1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 15-T, Leaning Head, BN MS(PCGS#766262)

The January 2013 Americana Sale

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

10722

Grade

XF40

Price

2,644

Lot Description

1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 15-T, W-4825. Rarity-3. Wide Shield. EF-40 (PCGS). 145.2 grains. Deep golden-brown with golden-tan highlights. Uniformly microporous under low magnification, otherwise the attractive surfaces are choice to the unaided eye save for a tiny rim flaw, as struck, at 11 o'clock on the obverse. Late obverse state, die crack though EA to the end of the plow beam. Choice for the grade.