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1787 New Jersey 1/2p, M48-g, W5275, R1. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! You bet, and it's CAC-stickered because this is an AU trapped in an EF holder! Gorgeous color, surfaces, and eye appeal with some mint luster that screams for a higher grade. A very common variety, but also the most pronounced "Outlined Shield" variety for the Redbook type, so this is such an incredible example to fill that space in a registry set. Purchased from John Agre 07/28/22.
1787 New Jersey 1/2p, M48-g, W5275, R1. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! You bet, and it's CAC-stickered because this is an AU trapped in an EF holder! Gorgeous color, surfaces, and eye appeal with some mint luster that screams for a higher grade. A very common variety, but also the most pronounced "Outlined Shield" variety for the Redbook type, so this is such an incredible example to fill that space in a registry set. Purchased from John Agre 07/28/22.
1787 New Jersey 1/2p, M48-g, W5275, R1. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! You bet, and it's CAC-stickered because this is an AU trapped in an EF holder! Gorgeous color, surfaces, and eye appeal with some mint luster that screams for a higher grade. A very common variety, but also the most pronounced "Outlined Shield" variety for the Redbook type, so this is such an incredible example to fill that space in a registry set. Purchased from John Agre 07/28/22.
1787 New Jersey 1/2p, M48-g, W5275, R1. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! You bet, and it's CAC-stickered because this is an AU trapped in an EF holder! Gorgeous color, surfaces, and eye appeal with some mint luster that screams for a higher grade. A very common variety, but also the most pronounced "Outlined Shield" variety for the Redbook type, so this is such an incredible example to fill that space in a registry set. Purchased from John Agre 07/28/22.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Recently sold in the Stacks Bowers auction of 11/18/24, where this example was lot #1281 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 60-p, W-5340. Rarity-4. Sprig Above Plow, PLURIBS. Large Planchet. EF-40 (PCGS). 154.7 grains. Handsome olive and golden-brown patina, the planchet choice apart from light porosity that hardly detracts. Excellent overall definition, just a tad soft in the centers, impression trivially off center to 1 o'clock on the obverse, 5 o'clock on the reverse. Although not included therein, this piece challenges the best pieces listed in the 2013 Siboni-Howes-Ish Condition Census, which range in grade from VF to AU. Much of what our online archives from the past 20 or so years can muster for Maris 60-p grades Fine or Very Fine; the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen is a noteworthy outlier in PCGS AU-50, it brought $8,813 in March 2017, although shows considerably more planchet roughness in the centers than seen here. Here, indeed, is a coin that would be difficult to improve upon for the variety. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier ex our (Bowers and Merena's) sale of the Frederick B. Taylor Collection, March 1987, lot 2256; Tom Rinaldo.” The coin was purchased from the Stacks auction by CVM for $2640, and I paid a considerably higher price at the Grapevine coin show on 12/13/24. At the time of this description, this coin is tied for second-highest graded example at PCGS, with the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen mentioned in the description above being the highest graded example at PCGS as AU50. The other PCGS EF40 resides in the RUATWINCOIN collection. While the Shaw specimen is listed as EF- and CC5, this Taylor example is not among the top 8 coins listed in the new Siboni / Howell / Ish “New Jersey State Coppers Companion” released in 2024. However, I suspect that this coin would certainly be among the top dozen for the M60-p variety. PCGS #512.40/50449842 with “PLURIBS” and “Taylor” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Recently sold in the Stacks Bowers auction of 11/18/24, where this example was lot #1281 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 60-p, W-5340. Rarity-4. Sprig Above Plow, PLURIBS. Large Planchet. EF-40 (PCGS). 154.7 grains. Handsome olive and golden-brown patina, the planchet choice apart from light porosity that hardly detracts. Excellent overall definition, just a tad soft in the centers, impression trivially off center to 1 o'clock on the obverse, 5 o'clock on the reverse. Although not included therein, this piece challenges the best pieces listed in the 2013 Siboni-Howes-Ish Condition Census, which range in grade from VF to AU. Much of what our online archives from the past 20 or so years can muster for Maris 60-p grades Fine or Very Fine; the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen is a noteworthy outlier in PCGS AU-50, it brought $8,813 in March 2017, although shows considerably more planchet roughness in the centers than seen here. Here, indeed, is a coin that would be difficult to improve upon for the variety. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier ex our (Bowers and Merena's) sale of the Frederick B. Taylor Collection, March 1987, lot 2256; Tom Rinaldo.” The coin was purchased from the Stacks auction by CVM for $2640, and I paid a considerably higher price at the Grapevine coin show on 12/13/24. At the time of this description, this coin is tied for second-highest graded example at PCGS, with the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen mentioned in the description above being the highest graded example at PCGS as AU50. The other PCGS EF40 resides in the RUATWINCOIN collection. While the Shaw specimen is listed as EF- and CC5, this Taylor example is not among the top 8 coins listed in the new Siboni / Howell / Ish “New Jersey State Coppers Companion” released in 2024. However, I suspect that this coin would certainly be among the top dozen for the M60-p variety. PCGS #512.40/50449842 with “PLURIBS” and “Taylor” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Recently sold in the Stacks Bowers auction of 11/18/24, where this example was lot #1281 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 60-p, W-5340. Rarity-4. Sprig Above Plow, PLURIBS. Large Planchet. EF-40 (PCGS). 154.7 grains. Handsome olive and golden-brown patina, the planchet choice apart from light porosity that hardly detracts. Excellent overall definition, just a tad soft in the centers, impression trivially off center to 1 o'clock on the obverse, 5 o'clock on the reverse. Although not included therein, this piece challenges the best pieces listed in the 2013 Siboni-Howes-Ish Condition Census, which range in grade from VF to AU. Much of what our online archives from the past 20 or so years can muster for Maris 60-p grades Fine or Very Fine; the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen is a noteworthy outlier in PCGS AU-50, it brought $8,813 in March 2017, although shows considerably more planchet roughness in the centers than seen here. Here, indeed, is a coin that would be difficult to improve upon for the variety. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier ex our (Bowers and Merena's) sale of the Frederick B. Taylor Collection, March 1987, lot 2256; Tom Rinaldo.” The coin was purchased from the Stacks auction by CVM for $2640, and I paid a considerably higher price at the Grapevine coin show on 12/13/24. At the time of this description, this coin is tied for second-highest graded example at PCGS, with the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen mentioned in the description above being the highest graded example at PCGS as AU50. The other PCGS EF40 resides in the RUATWINCOIN collection. While the Shaw specimen is listed as EF- and CC5, this Taylor example is not among the top 8 coins listed in the new Siboni / Howell / Ish “New Jersey State Coppers Companion” released in 2024. However, I suspect that this coin would certainly be among the top dozen for the M60-p variety. PCGS #512.40/50449842 with “PLURIBS” and “Taylor” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Recently sold in the Stacks Bowers auction of 11/18/24, where this example was lot #1281 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 60-p, W-5340. Rarity-4. Sprig Above Plow, PLURIBS. Large Planchet. EF-40 (PCGS). 154.7 grains. Handsome olive and golden-brown patina, the planchet choice apart from light porosity that hardly detracts. Excellent overall definition, just a tad soft in the centers, impression trivially off center to 1 o'clock on the obverse, 5 o'clock on the reverse. Although not included therein, this piece challenges the best pieces listed in the 2013 Siboni-Howes-Ish Condition Census, which range in grade from VF to AU. Much of what our online archives from the past 20 or so years can muster for Maris 60-p grades Fine or Very Fine; the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen is a noteworthy outlier in PCGS AU-50, it brought $8,813 in March 2017, although shows considerably more planchet roughness in the centers than seen here. Here, indeed, is a coin that would be difficult to improve upon for the variety. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier ex our (Bowers and Merena's) sale of the Frederick B. Taylor Collection, March 1987, lot 2256; Tom Rinaldo.” The coin was purchased from the Stacks auction by CVM for $2640, and I paid a considerably higher price at the Grapevine coin show on 12/13/24. At the time of this description, this coin is tied for second-highest graded example at PCGS, with the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen mentioned in the description above being the highest graded example at PCGS as AU50. The other PCGS EF40 resides in the RUATWINCOIN collection. While the Shaw specimen is listed as EF- and CC5, this Taylor example is not among the top 8 coins listed in the new Siboni / Howell / Ish “New Jersey State Coppers Companion” released in 2024. However, I suspect that this coin would certainly be among the top dozen for the M60-p variety. PCGS #512.40/50449842 with “PLURIBS” and “Taylor” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Recently sold in the Stacks Bowers auction of 11/18/24, where this example was lot #1281 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 60-p, W-5340. Rarity-4. Sprig Above Plow, PLURIBS. Large Planchet. EF-40 (PCGS). 