1788 NJ 1/2P Head Left, BN MS(PCGS#527)

May 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3227

Grade

VG10BN

Price

456

Lot Description

1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 50-f, W-5475. Rarity-3. Head Left. VG-10 (PCGS). A desirable Head Left example toned in dark espresso color though the fields and lighter olive-brown across the high points. The glossy complexion gives way to areas of porosity under a glass, though the eye appeal is pleasing for the issue. The swelling of Die State 3 has caused some weakness to the right obverse and a thin crack connects EA of CASAREA. The legends are slightly obscured by roughness but the focal elements remain bold for this grade level. An appealing representative of the die pair and design type. Called "a work of art" by the authors of the Siboni-Howes-Ish reference, the Maris 50-f is a scarce variety but is still the most common of the three Head Left marriages. It is typically subject to overwhelming demand from type collectors and specialist. Provenance: From the Collection of Larry L. Terrell. Earlier ex Early American Numismatics' sale of December 1994, lot 795. PCGS# 527. NGC ID: 2B53. Click here for certification details from PCGS.