Eric P. Newman Collection, Part II

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Last Updated: 2022-03-24

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

Collection Details

Total items: 3654
Size: unknown

Works (3654)

2751. Lot 33468

Description:: 1843 50C MS67 S NGC. WB-101. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. This gorgeous Superb Gem 1843 half dollar is the finest certified at NGC (9/13) and is also the plate coin for NGC's 1843 half dollar Coin Explorer. While the 1843 is a frequently seen date, it is a singular event in this grade and showing completeness of strike. This half dollar has wonderful amber and peripheral blue-gray toning over silvery centers. We are unable to discern any abrasions. Cracked dies are typical for this date and this coin is no exception. The obverse displays a die crack from the base of the date into the right field; the reverse has a die crack from the rim at 1 o'clock through the O(F) to the eagle's 'head. A truly outstanding coin that is worthy as a centerpiece of a high-end half dollar collection. 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 @ $6.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $44,062.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2752. Lot 33467

Description:: 1840 (O) 50C Reverse of 1838, Medium Letters MS65 NGC. WB-101, Die Pair WB-4, R.3. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. No Mintmark, Large Eagle Bust Style Reverse. This issue was long thought to be a product of the Philadelphia Mint, but it is one of the few Branch Mint issues lacking a mintmark. This variety was actually minted at the New Orleans Branch Mint using a carried-over Bust reverse die from 1839, where the mintmark was on the obverse of the coin. (Bill Bugert and Randy Wiley documented this discovery in a Gobrecht Journal Issue #38 article in March 1987). This distinguished variety holds an unusual place in American numismatic history, as a mule of dies from two different coinage designs. Among the differences on this reverse, the legend and denomination are larger (termed Medium Letters), the eagle and reverse shield are larger, the eagle's claws are open, and the olive leaves and arrowheads are more widely spread than on the usual Seated Liberty style. This reverse was paired with two different obverse dies, and this coin was struck from the first of the two with the date centered and the 8 showing minor repunching to the northeast. The reverse die shows the extensive and characteristic radial die cracks. The surfaces display outstanding blue and gold peripheral toning with lustrous, problem-free fields. Both sides exhibit bold design definition aside from slight weakness among the stars. This variety is scarce in all grades, rare in Mint State, and extremely rare in MS65, the finest certified grade. NGC has certified 42 examples with an average grade of AU50 and a top grade of MS65. They have only certified seven examples in all Mint State grades. The Eric P. Newman Gem is tied with only one other coin as the finest that NGC has certified, while PCGS has never graded an example finer than MS64. Over the last 20 years of our auctions, we have never before sold an MS65 example of this rarity. This variety is extremely popular with collectors and will see intense bidding when offered at auction. 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 @ $35.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $51,406.25 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2753. Lot 33467

Description:: 1840 (O) 50C Reverse of 1838, Medium Letters MS65 NGC. WB-101, Die Pair WB-4, R.3. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. No Mintmark, Large Eagle Bust Style Reverse. This issue was long thought to be a product of the Philadelphia Mint, but it is one of the few Branch Mint issues lacking a mintmark. This variety was actually minted at the New Orleans Branch Mint using a carried-over Bust reverse die from 1839, where the mintmark was on the obverse of the coin. (Bill Bugert and Randy Wiley documented this discovery in a Gobrecht Journal Issue #38 article in March 1987). This distinguished variety holds an unusual place in American numismatic history, as a mule of dies from two different coinage designs. Among the differences on this reverse, the legend and denomination are larger (termed Medium Letters), the eagle and reverse shield are larger, the eagle's claws are open, and the olive leaves and arrowheads are more widely spread than on the usual Seated Liberty style. This reverse was paired with two different obverse dies, and this coin was struck from the first of the two with the date centered and the 8 showing minor repunching to the northeast. The reverse die shows the extensive and characteristic radial die cracks. The surfaces display outstanding blue and gold peripheral toning with lustrous, problem-free fields. Both sides exhibit bold design definition aside from slight weakness among the stars. This variety is scarce in all grades, rare in Mint State, and extremely rare in MS65, the finest certified grade. NGC has certified 42 examples with an average grade of AU50 and a top grade of MS65. They have only certified seven examples in all Mint State grades. The Eric P. Newman Gem is tied with only one other coin as the finest that NGC has certified, while PCGS has never graded an example finer than MS64. Over the last 20 years of our auctions, we have never before sold an MS65 example of this rarity. This variety is extremely popular with collectors and will see intense bidding when offered at auction. 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 @ $35.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $51,406.25 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2754. Lot 33466

