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)

2861. Lot 33412

Description:: 1795 50C Two Leaves MS62 NGC. O-105, High R.3. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The obverse of this coin is so beautiful that it was selected by NGC to illustrate the 1795 half dollar page at its Coin Explorer website. It exhibits a wondrous rainbow of iridescence that includes light turquoise, amber and pale blue. Words fail! The reverse has silver centers with droplets of toning encircled by a ring of blue iridescence, all courtesy of a magic Wayte Raymond album. The strike is nicely balanced with no areas of significant weakness though the eagle's breast feathers, typically, are not well defined. The 1795 O-105 is a common die pair with a reasonable number of high grade examples. In the face of so many treasures from the Newman Collection we should remind one another that no 1795 half-dollar in Mint State is "common." When a Mint State coin of incomparable eye appeal appears before a discerning collector he or she will compare the presentation to caviar. Or, as Walter Breen once noted, "a plate of peacock's tongues!" 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.

2862. Lot 33412

Description:: 1795 50C Two Leaves MS62 NGC. O-105, High R.3. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The obverse of this coin is so beautiful that it was selected by NGC to illustrate the 1795 half dollar page at its Coin Explorer website. It exhibits a wondrous rainbow of iridescence that includes light turquoise, amber and pale blue. Words fail! The reverse has silver centers with droplets of toning encircled by a ring of blue iridescence, all courtesy of a magic Wayte Raymond album. The strike is nicely balanced with no areas of significant weakness though the eagle's breast feathers, typically, are not well defined. The 1795 O-105 is a common die pair with a reasonable number of high grade examples. In the face of so many treasures from the Newman Collection we should remind one another that no 1795 half-dollar in Mint State is "common." When a Mint State coin of incomparable eye appeal appears before a discerning collector he or she will compare the presentation to caviar. Or, as Walter Breen once noted, "a plate of peacock's tongues!" 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.

2863. Lot 33411

Description:: 1795 50C Two Leaves MS62 NGC. CAC. O-102a, R.5. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. A simply spectacular 1795 half-dollar. This offering is well struck and nicely centered with full obverse and reverse dentilation. The ivory surfaces exhibit satin luster with splashes of antique turquoise, russet, and gold toning. Light clash marks and delicate cracks appear on the obverse. Those cracks include one from the rim to the bust between the 5 and star 15, a second down from the rim through the E in LIBERTY to the head, a third from the rim through the 1 to the lowest hair strand, and a fourth through stars 9 to 13 and the rim over star 14. The reverse has delicate clash marks and a crack through ERI. This late die state is likely R.6 in all grades. The Newman specimen is the finest known example of the die pair and is without peer among the few known late die states. This is the first of several impressive 1795 half dollars in the Newman Collection that includes six graded MS62 or MS63. Prior to submission of these six coins NGC had graded only 31 coins of this date in MS62 or finer grades -- over the past 25 years! 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 $117,500.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2864. Lot 33411

Description:: 1795 50C Two Leaves MS62 NGC. CAC. O-102a, R.5. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. A simply spectacular 1795 half-dollar. This offering is well struck and nicely centered with full obverse and reverse dentilation. The ivory surfaces exhibit satin luster with splashes of antique turquoise, russet, and gold toning. Light clash marks and delicate cracks appear on the obverse. Those cracks include one from the rim to the bust between the 5 and star 15, a second down from the rim through the E in LIBERTY to the head, a third from the rim through the 1 to the lowest hair strand, and a fourth through stars 9 to 13 and the rim over star 14. The reverse has delicate clash marks and a crack through ERI. This late die state is likely R.6 in all grades. The Newman specimen is the finest known example of the die pair and is without peer among the few known late die states. This is the first of several impressive 1795 half dollars in the Newman Collection that includes six graded MS62 or MS63. Prior to submission of these six coins NGC had graded only 31 coins of this date in MS62 or finer grades -- over the past 25 years! 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 $117,500.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2865. Lot 33410

Description:: 1794 50C Fine 12 NGC. O-108, R.7. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The obverse is plated in Beistle as an illustration of his Obverse 5 and so noted on Eric P. Newman's envelope. All known examples have a heavy crack through the last four stars. It is likely that the working die cracked (during hardening?) before it was placed into service. Dies were precious in the early years of the Mint and were used, warts and all, until they were incapable of further use. The severe fracture to the obverse die of the O-108 led to its early demise, leaving only a handful of progeny. Although it shows considerable wear, this is a sweet coin with exceptional surfaces featuring a tan and light to medium gray patina with subtle iridescence. Delicate bluish-gray toning appears on the reverse. Only eight or nine examples of the O-108 are known to survive. The Newman specimen appears to be the third finest known. 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 @ $125.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $32,900.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2866. Lot 33410