154.7 grains. Handsome olive and golden-brown patina, the planchet choice apart from light porosity that hardly detracts. Excellent overall definition, just a tad soft in the centers, impression trivially off center to 1 o'clock on the obverse, 5 o'clock on the reverse. Although not included therein, this piece challenges the best pieces listed in the 2013 Siboni-Howes-Ish Condition Census, which range in grade from VF to AU. Much of what our online archives from the past 20 or so years can muster for Maris 60-p grades Fine or Very Fine; the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen is a noteworthy outlier in PCGS AU-50, it brought $8,813 in March 2017, although shows considerably more planchet roughness in the centers than seen here. Here, indeed, is a coin that would be difficult to improve upon for the variety. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier ex our (Bowers and Merena's) sale of the Frederick B. Taylor Collection, March 1987, lot 2256; Tom Rinaldo.” The coin was purchased from the Stacks auction by CVM for $2640, and I paid a considerably higher price at the Grapevine coin show on 12/13/24. At the time of this description, this coin is tied for second-highest graded example at PCGS, with the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen mentioned in the description above being the highest graded example at PCGS as AU50. The other PCGS EF40 resides in the RUATWINCOIN collection. While the Shaw specimen is listed as EF- and CC5, this Taylor example is not among the top 8 coins listed in the new Siboni / Howell / Ish “New Jersey State Coppers Companion” released in 2024. However, I suspect that this coin would certainly be among the top dozen for the M60-p variety. PCGS #512.40/50449842 with “PLURIBS” and “Taylor” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Recently sold in the Stacks Bowers auction of 11/18/24, where this example was lot #1281 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 60-p, W-5340. Rarity-4. Sprig Above Plow, PLURIBS. Large Planchet. EF-40 (PCGS). 154.7 grains. Handsome olive and golden-brown patina, the planchet choice apart from light porosity that hardly detracts. Excellent overall definition, just a tad soft in the centers, impression trivially off center to 1 o'clock on the obverse, 5 o'clock on the reverse. Although not included therein, this piece challenges the best pieces listed in the 2013 Siboni-Howes-Ish Condition Census, which range in grade from VF to AU. Much of what our online archives from the past 20 or so years can muster for Maris 60-p grades Fine or Very Fine; the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen is a noteworthy outlier in PCGS AU-50, it brought $8,813 in March 2017, although shows considerably more planchet roughness in the centers than seen here. Here, indeed, is a coin that would be difficult to improve upon for the variety. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier ex our (Bowers and Merena's) sale of the Frederick B. Taylor Collection, March 1987, lot 2256; Tom Rinaldo.” The coin was purchased from the Stacks auction by CVM for $2640, and I paid a considerably higher price at the Grapevine coin show on 12/13/24. At the time of this description, this coin is tied for second-highest graded example at PCGS, with the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen mentioned in the description above being the highest graded example at PCGS as AU50. The other PCGS EF40 resides in the RUATWINCOIN collection. While the Shaw specimen is listed as EF- and CC5, this Taylor example is not among the top 8 coins listed in the new Siboni / Howell / Ish “New Jersey State Coppers Companion” released in 2024. However, I suspect that this coin would certainly be among the top dozen for the M60-p variety. PCGS #512.40/50449842 with “PLURIBS” and “Taylor” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Recently sold in the Stacks Bowers auction of 11/18/24, where this example was lot #1281 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 60-p, W-5340. Rarity-4. Sprig Above Plow, PLURIBS. Large Planchet. EF-40 (PCGS). 154.7 grains. Handsome olive and golden-brown patina, the planchet choice apart from light porosity that hardly detracts. Excellent overall definition, just a tad soft in the centers, impression trivially off center to 1 o'clock on the obverse, 5 o'clock on the reverse. Although not included therein, this piece challenges the best pieces listed in the 2013 Siboni-Howes-Ish Condition Census, which range in grade from VF to AU. Much of what our online archives from the past 20 or so years can muster for Maris 60-p grades Fine or Very Fine; the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen is a noteworthy outlier in PCGS AU-50, it brought $8,813 in March 2017, although shows considerably more planchet roughness in the centers than seen here. Here, indeed, is a coin that would be difficult to improve upon for the variety. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier ex our (Bowers and Merena's) sale of the Frederick B. Taylor Collection, March 1987, lot 2256; Tom Rinaldo.” The coin was purchased from the Stacks auction by CVM for $2640, and I paid a considerably higher price at the Grapevine coin show on 12/13/24. At the time of this description, this coin is tied for second-highest graded example at PCGS, with the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen mentioned in the description above being the highest graded example at PCGS as AU50. The other PCGS EF40 resides in the RUATWINCOIN collection. While the Shaw specimen is listed as EF- and CC5, this Taylor example is not among the top 8 coins listed in the new Siboni / Howell / Ish “New Jersey State Coppers Companion” released in 2024. However, I suspect that this coin would certainly be among the top dozen for the M60-p variety. PCGS #512.40/50449842 with “PLURIBS” and “Taylor” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Recently sold in the Stacks Bowers auction of 11/18/24, where this example was lot #1281 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 60-p, W-5340. Rarity-4. Sprig Above Plow, PLURIBS. Large Planchet. EF-40 (PCGS). 154.7 grains. Handsome olive and golden-brown patina, the planchet choice apart from light porosity that hardly detracts. Excellent overall definition, just a tad soft in the centers, impression trivially off center to 1 o'clock on the obverse, 5 o'clock on the reverse. Although not included therein, this piece challenges the best pieces listed in the 2013 Siboni-Howes-Ish Condition Census, which range in grade from VF to AU. Much of what our online archives from the past 20 or so years can muster for Maris 60-p grades Fine or Very Fine; the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen is a noteworthy outlier in PCGS AU-50, it brought $8,813 in March 2017, although shows considerably more planchet roughness in the centers than seen here. Here, indeed, is a coin that would be difficult to improve upon for the variety. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier ex our (Bowers and Merena's) sale of the Frederick B. Taylor Collection, March 1987, lot 2256; Tom Rinaldo.” The coin was purchased from the Stacks auction by CVM for $2640, and I paid a considerably higher price at the Grapevine coin show on 12/13/24. At the time of this description, this coin is tied for second-highest graded example at PCGS, with the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen mentioned in the description above being the highest graded example at PCGS as AU50. The other PCGS EF40 resides in the RUATWINCOIN collection. While the Shaw specimen is listed as EF- and CC5, this Taylor example is not among the top 8 coins listed in the new Siboni / Howell / Ish “New Jersey State Coppers Companion” released in 2024. However, I suspect that this coin would certainly be among the top dozen for the M60-p variety. PCGS #512.40/50449842 with “PLURIBS” and “Taylor” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. A gorgeous lustrous medium tan example of the Camel Head Redbook type. Purchased from the Stacks November 2024 Baltimore auction as lot #1280, where it was described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 56-n, W-5310. Rarity-1. No Sprig Above Plow, Camel Head. Overstruck on a Contemporary Counterfeit Irish Halfpenny. AU-50 (PCGS). 127.6 grains. So choice that it was cataloged as "Uncirc. V. rare gem" in Schulman's 1955 sale of the Spiro Collection. Off center such that two-thirds of the date is off the planchet, upper left reverse border engaging the top of the letter R in PLURIBUS. Otherwise we note plenty of sharp to full striking detail, traces of the undertype clearest in the left obverse field and at the left reverse border within the letters E PLU. Smooth olive-brown surfaces are hard, tight and frosty - a lovely high grade example of this popular type variety in the New Jersey copper series. