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1787 1/2C Massachusetts VF25BN PCGS #296

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1787 Massachusetts Copper Half Cent, R6-D, W5980, R5+. This tough R6+ variety has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and it's a dark glossy chocolate brown example with bold VF details and nice eye appeal. My photos reveal a light hairline scratch on the obverse, but otherwise smooth mark-free surfaces. This coin is much more attractive than even my photos reveal, which is so cool that this coin is SO NICE AND SO RARE! Ex-CVM 2014; Furnace Run collection 08/20/24.

1787 1/2C Massachusetts VF25BN PCGS #296

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1787 Massachusetts Copper Half Cent, R6-D, W5980, R5+. This tough R6+ variety has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and it's a dark glossy chocolate brown example with bold VF details and nice eye appeal. My photos reveal a light hairline scratch on the obverse, but otherwise smooth mark-free surfaces. This coin is much more attractive than even my photos reveal, which is so cool that this coin is SO NICE AND SO RARE! Ex-CVM 2014; Furnace Run collection 08/20/24.

1787 1/2C Massachusetts VF25BN PCGS #296

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1787 Massachusetts Copper Half Cent, R6-D, W5980, R5+. This tough R6+ variety has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and it's a dark glossy chocolate brown example with bold VF details and nice eye appeal. My photos reveal a light hairline scratch on the obverse, but otherwise smooth mark-free surfaces. This coin is much more attractive than even my photos reveal, which is so cool that this coin is SO NICE AND SO RARE! Ex-CVM 2014; Furnace Run collection 08/20/24.

1787 1/2C Massachusetts VF25BN PCGS #296

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1787 Massachusetts Copper Half Cent, R6-D, W5980, R5+. This tough R6+ variety has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and it's a dark glossy chocolate brown example with bold VF details and nice eye appeal. My photos reveal a light hairline scratch on the obverse, but otherwise smooth mark-free surfaces. This coin is much more attractive than even my photos reveal, which is so cool that this coin is SO NICE AND SO RARE! Ex-CVM 2014; Furnace Run collection 08/20/24.

1787 1/2C Massachusetts AU50BN PCGS #296

1787 Massachusetts Copper Half Cent, R1-D, W5900, R4. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU50, and it's an original unmolested example with sharp AU details but matte dark chocolate brown color from spending too much time in the slab. Clearly a coin that would really liven up with a good brushing, but nevertheless, the color, surfaces, and eye appeal are extremely nice and the overall look is very attractive. The surfaces are mark-free, but my supersized photos do reveal a spot of red on the reverse at N in CENT, and some darker toning in the left facing eagle's wing. Not really visible in person. Ex-David Lawrence Rare Coins; Furnace Run collection.

1787 Cent Massachusetts AU50BN PCGS #302

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1787 Massachusetts Copper Cent, Ryder 4-D, W6110, R4. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU50, and it is a gorgeous example for the grade, certainly a PLUS coin. From the Furnace Run collection, purchased from me as #10561 for $2000 in 2013. I bought back for my own collection on 08/20/24.

1787 Cent Massachusetts AU50BN PCGS #302

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1787 Massachusetts Copper Cent, Ryder 4-D, W6110, R4. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU50, and it is a gorgeous example for the grade, certainly a PLUS coin. From the Furnace Run collection, purchased from me as #10561 for $2000 in 2013. I bought back for my own collection on 08/20/24.

1787 Cent Massachusetts AU50BN PCGS #302

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1787 Massachusetts Copper Cent, Ryder 4-D, W6110, R4. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU50, and it is a gorgeous example for the grade, certainly a PLUS coin. From the Furnace Run collection, purchased from me as #10561 for $2000 in 2013. I bought back for my own collection on 08/20/24.

1788 1/2C Massachusetts VF25BN PCGS #308

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1788 Massachusetts Copper Half Cent, R1-B, W6010, R2. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and it is absolutely CHOICE for the assigned grade! Looks pretty good in my photos - right? Well it's absolutely flawless in person: the minor roughness that you think you are seeing in the photos is NOT there in person, instead it is a wonderful cameo contrast of medium brown overall color with darker chocolate toning in the crevices. Just absolutely gorgeous, one of the few coins in this collection that I consider completely CHOICE! Ex-Ebay 2014 via Carter Numismatics; Furnace Run collection 08/20/24.

