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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3061. Lot 33309

Beschreibung:: 1837 H10C No Stars, Small Date (Flat Top 1) MS67 NGC. CAC. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The Seated Liberty design, with no stars on the obverse, was introduced in 1837. The No Stars type only lasted two years, including 1837-dated coins struck at Philadelphia and the 1838-O mintage at New Orleans. The 1837 issue is a favorite with type collectors because the date is reasonably available in high grade. Unlike earlier designs, all the major design elements of the No Stars type were placed directly onto the hub, leaving just the date and mintmark to be punched into the die by hand. This resulted in two major varieties for 1837, one with the Large Date and another with a Small Date. This coin represents the less available Small Date variety, easily recognized by the flat flag on the 1 in the date. The present coin is a magnificent Superb Gem, with razor-sharp definition on all design elements and satiny mint luster under natural shades of lavender-gray and lime-green toning. The pristine surfaces are free of mentionable distractions and eye appeal is outstanding. Census: 18 in 67 (1 in 67 S), 2 finer (10/13). 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 @ $2.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $19,975.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

3062. Lot 33309

Beschreibung:: 1837 H10C No Stars, Small Date (Flat Top 1) MS67 NGC. CAC. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The Seated Liberty design, with no stars on the obverse, was introduced in 1837. The No Stars type only lasted two years, including 1837-dated coins struck at Philadelphia and the 1838-O mintage at New Orleans. The 1837 issue is a favorite with type collectors because the date is reasonably available in high grade. Unlike earlier designs, all the major design elements of the No Stars type were placed directly onto the hub, leaving just the date and mintmark to be punched into the die by hand. This resulted in two major varieties for 1837, one with the Large Date and another with a Small Date. This coin represents the less available Small Date variety, easily recognized by the flat flag on the 1 in the date. The present coin is a magnificent Superb Gem, with razor-sharp definition on all design elements and satiny mint luster under natural shades of lavender-gray and lime-green toning. The pristine surfaces are free of mentionable distractions and eye appeal is outstanding. Census: 18 in 67 (1 in 67 S), 2 finer (10/13). 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 @ $2.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $19,975.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

3063. Lot 33308

Beschreibung:: 1834 H10C PR66+ NGC. V-4, LM-4, R.6 as a proof. Ex: Cruzan 1964. This piece was acquired from Burdette G. Johnson's daughter Mary Cruzan. Before 1858, when the Mint began its program of commercial proof set offerings, a limited number of proof coins were made-to-order to supply the needs of Treasury officials or well-connected collectors. Most notable are the diplomatic presentation proof sets issued in 1834 and early 1835 to serve as gifts to Oriental and Middle-Eastern potentates; these included the King of Siam as well as the Sultan of Muscat, with whom the United States was negotiating trade agreements. Of course, the most famous coin in the proof sets was the 1804 dollar, but a number of 1834 Capped Bust half dimes were also struck in proof format for inclusion in the diplomatic sets, along with coins from all the other denominations. Unfortunately, the half dime was one of the two coins missing from the King of Siam set when it surfaced in 1962, but the Muscat example turned up in the collection of Liverpool numismatist Charles A. Watters in the late 1860s. That coin was auctioned in lot 254 of Watters' collection by Glendining & Co., Ltd. in June of 1917. It presumably survives to the present day, although no detailed pedigree of the specimen has ever been published. It is entertaining to imagine that the present coin might have originated in one of these proof sets, but there is no direct evidence to indicate such an origin. Apparently, additional proofs were produced for purposes other than inclusion in the proof sets in 1834. The mintage is not reported, but more examples of the proof 1834 half dime have survived than from any other year in the pre-1858 era except 1829. Walter Breen estimated 15 specimens were extant in 1989, and David Akers estimated a similar number of 12-15 survivors in the 1997 Pittman catalog. NGC has certified 12 examples in all grades and PCGS has graded five specimens, both totals including an unknown number of resubmissions and crossovers. Two specimens have been graded PR66, and another is PR66 Cameo, but this coin is the only PR66 example with the Plus designation (9/13). The present coin represents the V-4, LM-4 die variety, as do the other proofs we have handled over the years. This piece is a magnificent high-end Premium Gem, with razor-sharp definition on all design elements and deeply mirrored fields. The well-preserved surfaces are blanketed in vivid shades of cobalt-blue and grayish-gold patina. Eye appeal is incredible. This coin is destined to find a home in the finest collection or Registry Set. Census: 1 in 66+, 0 finer (9/13). Ex: B.G. Johnson, d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Mary Cruzan; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $32,900.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

