1787 NJ 1/2P Camel Head, Maris 56-n, BN MS(PCGS#767837)

1787 NJ 1/2P Camel Head, Maris 56-n, BN MS (PCGS#767837)

April 2023 Collectors Choice Online Auction U.S. Coins

Losbeschreibung: 1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 56-n, W-5310. Rarity-1. Camel Head--Overstruck on a 1775 Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 4-75A--Good-6 (PCGS). 99.1 grains. A neat piece with bold undertype from a fairly scarce date of Machin's Mills halfpenny that was used as a planchet for this Camel head New Jersey. Most of GEORGIVS and BRITAN are visible at the lower obverse and upper reverse as well as the exergue line from the Machin's reverse at PLUR. Fairly smooth surfaces, retoned to light olive and reddish-brown from an old cleaning. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex S. Colavita, May 2008. To view supplemental information and all items from the Sydney F. Martin Collection, click here. PCGS# 767837. 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.