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

November 2019 Baltimore Colonial Coins and Americana Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6202

Grade

AU50BN

Price

1,800

Lot Description

1787 New Jersey copper. Maris 64-t. Rarity-1. Small Planchet. AU-50 (PCGS). 150.9 grains. 27.4 mm. While enumerated by Maris at the end of the Large Planchet series (Maris 59-64), and stylistically far more like those that follow (Maris 65-67) than those that precede it, the die state data suggests that the Small Planchet examples of Maris 64-t, as seen here, were actually struck first. This one is pleasing medium brown, close to smooth but showing some inherent planchet texture at the centers of both sides. Problem free and appealing, ideally centered, and with only minor circulation marks. Perfect dies, Die State 1. A very nice copper. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers. PCGS# 767852 and 506. Click here for certification details from PCGS.