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from Hans M.F. Schulman's sale of the Dr. Jacob N. Spiro Collection, March 1955, lot 1571; our (Stack's) sale of the Bareford Collection of New Jersey Coppers, May 1984 Greater New York Numismatic Convention Sale, Part I, lot 186; our (Kingwood Galleries') Franconia Sale, August 1992, lot 6615; McCawley-Grellman's Ninth Annual C-4 Convention Sale, November 2003, lot 427.” The coin realized $1,920 in this latest appearance. Absolutely a gorgeous, glossy, premium example, and I don’t expect to ever upgrade this one, at least not easily! PCGS #515.50/50449840, with “Camel Head Struck on Irish 1/2D, Spiro” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Purchased from the Stack’s auction of 04/03/24, where this coin was lot #3116 and described as: “1784 Circulating Counterfeit Halfpenny. Vlack 14-84A, W-8130. Rarity-5. Machin's Mills Related. Fine-12 (PCGS). A highly elusive counterfeit halfpenny, included on the same Vlack plates as the Machin's Mills halfpence though struck by a different manufacturer. Examples of this rare counterfeit have turned up in the ground throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The strike quality on this issue is widely variable, probably by design, and most examples show significant striated areas from issues with the rolled planchet stock. This specimen is attractive dark chocolate brown, smoother than most, though still microscopically granular. The obverse legend is complete and the profile, including the eye, is fairly well brought up, unaffected by a natural planchet striation in the right field. The reverse shows a complete legend and full, bold date, though the top of the reverse is, as always, weak. PCGS has graded 16 of these pieces, almost all VF-35 or lower. The "higher grade" pieces are typically hallmarked by more even strikes, but not usually less wear. This example is finer than its assigned grade suggests, and examination of other specimens will better place this piece in context and elucidate the particular problem of assigning a coin like this a numerical grade. Provenance: From our Americana Sale of February 2015, lot 1030.” The coin sold for $1057.50 back in 2015, and I was fortunate enough to purchase it for just $900 here in 2024. This is a tough variety to price: some of these bring lots of money, and some don't – I guess it depends on who needs one at that time? The PCGS Price Guide assigns a value of $2,150 while the latest Whitman Encyclopedia from 2020 values a F12 at $2,500. This feels like a $1500 coin so I will go with that. PCGS F12 Machin’s Related Vlack 14-84A, #935.12/48178374.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Purchased from the Stack’s auction of 04/03/24, where this coin was lot #3116 and described as: “1784 Circulating Counterfeit Halfpenny. Vlack 14-84A, W-8130. Rarity-5. Machin's Mills Related. Fine-12 (PCGS). A highly elusive counterfeit halfpenny, included on the same Vlack plates as the Machin's Mills halfpence though struck by a different manufacturer. Examples of this rare counterfeit have turned up in the ground throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The strike quality on this issue is widely variable, probably by design, and most examples show significant striated areas from issues with the rolled planchet stock. This specimen is attractive dark chocolate brown, smoother than most, though still microscopically granular. The obverse legend is complete and the profile, including the eye, is fairly well brought up, unaffected by a natural planchet striation in the right field. The reverse shows a complete legend and full, bold date, though the top of the reverse is, as always, weak. PCGS has graded 16 of these pieces, almost all VF-35 or lower. The "higher grade" pieces are typically hallmarked by more even strikes, but not usually less wear. This example is finer than its assigned grade suggests, and examination of other specimens will better place this piece in context and elucidate the particular problem of assigning a coin like this a numerical grade. Provenance: From our Americana Sale of February 2015, lot 1030.” The coin sold for $1057.50 back in 2015, and I was fortunate enough to purchase it for just $900 here in 2024. This is a tough variety to price: some of these bring lots of money, and some don't – I guess it depends on who needs one at that time? The PCGS Price Guide assigns a value of $2,150 while the latest Whitman Encyclopedia from 2020 values a F12 at $2,500. This feels like a $1500 coin so I will go with that. PCGS F12 Machin’s Related Vlack 14-84A, #935.12/48178374.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Purchased from the Stack’s auction of 04/03/24, where this coin was lot #3116 and described as: “1784 Circulating Counterfeit Halfpenny. Vlack 14-84A, W-8130. Rarity-5. Machin's Mills Related. Fine-12 (PCGS). A highly elusive counterfeit halfpenny, included on the same Vlack plates as the Machin's Mills halfpence though struck by a different manufacturer. Examples of this rare counterfeit have turned up in the ground throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The strike quality on this issue is widely variable, probably by design, and most examples show significant striated areas from issues with the rolled planchet stock. This specimen is attractive dark chocolate brown, smoother than most, though still microscopically granular. The obverse legend is complete and the profile, including the eye, is fairly well brought up, unaffected by a natural planchet striation in the right field. The reverse shows a complete legend and full, bold date, though the top of the reverse is, as always, weak. PCGS has graded 16 of these pieces, almost all VF-35 or lower. The "higher grade" pieces are typically hallmarked by more even strikes, but not usually less wear. This example is finer than its assigned grade suggests, and examination of other specimens will better place this piece in context and elucidate the particular problem of assigning a coin like this a numerical grade. Provenance: From our Americana Sale of February 2015, lot 1030.” The coin sold for $1057.50 back in 2015, and I was fortunate enough to purchase it for just $900 here in 2024. This is a tough variety to price: some of these bring lots of money, and some don't – I guess it depends on who needs one at that time? The PCGS Price Guide assigns a value of $2,150 while the latest Whitman Encyclopedia from 2020 values a F12 at $2,500. This feels like a $1500 coin so I will go with that. PCGS F12 Machin’s Related Vlack 14-84A, #935.12/48178374.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Purchased from the Stack’s auction of 04/03/24, where this coin was lot #3116 and described as: “1784 Circulating Counterfeit Halfpenny. Vlack 14-84A, W-8130. Rarity-5. Machin's Mills Related. Fine-12 (PCGS). A highly elusive counterfeit halfpenny, included on the same Vlack plates as the Machin's Mills halfpence though struck by a different manufacturer. Examples of this rare counterfeit have turned up in the ground throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The strike quality on this issue is widely variable, probably by design, and most examples show significant striated areas from issues with the rolled planchet stock. This specimen is attractive dark chocolate brown, smoother than most, though still microscopically granular. The obverse legend is complete and the profile, including the eye, is fairly well brought up, unaffected by a natural planchet striation in the right field. The reverse shows a complete legend and full, bold date, though the top of the reverse is, as always, weak. PCGS has graded 16 of these pieces, almost all VF-35 or lower. The "higher grade" pieces are typically hallmarked by more even strikes, but not usually less wear. This example is finer than its assigned grade suggests, and examination of other specimens will better place this piece in context and elucidate the particular problem of assigning a coin like this a numerical grade. Provenance: From our Americana Sale of February 2015, lot 1030.” The coin sold for $1057.50 back in 2015, and I was fortunate enough to purchase it for just $900 here in 2024. This is a tough variety to price: some of these bring lots of money, and some don't – I guess it depends on who needs one at that time? The PCGS Price Guide assigns a value of $2,150 while the latest Whitman Encyclopedia from 2020 values a F12 at $2,500. This feels like a $1500 coin so I will go with that. PCGS F12 Machin’s Related Vlack 14-84A, #935.12/48178374.
1787 New Jersey 1/2p, M55-m, W5305, Second U Over S reverse error, R4. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. This is a completely original, smooth example with excellent color and eye appeal. The surfaces are smooth to the naked eye but show some minor roughness under magnification and in my large photos. The U/S feature is quite bold on the reverse, and the variety is correctly attributed by PCGS on their label. Purchased from John Agre in Atlanta on 02/18/24; to Furnace Run Collection on 07/05/24 my stock #11190; back to me on 06/12/23. This is another coin that I would like to upgrade, so if you have a better example, let's talk!
1787 New Jersey 1/2p, M55-m, W5305, Second U Over S reverse error, R4. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. This is a completely original, smooth example with excellent color and eye appeal. The surfaces are smooth to the naked eye but show some minor roughness under magnification and in my large photos. The U/S feature is quite bold on the reverse, and the variety is correctly attributed by PCGS on their label. Purchased from John Agre in Atlanta on 02/18/24; to Furnace Run Collection on 07/05/24 my stock #11190; back to me on 06/12/23. This is another coin that I would like to upgrade, so if you have a better example, let's talk!
1787 New Jersey 1/2p, M55-m, W5305, Second U Over S reverse error, R4. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. This is a completely original, smooth example with excellent color and eye appeal. The surfaces are smooth to the naked eye but show some minor roughness under magnification and in my large photos. The U/S feature is quite bold on the reverse, and the variety is correctly attributed by PCGS on their label. Purchased from John Agre in Atlanta on 02/18/24; to Furnace Run Collection on 07/05/24 my stock #11190; back to me on 06/12/23. This is another coin that I would like to upgrade, so if you have a better example, let's talk!
