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)

2991. Lot 33345

Description:: 1825/4 25C MS63+ NGC. B-2, R.2. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The 1825/4 B-2 variety is one of three die marriages struck in 1825. It is known as the "1825, 5 over 4" type in the Guide Book, increasing the demand for this popular overdate. The obverse was used to strike the 1825 B-2, then it was lapped to produce the B-3 die marriage. The obverse shows star 13 lower than the bottom curls, in contrast to B-1, where star 13 points to the upper edge of the curls. Star 8 is farther from the cap on B-2 and B-3 than on B-1. On the B-2 reverse, the scroll begins under the left side of the D in UNITED and ends under the right foot of the first A in AMERICA. The I in PLURIBUS is under the left foot of the second T in STATES. The arrow feather is almost directly over the right tip of the 2 in 25C; the olive stem is over the right side of the C. This was the only use of this reverse. The present Newman Collection coin was struck from Die State P (perfect dies), according to the die study in Early Quarter Dollars of the United States Mint, describing and illustrating the key die stages. The Green-Newman specimen is the plate coin showing the perfect state of the reverse die. The last stage results in a full cud from approximately 4 to 5 o'clock on the reverse. For some unknown reason, a large number of high-grade examples of the 1825 B-2 quarter survive. This example, grading MS63+ NGC, falls outside the Rea-Koenings-Haroutunian Condition Census, which is 66-65 (multiples). The obverse is toned a medium gray-blue, with light silver and gold over Liberty's face and hair. Scattered marks are noted under the toning, and the strike is quite sharp overall. The reverse is light silver and gold in the central area with grayish-blue toning circling the outside in the devices. Census: 12 in 63+, 15 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 @ $10.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $7,637.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2992. Lot 33345

Description:: 1825/4 25C MS63+ NGC. B-2, R.2. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The 1825/4 B-2 variety is one of three die marriages struck in 1825. It is known as the "1825, 5 over 4" type in the Guide Book, increasing the demand for this popular overdate. The obverse was used to strike the 1825 B-2, then it was lapped to produce the B-3 die marriage. The obverse shows star 13 lower than the bottom curls, in contrast to B-1, where star 13 points to the upper edge of the curls. Star 8 is farther from the cap on B-2 and B-3 than on B-1. On the B-2 reverse, the scroll begins under the left side of the D in UNITED and ends under the right foot of the first A in AMERICA. The I in PLURIBUS is under the left foot of the second T in STATES. The arrow feather is almost directly over the right tip of the 2 in 25C; the olive stem is over the right side of the C. This was the only use of this reverse. The present Newman Collection coin was struck from Die State P (perfect dies), according to the die study in Early Quarter Dollars of the United States Mint, describing and illustrating the key die stages. The Green-Newman specimen is the plate coin showing the perfect state of the reverse die. The last stage results in a full cud from approximately 4 to 5 o'clock on the reverse. For some unknown reason, a large number of high-grade examples of the 1825 B-2 quarter survive. This example, grading MS63+ NGC, falls outside the Rea-Koenings-Haroutunian Condition Census, which is 66-65 (multiples). The obverse is toned a medium gray-blue, with light silver and gold over Liberty's face and hair. Scattered marks are noted under the toning, and the strike is quite sharp overall. The reverse is light silver and gold in the central area with grayish-blue toning circling the outside in the devices. Census: 12 in 63+, 15 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 @ $10.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $7,637.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2993. Lot 33344

Description:: 1825/2 25C MS64 S NGC. CAC. B-1, R.5. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Three die varieties are known for 1825 quarters, used to produce 168,000 coins. The two known obverse dies are both overdates, and are listed in the Guide Book. The Browning-1 die pair is the rarest of the three varieties, and the Eric P. Newman specimen is the finer of only two known Mint State pieces. The other Mint State example is the MS63 PCGS Eliasberg specimen, now part of the Gene Gardner Collection. There are also about a dozen AU survivors known. This coin has never been offered before. The Eliasberg-Gardner specimen has been off the market for 16 years, and will likely remain unavailable for many more years. The overdate on this obverse is plain and it is clearly a 2. On the other obverse, the overdate is uncertain. Struck from perfect dies with no evidence of the late-state reverse die crack, this lovely near-Gem displays rings of blue and gold on the obverse while the reverse is exceptional, with greenish- and reddish-gold, alongside cobalt-blue. Census: 11 in 64 S, 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 @ $15.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $47,000.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2994. Lot 33343

