1788 NJ 1/2P Fox Before Legend, Maris 77-dd, BN MS(PCGS#766251)

November 2021 Baltimore U.S. Coins auction

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

2116

Grade

F12BN

Prix

552

Description du lot

1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 77-dd (DS3), i.e. 78-dd, W-5535. Rarity-2. Head Right, Running Fox Before Legend. Fine-12 (PCGS). 129.47 grains. A generally autumn-brown example with intermingled olive-russet highlights that are most pronounced in the protected areas around the design elements. Roughness in the planchet within and below the shield is as made, a few speckles of light verdigris on the obverse noted, but the surfaces otherwise free of mentionable blemishes. The central obverse break is crisp and bold, while the angular reverse break is also in full form. While delisted as "Maris 78-dd" in favor of a more accurate description as the late die state of Maris 77-dd, most collectors will still want to own this former variety. The running fox is crisp here, making this an equally worthy type coin. Provenance: From the Norman G. Peters Collection. PCGS# 766251. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.