1787 NJ 1/2P Outlined Shield, BN MS(PCGS#503)

November 2017 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4150

Grade

VG10BN

Price

264

Lot Description

1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 28-L, W-5065. Rarity-3. Outlined Shield. VG-10 (PCGS). 143.6 grains. Glossy medium brown surfaces are essentially smooth but for a zig-zag thin planchet flaw that bisects both obverse and reverse but at different angles, and the given PCGS grade appears to be a bit conservative. Though simple in design, we find the horse head on Maris' obverse 28 to be one of the most pleasing and proportioned in the series, which coupled with the often choice planchet stock, make for nice coins like this Maris 28-L. PCGS# 503. NGC ID: 2B4K. Provenance: From the Syd Martin Collection. Purchased privately from C.E. Bullowa at the New York International Numismatic Convention, January 2009.