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1786 Connecticut copper, M5.3-N, W2575, Hercules Head, R3. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and it's WAY above average for this major Redbook variety. This variety is commonly seen in a later die state with a buckled reverse that causes the date to disappear, but this is a premium early die state example with a full date on the reverse and plenty of bust definition on the obverse. Excellent surfaces, color, and eye appeal, plus a nice pedigree from The Long Island collection. If this price feels like "full retail," that because it's VERY hard to find this type with such a bold, readable date, and there are some prior Heritage examples that have sold between $1762.50 - $1840. Ex-Long Island Collection; Heritage 04/18/22 lot 44205, which sold for $1050 as NGC F15 to CVM. I purchased this beauty from CVM on 09/17/22 and crossed the coin over to PCGS F15. PCGS #68635.15/46965028 with "Hercules Head Miller 5.3-N" listed on the label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1786 Connecticut copper, M5.3-N, W2575, Hercules Head, R3. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and it's WAY above average for this major Redbook variety. This variety is commonly seen in a later die state with a buckled reverse that causes the date to disappear, but this is a premium early die state example with a full date on the reverse and plenty of bust definition on the obverse. Excellent surfaces, color, and eye appeal, plus a nice pedigree from The Long Island collection. If this price feels like "full retail," that because it's VERY hard to find this type with such a bold, readable date, and there are some prior Heritage examples that have sold between $1762.50 - $1840. Ex-Long Island Collection; Heritage 04/18/22 lot 44205, which sold for $1050 as NGC F15 to CVM. I purchased this beauty from CVM on 09/17/22 and crossed the coin over to PCGS F15. PCGS #68635.15/46965028 with "Hercules Head Miller 5.3-N" listed on the label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1786 Connecticut copper, M5.3-N, W2575, Hercules Head, R3. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and it's WAY above average for this major Redbook variety. This variety is commonly seen in a later die state with a buckled reverse that causes the date to disappear, but this is a premium early die state example with a full date on the reverse and plenty of bust definition on the obverse. Excellent surfaces, color, and eye appeal, plus a nice pedigree from The Long Island collection. If this price feels like "full retail," that because it's VERY hard to find this type with such a bold, readable date, and there are some prior Heritage examples that have sold between $1762.50 - $1840. Ex-Long Island Collection; Heritage 04/18/22 lot 44205, which sold for $1050 as NGC F15 to CVM. I purchased this beauty from CVM on 09/17/22 and crossed the coin over to PCGS F15. PCGS #68635.15/46965028 with "Hercules Head Miller 5.3-N" listed on the label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1786 Connecticut copper, M5.3-N, W2575, Hercules Head, R3. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and it's WAY above average for this major Redbook variety. This variety is commonly seen in a later die state with a buckled reverse that causes the date to disappear, but this is a premium early die state example with a full date on the reverse and plenty of bust definition on the obverse. Excellent surfaces, color, and eye appeal, plus a nice pedigree from The Long Island collection. If this price feels like "full retail," that because it's VERY hard to find this type with such a bold, readable date, and there are some prior Heritage examples that have sold between $1762.50 - $1840. Ex-Long Island Collection; Heritage 04/18/22 lot 44205, which sold for $1050 as NGC F15 to CVM. I purchased this beauty from CVM on 09/17/22 and crossed the coin over to PCGS F15. PCGS #68635.15/46965028 with "Hercules Head Miller 5.3-N" listed on the label.
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3059 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 34-J, W-5115. Rarity-3. Deer Head--Overstruck on a Connecticut Copper. VF-35 (PCGS). 146.9 grains. Another handsome overstruck late die state 34-J, with choice chocolate brown color and outstanding smooth surfaces. The obverse is ideally centered, and the reverse is broad and pleasing as well. Substantial Connecticut undertype is visible on the reverse, particularly CONNEC at the lower left of the shield. Aside from two short scratches on the lower portion of the horsehead, this is a pretty much perfect example of this popular variety. Die State 4. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #763331.35/47842547, with "Deer Head, Maris 34-J" and "Struck Over Connecticut" both on the label.
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3059 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 34-J, W-5115. Rarity-3. Deer Head--Overstruck on a Connecticut Copper. VF-35 (PCGS). 146.9 grains. Another handsome overstruck late die state 34-J, with choice chocolate brown color and outstanding smooth surfaces. The obverse is ideally centered, and the reverse is broad and pleasing as well. Substantial Connecticut undertype is visible on the reverse, particularly CONNEC at the lower left of the shield. Aside from two short scratches on the lower portion of the horsehead, this is a pretty much perfect example of this popular variety. Die State 4. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #763331.35/47842547, with "Deer Head, Maris 34-J" and "Struck Over Connecticut" both on the label.
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3059 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 34-J, W-5115. Rarity-3. Deer Head--Overstruck on a Connecticut Copper. VF-35 (PCGS). 146.9 grains. Another handsome overstruck late die state 34-J, with choice chocolate brown color and outstanding smooth surfaces. The obverse is ideally centered, and the reverse is broad and pleasing as well. Substantial Connecticut undertype is visible on the reverse, particularly CONNEC at the lower left of the shield. Aside from two short scratches on the lower portion of the horsehead, this is a pretty much perfect example of this popular variety. Die State 4. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #763331.35/47842547, with "Deer Head, Maris 34-J" and "Struck Over Connecticut" both on the label.
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3059 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 34-J, W-5115. Rarity-3. Deer Head--Overstruck on a Connecticut Copper. VF-35 (PCGS). 146.9 grains. Another handsome overstruck late die state 34-J, with choice chocolate brown color and outstanding smooth surfaces. The obverse is ideally centered, and the reverse is broad and pleasing as well. Substantial Connecticut undertype is visible on the reverse, particularly CONNEC at the lower left of the shield. Aside from two short scratches on the lower portion of the horsehead, this is a pretty much perfect example of this popular variety. Die State 4. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #763331.35/47842547, with "Deer Head, Maris 34-J" and "Struck Over Connecticut" both on the label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1787 New Jersey copper 1/2p M43-d, W5225, Small Planchet Plain Shield, R1. This coin has been authenticated and grade by PCGS as AU55, and it is certainly CHOICE! Soft medium brown fields overflow with abundant mint luster on both sides. Almost no trace of wear, and no evidence of circulation marks. As an added bonus, the coin is cool mint error that has been struck at least three times. The multiple strikes are most obvious on the obverse, where you can see a double or triple slight offset on the entire design, plus you can make out an additional set of legends boldly visible above CAESAREA. This is a very common Maris variety as far as New Jersey's go, but the choice color and surfaces along with the bold mint error certainly make this a premium example. Purchased in NGC AU55 holder and now PCGS AU55 #763359.55/48717688 Maris 43-d Bulbous Nose.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1787 New Jersey copper 1/2p M43-d, W5225, Small Planchet Plain Shield, R1. This coin has been authenticated and grade by PCGS as AU55, and it is certainly CHOICE! Soft medium brown fields overflow with abundant mint luster on both sides. Almost no trace of wear, and no evidence of circulation marks. As an added bonus, the coin is cool mint error that has been struck at least three times. The multiple strikes are most obvious on the obverse, where you can see a double or triple slight offset on the entire design, plus you can make out an additional set of legends boldly visible above CAESAREA. This is a very common Maris variety as far as New Jersey's go, but the choice color and surfaces along with the bold mint error certainly make this a premium example. Purchased in NGC AU55 holder and now PCGS AU55 #763359.55/48717688 Maris 43-d Bulbous Nose.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1787 New Jersey copper 1/2p M43-d, W5225, Small Planchet Plain Shield, R1. This coin has been authenticated and grade by PCGS as AU55, and it is certainly CHOICE! Soft medium brown fields overflow with abundant mint luster on both sides. Almost no trace of wear, and no evidence of circulation marks. As an added bonus, the coin is cool mint error that has been struck at least three times. The multiple strikes are most obvious on the obverse, where you can see a double or triple slight offset on the entire design, plus you can make out an additional set of legends boldly visible above CAESAREA. This is a very common Maris variety as far as New Jersey's go, but the choice color and surfaces along with the bold mint error certainly make this a premium example. Purchased in NGC AU55 holder and now PCGS AU55 #763359.55/48717688 Maris 43-d Bulbous Nose.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1787 New Jersey copper 1/2p M43-d, W5225, Small Planchet Plain Shield, R1. This coin has been authenticated and grade by PCGS as AU55, and it is certainly CHOICE! Soft medium brown fields overflow with abundant mint luster on both sides. Almost no trace of wear, and no evidence of circulation marks. As an added bonus, the coin is cool mint error that has been struck at least three times. The multiple strikes are most obvious on the obverse, where you can see a double or triple slight offset on the entire design, plus you can make out an additional set of legends boldly visible above CAESAREA. This is a very common Maris variety as far as New Jersey's go, but the choice color and surfaces along with the bold mint error certainly make this a premium example. Purchased in NGC AU55 holder and now PCGS AU55 #763359.55/48717688 Maris 43-d Bulbous Nose.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Prior pedigree from the Stacks sale of the Norman G. Peters collection on 11/30/21, where it was lot #2114 and described as: "1788 New Jersey 1/2p. Maris 77-dd (DS1), W-5535. Rarity-3. Head Right, Running Fox Before Legend--Double Struck--Fine-15 (PCGS). 149.38 grains. A boldly and evenly toned example dressed in medium olive-brown patina. A bit soft around the peripheries, especially at the lower obverse where the date is difficult to discern. The fox is quite crisp, however, and most other design elements are appreciable to bold. Scattered marks are noted, the most significant of which are on the obverse over and below the horse's snout. The double strike, which is not noted on the PCGS insert, is also clearest in that area, especially at the horse's head and ears. This would be a nice Running Fox at the assigned grade level even without the error, but with the readily evident double striking it becomes interesting and desirable on a different level. Provenance: From the Norman G. Peters Collection. Collector envelope with attribution notation included." CVM to SAY on 11/18/22; YOUR NAME HERE!
