July is under the second s in passed. The last three letters of July are lowercase. On the back: In the motto above the left vignette, the top of the A in CONCITAT� does not touch the outer circle. A clean note and well margined on all sides. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20052, realized $408.

772. Lot 20052

Description:: Continental Currency. July 22, 1776 $30 Newman 1.1 Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. CC-46CF. PCGS Very Fine 30. The July 22, 1776, $30 notes are a study in themselves, with three Newman types with major varieties also identified. This first type was recognized in the period and corrected, creating the following N-1.2 counterfeit. No. 8701. Printed on thin paper. Diagnostics: Newman 1.1: Typeset. The first typeset Continental Currency counterfeit accomplished by the British. On the face: In the text, the baseline of BILL slants upward to the right. The I in THIRTY is too high. The bottom loop of the C in Congress is wide open rather than just slightly open. The left loop of the P in Philadelphia is closed or virtually so. The J in July is under the second s in passed. The last three letters of July are lowercase. On the back: In the motto above the left vignette, the top of the A in CONCITAT� does not touch the outer circle. A clean note and well margined on all sides. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20052, realized $408.

773. Lot 20051

Description:: Continental Currency. July 22, 1776 $7 Newman 1.2 Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. CC-44CF. PCGS About New 50. A high-grade and boldly printed note. No. 12937. Printed on thin paper. The Newman plate note, illustrated on page 464 in the appendix. Diagnostics: Newman 1.2: Engraved. On the face: The previously-described counterfeit has been partially corrected. In the motto, the 3 has been corrected to S in SERENABIT. The base of the V in the SEVEN to the right of the serial number is high. In the text, the s in entitles tilts too far right and its base is low. The P in SPANISH is open at the top right, so as to appear as an F. The second S in SPANISH tilts to the right. The top of the O in DOLLARS below the vignette is open so as to appear misspelled as DULLARS. Also, there is an extra space between the D and the open O or U. The back remains in the wrong juxtaposition relative to the face. (The stem of the leaf points to the viewer's right.) In a high grade for any counterfeit type. This is essentially as prepared and ready to pass in commerce. A beautiful and desirable Newman plate note. Note: N.1.3 exists with the same diagnostics as this variety, but with the back in the correct juxtaposition relative to the face. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20051, realized $456.

774. Lot 20051

Description:: Continental Currency. July 22, 1776 $7 Newman 1.2 Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. CC-44CF. PCGS About New 50. A high-grade and boldly printed note. No. 12937. Printed on thin paper. The Newman plate note, illustrated on page 464 in the appendix. Diagnostics: Newman 1.2: Engraved. On the face: The previously-described counterfeit has been partially corrected. In the motto, the 3 has been corrected to S in SERENABIT. The base of the V in the SEVEN to the right of the serial number is high. In the text, the s in entitles tilts too far right and its base is low. The P in SPANISH is open at the top right, so as to appear as an F. The second S in SPANISH tilts to the right. The top of the O in DOLLARS below the vignette is open so as to appear misspelled as DULLARS. Also, there is an extra space between the D and the open O or U. The back remains in the wrong juxtaposition relative to the face. (The stem of the leaf points to the viewer's right.) In a high grade for any counterfeit type. This is essentially as prepared and ready to pass in commerce. A beautiful and desirable Newman plate note. Note: N.1.3 exists with the same diagnostics as this variety, but with the back in the correct juxtaposition relative to the face. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20051, realized $456.

775. Lot 20050

Description:: Continental Currency. July 22, 1776 $7 Newman 1.1 Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. CC-44CF. PCGS Very Fine 25. This is the first description of this variation of the issue. Note the use of a 3 instead of an S in SERENABIT. This is the only example known to us. A further survey of notes will need to be undertaken to determine if others exist. No. [illegible]. Printed on thin paper. Diagnostics: No serial number Newman 1.1: Engraved. On the face: In the motto, the S in SERENABIT is replaced by a 3, appearing as 3ERENABIT. The base of the V in the SEVEN to the right of the serial number is high. In the text, the s in entitles tilts too far right and its base is low. The P in SPANISH is open at the top right, so as to appear as an F. The second S in SPANISH tilts right. The top of the O in DOLLARS below the vignette is open so as to appear misspelled as DULLARS. Also, there is an extra space between the D and the open O or U. The back is in the wrong juxtaposition relative to the face. (The counterfeit bill, when turned horizontally from the face, has the stem of the leaf pointing upward toward the viewer's right, rather than downward toward the viewer's left on the genuine bill.) Contemporary counterfeit Continental Currency bills were typically printed one at a time from single engraved plates; the genuine bills were printed in sheets from typeset blocks of eight differently denominated bills of the same issue. Eric P. Newman notes that this single-bill printing method resulted in numerous occasions where the backs were mistakenly printed in the wrong juxtaposition relative to the face by the counterfeiters, as shown on this example. The note is well printed on both sides and is modestly circulated. Another interesting counterfeit. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20050, realized $360.

