A 1794 Silver Dollar, pedigreed to Matthew A. Stickney, Major Richard Lambert, and "Colonel" E.H.R. Green will be appeared for the first time in 104 years for a public sale. The silver dollar will be one of the highlights for the Eric P. Newman Collection Part V at Heritage Auctions Nov. 14-15 at the Waldorf Astoria, 301 Park Avenue, Duke of Windsor Suite. Lot viewing takes place Nov. 12-13 at Heritage's Park Avenue offices, 445 Park Ave. at 57th St.
An outstanding 1794 silver dollar, the Eric P. Newman coin features natural gold, blue, and iridescent toning near the borders, framing the light silver-gray interior areas. A few grade-consistent surface marks are present, with a nick on the jaw and a trivial scratch on the lower portion of the bust that are excellent identifiers, matching this piece to the plate in the Stickney and Lambert catalogs. The strike is far finer than usual, with a bold date and complete stars on the obverse. This piece is clearly sharper than several others that are certified as XF45, confirming the AU50 grade that NGC assigns.
"Just when you think you've seen it all, the next cabinet of the Eric P. Newman Collection holds a trove of rarities that define the term 'world class.'" said Jim Halperin, Co-Chairman of Heritage Auctions. "This auction is distinguished by its scholarly approach to numismatics and it holds a number of specimens central to Eric's groundbreaking research."
A mint state 1786 Immunis Columbia Confederatio Copper — an exceptional Colonial issue and the finer of two known to exist will also be offered during the auction. The other known piece is a corroded VG example that was offered in the 2002 ANA sale with no previous pedigree.
Another top Colonial dollar expected to draw intense collector interest is a 1776 Continental Dollar, Pewter, E.G. Fecit, Newman 3-D, Whitman-8460, MS66 NGC, one of just three NGC has certified in MS66. The obverse and reverse are both plated in Eric P. Newman's 1952 study on the Continental Dollars which determined engraver Elisha Gallaudet was the person most likely identified by the initials on the coin's obverse.
Additional Colonial rarities include a 1792 Getz Copper, Small Eagle, Plain Edge, Whitman-10775, MS64 Brown NGC, the finest of only three certified by NGC and one of fewer than 30 examples known to exist. This specimen carries the "Colonel" E.H.R. Green provenance.
Highlighting a selection of gold coins, an 1879 Flowing Hair Stella, PR65 NGC, is an original example in the intended alloy of 85 percent gold, 10 percent copper, and 5 percent silver. The Gem proof example in this auction has been in private hands and unavailable for public sale for at least the past 70 years — until now.
