1787 NJ 1/2P Sprig Above Plow, Maris 63-q, BN MS(PCGS#767841)

November 2019 Baltimore Colonial Coins and Americana Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6198

Grade

XF45BN

Price

1,560

Lot Description

1787 New Jersey copper. Maris 63-q. Rarity-3. Large Planchet. EF-45 (PCGS). 154.1 grains. Choice chocolate brown with smooth, glossy surfaces. A near perfect coin, ideally centered and free of notable flaws. A very short scratch is noted at the second E of CAESAREA and an unobtrusive mark is tucked beneath the right upright of the first U of UNUM. The usual break off the top left corner of the shield is present, and a die crack connects PLU to the rim, Die State 4. A single natural striation extends from above the snout to the base of the second E in CAESAREA. Though the centers are never fully struck up on this die marriage, this piece manages to show some eye detail. This would make a great type coin. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers. PCGS# 767841and 521277. Click here for certification details from PCGS.