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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2921. Lot 33382

Beschreibung:: 1872 25C PR68 NGC. This 1872 PR68 Seated quarter, tied for finest known, offers marvelous eye appeal. The color and overall quality are consistent with the other exquisite Newman Seated quarter proofs from the 1860s-1870s. The obverse exhibits rich cobalt-blue toning in the fields, with lighter blue, magenta, and gold at the center, and it is somewhat more deeply patinated than the blue, russet, and gold reverse, with a full strike throughout both sides. This piece is one of only two PR68s at NGC, with one in PR68 Cameo (10/13). Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $18,800.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2922. Lot 33381

Beschreibung:: 1868 25C PR68 S Cameo NGC. Briggs 2-B. This 1868 Seated quarter is well deserving of the near-impossibly high grade of PR68 S Cameo. We are running out of superlatives to express our admiration for these impeccably preserved coins, which except for their patina, undoubtedly look just about the same as in the days they dropped from the Mint's presses -- 150 years ago. Among the 1860s proof quarters, only the 1864 in the Newman Collection is technically finer, certified PR68+ S Cameo. The mintages of Seated quarters for circulation were slow to recover after the Civil War. Mint State business strikes for the 1868 issue are rare. Proofs were struck in the amount of 600 pieces, and while they are not rare in an absolute sense, a piece such as this PR68 S Cameo example is a conditional rarity of the highest order. It is the finest Cameo certified by two grade points (a pair of PCGS submissions grade PR66 Cameo), and the finest Cameo proof at NGC by three grade points. The Briggs 2-B proof die pair shows a couple of anomalies that are seldom seen on proof coinage, but which nonetheless make it easy to distinguish between proofs and prooflike business strikes. A small die crack at ER and die lump at B, as made, appear in LIBERTY on the obverse, and the base of the digit 1 is broadly triple-punched north. This gorgeous coin shows a consistent color palette with its siblings from the 1860s, a ring of silver and amber-gold in the centers radiating outward to aqua and purple hues near the rims. The strike is full throughout, making this another coin of impeccable, unimpeachable quality. Bidders should be prepared for the Newman coins; as the saying goes, "They will never pass this way again." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $47,000.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2923. Lot 33381

Beschreibung:: 1868 25C PR68 S Cameo NGC. Briggs 2-B. This 1868 Seated quarter is well deserving of the near-impossibly high grade of PR68 S Cameo. We are running out of superlatives to express our admiration for these impeccably preserved coins, which except for their patina, undoubtedly look just about the same as in the days they dropped from the Mint's presses -- 150 years ago. Among the 1860s proof quarters, only the 1864 in the Newman Collection is technically finer, certified PR68+ S Cameo. The mintages of Seated quarters for circulation were slow to recover after the Civil War. Mint State business strikes for the 1868 issue are rare. Proofs were struck in the amount of 600 pieces, and while they are not rare in an absolute sense, a piece such as this PR68 S Cameo example is a conditional rarity of the highest order. It is the finest Cameo certified by two grade points (a pair of PCGS submissions grade PR66 Cameo), and the finest Cameo proof at NGC by three grade points. The Briggs 2-B proof die pair shows a couple of anomalies that are seldom seen on proof coinage, but which nonetheless make it easy to distinguish between proofs and prooflike business strikes. A small die crack at ER and die lump at B, as made, appear in LIBERTY on the obverse, and the base of the digit 1 is broadly triple-punched north. This gorgeous coin shows a consistent color palette with its siblings from the 1860s, a ring of silver and amber-gold in the centers radiating outward to aqua and purple hues near the rims. The strike is full throughout, making this another coin of impeccable, unimpeachable quality. Bidders should be prepared for the Newman coins; as the saying goes, "They will never pass this way again." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $47,000.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2924. Lot 33380