776. Lot 20050

Description:: Continental Currency. July 22, 1776 $7 Newman 1.1 Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. CC-44CF. PCGS Very Fine 25. This is the first description of this variation of the issue. Note the use of a 3 instead of an S in SERENABIT. This is the only example known to us. A further survey of notes will need to be undertaken to determine if others exist. No. [illegible]. Printed on thin paper. Diagnostics: No serial number Newman 1.1: Engraved. On the face: In the motto, the S in SERENABIT is replaced by a 3, appearing as 3ERENABIT. The base of the V in the SEVEN to the right of the serial number is high. In the text, the s in entitles tilts too far right and its base is low. The P in SPANISH is open at the top right, so as to appear as an F. The second S in SPANISH tilts right. The top of the O in DOLLARS below the vignette is open so as to appear misspelled as DULLARS. Also, there is an extra space between the D and the open O or U. The back is in the wrong juxtaposition relative to the face. (The counterfeit bill, when turned horizontally from the face, has the stem of the leaf pointing upward toward the viewer's right, rather than downward toward the viewer's left on the genuine bill.) Contemporary counterfeit Continental Currency bills were typically printed one at a time from single engraved plates; the genuine bills were printed in sheets from typeset blocks of eight differently denominated bills of the same issue. Eric P. Newman notes that this single-bill printing method resulted in numerous occasions where the backs were mistakenly printed in the wrong juxtaposition relative to the face by the counterfeiters, as shown on this example. The note is well printed on both sides and is modestly circulated. Another interesting counterfeit. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20050, realized $360.

777. Lot 20049

Description:: Continental Currency. May 9, 1776 $8 Newman 1.1 Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. CC-38CF. PCGS Very Fine 35. An attractive example of another very scarce counterfeit. No. 4909. Printed on thin paper. Diagnostics: Newman 1.1: Engraved. On the face: On whitish paper sometimes containing mica. In the text, in the second to, there is a long s instead of a t. (This old-style s is similar to an f.) There is a G instead of a C in GON-GRESS. The top of the 1 in the date is higher than the tops of 77. On the back: The inside left serif of the A in DOLLARS is missing. (Note: There is no outside left serif of the A in DOLLARS present on either the genuine CC-38 or the counterfeit Newman 1.1.) The surfaces are bright on both sides and there is a slightly trimmed-in upper right margin. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20049, realized $1080.

778. Lot 20049

Description:: Continental Currency. May 9, 1776 $8 Newman 1.1 Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. CC-38CF. PCGS Very Fine 35. An attractive example of another very scarce counterfeit. No. 4909. Printed on thin paper. Diagnostics: Newman 1.1: Engraved. On the face: On whitish paper sometimes containing mica. In the text, in the second to, there is a long s instead of a t. (This old-style s is similar to an f.) There is a G instead of a C in GON-GRESS. The top of the 1 in the date is higher than the tops of 77. On the back: The inside left serif of the A in DOLLARS is missing. (Note: There is no outside left serif of the A in DOLLARS present on either the genuine CC-38 or the counterfeit Newman 1.1.) The surfaces are bright on both sides and there is a slightly trimmed-in upper right margin. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20049, realized $1080.

779. Lot 20048

Description:: Continental Currency. February 17, 1776 $2/3 Newman 2.1 Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. CC-22CF. PCGS Very Fine 25. Fugio note counterfeits are rarely offered, and this is a pleasing example. No. [illegible]. Plate B. Printed on thick paper, which approximates the thickness of genuine notes well. The Newman plate note, illustrated on page 464 in the appendix. Note that Newman 1.1 of this issue is rated SENC (Surviving Example[s] Not Confirmed). It was reported in 1777 by James Read of Reading, Pennsylvania. It is possible that the plate used for N.1.1 was modified to plate letter B, resulting in this variety. Diagnostics: Newman 2.1: Crudely Engraved. On the face: Plate B. Under the serial number, the comma is missing after TWO THIRDS OF A DOLLAR. In the text, the base of G in CONGRESS is very low. The baseline of February is wavy. Below the signature, the top of the O in Dollar is open so as to appear misspelled as Dullar. On the back: The lowercase d and the capital S are too close in and SELLERS rather than evenly spaced. A bright and attractive example. The crude nature of the diagnostics stand out and make this a visually interesting type. We have handled only two examples prior to this: one in 2005 and the other at our 2010 ANA sale. The latter example, graded PCGS Very Fine 35, realized $1,725. An important opportunity to obtain a rare type and a Newman plate note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20048, realized $1140.

780. Lot 20048

Description:: Continental Currency. February 17, 1776 $2/3 Newman 2.1 Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. CC-22CF. PCGS Very Fine 25. Fugio note counterfeits are rarely offered, and this is a pleasing example. No. [illegible]. Plate B. Printed on thick paper, which approximates the thickness of genuine notes well. The Newman plate note, illustrated on page 464 in the appendix. Note that Newman 1.1 of this issue is rated SENC (Surviving Example[s] Not Confirmed). It was reported in 1777 by James Read of Reading, Pennsylvania. It is possible that the plate used for N.1.1 was modified to plate letter B, resulting in this variety. Diagnostics: Newman 2.1: Crudely Engraved. On the face: Plate B. Under the serial number, the comma is missing after TWO THIRDS OF A DOLLAR. In the text, the base of G in CONGRESS is very low. The baseline of February is wavy. Below the signature, the top of the O in Dollar is open so as to appear misspelled as Dullar. On the back: The lowercase d and the capital S are too close in and SELLERS rather than evenly spaced. A bright and attractive example. The crude nature of the diagnostics stand out and make this a visually interesting type. We have handled only two examples prior to this: one in 2005 and the other at our 2010 ANA sale. The latter example, graded PCGS Very Fine 35, realized $1,725. An important opportunity to obtain a rare type and a Newman plate note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20048, realized $1140.