1788 NJ 1/2P Fox Before Legend, Maris 75-bb, BN MS(PCGS#783095)

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3116

Grade

AU50BN

Price

4,320

Lot Description

1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 75-bb, W-5520. Rarity-4. Running Fox Before Legend. AU-50 (PCGS). 146.6 grains. Another important specimen of this fun variety. Pleasing chocolate brown with contrasting deep tan devices. The surfaces are a bit matte-like, but show good gloss and very nice eye appeal. A shallow horizontal scrape is seen in the right obverse field, and a couple little scratches between VA of NOVA and the mane blend in pretty well. The reverse is close to pristine. A little natural rim flaw at 1 of the date manifests as a tiny curved clip at UR of PLURIBUS. The shield details are complete, though this is an advanced die state, Die State 2. A Running Fox this sharp and attractive is a very desirable property. As mentioned in the previous description, the census on this variety runs down to EF. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. PCGS# 783095. 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.