Description:: 1794 50C Fine 12 NGC. O-108, R.7. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The obverse is plated in Beistle as an illustration of his Obverse 5 and so noted on Eric P. Newman's envelope. All known examples have a heavy crack through the last four stars. It is likely that the working die cracked (during hardening?) before it was placed into service. Dies were precious in the early years of the Mint and were used, warts and all, until they were incapable of further use. The severe fracture to the obverse die of the O-108 led to its early demise, leaving only a handful of progeny. Although it shows considerable wear, this is a sweet coin with exceptional surfaces featuring a tan and light to medium gray patina with subtle iridescence. Delicate bluish-gray toning appears on the reverse. Only eight or nine examples of the O-108 are known to survive. The Newman specimen appears to be the third finest known. 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 @ $125.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $32,900.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2867. Lot 33409

Description:: 1794 50C AU55 NGC. CAC. O-106, Low R.6. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. This early die state exhibits perfect obverse and reverse dies. The obverse has light adjustment through the date, extending into portions of the central device. There are a few marks along with a few trivial scratches and handling marks acquired over the two plus centuries since it was struck. Both sides have full borders and strong details, with the reverse border being especially bold. Light silvery-gray centers reside in a frame of dusky gold and turquoise peripheral toning. Though the luster is subdued for the assigned grade the coin remains a nicely detailed, attractive example for the advanced collector. The 1794 O-106 shares a reverse die (Overton's reverse "A") with the "common" 1794 O-101, but in an earlier state. It lacks the O-101's hallmark die crack between UNITED STATES. The latest edition of Overton incorrectly states that the reverse die is always seen with a die crack from the edge to a leaf pair between the D of UNITED and the first S of STATES. We know, therefore, that the O-106 was struck before the O-101. Stephen Herrman's auction records show a single AU58 PCGS example as the finest known 1794 O-106 half dollar. The Newman specimen is the second finest known example from these dies. 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 @ $90.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $99,875.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2868. Lot 33409

Description:: 1794 50C AU55 NGC. CAC. O-106, Low R.6. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. This early die state exhibits perfect obverse and reverse dies. The obverse has light adjustment through the date, extending into portions of the central device. There are a few marks along with a few trivial scratches and handling marks acquired over the two plus centuries since it was struck. Both sides have full borders and strong details, with the reverse border being especially bold. Light silvery-gray centers reside in a frame of dusky gold and turquoise peripheral toning. Though the luster is subdued for the assigned grade the coin remains a nicely detailed, attractive example for the advanced collector. The 1794 O-106 shares a reverse die (Overton's reverse "A") with the "common" 1794 O-101, but in an earlier state. It lacks the O-101's hallmark die crack between UNITED STATES. The latest edition of Overton incorrectly states that the reverse die is always seen with a die crack from the edge to a leaf pair between the D of UNITED and the first S of STATES. We know, therefore, that the O-106 was struck before the O-101. Stephen Herrman's auction records show a single AU58 PCGS example as the finest known 1794 O-106 half dollar. The Newman specimen is the second finest known example from these dies. 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 @ $90.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $99,875.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2869. Lot 33408

Description:: 1794 50C XF45+ NGC. O-105, R.5. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. This early die state piece has no evidence of die cracks, clash marks, lapping, or die sinking on either side. Current rarity ratings suggest that about 60 examples of the O-105 die marriage survive today in all grades, yet only two or three examples are known that match or exceed the grade and quality of the Newman specimen. The Eliasberg AU58 example is the finest known, followed by an AU53 NGC coin and an AU50 PCGS example. The Newman specimen is next with the grade of XF45+ NGC. This lovely piece has an excellent strike that shows full borders on each side. The surfaces exhibit light yellow-gray patina with peripheral iridescence. A few minor surface marks are evident on each side as expected for the grade, including a shallow depression on Liberty's cheek and light disturbance in the fields around OF on the reverse. Overall, this is an exceptional example of our nation's first half dollar and with a bit more luster it might have garnered an AU designation. 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 @ $75.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $44,062.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2870. Lot 33408

Description:: 1794 50C XF45+ NGC. O-105, R.5. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. This early die state piece has no evidence of die cracks, clash marks, lapping, or die sinking on either side. Current rarity ratings suggest that about 60 examples of the O-105 die marriage survive today in all grades, yet only two or three examples are known that match or exceed the grade and quality of the Newman specimen. The Eliasberg AU58 example is the finest known, followed by an AU53 NGC coin and an AU50 PCGS example. The Newman specimen is next with the grade of XF45+ NGC. This lovely piece has an excellent strike that shows full borders on each side. The surfaces exhibit light yellow-gray patina with peripheral iridescence. A few minor surface marks are evident on each side as expected for the grade, including a shallow depression on Liberty's cheek and light disturbance in the fields around OF on the reverse. Overall, this is an exceptional example of our nation's first half dollar and with a bit more luster it might have garnered an AU designation. 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 @ $75.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $44,062.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.