1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 12-G, Shaggy Mane, BN MS(PCGS#767871)

November 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1277

Grade

VG10BN

Price

1,320

Lot Description

132.5 grains. Medal turn. Even dark olive surfaces show the pleasing if granular gloss of a well-preserved grounder. Good contrast remains on both sides, and some earthen encrustation remains among the lettering on the reverse. The obverse is aligned to the right enough to show the die edge at lower left, along with a frame of denticles at the entire right side. The swelling at the base of the horsehead places this close to DS2, though the date is mostly complete; the SHI book notes "only about half the date is visible in DS2." The reverse is framed with denticles from 1 o'clock to 8 o'clock. Aside from the light granularity, the reverse is mark free and very pleasing. This is a very desirable example of an elusive and distinctive variety.