1786 NJ 1/2P Curved Plow Beam, Maris 23-P, BN MS(PCGS#767884)
1786 NJ 1/2P Curved Plow Beam, Maris 23-P, BN MS (PCGS#767884)
November 2019 Baltimore Colonial Coins and Americana Auction
- Auctioneer
- Stack's Bowers
- Lot Number
- 6060
- Grade
- VF35BN
- Price
- 5,280
- Lot Description
- 1786 New Jersey copper. Maris 23-P. Rarity-4. Narrow Shield, Curved Plow Beam. VF-35 (PCGS). 147.0 grains. Choice light brown with beautiful smooth surfaces. A lovely coin for the grade, free of significant flaws save for the natural striations seen on the plow handles and directly above them. The obverse is aligned to 8:30, with the die edge and an unstruck area visible at right. The reverse is similarly aligned, with the tops of PLUR at the rim. Late die state with the substantial obverse cud below 3:00, Die State 3. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers. PCGS# 767884and 45424. Click here for certification details from PCGS.