1787 NJ 1/2P No Sprig AP, Maris 48-f, BN MS(PCGS#767832)

1787 NJ 1/2P No Sprig AP, Maris 48-f, BN MS (PCGS#767832)

November 2019 Baltimore Colonial Coins and Americana Auction

Lot Description: 1787 New Jersey copper. Maris 48-f. Rarity-3. Outlined Shield. EF-40 (PCGS). 159.8 grains. Beautiful glossy medium brown with mostly smooth surfaces. Choice aesthetic appeal, ideally centered on both sides. The obverse shows a bold clash mark from this reverse, lined up with the reverse’s rotation a bit counterclockwise from proper coin turn. The reverse is broken inside the shield but not yet cracked to the first U of UNUM, Die State 3. A few long thin hairline scratches in the left obverse field are perfectly straight and unobtrusive; some striations at the right side of the reverse are naturally occurring and do not harm the very positive eye appeal. For a variety that is not terribly scarce, it is unquestionably difficult to find a nice example. Two choice AUs are known, followed by three EFs and two VF+ coins in the SHI Condition Census. This one is roughly equal to those in the sixth and seventh position, making it an upgrade for many enthusiasts. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers. PCGS# 767832and 506. Click here for certification details from PCGS.