1786 NJ 1/2P Bridle, BN MS(PCGS#501)

1786 NJ 1/2P Bridle, BN MS (PCGS#501)

June 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: 1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 18-M, W-4890. Rarity-3. Bridle, Wide Shield. VF-25 (PCGS). A lovely mid grade example of this perennially popular Guide Bookvariety. Both sides are well centered within fully and broadly denticulated borders. Just a touch of softness is evident at the lower left obverse, as well as in the centers on both sides. All major design elements are bold, nonetheless, the surfaces satiny, hard and overall smooth. A couple of extremely minor flan flaws in the center of the shield are hardly worth mentioning, a slightly more expansive flaw is on the obverse at the uppermost plow handle. Pleasingly toned in warm antique copper, there is much to recommend this coin to the discerning collector. PCGS# 501. 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.