1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 17-K, Chess Knight, BN MS(PCGS#767907)

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3031

Grade

VF35BN

Price

1,560

Lot Description

1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 17-K, W-4865. Rarity-3. Straight Plow Beam, Chess Knight--Overstruck on a Connecticut Copper. VF-35 (PCGS). 131.5 grains. An unusual and enigmatic overstrike, almost certainly struck atop a Connecticut copper. The predominant evidence of the under type is actually the host coin's denticles, easily seen at the right side of the obverse and lower right of the reverse, where the misalignment of the New Jersey dies left the host borders untouched. The letter N is also visible in the plow. The New Jersey surfaces are glossy light brown with splashes of mahogany around the plow and other obverse devices. Some old surface verdigris remains, to no detriment. The strike is good, and the eye appeal is very nice. Both obverse and reverse are in their early states. A fascinating example, one that might reward careful study. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. PCGS# 767907. 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.