1787 NJ 1/2P Bulbous Nose, Maris 43-d, BN MS(PCGS#763359)

November 2019 Baltimore Colonial Coins and Americana Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6119

Grade

AU53BN

Price

780

Lot Description

1787 New Jersey copper. Maris 43-d. Rarity-1. Outlined Shield. Double struck. AU-53 (PCGS). 143.4 grains. Dark chocolate brown with smooth frosty surfaces. Some minor inherent striations are seen on the lower portion of the obverse and left side of the reverse. Nicely double struck, with eclipsing shields, chatter in the reverse legend, and a blurry spread on the obverse legend. The reverse is rotated about 30 degrees counterclockwise from proper coin turn. An attractive and interesting misstrike on this frequently seen variety. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers. PCGS# 763359and 506. Click here for certification details from PCGS.