1787 NJ 1/2P No Sprig AP, Maris 52-i, BN MS(PCGS#766270)

November 2019 Baltimore Colonial Coins and Americana Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6148

Grade

AU53BN

Price

1,200

Lot Description

1787 New Jersey copper. Maris 52-i. Rarity-3. Outlined Shield. AU-53 (PCGS). 148.8 grains. Another high grade example of this die marriage, this one struck notably off-center to 9:00. The tops of NOVA are off the planchet, and the tops of E PLUR are right at the end. Nice medium brown, mostly smooth and glossy, but showing a couple of pits under the plow handles and a couple more in the left side of the shield. Some greenish verdigris is noted on the reverse. Die State 1, perfect dies. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers. PCGS# 766270and 506. Click here for certification details from PCGS.