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Prior pedigree from the Stacks sale of the Norman G. Peters collection on 11/30/21, where it was lot #2114 and described as: "1788 New Jersey 1/2p. Maris 77-dd (DS1), W-5535. Rarity-3. Head Right, Running Fox Before Legend--Double Struck--Fine-15 (PCGS). 149.38 grains. A boldly and evenly toned example dressed in medium olive-brown patina. A bit soft around the peripheries, especially at the lower obverse where the date is difficult to discern. The fox is quite crisp, however, and most other design elements are appreciable to bold. Scattered marks are noted, the most significant of which are on the obverse over and below the horse's snout. The double strike, which is not noted on the PCGS insert, is also clearest in that area, especially at the horse's head and ears. This would be a nice Running Fox at the assigned grade level even without the error, but with the readily evident double striking it becomes interesting and desirable on a different level. Provenance: From the Norman G. Peters Collection. Collector envelope with attribution notation included." CVM to SAY on 11/18/22; YOUR NAME HERE!
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Prior pedigree from the Stacks sale of the Norman G. Peters collection on 11/30/21, where it was lot #2114 and described as: "1788 New Jersey 1/2p. Maris 77-dd (DS1), W-5535. Rarity-3. Head Right, Running Fox Before Legend--Double Struck--Fine-15 (PCGS). 149.38 grains. A boldly and evenly toned example dressed in medium olive-brown patina. A bit soft around the peripheries, especially at the lower obverse where the date is difficult to discern. The fox is quite crisp, however, and most other design elements are appreciable to bold. Scattered marks are noted, the most significant of which are on the obverse over and below the horse's snout. The double strike, which is not noted on the PCGS insert, is also clearest in that area, especially at the horse's head and ears. This would be a nice Running Fox at the assigned grade level even without the error, but with the readily evident double striking it becomes interesting and desirable on a different level. Provenance: From the Norman G. Peters Collection. Collector envelope with attribution notation included." CVM to SAY on 11/18/22; YOUR NAME HERE!
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Prior pedigree from the Stacks sale of the Norman G. Peters collection on 11/30/21, where it was lot #2114 and described as: "1788 New Jersey 1/2p. Maris 77-dd (DS1), W-5535. Rarity-3. Head Right, Running Fox Before Legend--Double Struck--Fine-15 (PCGS). 149.38 grains. A boldly and evenly toned example dressed in medium olive-brown patina. A bit soft around the peripheries, especially at the lower obverse where the date is difficult to discern. The fox is quite crisp, however, and most other design elements are appreciable to bold. Scattered marks are noted, the most significant of which are on the obverse over and below the horse's snout. The double strike, which is not noted on the PCGS insert, is also clearest in that area, especially at the horse's head and ears. This would be a nice Running Fox at the assigned grade level even without the error, but with the readily evident double striking it becomes interesting and desirable on a different level. Provenance: From the Norman G. Peters Collection. Collector envelope with attribution notation included." CVM to SAY on 11/18/22; YOUR NAME HERE!
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Prior from the Heritage sale of the Donald G. Partrick collection, sold as lot #15039 on 03/17/21, where it was described as: “1786 New Jersey Copper, AU50. Maris 16-L Protruding Tongue Variety. 1786 New Jersey Copper, Protruding Tongue, Maris 16-L, W-4840, R.2, AU50 NGC. A handsome example of the so-called "Protruding Tongue" variety, named after the die break visibly extending from the horse's mouth to the R of CAESAREA. The coin is well-struck, with good definition in the horse's mane and a carefully rendered eye. Central details are a little soft, as seen in the obverse scroll and the reverse shield. The coin's patina is a rich honey brown, though the obverse has darker streaks running diagonally across the central devices. While this piece does not exhibit the central die failures that mark the final die state, the distinctive rim cud between the RE of the obverse legend is boldly distinct. The Maris 16 horse head is charming, if a little unusual, with the hair on top resembling a person's hair more than a horse's mane, and brushed forward further to the right of the eye than is normally seen. Describing the obverse die in his 1881 classic A Historical Sketch of the Coins of New Jersey, Maris correctly noted that the scroll beneath the horse is "prolonged toward the left, as in no other instance." The L reverse was used in seven different die combinations and is a biennial die, being used with some 1787-dated obverses. The shield is placed too far to the left in the die, making it overly to the right on the coin--the visual effect of which is emphasized on this example by its being struck somewhat off-center toward 3 o'clock. The reverse remains in an early die state, without the die break extending from the E to the rim. On the whole, the 16-L is struck from well-produced dies, and this is a solid example of the popular Guide Book variety. Listed on page 73 of the 2021 Guide Book. Ex: Stack's (3/1997); Donald G. Partrick.” The coin was purchased from the Partrick sale by CVM on 03/17/21 for $1,680, and I purchased the coin from CVM on 10/27/23 at the Nashville coin show for a considerably higher price. This is the nicest example that I have seen in person, and it has lustrous semi-reflective surfaces with little trace of wear. The horse’s hair is particularly well-defined, and the coin is well-struck, well-centered, and virtually mark-free. That combined with perfect peanut butter tan brown color definitely makes this a PLUS coin. The only detraction are those carbon streaks on the obverse, and frankly, they appear to be ON the surface and not IN the surface, and I suspect they could be easily removed by a conservation service. Regardless, this is a premium example and certainly one that I do not expect to be able to upgrade. Sold as NGC AU50 #5746974-004 in the Partrick collection; now PCGS AU50 #766263.50/48717687 Protruding Tongue Maris 16-L. From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry S
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Prior from the Heritage sale of the Donald G. Partrick collection, sold as lot #15039 on 03/17/21, where it was described as: “1786 New Jersey Copper, AU50. Maris 16-L Protruding Tongue Variety. 1786 New Jersey Copper, Protruding Tongue, Maris 16-L, W-4840, R.2, AU50 NGC. A handsome example of the so-called "Protruding Tongue" variety, named after the die break visibly extending from the horse's mouth to the R of CAESAREA. The coin is well-struck, with good definition in the horse's mane and a carefully rendered eye. Central details are a little soft, as seen in the obverse scroll and the reverse shield. The coin's patina is a rich honey brown, though the obverse has darker streaks running diagonally across the central devices. While this piece does not exhibit the central die failures that mark the final die state, the distinctive rim cud between the RE of the obverse legend is boldly distinct. The Maris 16 horse head is charming, if a little unusual, with the hair on top resembling a person's hair more than a horse's mane, and brushed forward further to the right of the eye than is normally seen. Describing the obverse die in his 1881 classic A Historical Sketch of the Coins of New Jersey, Maris correctly noted that the scroll beneath the horse is "prolonged toward the left, as in no other instance." The L reverse was used in seven different die combinations and is a biennial die, being used with some 1787-dated obverses. The shield is placed too far to the left in the die, making it overly to the right on the coin--the visual effect of which is emphasized on this example by its being struck somewhat off-center toward 3 o'clock. The reverse remains in an early die state, without the die break extending from the E to the rim. On the whole, the 16-L is struck from well-produced dies, and this is a solid example of the popular Guide Book variety. Listed on page 73 of the 2021 Guide Book. Ex: Stack's (3/1997); Donald G. Partrick.” The coin was purchased from the Partrick sale by CVM on 03/17/21 for $1,680, and I purchased the coin from CVM on 10/27/23 at the Nashville coin show for a considerably higher price. This is the nicest example that I have seen in person, and it has lustrous semi-reflective surfaces with little trace of wear. The horse’s hair is particularly well-defined, and the coin is well-struck, well-centered, and virtually mark-free. That combined with perfect peanut butter tan brown color definitely makes this a PLUS coin. The only detraction are those carbon streaks on the obverse, and frankly, they appear to be ON the surface and not IN the surface, and I suspect they could be easily removed by a conservation service. Regardless, this is a premium example and certainly one that I do not expect to be able to upgrade. Sold as NGC AU50 #5746974-004 in the Partrick collection; now PCGS AU50 #766263.50/48717687 Protruding Tongue Maris 16-L. From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry S
