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.
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3654
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Works (3654)
2831. Lot 33428
- Description:
- 1806 50C Pointed 6, No Stem MS62 NGC. O-109, R.1. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The coin offered here is well-detailed, with just a touch of flatness on some obverse stars. Some interesting clash marks are visible on both sides, especially on the upper-right reverse. With glorious album toning, the centers are mostly brilliant silver on both sides, yielding to deep lavender and golden-brown at the borders. Vibrant mint luster adds to the terrific eye appeal. Slide marks across the portrait are of little concern but may explain why the coin did not grade a point or two higher. The 1806 Draped Bust half dollar claims the largest mintage of the series at 839,576 pieces. Thirteen different obverse dies were combined with 21 separate reverses to produce 30 known die varieties for the date, three of which were recently discovered. The present coin represents the popular Pointed 6, Stem Not Through Claw Guide Book variety, O-109 and thought by many to be the most common die pair of the year in all grades. 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 @ $10.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $12,925.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
2832. Lot 33427
- Description:
- 1805 50C MS63+ NGC. O-111, R.2. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. This impressive Select Mint State half dollar exhibits lustrous light gray surfaces with vivid blue and reddish-gold toning on both sides. The luster, while unbroken, is subdued when compared to the preceding Mint State offerings of 1805 half dollars. It remains an exceptional example of the date. The colorful toning and smooth surfaces account for the well-earned Plus designation. The 1805 Normal Date half dollars are rare in Mint State grades, with a combined NGC and PCGS population of only 10 Mint State examples for 11 different die marriages. This example from the Eric P. Newman collection is the only MS63+ at either service, and it is the finest certified 1805 Normal Date half dollar. Prior to the appearance of this example, two AU58 pieces were considered the finest known 1805 O-111 half dollars. 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 @ $30.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $42,593.75 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
2833. Lot 33427
- Description:
- 1805 50C MS63+ NGC. O-111, R.2. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. This impressive Select Mint State half dollar exhibits lustrous light gray surfaces with vivid blue and reddish-gold toning on both sides. The luster, while unbroken, is subdued when compared to the preceding Mint State offerings of 1805 half dollars. It remains an exceptional example of the date. The colorful toning and smooth surfaces account for the well-earned Plus designation. The 1805 Normal Date half dollars are rare in Mint State grades, with a combined NGC and PCGS population of only 10 Mint State examples for 11 different die marriages. This example from the Eric P. Newman collection is the only MS63+ at either service, and it is the finest certified 1805 Normal Date half dollar. Prior to the appearance of this example, two AU58 pieces were considered the finest known 1805 O-111 half dollars. 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 @ $30.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $42,593.75 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
2834. Lot 33426
- Description:
- 1805 50C MS63 NGC. O-108, R.4. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Here is another extravagantly and beautifully toned early half-dollar, paying homage to the album in which it was stored for so many decades. It is a well-detailed Select specimen with vibrant mint luster and only minor signs of contact. Iridescent shades of cobalt-blue, champagne-gold, and golden-brown toning cover the surfaces in a dazzling play of colors. After a one-year hiatus, the Mint produced a total of 211,722 Draped Bust half dollars in 1805, with 14 die varieties for the date. Three of the varieties are overdates. Stephen Herrman lists only one coin in MS63 in his list of auction appearances of the scarce 1805 O-108, leaving the Newman coin in a battle for finest known of the die pair. Census for all varieties: 3 in 63 (1 in 63+), 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 @ $35.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $28,200.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
2835. Lot 33426
- Description:
- 1805 50C MS63 NGC. O-108, R.4. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Here is another extravagantly and beautifully toned early half-dollar, paying homage to the album in which it was stored for so many decades. It is a well-detailed Select specimen with vibrant mint luster and only minor signs of contact. Iridescent shades of cobalt-blue, champagne-gold, and golden-brown toning cover the surfaces in a dazzling play of colors. After a one-year hiatus, the Mint produced a total of 211,722 Draped Bust half dollars in 1805, with 14 die varieties for the date. Three of the varieties are overdates. Stephen Herrman lists only one coin in MS63 in his list of auction appearances of the scarce 1805 O-108, leaving the Newman coin in a battle for finest known of the die pair. Census for all varieties: 3 in 63 (1 in 63+), 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 @ $35.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $28,200.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
2836. Lot 33425
- Description:
- 1805 50C MS62 NGC. O-106, High R.3. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. This is a stunning coin. Richly toned from repose in an album, both sides have rich bluish-green peripheries, gradually changing to light gray at the centers. The reverse is lighter, may we say less ostentatious, than the obverse. The luster is truly exceptional, obverse and reverse: 1805's just don't come this lustrous! The strike is adequate for the issue. The obverse is a bit weak at the drapery lines and the top of Liberty's head. The reverse is beautifully impressed save the lowest tail feathers. In more than a quarter century of third party grading, NGC has only certified six Mint State 1805 half dollars of all varieties. The Newman collection increased the Mint State census to 10 examples. That statement clearly puts the rarity of high grade 1805 half dollars in its proper light. Census: 4 in 62, 3 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 @ $25.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $21,150.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
