1787 NJ 1/2P Pony Head, Maris 38-a, BN MS(PCGS#766287)

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3068

Grade

F15BN

Price

1,140

Lot Description

1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 38-a, W-5180. Rarity-5. Pony Head. Fine-15 (PCGS). 141.9 grains. Choice and glossy medium brown with excellent surfaces. Well centered and nicely detailed for the grade. A little batch of scratches crosses CAE atop the obverse to the horsehead and some natural striations are seen at REA. On the reverse, a couple old scratches are seen above BU of PLURIBUS and there are some marks on the rim above NU of UNUM. This is an unusually pretty specimen for this Maris number. We sold the finest known example from these dies in our November 2019 EPU sale. Graded EF-40 (PCGS), it brought $5,760. In that catalog, we noted how tough these are nice. It remains the case that anything better than Fine is probably Condition Census and a nice Fine is a great specimen of the variety too. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. PCGS# 766287. 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.