Description:: 1839 50C No Drapery MS64+ NGC. CAC. WB-101. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Mint Director R.M. Patterson conceived the idea of changing the design on United States silver coinage in 1835, from the Reeded Edge to the Seated Liberty design, which was inspired by the figure of Britannia on the English copper coinage. Chief Engraver Christian Gobrecht produced the obverse die based on a design by Titian Peale and the reverse was a slightly altered version of John Reich's eagle. The No Drapery design was the first version of this new design and 1839 saw its introduction on the half dollar denomination, although it had been used on other silver denominations earlier. Perhaps as many as 600,000 No Drapery halves were struck before Robert Ball Hughes made further modifications to the design, adding a fold of drapery to the elbow. Few seem to have noticed the differences at the time. Later in the 19th century, first-year types were saved in large numbers, but the scarcity of Uncirculated No Drapery halves indicates how few were set aside at the time of issue. At the near-Gem level, No Drapery halves become major condition rarities; coins that transcend their general unavailability for type purposes and take on the mantle of one of the major condition rarities in the Seated half series. At the MS64 level, only three other pieces have been so graded by NGC (this is the only 64+ coin) and a mere three pieces are finer (10/13). This example displays bright, frosted mint luster that glows beneath the layers of blue-lilac and rose-yellow toning seen over each side. The strike details are strong on the obverse, with just a bit of softness noted on the eagle's left (facing) wing and leg on the reverse. 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 @ $20.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $61,687.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2755. Lot 33466

Description:: 1839 50C No Drapery MS64+ NGC. CAC. WB-101. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Mint Director R.M. Patterson conceived the idea of changing the design on United States silver coinage in 1835, from the Reeded Edge to the Seated Liberty design, which was inspired by the figure of Britannia on the English copper coinage. Chief Engraver Christian Gobrecht produced the obverse die based on a design by Titian Peale and the reverse was a slightly altered version of John Reich's eagle. The No Drapery design was the first version of this new design and 1839 saw its introduction on the half dollar denomination, although it had been used on other silver denominations earlier. Perhaps as many as 600,000 No Drapery halves were struck before Robert Ball Hughes made further modifications to the design, adding a fold of drapery to the elbow. Few seem to have noticed the differences at the time. Later in the 19th century, first-year types were saved in large numbers, but the scarcity of Uncirculated No Drapery halves indicates how few were set aside at the time of issue. At the near-Gem level, No Drapery halves become major condition rarities; coins that transcend their general unavailability for type purposes and take on the mantle of one of the major condition rarities in the Seated half series. At the MS64 level, only three other pieces have been so graded by NGC (this is the only 64+ coin) and a mere three pieces are finer (10/13). This example displays bright, frosted mint luster that glows beneath the layers of blue-lilac and rose-yellow toning seen over each side. The strike details are strong on the obverse, with just a bit of softness noted on the eagle's left (facing) wing and leg on the reverse. 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 @ $20.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $61,687.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2756. Lot 33465

Description:: 1839 50C No Drapery MS63 NGC. WB-101. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The No Drapery design is an essential type for the collector, and it is highly prized (and rarely seen) in better grades. Uncirculated examples are especially challenging. This is an especially pleasing piece. The surfaces display bright mint luster and each side shows a large circle of brilliance in the center that is surrounded by russet and blue at the margin. The strike is complete in the centers with some peripheral softness noted on the stars. Census: 6 in 63 (1 in 63+), 7 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 @ $15.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $21,150.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2757. Lot 33465

Description:: 1839 50C No Drapery MS63 NGC. WB-101. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The No Drapery design is an essential type for the collector, and it is highly prized (and rarely seen) in better grades. Uncirculated examples are especially challenging. This is an especially pleasing piece. The surfaces display bright mint luster and each side shows a large circle of brilliance in the center that is surrounded by russet and blue at the margin. The strike is complete in the centers with some peripheral softness noted on the stars. Census: 6 in 63 (1 in 63+), 7 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 @ $15.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $21,150.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2758. Lot 33464

Description:: 1839-O/O 50C MS64+ NGC. CAC. GR-1 Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Five die varieties are known for the 1839-O half dollars, from three obverse dies and three reverse dies. Two of the three obverse dies have recut mintmarks. The reverse of the GR-1 die marriage is the same die that was used for the 1838-O half dollar rarities. Both dies are cracked, including an obverse crack that meanders through the date to star 13; this identifies the variety, since the obverse was not used for any other die marriage. Although the stars are a trifle flat, the balance of design definition is strong. Frosty mint luster appears beneath pewter-gray patina and deeper iridescent toning with specks of bright silver. 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 $41,125.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2759. Lot 33464

Description:: 1839-O/O 50C MS64+ NGC. CAC. GR-1 Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Five die varieties are known for the 1839-O half dollars, from three obverse dies and three reverse dies. Two of the three obverse dies have recut mintmarks. The reverse of the GR-1 die marriage is the same die that was used for the 1838-O half dollar rarities. Both dies are cracked, including an obverse crack that meanders through the date to star 13; this identifies the variety, since the obverse was not used for any other die marriage. Although the stars are a trifle flat, the balance of design definition is strong. Frosty mint luster appears beneath pewter-gray patina and deeper iridescent toning with specks of bright silver. 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 $41,125.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2760. Lot 33463

Description:: 1837 50C MS65 NGC. CAC. GR-23, R.2. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The 1837 GR-23 half dollar is a common die variety, but it is a challenge to obtain above the grade of MS64. The lovely Eric P. Newman specimen is finer than any that were known when Dick Graham's Reeded Edge half dollar book was published last year. He recorded nine examples in MS64 and one MS63, and the Newman MS65 will head that list in the second edition. This lovely Gem has brilliant ivory centers with frosty luster under champagne toning, all within a peripheral iridescent frame. Census: 44 in 65 (4 in 65 S), 12 finer (10/13) for all 1837 varieties. 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 @ $6.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $22,325.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.