1787 NJ 1/2P Bottom Stars Distant Maris 63-s, BN MS(PCGS#767844)

November 2021 Baltimore U.S. Coins auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2107

Grade

XF45BN

Price

2,400

Lot Description

1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 63-s, W-5375. Rarity-2. Sprig Above Plow. EF-45 (PCGS). 156.68 grains. Deep steely-olive patina with glints of lighter rose-brown intermingled in and around the centers. Well centered and sharply struck on a large, round planchet, a trace of microscopic roughness is easily forgiven for this generally smooth-looking example. DS1, as are all known examples. For the collector who wants one attractive New Jersey copper without going broke, this piece would be a fine selection; just be forewarned that horseheads can be addictive. Provenance: From the Norman G. Peters Collection. PCGS# 767844. 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.