Eric P. Newman Collection, Part II // NNP

Description:: 1830 H10C MS66 NGC. V-1, LM-14, R.3. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Although a scarce die marriage, this variety is found from time to time in higher grades, and the present piece from the Eric P. Newman Collection is likely one of the finest survivors. Frosty luster appears beneath pewter-gray patina with rich peripheral iridescence. Census: 31 in 66, 5 finer (10/13) for all 1830 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 @ $1.75; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $5,287.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

Description:: 1831 H10C MS65 NGC. CAC. V-4, LM-4, R.2. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Described as a proof on Eric P. Newman's envelope, this piece has mirrored fields and sharp design motifs with exceptional blue and magenta toning. The 1831 LM-4 die marriage is known in proof, although this example may be better described as a Gem prooflike piece. 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 $2,467.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

Description:: 1830 H10C MS65 NGC. CAC. V-3, LM-4.2, R.2. The reverse die was used for six different die marriages in eight appearances dated 1829 and 1830, and all of the coins from this reverse were struck in 1830 or later. The varieties in order were: 1830 LM-4.1, 1830 LM-5, 1829 LM-16.1, 1829 LM-17, 1829 LM-16.2, 1830 LM-4.2, 1830 LM-6, and 1830 LM-12. The 1830 V-3, LM-4 die marriage saw the first use of Reverse J (LM-4.1), and also the sixth use of the reverse die (LM-4.2). This lovely Gem has brilliant and highly lustrous ivory surfaces. Splashes of pale gold and navy-blue toning appear close to the borders. An impressive Gem for the advanced variety aficionado. Census: 35 in 65, 36 finer (10/13) for all 1830 varieties. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $3,525.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

Description:: 1830 H10C MS66 NGC. V-1, LM-14, R.3. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Although a scarce die marriage, this variety is found from time to time in higher grades, and the present piece from the Eric P. Newman Collection is likely one of the finest survivors. Frosty luster appears beneath pewter-gray patina with rich peripheral iridescence. Census: 31 in 66, 5 finer (10/13) for all 1830 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 @ $1.75; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $5,287.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

Description:: 1830 H10C MS65 NGC. CAC. V-3, LM-4.2, R.2. The reverse die was used for six different die marriages in eight appearances dated 1829 and 1830, and all of the coins from this reverse were struck in 1830 or later. The varieties in order were: 1830 LM-4.1, 1830 LM-5, 1829 LM-16.1, 1829 LM-17, 1829 LM-16.2, 1830 LM-4.2, 1830 LM-6, and 1830 LM-12. The 1830 V-3, LM-4 die marriage saw the first use of Reverse J (LM-4.1), and also the sixth use of the reverse die (LM-4.2). This lovely Gem has brilliant and highly lustrous ivory surfaces. Splashes of pale gold and navy-blue toning appear close to the borders. An impressive Gem for the advanced variety aficionado. Census: 35 in 65, 36 finer (10/13) for all 1830 varieties. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $3,525.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

Description:: 1829 H10C MS63 NGC. V-2, LM-3, R.2. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. An intermediate die state before the rim break appears over IT of UNITED. The LM-3 is a plentiful variety that is known in business strike and proof format, and this piece is recorded as a proof on the accompanying envelope. Light heather toning is noted over mirrored surfaces on both sides of this Select specimen. It is an attractive prooflike Mint State example. 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 $NOT SOLD. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

Description:: 1829 H10C MS63 NGC. V-2, LM-3, R.2. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. An intermediate die state before the rim break appears over IT of UNITED. The LM-3 is a plentiful variety that is known in business strike and proof format, and this piece is recorded as a proof on the accompanying envelope. Light heather toning is noted over mirrored surfaces on both sides of this Select specimen. It is an attractive prooflike Mint State example. 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 $NOT SOLD. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

Description:: 1829 H10C MS65 NGC. V-3, LM-2, R.1. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The LM-2 die pair was utilized for both proof and business strike half dimes in 1829, and this Gem, designated Mint State by NGC, was noted as a proof on the accompanying envelope. This early die state piece has clash marks but no die cracks. Lightly mirrored fields are evident beneath lovely, original blue-gray and gold toning. The strike is stronger than usual and suggestive of a proof impression. Census: 37 in 65, 30 finer (10/13) for all 1829 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 @ $7.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $3,290.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

Description:: 1829 H10C MS65 NGC. V-3, LM-2, R.1. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The LM-2 die pair was utilized for both proof and business strike half dimes in 1829, and this Gem, designated Mint State by NGC, was noted as a proof on the accompanying envelope. This early die state piece has clash marks but no die cracks. Lightly mirrored fields are evident beneath lovely, original blue-gray and gold toning. The strike is stronger than usual and suggestive of a proof impression. Census: 37 in 65, 30 finer (10/13) for all 1829 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 @ $7.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $3,290.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

Description:: 1829 H10C MS66 NGC. CAC. V-7, LM-1, R.2. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. No clash marks are evident on either side of this early die state half dime. An impressive Premium Gem, this example has a bold strike save for weakness on the shield. Both sides have intermingled gold, blue, and rose toning. Census: 23 in 66 (1 in 66 S), 7 finer (10/13) for all 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 @ $2.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $5,287.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.

Eric P. Newman Collection, Part II