1787 NJ 1/2P Wide Ears Below Gap Maris 32-T, BN MS(PCGS#688362)

November 2017 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4155

Grade

XF40

Price

1,020

Lot Description

1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 32-T, W-5100. Rarity-2. Outlined Shield. EF-40 (PCGS). 139.0 grains. This is a dark chocolate brown example with the highest points of the design motifs and lettering worn to a lighter shade of brown. The obverse is centered toward the 11 o'clock position, bringing the legends close to the rim and introducing a short arc of sharp dentils from the 1 o'clock to 8 o'clock positions. The reverse is pretty much centered, with a nearly complete run of dentils around its circumference. A lovely mid-grade example of this well-made die combination. PCGS# 503. NGC ID: 2B4K. Provenance: From the Syd Martin Collection. Purchased privately from Monmouth Coin and Stamp, February 5, 2000.