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Prior from the Heritage sale of the Donald G. Partrick collection, sold as lot #15039 on 03/17/21, where it was described as: “1786 New Jersey Copper, AU50. Maris 16-L Protruding Tongue Variety. 1786 New Jersey Copper, Protruding Tongue, Maris 16-L, W-4840, R.2, AU50 NGC. A handsome example of the so-called "Protruding Tongue" variety, named after the die break visibly extending from the horse's mouth to the R of CAESAREA. The coin is well-struck, with good definition in the horse's mane and a carefully rendered eye. Central details are a little soft, as seen in the obverse scroll and the reverse shield. The coin's patina is a rich honey brown, though the obverse has darker streaks running diagonally across the central devices. While this piece does not exhibit the central die failures that mark the final die state, the distinctive rim cud between the RE of the obverse legend is boldly distinct. The Maris 16 horse head is charming, if a little unusual, with the hair on top resembling a person's hair more than a horse's mane, and brushed forward further to the right of the eye than is normally seen. Describing the obverse die in his 1881 classic A Historical Sketch of the Coins of New Jersey, Maris correctly noted that the scroll beneath the horse is "prolonged toward the left, as in no other instance." The L reverse was used in seven different die combinations and is a biennial die, being used with some 1787-dated obverses. The shield is placed too far to the left in the die, making it overly to the right on the coin--the visual effect of which is emphasized on this example by its being struck somewhat off-center toward 3 o'clock. The reverse remains in an early die state, without the die break extending from the E to the rim. On the whole, the 16-L is struck from well-produced dies, and this is a solid example of the popular Guide Book variety. Listed on page 73 of the 2021 Guide Book. Ex: Stack's (3/1997); Donald G. Partrick.” The coin was purchased from the Partrick sale by CVM on 03/17/21 for $1,680, and I purchased the coin from CVM on 10/27/23 at the Nashville coin show for a considerably higher price. This is the nicest example that I have seen in person, and it has lustrous semi-reflective surfaces with little trace of wear. The horse’s hair is particularly well-defined, and the coin is well-struck, well-centered, and virtually mark-free. That combined with perfect peanut butter tan brown color definitely makes this a PLUS coin. The only detraction are those carbon streaks on the obverse, and frankly, they appear to be ON the surface and not IN the surface, and I suspect they could be easily removed by a conservation service. Regardless, this is a premium example and certainly one that I do not expect to be able to upgrade. Sold as NGC AU50 #5746974-004 in the Partrick collection; now PCGS AU50 #766263.50/48717687 Protruding Tongue Maris 16-L. From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry S
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Prior from the Heritage sale of the Donald G. Partrick collection, sold as lot #15039 on 03/17/21, where it was described as: “1786 New Jersey Copper, AU50. Maris 16-L Protruding Tongue Variety. 1786 New Jersey Copper, Protruding Tongue, Maris 16-L, W-4840, R.2, AU50 NGC. A handsome example of the so-called "Protruding Tongue" variety, named after the die break visibly extending from the horse's mouth to the R of CAESAREA. The coin is well-struck, with good definition in the horse's mane and a carefully rendered eye. Central details are a little soft, as seen in the obverse scroll and the reverse shield. The coin's patina is a rich honey brown, though the obverse has darker streaks running diagonally across the central devices. While this piece does not exhibit the central die failures that mark the final die state, the distinctive rim cud between the RE of the obverse legend is boldly distinct. The Maris 16 horse head is charming, if a little unusual, with the hair on top resembling a person's hair more than a horse's mane, and brushed forward further to the right of the eye than is normally seen. Describing the obverse die in his 1881 classic A Historical Sketch of the Coins of New Jersey, Maris correctly noted that the scroll beneath the horse is "prolonged toward the left, as in no other instance." The L reverse was used in seven different die combinations and is a biennial die, being used with some 1787-dated obverses. The shield is placed too far to the left in the die, making it overly to the right on the coin--the visual effect of which is emphasized on this example by its being struck somewhat off-center toward 3 o'clock. The reverse remains in an early die state, without the die break extending from the E to the rim. On the whole, the 16-L is struck from well-produced dies, and this is a solid example of the popular Guide Book variety. Listed on page 73 of the 2021 Guide Book. Ex: Stack's (3/1997); Donald G. Partrick.” The coin was purchased from the Partrick sale by CVM on 03/17/21 for $1,680, and I purchased the coin from CVM on 10/27/23 at the Nashville coin show for a considerably higher price. This is the nicest example that I have seen in person, and it has lustrous semi-reflective surfaces with little trace of wear. The horse’s hair is particularly well-defined, and the coin is well-struck, well-centered, and virtually mark-free. That combined with perfect peanut butter tan brown color definitely makes this a PLUS coin. The only detraction are those carbon streaks on the obverse, and frankly, they appear to be ON the surface and not IN the surface, and I suspect they could be easily removed by a conservation service. Regardless, this is a premium example and certainly one that I do not expect to be able to upgrade. Sold as NGC AU50 #5746974-004 in the Partrick collection; now PCGS AU50 #766263.50/48717687 Protruding Tongue Maris 16-L. From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry S
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1786 New Jersey copper 1/2p, M20-N, W4905, Wide Shield / Drunken Diecutter, R4. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it's a gorgeous, glossy tan brown example with outstanding color, surfaces, and eye appeal. The details just reach the EF40 level at PCGS, although I wish the outer border of the reverse shield was more distinct. Very difficult to find any marks or something to complain about with this coin, just a fantastic example that is at least Plus if not fully Choice. The nicest M20-N that I have handled, and I don't expect to be able to upgrade this example, so it's likely to remain in my collection indefinitely! Purchased from CVM at Whitman's Baltimore Winter Expo on 11/15/24. PCGS #766264.40/50433074, "Maris 20-N, Drunken Diecutter."
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1786 New Jersey copper 1/2p, M20-N, W4905, Wide Shield / Drunken Diecutter, R4. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it's a gorgeous, glossy tan brown example with outstanding color, surfaces, and eye appeal. The details just reach the EF40 level at PCGS, although I wish the outer border of the reverse shield was more distinct. Very difficult to find any marks or something to complain about with this coin, just a fantastic example that is at least Plus if not fully Choice. The nicest M20-N that I have handled, and I don't expect to be able to upgrade this example, so it's likely to remain in my collection indefinitely! Purchased from CVM at Whitman's Baltimore Winter Expo on 11/15/24. PCGS #766264.40/50433074, "Maris 20-N, Drunken Diecutter."
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1786 New Jersey copper 1/2p, M20-N, W4905, Wide Shield / Drunken Diecutter, R4. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it's a gorgeous, glossy tan brown example with outstanding color, surfaces, and eye appeal. The details just reach the EF40 level at PCGS, although I wish the outer border of the reverse shield was more distinct. Very difficult to find any marks or something to complain about with this coin, just a fantastic example that is at least Plus if not fully Choice. The nicest M20-N that I have handled, and I don't expect to be able to upgrade this example, so it's likely to remain in my collection indefinitely! Purchased from CVM at Whitman's Baltimore Winter Expo on 11/15/24. PCGS #766264.40/50433074, "Maris 20-N, Drunken Diecutter."
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1786 New Jersey copper 1/2p, M20-N, W4905, Wide Shield / Drunken Diecutter, R4. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it's a gorgeous, glossy tan brown example with outstanding color, surfaces, and eye appeal. The details just reach the EF40 level at PCGS, although I wish the outer border of the reverse shield was more distinct. Very difficult to find any marks or something to complain about with this coin, just a fantastic example that is at least Plus if not fully Choice. The nicest M20-N that I have handled, and I don't expect to be able to upgrade this example, so it's likely to remain in my collection indefinitely! Purchased from CVM at Whitman's Baltimore Winter Expo on 11/15/24. PCGS #766264.40/50433074, "Maris 20-N, Drunken Diecutter."
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3086 and described as: “1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 50-f, W-5475. Rarity-3. Head Left. VF-25 (PCGS). 153.5 grains. Another lovely Maris 50-f fit for an advanced collection. Nice chocolate brown with good gloss and eye appeal. The reverse is a bit granular, but the eye appeal remains superb. The left obverse rim is a bit flat and shows some abrasions, as do some areas of the reverse rim as well. Aside from some scattered old pinscratches, toned over and trivial, this piece has no significant problems. Early Die State 2, with the bulge on the obverse just beginning and only a very tiny crack between EA of CAESAREA. This die state is unusually early. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #766268.25/47842321 with “Head Left, Maris 50-f” listed on the PCGS label. This coin realized $2,640 in that auction to CVM, and I purchased this beauty from Chris at a much higher price. My asking price on my website and eBay is $4,950.
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3086 and described as: “1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 50-f, W-5475. Rarity-3. Head Left. VF-25 (PCGS). 153.5 grains. Another lovely Maris 50-f fit for an advanced collection. Nice chocolate brown with good gloss and eye appeal. The reverse is a bit granular, but the eye appeal remains superb. The left obverse rim is a bit flat and shows some abrasions, as do some areas of the reverse rim as well. Aside from some scattered old pinscratches, toned over and trivial, this piece has no significant problems. Early Die State 2, with the bulge on the obverse just beginning and only a very tiny crack between EA of CAESAREA. This die state is unusually early. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #766268.25/47842321 with “Head Left, Maris 50-f” listed on the PCGS label. This coin realized $2,640 in that auction to CVM, and I purchased this beauty from Chris at a much higher price. My asking price on my website and eBay is $4,950.
