1786 NJ 1/2P M. 21-P, Mane Punch Before Ears, BN MS(PCGS#767882)

May 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3209

Grade

VF25

Price

2,160

Lot Description

1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 21-P, W-4920. Rarity-5. Narrow Shield, Curved Plow Beam. VF-25 (PCGS). A wonderfully attractive example with glossy surfaces and rich mahogany coloration. The strike has been slightly pulled towards 3 o'clock on each side, trimming the rightmost denticles. Uniformly bold throughout with just a tinge of softness to the shield that is typical of Reverse P. The spherical cud at 7 o'clock on the reverse is accompanied by significant crumbling in the denticles equivalent to Die State 3. Trivial planchet striations on the obverse contribute to the exceptional character of this scarce and handsomely preserved example. Provenance: From the Collection of Larry L. Terrell. Earlier ex Bowers and Merena, March 1995, privately. PCGS# 496. Click here for certification details from PCGS.