1788 1/2C Massachusetts VF25BN PCGS #308

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1788 Massachusetts Copper Half Cent, R1-B, W6010, R2. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and it is absolutely CHOICE for the assigned grade! Looks pretty good in my photos - right? Well it's absolutely flawless in person: the minor roughness that you think you are seeing in the photos is NOT there in person, instead it is a wonderful cameo contrast of medium brown overall color with darker chocolate toning in the crevices. Just absolutely gorgeous, one of the few coins in this collection that I consider completely CHOICE! Ex-Ebay 2014 via Carter Numismatics; Furnace Run collection 08/20/24.

1788 1/2C Massachusetts VF25BN PCGS #308

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1788 Massachusetts Copper Half Cent, R1-B, W6010, R2. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and it is absolutely CHOICE for the assigned grade! Looks pretty good in my photos - right? Well it's absolutely flawless in person: the minor roughness that you think you are seeing in the photos is NOT there in person, instead it is a wonderful cameo contrast of medium brown overall color with darker chocolate toning in the crevices. Just absolutely gorgeous, one of the few coins in this collection that I consider completely CHOICE! Ex-Ebay 2014 via Carter Numismatics; Furnace Run collection 08/20/24.

1787 CT 1/2P Mailed Bust Left, Horned XF45BN PCGS #364

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1787 Connecticut copper 1/2p, M4-L, W2810, Horned Bust, R1. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and it’s a very nice, original example for the grade. Struck off-center toward obverse K9, such that most of AUCTORI on the obverse and about 50% of INDE on the reverse never made it onto the planchet. That part that did get struck, however, are bold and attractive, including a well-detailed portrait, bold Horned Bust feature, and even a strong date on the reverse. This is an easily recognizable and well-known Redbook variety, and quite a common variety so it’s easy to find nice examples like this one. Purchased from RUATWINCOIN on 01/21/25. PCGS certification# 364.45/20763176. PCGS Price Guide value $935.

1787 CT 1/2P Draped Bust Left, FNDE F12BN PCGS #388

1787 Connecticut 1/2p, M32.5-aa, W3260, INDE/FUDE = FNDE, R4. A nice example of an interesting variety, and with two very different auction results. This coin was lot #6530 in the Stacks Americana sale of 01/16/07, where it was described as: “1787 Connecticut copper. M.32.5-aa. Rarity-4. Draped Bust Left. FNDE. Choice Very Fine-30. 111.9 grains, 27.5 mm. A truly fascinating variety in the series, with the reverse legend INDE punched over an initial errant FU that suggests the die sinker mistook this die for that of a Fugio cent produced concurrently in the same facility! Medium brown with darker toning around peripheries and throughout fields. Easily VF or better where struck, though the profile of the obverse figure and right side of the reverse figure lack detail and instead show the texture of the unstruck planchet. The FNDE characteristic is very clear. Ford's was far more worn but still sold for $1,725. This is a tough variety to find nice. PCGS has certified only three for its Set Registry participants, none better than VF. Provenance: From the George Polis Collection; previously from McCawley-Grellman's sale of the Scott Barnes Collection, October 1998, Lot 224.” Back in that 2007 auction, this coin sold for $977.50. Fast-forward 17 years to 11/22/24, where this coin just realized $168 in the Stacks Bowers internet only auction as lot #8453, and now graded PCGS F15 instead of raw VF30. At the time of this description, PCGS had graded just 17 examples of the FNDE variety #388, and at least three of those were the much rarer M32.8-aa variety. Kevin Vinton was the lucky winner at that bargain price, and I purchased the coin from Kevin on 12/28/24. So $168 is way too cheap and $977.50 is way too much, so I am offering this coin at $350 which should be Goldilocks. PCGS #388.12/50449205 “Draped Bust Left, FNDE.”

