1787 NJ 1/2P Outlined Shield, BN MS(PCGS#503)

November 2017 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4156

Grade

VF20BN

Price

360

Lot Description

1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 32-T, W-5100. Rarity-2. Outlined Shield. VF-20 (PCGS). This is a generally golden-brown New Jersey copper with bold detail to all of the devices that showcases the basic design. Swirls of deeper color are largely associated with minor surface scale; closer inspection with a loupe reveals an overall rough texture to both sides and, on the obverse, myriad faint pin scratches over and around the horse and plow. One of the more frequently encountered varieties in the New Jersey copper series, Maris 32-T is a perennial favorite among type collectors. PCGS# 503. NGC ID: 2B4K. Provenance: Cardboard 2x2 with attribution notation included.