2837. Lot 33425
- Description:
- 1805 50C MS62 NGC. O-106, High R.3. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. This is a stunning coin. Richly toned from repose in an album, both sides have rich bluish-green peripheries, gradually changing to light gray at the centers. The reverse is lighter, may we say less ostentatious, than the obverse. The luster is truly exceptional, obverse and reverse: 1805's just don't come this lustrous! The strike is adequate for the issue. The obverse is a bit weak at the drapery lines and the top of Liberty's head. The reverse is beautifully impressed save the lowest tail feathers. In more than a quarter century of third party grading, NGC has only certified six Mint State 1805 half dollars of all varieties. The Newman collection increased the Mint State census to 10 examples. That statement clearly puts the rarity of high grade 1805 half dollars in its proper light. Census: 4 in 62, 3 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 @ $25.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $21,150.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
2838. Lot 33424
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- 1805/4 50C AU55 NGC. CAC. O-103a, High R.5. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. A lovely album-toned coin, the Newman specimen has ivory centers with concentric rings of iridescent deep blue to bright orange. Light gray high points clearly show the area of wear on this lovely half dollar. Only a glass reveals minute slide marks on Liberty's cheek. Perhaps three dozen examples of this rare die marriage survive, including three Choice AU examples that vie for the three top spots in the condition census. This example is a mid to late die state with die cracks from the border below star 1 and through star 2, both meeting at the third hair curl. The area between the cracks appears slightly raised in the form of a retained cud.. This impressive piece is the finest of its die state as the two other high grade coins are early die states that lack the charismatic triangular die break. 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 @ $10.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $19,975.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
2839. Lot 33424
- Description:
- 1805/4 50C AU55 NGC. CAC. O-103a, High R.5. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. A lovely album-toned coin, the Newman specimen has ivory centers with concentric rings of iridescent deep blue to bright orange. Light gray high points clearly show the area of wear on this lovely half dollar. Only a glass reveals minute slide marks on Liberty's cheek. Perhaps three dozen examples of this rare die marriage survive, including three Choice AU examples that vie for the three top spots in the condition census. This example is a mid to late die state with die cracks from the border below star 1 and through star 2, both meeting at the third hair curl. The area between the cracks appears slightly raised in the form of a retained cud.. This impressive piece is the finest of its die state as the two other high grade coins are early die states that lack the charismatic triangular die break. 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 @ $10.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $19,975.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
2840. Lot 33423
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- 1805/4 50C MS65 NGC. CAC. O-101, R.3. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Careful examination reveals faint obverse clash marks with no die cracks or polishing lines. The reverse also shows faint clash marks with no other die defects. This amazing Gem has brilliant silver mint luster that shines through the deep golden-brown and iridescent toning on each side. The strike is exquisite and the surfaces are splendid with only a few inconsequential handling marks. Here is an amazing Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle half dollar: a true centerpiece for an extraordinary cabinet. At least two obverse dies were created with the 1804 date, as two different 1805/4 obverse dies are identified today. The O-101 and O-102 varieties are each more plentiful than O-103, but only about 1,000 pieces survive of all three varieties in all different grades. The Eric P. Newman specimen and the Eliasberg specimen, both certified MS65 NGC, are the finest known 1805/4 half dollars. There are also two pieces certified MS65 PCGS according to that firm's population data. We doubt that there are four MS65 1805/4 half dollars in existence as the certified data might suggest. We believe that the Newman and Eliasberg coins are the only two Gem examples known today, and that they are the two finest 1805 half dollars that exist of any variety. When we offered it in August 1998, the Eliasberg specimen was called the finest known 1805/4 half dollar. The coin realized over $100,000 at a time when few coins reached the six figure mark. B. Max Mehl, was fond of writing that the 1805/4 half dollar was "the closest a collector could come to an 1804 half dollar." He was obviously making that statement in an attempt to borrow from the fame and fortune of the 1804 silver dollar. Today, the 1805/4 is well known to collectors and stands on its own as an important numismatic delicacy. Silver deposits were minimal in 1804, as evidenced by the low production of dimes, quarters, and silver dollars (dated 1802 or 1803). There were no half dimes or half dollars minted in 1804, although half dollars were obviously intended. The finest certified 1805 Normal Date half dollars reach the MS63 grade level, making these overdates the finest 1805 half dollars in existence. 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 @ $40.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $152,750.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.