1788 NJ 1/2P Fox Before Legend, BN MS(PCGS#524)

Spring 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1212

Grade

VF20BN

Price

2,040

Lot Description

1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 77-dd (DS1), W-5535. Rarity-3. Horse's Head Right, Running Fox Before Legend. VF-20 (PCGS). 142.4 grains. Medium chocolate-brown with some olive highlights. Nicely struck for the variety and devoid of post-striking circulation marks though notable planchet laminations are present on the obverse, the reverse free of marks save for clash marks from the obverse plough at the upper right of the shield. Running Fox details bold and crisp, truly an exceptional example of the issue with the extra touch of character that comes with a planchet that ably demonstrates the state of the art coining techniques and equipment in late 18th century America. Provenance: From our (Bowers Merena's) Chris Schenkel Collection sale, November 1990, lot 5501; our (Stack's) sale of the John P. Lorenzo Collection, January 2008 Americana Sale, lot 5745; Syd Martin Collection. Lot tags, Martin and other collector envelopes with attribution and provenance notes included. PCGS# 524. NGC ID: AUKF. Click here for certification details from PCGS.