3064. Lot 33308

Beschreibung:: 1834 H10C PR66+ NGC. V-4, LM-4, R.6 as a proof. Ex: Cruzan 1964. This piece was acquired from Burdette G. Johnson's daughter Mary Cruzan. Before 1858, when the Mint began its program of commercial proof set offerings, a limited number of proof coins were made-to-order to supply the needs of Treasury officials or well-connected collectors. Most notable are the diplomatic presentation proof sets issued in 1834 and early 1835 to serve as gifts to Oriental and Middle-Eastern potentates; these included the King of Siam as well as the Sultan of Muscat, with whom the United States was negotiating trade agreements. Of course, the most famous coin in the proof sets was the 1804 dollar, but a number of 1834 Capped Bust half dimes were also struck in proof format for inclusion in the diplomatic sets, along with coins from all the other denominations. Unfortunately, the half dime was one of the two coins missing from the King of Siam set when it surfaced in 1962, but the Muscat example turned up in the collection of Liverpool numismatist Charles A. Watters in the late 1860s. That coin was auctioned in lot 254 of Watters' collection by Glendining & Co., Ltd. in June of 1917. It presumably survives to the present day, although no detailed pedigree of the specimen has ever been published. It is entertaining to imagine that the present coin might have originated in one of these proof sets, but there is no direct evidence to indicate such an origin. Apparently, additional proofs were produced for purposes other than inclusion in the proof sets in 1834. The mintage is not reported, but more examples of the proof 1834 half dime have survived than from any other year in the pre-1858 era except 1829. Walter Breen estimated 15 specimens were extant in 1989, and David Akers estimated a similar number of 12-15 survivors in the 1997 Pittman catalog. NGC has certified 12 examples in all grades and PCGS has graded five specimens, both totals including an unknown number of resubmissions and crossovers. Two specimens have been graded PR66, and another is PR66 Cameo, but this coin is the only PR66 example with the Plus designation (9/13). The present coin represents the V-4, LM-4 die variety, as do the other proofs we have handled over the years. This piece is a magnificent high-end Premium Gem, with razor-sharp definition on all design elements and deeply mirrored fields. The well-preserved surfaces are blanketed in vivid shades of cobalt-blue and grayish-gold patina. Eye appeal is incredible. This coin is destined to find a home in the finest collection or Registry Set. Census: 1 in 66+, 0 finer (9/13). Ex: B.G. Johnson, d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Mary Cruzan; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $32,900.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

3065. Lot 33307

Beschreibung:: 1834 H10C PR65 NGC. V-4, LM-4, R.6 as a proof. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The 1834 proof Capped Bust half dime is from an unknown, but undoubtedly small mintage of two or three dozen examples. The surviving population numbers no more than 15-20 pieces in all grades. Some of the coins were included in the diplomatic presentation proof sets that also featured the Class I 1804 dollars. All specimens we have seen represent the V-4, LM-4 die variety, but the Smithsonian example is reported to be from a different reverse die. The present coin is a delightful Gem, with well-detailed design elements and reflective fields, under deep shades of lavender, violet, and champagne-gold toning. The surfaces are well-preserved and show no mentionable signs of contact. Census: 6 in 65, 1 finer (9/13). 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 @ $7.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $21,150.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

