Eric P. Newman Collection, Part II

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Eric P. Newman Collection Part II, sold by Heritage Auctions, November 2013, featuring U.S. federal coinage.

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2791. Lot 33448

Beschreibung:: 1817 50C MS65+ NGC. O-106, R.5. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The O-106 is sometimes called the Comet Head variety because of the diagnostic die flaw from the top of the cap to the right rim. This high-end Gem exhibits sharply detailed design elements, with some clash marks on Liberty's bust below the ear. The centers of both sides are blanketed in attractive shades of champagne-gold toning, with vivid rings of lavender, lilac, and violet at the peripheries. Radiant mint luster adds to the terrific eye appeal. In its dotage this die pair gained fame as the 1817 Single Leaf (O-106a) after one of the two upper leaves was lapped away. Stephen Herrman's survey of auction appearances lists two examples of the 1817 O-106 in MS66, leaving this coin (and probably others) to claim the third spot in the Condition Census for the variety. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $14,100.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2792. Lot 33447

Beschreibung:: 1817/3 50C MS64 NGC. O-101, R.3. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Rings of vivid lavender and sea-green toning encircle the brilliant centers of this luminous Choice specimen. The coin is from an early state of the dies and is sharply detailed throughout. This is important to knowledgeable collectors. Weakness around the eagle's head and left wing is a recurrent problem for the 1817/3. Excellent eye appeal complements the high technical grade. The silvery surfaces vary a bit from the frosty mint luster usually seen on high grade specimens. We note the following on Newman's envelope (which accompanies the lot): 1817 over 13 half. Brilliant Proof. Ext. rare. (See Breen U.S. Proofs.) Turning to Breen's Encyclopedia of United States and Colonial Proof Coins 1722-1977 at page 40 we find the text to which Newman's envelope alludes. Breen identifies an 1817/3 half-dollar, "not too carefully made [for a proof]" with a proof obverse and uncirculated reverse. Breen concludes, "Probably the earliest variety of the year." Is that Breen's way of describing a "prooflike" early strike? Perhaps. Breen goes on to list the provenance of the coin: "Privately placed by New Netherlands Coin Co, ex Newcomer, Green, Wayte Raymond's personal set of proof half dollars." So, despite the notation on Newman's envelope, the Breen coin does not appear to be the one Newman acquired from "Colonel" Green. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $28,200.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2793. Lot 33447

Beschreibung:: 1817/3 50C MS64 NGC. O-101, R.3. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Rings of vivid lavender and sea-green toning encircle the brilliant centers of this luminous Choice specimen. The coin is from an early state of the dies and is sharply detailed throughout. This is important to knowledgeable collectors. Weakness around the eagle's head and left wing is a recurrent problem for the 1817/3. Excellent eye appeal complements the high technical grade. The silvery surfaces vary a bit from the frosty mint luster usually seen on high grade specimens. We note the following on Newman's envelope (which accompanies the lot): 1817 over 13 half. Brilliant Proof. Ext. rare. (See Breen U.S. Proofs.) Turning to Breen's Encyclopedia of United States and Colonial Proof Coins 1722-1977 at page 40 we find the text to which Newman's envelope alludes. Breen identifies an 1817/3 half-dollar, "not too carefully made [for a proof]" with a proof obverse and uncirculated reverse. Breen concludes, "Probably the earliest variety of the year." Is that Breen's way of describing a "prooflike" early strike? Perhaps. Breen goes on to list the provenance of the coin: "Privately placed by New Netherlands Coin Co, ex Newcomer, Green, Wayte Raymond's personal set of proof half dollars." So, despite the notation on Newman's envelope, the Breen coin does not appear to be the one Newman acquired from "Colonel" Green. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $28,200.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2794. Lot 33446