Beschreibung:: 1865 25C PR68 S Cameo NGC. CAC. The last of the Eric P. Newman proof Seated quarters from the Civil War years, the 1865, is certified PR68 S Cameo by NGC, another example of the immaculate quality of the collection. This issue is unlikely to reappear at auction in such a grade for many years. The usual Mint practice during the decades immediately following 1858, when it first began publicly marketing proofs to collectors, was to produce a quota of proofs, whether singly or for complete sets, to have them on hand as orders came in from collectors. Those mintages were reported in the annual Mint records. What went unreported, however, was the number of proof coins that remained unsold at the end of the year, coins consigned to the melting pots, their metal reused for later coinage. The situation with proofs at the Mint during the late 1850s-1860s was, therefore, similar to what happened during the "classic commemorative" years of 1892-1954, when the Mint would routinely strike many more of the various commemorative issues, usually some "authorized number," and most of those coins would be melted later. Thus the Guide Book, for commemorative issues, reports "distribution" rather than "mintage" figures. The difference was that the Mint did not record the numbers of early proof coins melted. In any case, during the Civil War, collecting modern-issue proof coins was far from the minds of most numismatists. After the horrors of Shiloh, Stones River, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and Chickamauga in 1862-63, the prospect of a long, bloody domestic conflict loomed large in the American psyche. The fearful response of the American populace was to hoard domestic coinage; banks had suspended payouts of gold and silver in December 1861. By the summer of 1862, gold, silver, and even copper Federal coinage had disappeared from commerce. The mintage of circulation-strike 1865 quarter was minuscule, at 58,800 pieces, complemented by a reported 500 proofs. How many were melted is unknown. The 1865 Seated quarter is scarce in all circulated grades, although some Mint State pieces are known with prooflike surfaces. For proofs, NGC has seen four submissions at the PR68 grade level: two in PR68, one in PR68 Cameo, and the present PR68 S Cameo piece from the Newman Collection. The finest at PCGS are a handful of PR67 Cameos (10/13). As on the other Newman Seated quarters from this era, this piece shows deeper toning on the obverse, amber-gold in the center moving into concentric aqua and purple-charcoal near the rim. The reverse shows a larger golden center with purple and ice-blue near the rims. The surfaces, strike, and preservation are all impeccable, and the eye appeal is stunning. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $58,750.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2925. Lot 33380

Beschreibung:: 1865 25C PR68 S Cameo NGC. CAC. The last of the Eric P. Newman proof Seated quarters from the Civil War years, the 1865, is certified PR68 S Cameo by NGC, another example of the immaculate quality of the collection. This issue is unlikely to reappear at auction in such a grade for many years. The usual Mint practice during the decades immediately following 1858, when it first began publicly marketing proofs to collectors, was to produce a quota of proofs, whether singly or for complete sets, to have them on hand as orders came in from collectors. Those mintages were reported in the annual Mint records. What went unreported, however, was the number of proof coins that remained unsold at the end of the year, coins consigned to the melting pots, their metal reused for later coinage. The situation with proofs at the Mint during the late 1850s-1860s was, therefore, similar to what happened during the "classic commemorative" years of 1892-1954, when the Mint would routinely strike many more of the various commemorative issues, usually some "authorized number," and most of those coins would be melted later. Thus the Guide Book, for commemorative issues, reports "distribution" rather than "mintage" figures. The difference was that the Mint did not record the numbers of early proof coins melted. In any case, during the Civil War, collecting modern-issue proof coins was far from the minds of most numismatists. After the horrors of Shiloh, Stones River, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and Chickamauga in 1862-63, the prospect of a long, bloody domestic conflict loomed large in the American psyche. The fearful response of the American populace was to hoard domestic coinage; banks had suspended payouts of gold and silver in December 1861. By the summer of 1862, gold, silver, and even copper Federal coinage had disappeared from commerce. The mintage of circulation-strike 1865 quarter was minuscule, at 58,800 pieces, complemented by a reported 500 proofs. How many were melted is unknown. The 1865 Seated quarter is scarce in all circulated grades, although some Mint State pieces are known with prooflike surfaces. For proofs, NGC has seen four submissions at the PR68 grade level: two in PR68, one in PR68 Cameo, and the present PR68 S Cameo piece from the Newman Collection. The finest at PCGS are a handful of PR67 Cameos (10/13). As on the other Newman Seated quarters from this era, this piece shows deeper toning on the obverse, amber-gold in the center moving into concentric aqua and purple-charcoal near the rim. The reverse shows a larger golden center with purple and ice-blue near the rims. The surfaces, strike, and preservation are all impeccable, and the eye appeal is stunning. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $58,750.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2926. Lot 33379