3066. Lot 33307

Beschreibung:: 1834 H10C PR65 NGC. V-4, LM-4, R.6 as a proof. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The 1834 proof Capped Bust half dime is from an unknown, but undoubtedly small mintage of two or three dozen examples. The surviving population numbers no more than 15-20 pieces in all grades. Some of the coins were included in the diplomatic presentation proof sets that also featured the Class I 1804 dollars. All specimens we have seen represent the V-4, LM-4 die variety, but the Smithsonian example is reported to be from a different reverse die. The present coin is a delightful Gem, with well-detailed design elements and reflective fields, under deep shades of lavender, violet, and champagne-gold toning. The surfaces are well-preserved and show no mentionable signs of contact. Census: 6 in 65, 1 finer (9/13). 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 @ $7.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $21,150.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

3067. Lot 33306

Beschreibung:: 1834 H10C PR64+ NGC. CAC. V-4, LM-4, R.6 as a proof. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. A small mintage of proof half dimes was produced in 1834. Some were presented as gifts to foreign monarchs like the King of Siam and the Sultan of Muscat in proof sets that included all denominations of U.S. coins, including the backdated Class I 1804 dollars and the Plain 4 1804 eagles. Probably no more than 15-20 examples survive today in all grades. This coin shows the scroll ending below the center of the M in AMERICA, and star 7 points to the top of the headband, identifying the V-4, LM-4 die variety. All proof examples we have seen represent this variety. This high-end Choice specimen features well-detailed design elements and deeply mirrored fields. The pleasing surfaces display vivid shades of champagne-gold and cerulean-blue toning, with outstanding eye appeal. Census: 3 in 64+, 4 finer (10/13). 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 $15,275.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

3068. Lot 33305

Beschreibung:: 1833 H10C MS67 NGC. CAC. V-7, LM-1, R.3. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. This scarcer die pairing is most easily attributed by the high final 3 in the date on the obverse, and the small period on the reverse that is the same size as the dentils. This is an early die state as seen by the almost non-existent die cracking on the reverse. The only crack we see is from the lower right corner of the scroll to the top of the eagle's wing. The V-7, LM-1 is also a conditionally challenging variety. The LM reference states: "Examples above EF are difficult to locate." The finest piece cited in their 1998 reference was from a Bowers and Merena auction from 1991, an MS63. This example is undoubtedly the finest known for the variety, and it is tied with two dozen others as finest for the date. Each side is remarkably free from abrasions, and as expected from the coins from this landmark collection, both obverse and reverse are beautifully toned in shades of blue-gray and rose with powerful underlying mint luster. Census: 19 in 67 (3 in 67 S), 0 finer (10/13). 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 @ $1.75; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $9,987.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

3069. Lot 33306

Beschreibung:: 1834 H10C PR64+ NGC. CAC. V-4, LM-4, R.6 as a proof. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. A small mintage of proof half dimes was produced in 1834. Some were presented as gifts to foreign monarchs like the King of Siam and the Sultan of Muscat in proof sets that included all denominations of U.S. coins, including the backdated Class I 1804 dollars and the Plain 4 1804 eagles. Probably no more than 15-20 examples survive today in all grades. This coin shows the scroll ending below the center of the M in AMERICA, and star 7 points to the top of the headband, identifying the V-4, LM-4 die variety. All proof examples we have seen represent this variety. This high-end Choice specimen features well-detailed design elements and deeply mirrored fields. The pleasing surfaces display vivid shades of champagne-gold and cerulean-blue toning, with outstanding eye appeal. Census: 3 in 64+, 4 finer (10/13). 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 $15,275.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

3070. Lot 33304

Beschreibung:: 1800 H10C LIBEKTY MS62+ NGC. CAC. V-2, LM-3, R.4. The first year of Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle half dime coinage included the distinctive LIBEKTY variety, the result of a broken punch for the R, with its top missing. That letter resembles a K. This early die state lacks the obverse crack left of the date that eventually forms a cud, and has the beginnings of a reverse die bulge left of the eagle's head. Both sides of this example exhibit faint hairlines and other trivial marks on the satin surfaces with full luster shining through wispy champagne toning. Both sides have an iridescent peripheral frame. The strike is bold with weakness only at the drapery and clouds. Census: 3 in 62 (1 in 62+), 10 finer (10/13). Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $25,850.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.