Beschreibung:: 1815/2 50C MS64+ NGC. CAC. O-101a, R.3. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Vivacious album toning frames the silver centers. Cartwheel luster is intense and undisturbed. The centers are silver-gray and gold-tinged, melding into deeper amber and sky-blue shades near the rims. Light clash marks are standard. A fully struck 1815, however, is far from standard. The issue is plagued by weakly struck central devices. The Newman coin is a delightful exception to the rule. Pay special attention to Liberty's curls above and behind her ear. Note also the clasp and drapery lines. On the reverse the eagle's beak and claws are threateningly sharp. The surfaces of the coin are magnificent, as expected of a Choice Uncirculated coin. Students of the Bust half series know that only 47,150 examples of the half dollar were struck in 1815, all from a single die pair. Even in great collections a few coins will stand out. The earlier offered 1796 quarter is one. The Newman 1815 half is another. As the key date to the Capped Bust series the 1815 carries its own charisma. Its popularity, in fact, has a downside. The date is too often the subject of "improvement projects." Countless examples have been cleaned, scratched, recolored or otherwise abused and tortured. A pristine example such as the Newman coin is a cause for celebration and, we are sure, furious bidding. NGC has graded two 1815s MS65. One is the Overton Plate Coin, which shares the "look" and originality of the Newman coin. The fabulous Kaufman NGC MS66+ brought $182,125 in our August 2012 Philadelphia ANA Sale (lot 5143). It is useful to explore the reason that 1815 saw such a low mintage of half dollars. The "War of 1812," was punctuated by an invasion by British forces in mid-1814 and the torching of the White House. The uncertainties of war led to the hoarding of gold and silver. For most of 1815 the Mint lacked gold or silver bullion deposits from which to strike coins. The war with the British officially ended with the U.S. Senate's ratification of the Treaty of Ghent on February 16, 1815. By year's end the flow of gold and silver resumed in a limited way. The Mint once again began to strike half dollars. The entire delivery of 47,150 half dollars bearing an 1815 date was made January 10, 1816 -- one day before a fire at the Mint destroyed the rolling and drawing mills, as well as the melting room, halting gold and silver coinage again until 1817. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $50.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $117,500.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2795. Lot 33446

Beschreibung:: 1815/2 50C MS64+ NGC. CAC. O-101a, R.3. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Vivacious album toning frames the silver centers. Cartwheel luster is intense and undisturbed. The centers are silver-gray and gold-tinged, melding into deeper amber and sky-blue shades near the rims. Light clash marks are standard. A fully struck 1815, however, is far from standard. The issue is plagued by weakly struck central devices. The Newman coin is a delightful exception to the rule. Pay special attention to Liberty's curls above and behind her ear. Note also the clasp and drapery lines. On the reverse the eagle's beak and claws are threateningly sharp. The surfaces of the coin are magnificent, as expected of a Choice Uncirculated coin. Students of the Bust half series know that only 47,150 examples of the half dollar were struck in 1815, all from a single die pair. Even in great collections a few coins will stand out. The earlier offered 1796 quarter is one. The Newman 1815 half is another. As the key date to the Capped Bust series the 1815 carries its own charisma. Its popularity, in fact, has a downside. The date is too often the subject of "improvement projects." Countless examples have been cleaned, scratched, recolored or otherwise abused and tortured. A pristine example such as the Newman coin is a cause for celebration and, we are sure, furious bidding. NGC has graded two 1815s MS65. One is the Overton Plate Coin, which shares the "look" and originality of the Newman coin. The fabulous Kaufman NGC MS66+ brought $182,125 in our August 2012 Philadelphia ANA Sale (lot 5143). It is useful to explore the reason that 1815 saw such a low mintage of half dollars. The "War of 1812," was punctuated by an invasion by British forces in mid-1814 and the torching of the White House. The uncertainties of war led to the hoarding of gold and silver. For most of 1815 the Mint lacked gold or silver bullion deposits from which to strike coins. The war with the British officially ended with the U.S. Senate's ratification of the Treaty of Ghent on February 16, 1815. By year's end the flow of gold and silver resumed in a limited way. The Mint once again began to strike half dollars. The entire delivery of 47,150 half dollars bearing an 1815 date was made January 10, 1816 -- one day before a fire at the Mint destroyed the rolling and drawing mills, as well as the melting room, halting gold and silver coinage again until 1817. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $50.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $117,500.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2796. Lot 33445