'1771' 1/2P Machin's Mills VF20BN PCGS #448

From the 11/22/24 Stacks Bowers internet only auction, lot #8492, “1771 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 2-71A, W-7670. Rarity-4. GEORGIVS III, Group I. VF-20 (PCGS). 122.2 grains. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from McCawley-Grellman's Ninth Annual C-4 Convention Sale, November 2003, lot 471.” The coin realized $312 in this 2024 Stacks Bowers auction to Kevin Vinton, and I purchased the coin from him on 12/14/24. PCGS Price Guide says $950, certification #448.20/50449215.

'1771' 1/2P Machin's Mills VF20BN PCGS #448

From the 11/22/24 Stacks Bowers internet only auction, lot #8492, “1771 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 2-71A, W-7670. Rarity-4. GEORGIVS III, Group I. VF-20 (PCGS). 122.2 grains. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from McCawley-Grellman's Ninth Annual C-4 Convention Sale, November 2003, lot 471.” The coin realized $312 in this 2024 Stacks Bowers auction to Kevin Vinton, and I purchased the coin from him on 12/14/24. PCGS Price Guide says $950, certification #448.20/50449215.

'1771' 1/2P Machin's Mills VF20BN PCGS #448

From the 11/22/24 Stacks Bowers internet only auction, lot #8492, “1771 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 2-71A, W-7670. Rarity-4. GEORGIVS III, Group I. VF-20 (PCGS). 122.2 grains. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from McCawley-Grellman's Ninth Annual C-4 Convention Sale, November 2003, lot 471.” The coin realized $312 in this 2024 Stacks Bowers auction to Kevin Vinton, and I purchased the coin from him on 12/14/24. PCGS Price Guide says $950, certification #448.20/50449215.

'1771' 1/2P Machin's Mills VF20BN PCGS #448

From the 11/22/24 Stacks Bowers internet only auction, lot #8492, “1771 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 2-71A, W-7670. Rarity-4. GEORGIVS III, Group I. VF-20 (PCGS). 122.2 grains. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from McCawley-Grellman's Ninth Annual C-4 Convention Sale, November 2003, lot 471.” The coin realized $312 in this 2024 Stacks Bowers auction to Kevin Vinton, and I purchased the coin from him on 12/14/24. PCGS Price Guide says $950, certification #448.20/50449215.

''1775'' 1/2P Machin's Mills VF30BN PCGS #457

From the 11/22/24 Stacks Bowers internet only auction, lot #8498, “1775 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 4-75A, W-7780. Rarity-4. GEORGIVS III, Group I. VF-30 (PCGS). Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from McCawley-Grellman's Twelfth Annual C-4 Convention Sale, December 2006, lot 20.” The coin realized $456 in this 2024 Stacks Bowers auction to Kevin Vinton, and I purchased the coin from him on 12/14/24. PCGS Price Guide says $1,050, certification #457.30/50449737.

''1775'' 1/2P Machin's Mills VF30BN PCGS #457

From the 11/22/24 Stacks Bowers internet only auction, lot #8498, “1775 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 4-75A, W-7780. Rarity-4. GEORGIVS III, Group I. VF-30 (PCGS). Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from McCawley-Grellman's Twelfth Annual C-4 Convention Sale, December 2006, lot 20.” The coin realized $456 in this 2024 Stacks Bowers auction to Kevin Vinton, and I purchased the coin from him on 12/14/24. PCGS Price Guide says $1,050, certification #457.30/50449737.

''1775'' 1/2P Machin's Mills VF30BN PCGS #457

From the 11/22/24 Stacks Bowers internet only auction, lot #8498, “1775 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 4-75A, W-7780. Rarity-4. GEORGIVS III, Group I. VF-30 (PCGS). Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from McCawley-Grellman's Twelfth Annual C-4 Convention Sale, December 2006, lot 20.” The coin realized $456 in this 2024 Stacks Bowers auction to Kevin Vinton, and I purchased the coin from him on 12/14/24. PCGS Price Guide says $1,050, certification #457.30/50449737.

''1775'' 1/2P Machin's Mills VF30BN PCGS #457

From the 11/22/24 Stacks Bowers internet only auction, lot #8498, “1775 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 4-75A, W-7780. Rarity-4. GEORGIVS III, Group I. VF-30 (PCGS). Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from McCawley-Grellman's Twelfth Annual C-4 Convention Sale, December 2006, lot 20.” The coin realized $456 in this 2024 Stacks Bowers auction to Kevin Vinton, and I purchased the coin from him on 12/14/24. PCGS Price Guide says $1,050, certification #457.30/50449737.

