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.

Collection Details

Total items: 3654
Size: unknown

Works (3654)

3031. Lot 33324

Description:: 1907-O 10C MS67+ S NGC. CAC. The surfaces are essentially unabraded on each side of this beautifully toned Superb Gem, given both the Plus and Star designations by NGC as being high-end for the grade and with superior eye appeal. Toning enthusiasts will appreciate the pale pastel bluish-pink patina in the central obverse, radiating outward into mint, light gold, and amber hues. The reverse shows a similar but more subtle color arrangement, and generous luster is evident throughout. The 1907-O Barber dime is a high-mintage issue exceeding 5 million coins, but this piece is the sole finest survivor certified to date. Census: 2 in 67 (1 in 67+ S), 0 finer (10/13). Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $15,862.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

3032. Lot 33324

Description:: 1907-O 10C MS67+ S NGC. CAC. The surfaces are essentially unabraded on each side of this beautifully toned Superb Gem, given both the Plus and Star designations by NGC as being high-end for the grade and with superior eye appeal. Toning enthusiasts will appreciate the pale pastel bluish-pink patina in the central obverse, radiating outward into mint, light gold, and amber hues. The reverse shows a similar but more subtle color arrangement, and generous luster is evident throughout. The 1907-O Barber dime is a high-mintage issue exceeding 5 million coins, but this piece is the sole finest survivor certified to date. Census: 2 in 67 (1 in 67+ S), 0 finer (10/13). Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $15,862.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

3033. Lot 33323

Description:: 1873 10C Arrows PR67 S NGC. CAC. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The obverse has a plum-red center surrounded by bands of cobalt-blue, straw-gold, and peach. The reverse has a golden-tan center with plum-red and aquamarine outer rings. A beautifully toned, fully struck, and flashy Superb Gem with flawless surfaces. The Arrows, Legend Obverse type was struck only in 1873 and 1874 with a combined proof mintage of 1,500 pieces. Among the finest graded examples. Census: 4 in 67 (1 in 67+, 2 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 @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $16,450.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

3034. Lot 33322

Description:: 1841 10C No Drapery PR67+ NGC. CAC. Fortin-101. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Eric P. Newman identified this piece as an "1841 U.S. Pattern Dime" and wrote on his envelope: "Seated figure of Liberty entirely different from that on any other coin. Draping not showing for entire length of arm." Others have suggested that the dies were zealously polished, removing the drapery and diminishing other details. Walter Breen and Kam Ahwash were among those who believed that this variety was created through die lapping. In his Encyclopedia of United States Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891, Ahwash wrote: "This variety was struck from the regular hub and not a revision to the previous hub used. This came about by vigorously lapping the working die in which the excessive polishing removed not only the extra drapery at the elbow, but many other areas of drapery, as well as making the stars appear smaller." A single glance at this glittering Superb Gem proof from the Eric P. Newman Collection proves that it is not a polished die. The drapery is absent at the elbow, and for the full length of Liberty's upper arm inside the pole. John McCloskey studied an enlarged image of this same specimen from the Newman collection, and published the results of his examination in Issue #80 of the Gobrecht Journal. Today, his comments are conveniently available at Gerry Fortin's website, Seateddimevarieties.com. McCloskey wrote in part: "The design shown on the 1841 No Drapery dime does not appear on any other coins in the dime series. I believe that mint officials studied impressions made from this design and decided that some modifications would be required before the new design could be used in the Seated dime series. I believe that the master hub for this was modified or that a new master die was prepared from the existing hub for this design." The 1841 No Drapery dime is a transitional issue from an obverse die entirely unlike the earlier Without Drapery type. The 1838 to 1840 Without Drapery design has the shield tilted to the left, with the word LIBERTY starting well below the nearby thumb. Three fingers are visible in that hand. Although there is no drapery at the elbow, there is drapery covering her entire upper arm near the pole. Her gaze is slightly above horizontal. Four fingers grasp the pole and all are closely spaced. This obverse is also unlike the With Drapery design that began in 1840. The differences are especially noticed at the upper torso. The drapery between Liberty's torso and arms on both sides shows an entirely different treatment. The drapery coming over her upper arms toward the shoulders is clearly absent on the 1841 No Drapery dime, and that feature alone proves that it is more than merely a lapped die. We are unable to see the difference in star size that Ahwash noted. Eric P. Newman describes the 1841 No Drapery dime as a pattern, and it should be included in pattern collections as well as Seated Liberty dime collections, much like the 1859 transitional dime. There are only two known examples, and the other piece, probably from the F.C.C. Boyd Collection, is graded AU53 NGC. The Newman specimen is likely the coin that was described in the December 1943 issue of the Numismatic Review, where it was described as part of an 1841 proof set that was owned by "Col." E.H.R. Green. This Superb Gem proof has extraordinary eye appeal with delicate cobalt-blue and pale reddish-gold toning over fully mirrored and flawless fields. The design motifs are boldly and completely defined. 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 @ $250.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $305,500.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

3035. Lot 33323

Description:: 1873 10C Arrows PR67 S NGC. CAC. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The obverse has a plum-red center surrounded by bands of cobalt-blue, straw-gold, and peach. The reverse has a golden-tan center with plum-red and aquamarine outer rings. A beautifully toned, fully struck, and flashy Superb Gem with flawless surfaces. The Arrows, Legend Obverse type was struck only in 1873 and 1874 with a combined proof mintage of 1,500 pieces. Among the finest graded examples. Census: 4 in 67 (1 in 67+, 2 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 @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $16,450.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