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3086 and described as: “1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 50-f, W-5475. Rarity-3. Head Left. VF-25 (PCGS). 153.5 grains. Another lovely Maris 50-f fit for an advanced collection. Nice chocolate brown with good gloss and eye appeal. The reverse is a bit granular, but the eye appeal remains superb. The left obverse rim is a bit flat and shows some abrasions, as do some areas of the reverse rim as well. Aside from some scattered old pinscratches, toned over and trivial, this piece has no significant problems. Early Die State 2, with the bulge on the obverse just beginning and only a very tiny crack between EA of CAESAREA. This die state is unusually early. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #766268.25/47842321 with “Head Left, Maris 50-f” listed on the PCGS label. This coin realized $2,640 in that auction to CVM, and I purchased this beauty from Chris at a much higher price. My asking price on my website and eBay is $4,950.
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3086 and described as: “1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 50-f, W-5475. Rarity-3. Head Left. VF-25 (PCGS). 153.5 grains. Another lovely Maris 50-f fit for an advanced collection. Nice chocolate brown with good gloss and eye appeal. The reverse is a bit granular, but the eye appeal remains superb. The left obverse rim is a bit flat and shows some abrasions, as do some areas of the reverse rim as well. Aside from some scattered old pinscratches, toned over and trivial, this piece has no significant problems. Early Die State 2, with the bulge on the obverse just beginning and only a very tiny crack between EA of CAESAREA. This die state is unusually early. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #766268.25/47842321 with “Head Left, Maris 50-f” listed on the PCGS label. This coin realized $2,640 in that auction to CVM, and I purchased this beauty from Chris at a much higher price. My asking price on my website and eBay is $4,950.
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3086 and described as: “1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 50-f, W-5475. Rarity-3. Head Left. VF-25 (PCGS). 153.5 grains. Another lovely Maris 50-f fit for an advanced collection. Nice chocolate brown with good gloss and eye appeal. The reverse is a bit granular, but the eye appeal remains superb. The left obverse rim is a bit flat and shows some abrasions, as do some areas of the reverse rim as well. Aside from some scattered old pinscratches, toned over and trivial, this piece has no significant problems. Early Die State 2, with the bulge on the obverse just beginning and only a very tiny crack between EA of CAESAREA. This die state is unusually early. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #766268.25/47842321 with “Head Left, Maris 50-f” listed on the PCGS label. This coin realized $2,640 in that auction to CVM, and I purchased this beauty from Chris at a much higher price. My asking price on my website and eBay is $4,950.
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3086 and described as: “1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 50-f, W-5475. Rarity-3. Head Left. VF-25 (PCGS). 153.5 grains. Another lovely Maris 50-f fit for an advanced collection. Nice chocolate brown with good gloss and eye appeal. The reverse is a bit granular, but the eye appeal remains superb. The left obverse rim is a bit flat and shows some abrasions, as do some areas of the reverse rim as well. Aside from some scattered old pinscratches, toned over and trivial, this piece has no significant problems. Early Die State 2, with the bulge on the obverse just beginning and only a very tiny crack between EA of CAESAREA. This die state is unusually early. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #766268.25/47842321 with “Head Left, Maris 50-f” listed on the PCGS label. This coin realized $2,640 in that auction to CVM, and I purchased this beauty from Chris at a much higher price. My asking price on my website and eBay is $4,950.
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3086 and described as: “1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 50-f, W-5475. Rarity-3. Head Left. VF-25 (PCGS). 153.5 grains. Another lovely Maris 50-f fit for an advanced collection. Nice chocolate brown with good gloss and eye appeal. The reverse is a bit granular, but the eye appeal remains superb. The left obverse rim is a bit flat and shows some abrasions, as do some areas of the reverse rim as well. Aside from some scattered old pinscratches, toned over and trivial, this piece has no significant problems. Early Die State 2, with the bulge on the obverse just beginning and only a very tiny crack between EA of CAESAREA. This die state is unusually early. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #766268.25/47842321 with “Head Left, Maris 50-f” listed on the PCGS label. This coin realized $2,640 in that auction to CVM, and I purchased this beauty from Chris at a much higher price. My asking price on my website and eBay is $4,950.
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3086 and described as: “1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 50-f, W-5475. Rarity-3. Head Left. VF-25 (PCGS). 153.5 grains. Another lovely Maris 50-f fit for an advanced collection. Nice chocolate brown with good gloss and eye appeal. The reverse is a bit granular, but the eye appeal remains superb. The left obverse rim is a bit flat and shows some abrasions, as do some areas of the reverse rim as well. Aside from some scattered old pinscratches, toned over and trivial, this piece has no significant problems. Early Die State 2, with the bulge on the obverse just beginning and only a very tiny crack between EA of CAESAREA. This die state is unusually early. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #766268.25/47842321 with “Head Left, Maris 50-f” listed on the PCGS label. This coin realized $2,640 in that auction to CVM, and I purchased this beauty from Chris at a much higher price. My asking price on my website and eBay is $4,950.
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3100 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 62-q, W-5350. Rarity-3. Large Planchet, Hidden WM. EF-40 (PCGS). 140.8 grains. An exceptionally wholesome example of this variety or type, perfect for a quality conscious collection. Ideal even light brown with hard, smooth surfaces. A bit of harmless verdigris clings to some design elements, but both sides are free of any kind of mark or defect otherwise. Die State 2 on the obverse, Die State 1 on the reverse, with no central loss of detail. This is a really exquisite example for the grade. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #767840.40/47842335 with “Hidden WM In Sprig, Maris 62-q” listed on the label. CHOICE!
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3100 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 62-q, W-5350. Rarity-3. Large Planchet, Hidden WM. EF-40 (PCGS). 140.8 grains. An exceptionally wholesome example of this variety or type, perfect for a quality conscious collection. Ideal even light brown with hard, smooth surfaces. A bit of harmless verdigris clings to some design elements, but both sides are free of any kind of mark or defect otherwise. Die State 2 on the obverse, Die State 1 on the reverse, with no central loss of detail. This is a really exquisite example for the grade. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #767840.40/47842335 with “Hidden WM In Sprig, Maris 62-q” listed on the label. CHOICE!
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3100 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 62-q, W-5350. Rarity-3. Large Planchet, Hidden WM. EF-40 (PCGS). 140.8 grains. An exceptionally wholesome example of this variety or type, perfect for a quality conscious collection. Ideal even light brown with hard, smooth surfaces. A bit of harmless verdigris clings to some design elements, but both sides are free of any kind of mark or defect otherwise. Die State 2 on the obverse, Die State 1 on the reverse, with no central loss of detail. This is a really exquisite example for the grade. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #767840.40/47842335 with “Hidden WM In Sprig, Maris 62-q” listed on the label. CHOICE!
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3100 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 62-q, W-5350. Rarity-3. Large Planchet, Hidden WM. EF-40 (PCGS). 140.8 grains. An exceptionally wholesome example of this variety or type, perfect for a quality conscious collection. Ideal even light brown with hard, smooth surfaces. A bit of harmless verdigris clings to some design elements, but both sides are free of any kind of mark or defect otherwise. Die State 2 on the obverse, Die State 1 on the reverse, with no central loss of detail. This is a really exquisite example for the grade. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #767840.40/47842335 with “Hidden WM In Sprig, Maris 62-q” listed on the label. CHOICE!
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3100 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 62-q, W-5350. Rarity-3. Large Planchet, Hidden WM. EF-40 (PCGS). 140.8 grains. An exceptionally wholesome example of this variety or type, perfect for a quality conscious collection. Ideal even light brown with hard, smooth surfaces. A bit of harmless verdigris clings to some design elements, but both sides are free of any kind of mark or defect otherwise. Die State 2 on the obverse, Die State 1 on the reverse, with no central loss of detail. This is a really exquisite example for the grade. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #767840.40/47842335 with “Hidden WM In Sprig, Maris 62-q” listed on the label. CHOICE!
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3100 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 62-q, W-5350. Rarity-3. Large Planchet, Hidden WM. EF-40 (PCGS). 140.8 grains. An exceptionally wholesome example of this variety or type, perfect for a quality conscious collection. Ideal even light brown with hard, smooth surfaces. A bit of harmless verdigris clings to some design elements, but both sides are free of any kind of mark or defect otherwise. Die State 2 on the obverse, Die State 1 on the reverse, with no central loss of detail. This is a really exquisite example for the grade. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #767840.40/47842335 with “Hidden WM In Sprig, Maris 62-q” listed on the label. CHOICE!