Beschreibung:: 1864 25C PR68+ S Cameo NGC. CAC. Even among such a stellar assemblage as the Eric P. Newman coins, some standout examples are simply of impeccable quality, coins unequalled in their aesthetic appeal as well as their technical or numerical grade. Those coins exist, by the dozens, in the Newman Collection. This 1864 Seated quarter, certified by NGC in the incredible grade of PR68+ S Cameo, is one such coin. The assigned grade made us wonder how many Seated quarter proofs are graded PR69 Cameo or finer. The answer: five at NGC, all of which are dated 1880-90. PCGS has never assigned the PR69 grade to any Seated quarter, regardless of contrast level. The PCGS Population Report is dotted with the occasional PR68 coin in Cameo (or even Deep Cameo); but again, all of those high-grade examples are from the 1880s-1890s. The more remarkable fact is this: Every one of the Eric P. Newman proof Seated quarters from the Civil War years of 1861-65 is in PR68 S Cameo grade at a minimum, with the exception of the 1863 at PR67 S Cameo. Such grade levels -- reflecting the top-notch quality and originality of the Newman Collection -- are unprecedented, and this auction is, quite simply, one that will never be repeated. Ever. One major force in the numismatic marketplace has already made the astute observation that the Newman coins are unlikely to be traded around in the numismatic aftermarket. These are prizes that collectors will, for the most part, buy and hold tightly for decades -- as indeed their present owner has done. With the Plus, Star, and Cameo modifiers in addition to the PR68 grade assigned, one could argue that this 1864 Seated quarter is the finest of the 1861-65 Seated quarters. But again, it is the uniform quality of the collection that is even more remarkable. The NGC Census Report shows three submissions in PR68 (non-Cameo), and this piece, in 68+ S Cameo (10/13). Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $141,000.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2927. Lot 33379

Beschreibung:: 1864 25C PR68+ S Cameo NGC. CAC. Even among such a stellar assemblage as the Eric P. Newman coins, some standout examples are simply of impeccable quality, coins unequalled in their aesthetic appeal as well as their technical or numerical grade. Those coins exist, by the dozens, in the Newman Collection. This 1864 Seated quarter, certified by NGC in the incredible grade of PR68+ S Cameo, is one such coin. The assigned grade made us wonder how many Seated quarter proofs are graded PR69 Cameo or finer. The answer: five at NGC, all of which are dated 1880-90. PCGS has never assigned the PR69 grade to any Seated quarter, regardless of contrast level. The PCGS Population Report is dotted with the occasional PR68 coin in Cameo (or even Deep Cameo); but again, all of those high-grade examples are from the 1880s-1890s. The more remarkable fact is this: Every one of the Eric P. Newman proof Seated quarters from the Civil War years of 1861-65 is in PR68 S Cameo grade at a minimum, with the exception of the 1863 at PR67 S Cameo. Such grade levels -- reflecting the top-notch quality and originality of the Newman Collection -- are unprecedented, and this auction is, quite simply, one that will never be repeated. Ever. One major force in the numismatic marketplace has already made the astute observation that the Newman coins are unlikely to be traded around in the numismatic aftermarket. These are prizes that collectors will, for the most part, buy and hold tightly for decades -- as indeed their present owner has done. With the Plus, Star, and Cameo modifiers in addition to the PR68 grade assigned, one could argue that this 1864 Seated quarter is the finest of the 1861-65 Seated quarters. But again, it is the uniform quality of the collection that is even more remarkable. The NGC Census Report shows three submissions in PR68 (non-Cameo), and this piece, in 68+ S Cameo (10/13). Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $141,000.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2928. Lot 33378

