1787 NJ 1/2P Camel Head, Maris 56-n, BN MS(PCGS#767837)

November 2021 Baltimore U.S. Coins auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2101

Grade

AU55BN

Price

2,400

Lot Description

1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 56-n, W-5310. Rarity-1. No Sprig Above Plow, Camel Head--Overstruck on a 1787 Connecticut Copper--AU-55 BN (NGC). A handsome golden-brown example with a sharp strike and clear undertype. Portions of the obverse legend of the Connecticut are readily evident around the obverse border of the New Jersey, while the reverse features the Connecticut date at upper right, as well as a few other design elements. Glossy surfaces are satiny in texture and pleasingly smooth with no detracting blemishes. The planchet is slightly ovoid in shape, although the strike is well centered. As nice as one is likely to find in a certified Choice AU for this popular Camel Head die pairing. PCGS# 767837. NGC ID: 2B4V. Click here for certification details from NGC.