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3100 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 62-q, W-5350. Rarity-3. Large Planchet, Hidden WM. EF-40 (PCGS). 140.8 grains. An exceptionally wholesome example of this variety or type, perfect for a quality conscious collection. Ideal even light brown with hard, smooth surfaces. A bit of harmless verdigris clings to some design elements, but both sides are free of any kind of mark or defect otherwise. Die State 2 on the obverse, Die State 1 on the reverse, with no central loss of detail. This is a really exquisite example for the grade. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #767840.40/47842335 with “Hidden WM In Sprig, Maris 62-q” listed on the label. CHOICE!
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3100 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 62-q, W-5350. Rarity-3. Large Planchet, Hidden WM. EF-40 (PCGS). 140.8 grains. An exceptionally wholesome example of this variety or type, perfect for a quality conscious collection. Ideal even light brown with hard, smooth surfaces. A bit of harmless verdigris clings to some design elements, but both sides are free of any kind of mark or defect otherwise. Die State 2 on the obverse, Die State 1 on the reverse, with no central loss of detail. This is a really exquisite example for the grade. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #767840.40/47842335 with “Hidden WM In Sprig, Maris 62-q” listed on the label. CHOICE!
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3100 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 62-q, W-5350. Rarity-3. Large Planchet, Hidden WM. EF-40 (PCGS). 140.8 grains. An exceptionally wholesome example of this variety or type, perfect for a quality conscious collection. Ideal even light brown with hard, smooth surfaces. A bit of harmless verdigris clings to some design elements, but both sides are free of any kind of mark or defect otherwise. Die State 2 on the obverse, Die State 1 on the reverse, with no central loss of detail. This is a really exquisite example for the grade. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #767840.40/47842335 with “Hidden WM In Sprig, Maris 62-q” listed on the label. CHOICE!
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1787 New Jersey copper 1/2p, M63-s, W5375, Large Planchet Plain Shield, R2. Authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF35 and certainly under-graded to my eyes. I had the wonderful opportunity at the Whitman Baltimore Winter Expo on 11/15/24 to compare no less than FOUR excellent example of Maris 63-s in CVM's inventory, and this is the coin that I chose. Some of the others were in higher-graded holders, but to me this was the sharpest example and the dark glossy chocolate brown surfaces ultimately made this coin the clear winter. Tons of definition on both sides, even within the horse's face and mane, with excellent centering, an even strike, and glossy surfaces that are very clean for the grade. I do consider this coin fully EF40, but regardless this example will be hard for me to improve upon. Ex-CVM 11/15/24; PCGS #767844.35/47842338 "Bottom Stars Distant, Maris 63-s."
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1787 New Jersey copper 1/2p, M63-s, W5375, Large Planchet Plain Shield, R2. Authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF35 and certainly under-graded to my eyes. I had the wonderful opportunity at the Whitman Baltimore Winter Expo on 11/15/24 to compare no less than FOUR excellent example of Maris 63-s in CVM's inventory, and this is the coin that I chose. Some of the others were in higher-graded holders, but to me this was the sharpest example and the dark glossy chocolate brown surfaces ultimately made this coin the clear winter. Tons of definition on both sides, even within the horse's face and mane, with excellent centering, an even strike, and glossy surfaces that are very clean for the grade. I do consider this coin fully EF40, but regardless this example will be hard for me to improve upon. Ex-CVM 11/15/24; PCGS #767844.35/47842338 "Bottom Stars Distant, Maris 63-s."
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1787 New Jersey copper 1/2p, M63-s, W5375, Large Planchet Plain Shield, R2. Authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF35 and certainly under-graded to my eyes. I had the wonderful opportunity at the Whitman Baltimore Winter Expo on 11/15/24 to compare no less than FOUR excellent example of Maris 63-s in CVM's inventory, and this is the coin that I chose. Some of the others were in higher-graded holders, but to me this was the sharpest example and the dark glossy chocolate brown surfaces ultimately made this coin the clear winter. Tons of definition on both sides, even within the horse's face and mane, with excellent centering, an even strike, and glossy surfaces that are very clean for the grade. I do consider this coin fully EF40, but regardless this example will be hard for me to improve upon. Ex-CVM 11/15/24; PCGS #767844.35/47842338 "Bottom Stars Distant, Maris 63-s."
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1787 New Jersey copper 1/2p, M63-s, W5375, Large Planchet Plain Shield, R2. Authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF35 and certainly under-graded to my eyes. I had the wonderful opportunity at the Whitman Baltimore Winter Expo on 11/15/24 to compare no less than FOUR excellent example of Maris 63-s in CVM's inventory, and this is the coin that I chose. Some of the others were in higher-graded holders, but to me this was the sharpest example and the dark glossy chocolate brown surfaces ultimately made this coin the clear winter. Tons of definition on both sides, even within the horse's face and mane, with excellent centering, an even strike, and glossy surfaces that are very clean for the grade. I do consider this coin fully EF40, but regardless this example will be hard for me to improve upon. Ex-CVM 11/15/24; PCGS #767844.35/47842338 "Bottom Stars Distant, Maris 63-s."
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set.
From the Norman G. Peters collection, sold by Stacks on 11/22/21, where this coin was lot #2072 and described as: "1786 New Jersey 1/2p. Maris 12-G, W-4790. Rarity-4. Date Under Plow, No Coulter, Shaggy Mane. Fine-15 (PCGS). 136.58 grains. Handsome golden-brown patina blankets satiny, generally smooth-looking surfaces. Certainly a superior example for the assigned grade, planchet voids are small in size and singularly inconspicuous, while the only readily evident marks are minor and confined to the area around the horse's snout. Hard and tight, as well, with bold Fine detail apart from isolated softness in the center of the obverse as well as at the upper right obverse and upper left reverse borders. The swelling to the shield is typical of Reverse G, while the bedraggled mane on the horse's head is readily evident and explains this variety's popular nickname. An attractive and highly collectible example of the die pairing or major type. Provenance: From the Norman G. Peters Collection." CVM to Shawn A. Yancey on 09/03/22.
From the Norman G. Peters collection, sold by Stacks on 11/22/21, where this coin was lot #2072 and described as: "1786 New Jersey 1/2p. Maris 12-G, W-4790. Rarity-4. Date Under Plow, No Coulter, Shaggy Mane. Fine-15 (PCGS). 136.58 grains. Handsome golden-brown patina blankets satiny, generally smooth-looking surfaces. Certainly a superior example for the assigned grade, planchet voids are small in size and singularly inconspicuous, while the only readily evident marks are minor and confined to the area around the horse's snout. Hard and tight, as well, with bold Fine detail apart from isolated softness in the center of the obverse as well as at the upper right obverse and upper left reverse borders. The swelling to the shield is typical of Reverse G, while the bedraggled mane on the horse's head is readily evident and explains this variety's popular nickname. An attractive and highly collectible example of the die pairing or major type. Provenance: From the Norman G. Peters Collection." CVM to Shawn A. Yancey on 09/03/22.
From the Norman G. Peters collection, sold by Stacks on 11/22/21, where this coin was lot #2072 and described as: "1786 New Jersey 1/2p. Maris 12-G, W-4790. Rarity-4. Date Under Plow, No Coulter, Shaggy Mane. Fine-15 (PCGS). 136.58 grains. Handsome golden-brown patina blankets satiny, generally smooth-looking surfaces. Certainly a superior example for the assigned grade, planchet voids are small in size and singularly inconspicuous, while the only readily evident marks are minor and confined to the area around the horse's snout. Hard and tight, as well, with bold Fine detail apart from isolated softness in the center of the obverse as well as at the upper right obverse and upper left reverse borders. The swelling to the shield is typical of Reverse G, while the bedraggled mane on the horse's head is readily evident and explains this variety's popular nickname. An attractive and highly collectible example of the die pairing or major type. Provenance: From the Norman G. Peters Collection." CVM to Shawn A. Yancey on 09/03/22.
From the Norman G. Peters collection, sold by Stacks on 11/22/21, where this coin was lot #2072 and described as: "1786 New Jersey 1/2p. Maris 12-G, W-4790. Rarity-4. Date Under Plow, No Coulter, Shaggy Mane. Fine-15 (PCGS). 136.58 grains. Handsome golden-brown patina blankets satiny, generally smooth-looking surfaces. Certainly a superior example for the assigned grade, planchet voids are small in size and singularly inconspicuous, while the only readily evident marks are minor and confined to the area around the horse's snout. Hard and tight, as well, with bold Fine detail apart from isolated softness in the center of the obverse as well as at the upper right obverse and upper left reverse borders. The swelling to the shield is typical of Reverse G, while the bedraggled mane on the horse's head is readily evident and explains this variety's popular nickname. An attractive and highly collectible example of the die pairing or major type. Provenance: From the Norman G. Peters Collection." CVM to Shawn A. Yancey on 09/03/22.