Description:: 1822 25C 25/50C Fine 15 NGC. B-2, R.5. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. As Mint Engraver Robert Scot or one of his assistants was preparing this die, he punched a 50 at the bottom of the reverse to show the denomination. When he realized that he was engraving a quarter dollar die, he corrected the mistake by punching 25 over the 50. This created a spectacular blundered die that must have been embarrassing at the time, but is highly popular today. Scot's famous blundered die was used for a short time at the end of 1822 quarter dollar production, and then set aside until it was retrieved for use in 1828. Only about 60 to 70 examples survive, suggesting an original mintage of 3,000 to 5,000 coins. Among those were a small number of proof examples. The Eric P. Newman Collection offers a pleasing circulated example that will make a nice addition to any specialized collection. The pewter-gray surfaces exhibit color and eye appeal that are far above average for the grade. Census: 1 in 15, 9 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 $19,387.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2995. Lot 33343

Description:: 1822 25C 25/50C Fine 15 NGC. B-2, R.5. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. As Mint Engraver Robert Scot or one of his assistants was preparing this die, he punched a 50 at the bottom of the reverse to show the denomination. When he realized that he was engraving a quarter dollar die, he corrected the mistake by punching 25 over the 50. This created a spectacular blundered die that must have been embarrassing at the time, but is highly popular today. Scot's famous blundered die was used for a short time at the end of 1822 quarter dollar production, and then set aside until it was retrieved for use in 1828. Only about 60 to 70 examples survive, suggesting an original mintage of 3,000 to 5,000 coins. Among those were a small number of proof examples. The Eric P. Newman Collection offers a pleasing circulated example that will make a nice addition to any specialized collection. The pewter-gray surfaces exhibit color and eye appeal that are far above average for the grade. Census: 1 in 15, 9 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 $19,387.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2996. Lot 33342

Description:: 1821 25C MS65 NGC. CAC. B-1, R.4. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. This impressive Gem is the finest known example, two points better than second-place in the Condition Census. It is plated in the Browning reference. Only eight Mint State examples of the 1821 B-1 quarter are recorded. Early Quarter Dollars of the United States Mint was published in 2010, and included a Condition Census for each variety, compiled by Rory Rea, Jim Koenings, and Aram Haroutunian. A special thanks is extended to those individuals for their tireless work that allows all collectors to know where their own coins rank. The mintage of quarter dollars was 216,851 coins in 1821, produced from six die marriages. The average production of 36,142 coins per die marriage is consistent with several other years of the large size Capped Bust quarters. This Gem from the Eric P. Newman Collection is an early die state with no visible die cracks. The obverse exhibits rich blue, gold, and reddish-gray toning around light silver at the center. The reverse is primarily brilliant light silver-gray with peripheral splashes of gold and blue. Census: 7 in 65, 6 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 @ $7.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $30,550.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2997. Lot 33342

Description:: 1821 25C MS65 NGC. CAC. B-1, R.4. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. This impressive Gem is the finest known example, two points better than second-place in the Condition Census. It is plated in the Browning reference. Only eight Mint State examples of the 1821 B-1 quarter are recorded. Early Quarter Dollars of the United States Mint was published in 2010, and included a Condition Census for each variety, compiled by Rory Rea, Jim Koenings, and Aram Haroutunian. A special thanks is extended to those individuals for their tireless work that allows all collectors to know where their own coins rank. The mintage of quarter dollars was 216,851 coins in 1821, produced from six die marriages. The average production of 36,142 coins per die marriage is consistent with several other years of the large size Capped Bust quarters. This Gem from the Eric P. Newman Collection is an early die state with no visible die cracks. The obverse exhibits rich blue, gold, and reddish-gray toning around light silver at the center. The reverse is primarily brilliant light silver-gray with peripheral splashes of gold and blue. Census: 7 in 65, 6 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 @ $7.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $30,550.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2998. Lot 33341