Beschreibung:: 1814 50C MS65 NGC. CAC. O-104a, R.2. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. This spectacular Gem is well-detailed and brightly lustrous, with the outstanding visual appeal of a coin that has been carefully stored in a Wayte Raymond holder. The well-preserved surfaces show the attractive pattern of golden-brown and flamboyant violet toning seen on many coins that Eric P. Newman obtained from "Colonel" E.H.R. Green's estate. We expect spirited competition from series specialists when this lot is called. The 1814 Capped Bust half dollar claims a nominal mintage of just over 1 million pieces, with nine die varieties known for the date. Collectors tell us that it is more difficult to locate in Mint State than bust halves dated 1811, 1812, or 1813. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $4.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $22,325.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2797. Lot 33445

Beschreibung:: 1814 50C MS65 NGC. CAC. O-104a, R.2. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. This spectacular Gem is well-detailed and brightly lustrous, with the outstanding visual appeal of a coin that has been carefully stored in a Wayte Raymond holder. The well-preserved surfaces show the attractive pattern of golden-brown and flamboyant violet toning seen on many coins that Eric P. Newman obtained from "Colonel" E.H.R. Green's estate. We expect spirited competition from series specialists when this lot is called. The 1814 Capped Bust half dollar claims a nominal mintage of just over 1 million pieces, with nine die varieties known for the date. Collectors tell us that it is more difficult to locate in Mint State than bust halves dated 1811, 1812, or 1813. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $4.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $22,325.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2798. Lot 33444

Beschreibung:: 1813 50C MS67+ S NGC. CAC. O-107a, R.1. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. What might one say about a coin of this caliber? It is everything you expect of the stratospheric MS67+ S designation. The coin is truly "as struck" in terms of luster and preservation, with the joyous addition of iridescent color through the stars and legend. The luminous silver centers are surrounded by champagne-gold and electrified cobalt-blue toning. This coin combines Registry Set technical quality with breathtaking eye appeal in one irresistible package. The present coin is at least two grading points finer than any other example of an 1813 O-107 (or O-107a). NGC president Mark Salzberg recently reminded us how "daunting" it was to grade the Newman coins that are clearly "several points above the next finest known example." Bidders will enjoy an exhilarating experience in the auction room when this coin reaches the podium. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $5.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $141,000.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2799. Lot 33443

Beschreibung:: 1812 50C MS65 S NGC. CAC. O-103, R.1. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. This delightful MS65 S example possesses terrific eye appeal to complement its high technical grade. An iridescent ring of album toning immediately engages the eye. The brilliant centers burst with luster. The dentils and central devices are sharp and the surfaces are without a hint of any disturbance worth mention. The 1812 O-103 is a common die variety. In Gem condition, with staggering eye appeal the word "common" is totally inappropriate. The obverse design of the half dollar was modified slightly in 1812, with some subtle modifications to the drapery and higher relief on the hair curls. A large mintage of 1.6 million pieces was accomplished, with 10 die varieties known for the date. Stephen Herrman has located one example of the 1812 O-103 in MS66 and four pieces certified MS65. The Newman coin fits snuggly within this elite group. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $3.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $44,062.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2800. Lot 33444

Beschreibung:: 1813 50C MS67+ S NGC. CAC. O-107a, R.1. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. What might one say about a coin of this caliber? It is everything you expect of the stratospheric MS67+ S designation. The coin is truly "as struck" in terms of luster and preservation, with the joyous addition of iridescent color through the stars and legend. The luminous silver centers are surrounded by champagne-gold and electrified cobalt-blue toning. This coin combines Registry Set technical quality with breathtaking eye appeal in one irresistible package. The present coin is at least two grading points finer than any other example of an 1813 O-107 (or O-107a). NGC president Mark Salzberg recently reminded us how "daunting" it was to grade the Newman coins that are clearly "several points above the next finest known example." Bidders will enjoy an exhilarating experience in the auction room when this coin reaches the podium. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $5.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $141,000.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.