1787 NJ 1/2P Trident Shield, Maris 64-t Small Planchet, BN MS(PCGS#767852)

The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

8130

Grade

VF25BN

Price

750

Lot Description

1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 64-t, W-5380. Rarity-1. Small Planchet. VF-25 (PCGS). 139.5 grains. 27.9 mm. Medium brown with glossy surfaces despite some fairly trivial scattered granularity. A handsome example of the "Small Planchet" subtype, struck on a thicker but tighter flan. Nearly ideally centered, well struck, free of significant flaws. A little patch of surface roughness is noted at the lower right of the shield but it's trivial. Die State 1, perfect dies. A handsome piece. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from England, via American Heritage Minting (William Paul), November 2005. PCGS# 767852. 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.