1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 14-J, Stegosaurus Head, BN MS(PCGS#767875)

November 2019 Baltimore Colonial Coins and Americana Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6019

Grade

MS62+BN

Price

10,800

Lot Description

1786 New Jersey copper. Maris 14-J. Rarity-1. Straight Plow Beam. MS-62+ BN (PCGS). 144.1 grains. A common variety in exquisite condition, displaying faded mint red around the design elements against glossy light brown surfaces. Nicely struck and centered on a somewhat oblong planchet, with denticles visible beneath the date, at the upper right obverse, and on the reverse from 12:00 to 4:00. An arc of faint pitting is noted around the obverse periphery, an artifact of the planchet cutting process, strongest from the area beneath the date to NO but also visible between A and CAE and elsewhere. Attractive and free of significant problems. Die State 2, with a bulge running from the 1 of the date across the bust truncation to RE of CAESAREA, a typical die state. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers. PCGS# 767875and 45423. Click here for certification details from PCGS.