1787 NJ 1/2P Wide Ears Below Gap Maris 32-T, BN MS(PCGS#688362)

1787 NJ 1/2P Wide Ears Below Gap Maris 32-T, BN MS (PCGS#688362)

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Description du lot: 1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 32-T, W-5100. Rarity-2. Wide Ears Below Gap, Outlined Shield. AU-50 (PCGS). 133.7 grains. Medium golden brown and olive with impressive sharpness on both sides. Both obverse and reverse are aligned to 4 o'clock, with a healthy border of denticles at the left. Both sides show some striations and laminations, particularly around the plow and URIBUS. A natural planchet flaw is seen on the reverse rim at 4 o'clock. Aside from some trivial hairlines, no post striking flaws are noteworthy. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. PCGS# 688362. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.