3036. Lot 33322

Description:: 1841 10C No Drapery PR67+ NGC. CAC. Fortin-101. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Eric P. Newman identified this piece as an "1841 U.S. Pattern Dime" and wrote on his envelope: "Seated figure of Liberty entirely different from that on any other coin. Draping not showing for entire length of arm." Others have suggested that the dies were zealously polished, removing the drapery and diminishing other details. Walter Breen and Kam Ahwash were among those who believed that this variety was created through die lapping. In his Encyclopedia of United States Liberty Seated Dimes 1837-1891, Ahwash wrote: "This variety was struck from the regular hub and not a revision to the previous hub used. This came about by vigorously lapping the working die in which the excessive polishing removed not only the extra drapery at the elbow, but many other areas of drapery, as well as making the stars appear smaller." A single glance at this glittering Superb Gem proof from the Eric P. Newman Collection proves that it is not a polished die. The drapery is absent at the elbow, and for the full length of Liberty's upper arm inside the pole. John McCloskey studied an enlarged image of this same specimen from the Newman collection, and published the results of his examination in Issue #80 of the Gobrecht Journal. Today, his comments are conveniently available at Gerry Fortin's website, Seateddimevarieties.com. McCloskey wrote in part: "The design shown on the 1841 No Drapery dime does not appear on any other coins in the dime series. I believe that mint officials studied impressions made from this design and decided that some modifications would be required before the new design could be used in the Seated dime series. I believe that the master hub for this was modified or that a new master die was prepared from the existing hub for this design." The 1841 No Drapery dime is a transitional issue from an obverse die entirely unlike the earlier Without Drapery type. The 1838 to 1840 Without Drapery design has the shield tilted to the left, with the word LIBERTY starting well below the nearby thumb. Three fingers are visible in that hand. Although there is no drapery at the elbow, there is drapery covering her entire upper arm near the pole. Her gaze is slightly above horizontal. Four fingers grasp the pole and all are closely spaced. This obverse is also unlike the With Drapery design that began in 1840. The differences are especially noticed at the upper torso. The drapery between Liberty's torso and arms on both sides shows an entirely different treatment. The drapery coming over her upper arms toward the shoulders is clearly absent on the 1841 No Drapery dime, and that feature alone proves that it is more than merely a lapped die. We are unable to see the difference in star size that Ahwash noted. Eric P. Newman describes the 1841 No Drapery dime as a pattern, and it should be included in pattern collections as well as Seated Liberty dime collections, much like the 1859 transitional dime. There are only two known examples, and the other piece, probably from the F.C.C. Boyd Collection, is graded AU53 NGC. The Newman specimen is likely the coin that was described in the December 1943 issue of the Numismatic Review, where it was described as part of an 1841 proof set that was owned by "Col." E.H.R. Green. This Superb Gem proof has extraordinary eye appeal with delicate cobalt-blue and pale reddish-gold toning over fully mirrored and flawless fields. The design motifs are boldly and completely defined. 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 @ $250.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $305,500.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

3037. Lot 33321

Description:: 1840 10C Drapery MS64+ S NGC. Fortin-101. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Remarkable obverse toning secured the Star designation. Concentric bands of peach-gold, cherry-red, ocean-blue, and lilac ensure the eye appeal. The reverse displays attractive golden-brown toning with glimpses of aquamarine, sun-gold, and fire-red at the margin. Smooth except for a couple of small marks near stars 9 and 10. Struck from a single die pair, the 1840 Drapery dime is surprisingly rare in Uncirculated grades. NGC reports only six such coins, including 2 in MS61 and 2 in MS62. Census: 2 in 64 (1 in 64+ S), 1 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 $38,187.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

3038. Lot 33321

Description:: 1840 10C Drapery MS64+ S NGC. Fortin-101. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Remarkable obverse toning secured the Star designation. Concentric bands of peach-gold, cherry-red, ocean-blue, and lilac ensure the eye appeal. The reverse displays attractive golden-brown toning with glimpses of aquamarine, sun-gold, and fire-red at the margin. Smooth except for a couple of small marks near stars 9 and 10. Struck from a single die pair, the 1840 Drapery dime is surprisingly rare in Uncirculated grades. NGC reports only six such coins, including 2 in MS61 and 2 in MS62. Census: 2 in 64 (1 in 64+ S), 1 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 $38,187.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

3039. Lot 33320

Description:: 1837 10C No Stars, Small Date MS67 S NGC. CAC. Fortin-103. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The die rotation is proper but the reverse crack of Fortin-103a is absent. Beautiful toning merits the scarce Star designation on the present Superb Gem. The obverse center is apricot-gold, framed by bands of plum-red, jade-green, and lime. The reverse is lightly toned except at the border, which displays aquamarine and lavender. Essentially immaculate and fully struck with dynamic luster. Census: 2 in 67 S, 1 finer as 68 (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 $36,718.75 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

3040. Lot 33320

Description:: 1837 10C No Stars, Small Date MS67 S NGC. CAC. Fortin-103. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The die rotation is proper but the reverse crack of Fortin-103a is absent. Beautiful toning merits the scarce Star designation on the present Superb Gem. The obverse center is apricot-gold, framed by bands of plum-red, jade-green, and lime. The reverse is lightly toned except at the border, which displays aquamarine and lavender. Essentially immaculate and fully struck with dynamic luster. Census: 2 in 67 S, 1 finer as 68 (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 $36,718.75 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.