Heritage Auctions is offering important documents from the Eric P. Newman Collection in a U.S. CoinsShowcase Auction. Commencing in 2013, a series of sales of material from the Collection of Eric P.Newman has enthralled the collecting community. Featuring 97 lots, this auction comprises the balanceof his documents: research, working, and publication files including drafts, unpublished articles,correspondence, handwritten notes, memoranda, photographs, article clippings, and offprints.

Some of the highlights are listed below:

Lot 52033: The 1804 Dollar: The Fantastic 1804 Dollar, by Eric P. Newman and Ken Bressett, was at the printer'swhen the display of the King of Siam proof set upended their conclusions in the chapter titled, "TheDiplomatic Gift Delusion." Bressett recalls telephoning the publisher from the 1962 Detroit ANAconvention and shouting, "Stop the press!" This is one of the most important archival groups remainingin the EPNNES Library.

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Various Sources. Research Files on the 1804 Dollar. Eric P. Newman's massive archive on this famous coin, the subject...(https://coins.ha.com/itm/miscellaneous/various-sources-research-files-on-the-1804-dollar-eric-p-newman-s-massive-archive-on-this-famous-coin-the-subject-of-one-of-his-most/a/63247-52033.s)

Lot 52042: Banking History and Paper Money Issues of Missouri: Eric's research and correspondence on the matter- the first he investigated in a formal way - spans the years 1934 to 2007. Since no reference work forMissouri Obsolete Currency exists, this three-box group of material will be invaluable for the specialist.

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Various Sources. Research Files on Banking History and Paper Money Issues of Missouri. A large archive of three boxes...(https://coins.ha.com/itm/miscellaneous/various-sources-research-files-on-banking-history-and-paper-money-issues-of-missouri-a-large-archives-of-three-boxes-of-material-/a/63247-52042.s)

Lot 52032: The 1913 Liberty Nickel: At one time, Eric and B.G. Johnson owned all five 1913-dated Liberty nickels.This material will appeal to anyone with an interest in those famous coins. As with the Missouri researchfiles, correspondence extends over many years, from 1939 to 2011.

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Various Sources. Research Files on the 1913 Liberty Nickel. Files include: correspondence (1939-1972) related to the ...(https://coins.ha.com/itm/miscellaneous/various-sources-research-files-on-the-1913-liberty-nickel-files-include-correspondence-1939-1972-related-to-the-1913-liberty-nickel/a/63247-52032.s)

Lot 52013: The Continental Currency Dollar: Discussions about the maker, origin, and the very nature of theContinental Currency coinage continue. Read all about Eric's seven decades of investigation into thismost interesting and timely topic.

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Various Sources. Research Files on the Continental Currency Dollars. File includes: extensive correspondence (1952-19...(https://coins.ha.com/itm/miscellaneous/various-sources-research-files-on-the-continental-currency-dollars-file-includes-extensive-correspondence-1952-1960-on-the-subject-/a/63247-52013.s)

Other subjects from this wide-ranging collection include the Nova Constellatio coinage, Connecticutcoppers, Massachusetts silver, Machin's Mills coinage, counterfeit halfpence, large cents, and thespurious USAOG $20 pieces and western gold bars.

Inspired by his grandfather's gift of a coin during his childhood and mentored by the venerable B.G.Johnson, Eric rose to become the premier American numismatic researcher and writer of our time. Thissale has something for everyone, from budding bibliophiles to seasoned researchers. The auction closeson Monday, March 25, at 7:00 PM CT. Please log onto ha.com/63247 to view lots and bid.

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