Beschreibung:: 1863 25C PR67 S Cameo NGC. Proof examples of the 1863 Seated quarter are apt to be found quite well-struck, and this piece certainly conforms to the rule. Note the full details on the eagle's wing feathers and claws, the fletchings, shield, and all of the star centers. Full detailing is also present on Liberty's head, hair, clasp, and sandals. Only 460 proofs for the 1863 quarter issue were produced, and the present PR67 S Cameo example is numerically tied with two other non-Cameo submissions at NGC: one PR67, and one PR67 S. The finest at PCGS are 10 grading events at the PR66 level, including a single Cameo (10/13). The lovely surfaces on this piece exhibit a similar color palette to other proof quarters of the era, somewhat deeper on the obverse with a silver center and aqua ring leading to smoke-gray at the rims. The reverse shows some splendid iridescent patina, a touch deeper here than on some of the other 1860s proof quarters. Another remarkably attractive potential acquisition. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $19,975.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2929. Lot 33378

Beschreibung:: 1863 25C PR67 S Cameo NGC. Proof examples of the 1863 Seated quarter are apt to be found quite well-struck, and this piece certainly conforms to the rule. Note the full details on the eagle's wing feathers and claws, the fletchings, shield, and all of the star centers. Full detailing is also present on Liberty's head, hair, clasp, and sandals. Only 460 proofs for the 1863 quarter issue were produced, and the present PR67 S Cameo example is numerically tied with two other non-Cameo submissions at NGC: one PR67, and one PR67 S. The finest at PCGS are 10 grading events at the PR66 level, including a single Cameo (10/13). The lovely surfaces on this piece exhibit a similar color palette to other proof quarters of the era, somewhat deeper on the obverse with a silver center and aqua ring leading to smoke-gray at the rims. The reverse shows some splendid iridescent patina, a touch deeper here than on some of the other 1860s proof quarters. Another remarkably attractive potential acquisition. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $19,975.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2930. Lot 33377

Beschreibung:: 1862 25C PR68 S Cameo NGC. Even though the Civil War was raging by 1862, it appears that a few more examples of the 1862 proof quarter were actually distributed than of the 1861 issue. But only 550 proofs were struck, and 120 were reportedly melted. Regardless, the business-strike Seated quarters of 1862 saw a sharp downturn compared to the 1861s -- 932,000 of the later date, more than 4.8 million of the earlier. Proofs of 1862 are in high demand, as high-grade business strikes are seldom seen. Seated quarter expert Larry Briggs writes that the 1862 business strikes are more elusive than the 1853 Arrows through 1861 issues, adding that "most were likely melted" during the Civil War. This PR68 S Cameo NGC-certified proof has much in common with the 1861 proof Seated quarter from the Newman Collection, also in the present sale. The two coins are in identical grades, and both are the sole finest numerically graded of their issue at NGC and PCGS combined. Save for the Newman coin, the second-finest at NGC are seven examples in PR67, including two with the Star designation. PCGS has seen six submissions in the PR66 grade level with none finer (10/13). This PR68 S Cameo 1862 quarter even offers a similar appearance to its 1861 counterpart, save that the surfaces show patina that is more pastel-colored, not quite so intense. A silver center on each side is framed by rings of light sky-blue on the obverse, with glints of lavender near the extreme rims. The reverse is also silver-centered, complementing glints of amber patina at the periphery. Like the 1861, it exhibits a full strike throughout both sides. We have already noted not only the quality, but also the consistency, of the coins in the Newman Collection, and that is certainly evident in this run of proof Seated quarters from the 1860s. Their similar obverses and reverses -- uniformly more deeply toned on the obverses -- is near-certain to be the result of decades of careful, meticulous preservation in Wayte Raymond coin albums, much to the coming joy of new generations of collectors. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $55,812.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.