1787 NJ 1/2P Clashed Die, Maris 46-e, BN MS(PCGS#766317)

March 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1460

Grade

AU50

Price

1,320

Lot Description

1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 46-e, W-5250. Rarity-1. Clashed Die. AU-50 (PCGS). 142.6 grains. An attractive example with blended mahogany and chocolate-brown patina. Drawn towards 2 o'clock on the obverse and 5 o'clock on the reverse, but sharply defined for this die state. The surfaces are beautifully glossed with prominent obverse clash marks that give this variety its "Clashed Die" nickname. In fact, Maris 46-e shows more extensive clashing than any other variety in the New Jersey copper series, which fact had led Roger S. Siboni, John L. Howes and A. Buell Ish (New Jersey State Coppers, 2013) to include it in their "Basic Type Set." This is an excellent specimen, destined for an advanced cabinet. Provenance: From the Bill Gleckler Collection. PCGS# 506. NGC ID: 2B4N. 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.