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

May 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3242

Grade

F12BN

Price

312

Lot Description

1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 75-bb, W-5520. Rarity-4. Horse's Head Right, Running Fox Before Legend. Fine-12 BN (NGC). 143.5 grains. Overall smooth apart from microscopic pitting, both sides also exhibit pleasing reddish-brown patina with a few glints of flint gray here and there. The upper left border is flush with the letters PLURI in PLURIBUS, but otherwise the centering is good and most design elements are boldly outlined where the variety will allow. A shallow edge bruise at 4 o'clock relative to the obverse is noted for accuracy, and an unfortunate concentration of surface scale and pitting has obscured the fox. Provenance: From the Collection of Larry L. Terrell. PCGS# 524. NGC ID: 2B4Y. Click here for certification details from NGC.