Description:: 1820 25C Small 0 MS66+ NGC. B-4, R.2. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Five die varieties are known for the 1820 quarters, and three different date sizes are identified. Specifically, the 0 appears as large, medium, or small on the various quarters of this date. The Small 0 has that digit the same size as the adjacent 2. The Eric P. Newman 1820 B-4 quarter is the finest known example, slightly finer than the MS66 Eliasberg specimen. For all five varieties, NGC has also certified an MS66 Star example that is offered above, and two MS67 submissions (10/13). This piece is the plate coin in the Browning reference that was published when Eric P. Newman was 14 years old, and it is the plate coin in Early Quarter Dollars, published when Newman was 99 years old. Beautiful, variegated album-toning appears on this Premium Gem, as it does on many of the early quarters from the Newman Collection. These coins were stored for several decades in Wayte Raymond albums, resulting in this gorgeous toning. Typical of most of these coins, the obverse toning approaches the center and the reverse toning is limited to the periphery. The obverse of this splendid quarter exhibits peripheral blue, magenta, and orange-gold, with bright silver-gray at the center. The reverse is mostly light gray with a thin ring of steel-blue and delicate gold. A very slight weakness of strike appears only on the eagle's claws, with all other aspects of the design showing bold details. 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 @ $12.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $41,125.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

2999. Lot 33341

Description:: 1820 25C Small 0 MS66+ NGC. B-4, R.2. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Five die varieties are known for the 1820 quarters, and three different date sizes are identified. Specifically, the 0 appears as large, medium, or small on the various quarters of this date. The Small 0 has that digit the same size as the adjacent 2. The Eric P. Newman 1820 B-4 quarter is the finest known example, slightly finer than the MS66 Eliasberg specimen. For all five varieties, NGC has also certified an MS66 Star example that is offered above, and two MS67 submissions (10/13). This piece is the plate coin in the Browning reference that was published when Eric P. Newman was 14 years old, and it is the plate coin in Early Quarter Dollars, published when Newman was 99 years old. Beautiful, variegated album-toning appears on this Premium Gem, as it does on many of the early quarters from the Newman Collection. These coins were stored for several decades in Wayte Raymond albums, resulting in this gorgeous toning. Typical of most of these coins, the obverse toning approaches the center and the reverse toning is limited to the periphery. The obverse of this splendid quarter exhibits peripheral blue, magenta, and orange-gold, with bright silver-gray at the center. The reverse is mostly light gray with a thin ring of steel-blue and delicate gold. A very slight weakness of strike appears only on the eagle's claws, with all other aspects of the design showing bold details. 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 @ $12.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $41,125.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

3000. Lot 33339

Description:: 1820 25C Large 0 MS66 S NGC. B-2, R.2. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The Philadelphia Mint produced 127,444 quarters in 1820 from five die marriages. Although the B-2 die pair is the most plentiful of the year, only about a dozen Mint State examples survive, and this Eric P. Newman example is easily the finest of those pieces, clearly finer than two MS65 examples that are tied for second finest. The Newman specimen is a gorgeous Premium Gem that is the Browning plate coin, and it is plated in Early Quarter Dollars of the United States Mint. NGC has only certified two finer 1820 quarters for all five varieties. In fact, two MS67 examples, this MS66 S, and the MS66+ B-4 quarter offered below are the top four pieces for the date in the NGC Census (10/13). PCGS has never certified an 1820 quarter finer than MS66. This boldly defined Capped Bust quarter exhibits steel-blue and gray patina with reddish-gold highlights. The reverse is similar with light to medium silver-gray patina within peripheral gold and blue toning. This delightful example exhibits perfect dies as do all survivors. 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 $38,187.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.