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

November 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auktionator

Stack's Bowers

Losnummer

1387

Erhaltungsgrad

XF40BN

Preis

4.320

Losbeschreibung

147.9 grains. Another superb example of this important <em>Guide Book</em> variety. Handsome and glossy chocolate brown, impressively smooth and rich with aesthetic appeal. The obverse is aligned leftward, with a raised rim outside of the denticles visible at right and a shallow planchet cutter gutter visible at left. The obverse is very well realized and essentially choice, with only a thin old hairline visible extending vertically below the mouth of the horse. The reverse is likewise aligned left, but remains complete, with a nicely struck fox and a fully detailed shield. A single little rim nick is noted above B of PLURIBUS, and some microscopic flecks of reddish surface encrustation are seen here and there over that side. The visual appeal remains excellent.<p>The Running Foxes have always captured collector imagination, and the supply of attractive pieces has never been enough to meet the extensive demand. This is a variety that is on the want list of major type collectors, in addition to the specialists who can recite the Condition Census from memory. This piece would satisfy both groups immensely.