''1776'' 1/2P Machin's Mills VG10BN PCGS #460

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Pedigree from the Early Cents Auctions Houston Money Show sale part 1, sold on 01/17/25 as lot #230 and described as: “1776 Machin's Mills Vlack 6-76A, W-7790, Large Date R4+, PCGS graded VG10. Glossy medium brown blending to light chocolate in protected areas. Smooth and choice if not for a planchet void at the eye (as struck). The date and legends are strong.” The coin realized $480 in this ECA sale, and the PCGS certification# reveals two prior appearances at Heritage: 09/10/19:23068:$504:Poulos Family Collection, and 07/08/21:91068:$504:James E. Blake Collection. The PCGS Price Guide says $750 which feels right for retail or eBay pricing. Obviously 1776 is an important year here in the USA, so PCGS saw fit to put the reverse side facing out the front of the holder such that the prominent large date is highlighted. PCGS certification# 945.10/16160824 with ‘Machin’s Mills, Lg Date” listed on the label.

1787 NJ 1/2P Outlined Shield XF45BN PCGS #503

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 NJ 1/2P Outlined Shield XF45BN PCGS #503

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 NJ 1/2P Outlined Shield XF45BN PCGS #503

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 NJ 1/2P Outlined Shield XF45BN PCGS #503

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 NJ 1/2P PLURIBS XF40BN PCGS #512

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P PLURIBS XF40BN PCGS #512

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P PLURIBS XF40BN PCGS #512

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P PLURIBS XF40BN PCGS #512

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P PLURIBS XF40BN PCGS #512

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P PLURIBS XF40BN PCGS #512

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P PLURIBS XF40BN PCGS #512

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P PLURIBS XF40BN PCGS #512

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P Camel Head AU50BN PCGS #515

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P Camel Head AU50BN PCGS #515

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P Camel Head AU50BN PCGS #515

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P Camel Head AU50BN PCGS #515

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P Camel Head AU50BN PCGS #515

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P Camel Head AU50BN PCGS #515

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P Camel Head AU50BN PCGS #515

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P Camel Head AU50BN PCGS #515

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P Serpent Head VF25BN PCGS #518

1787 M54-k New Jersey Copper, W5295, Serpent Head, R3.  Authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and this is an original example with sharp details and nice eye appeal for the grade. These are typically very weak on the left side of the obverse, but this example also shows plenty of NOVA to the naked eye, so it's decently balanced. This is definitely a coin that I want to upgrade for my Registry Set, so if you have a better example, let's talk! PCGS certification# 518.25/22056924. Purchased from Frank Jozapaitis at FUN on 01/11/25.

1787 NJ 1/2P Serpent Head VF25BN PCGS #518

1787 M54-k New Jersey Copper, W5295, Serpent Head, R3.  Authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and this is an original example with sharp details and nice eye appeal for the grade. These are typically very weak on the left side of the obverse, but this example also shows plenty of NOVA to the naked eye, so it's decently balanced. This is definitely a coin that I want to upgrade for my Registry Set, so if you have a better example, let's talk! PCGS certification# 518.25/22056924. Purchased from Frank Jozapaitis at FUN on 01/11/25.

1787 NJ 1/2P Serpent Head VF25BN PCGS #518

1787 M54-k New Jersey Copper, W5295, Serpent Head, R3.  Authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and this is an original example with sharp details and nice eye appeal for the grade. These are typically very weak on the left side of the obverse, but this example also shows plenty of NOVA to the naked eye, so it's decently balanced. This is definitely a coin that I want to upgrade for my Registry Set, so if you have a better example, let's talk! PCGS certification# 518.25/22056924. Purchased from Frank Jozapaitis at FUN on 01/11/25.

1786 VT 1/2P Baby Head F12BN PCGS #548

From the Stacks Bowers sale on 11/04/16, where this coin was lot #5119 and described as: “1786 Vermont Copper. RR-9, Bressett 7-F, W-2040. Rarity-4. Baby Head. Fine-12 (PCGS). Lighter than typically seen in a Baby Head Vermont, both sides exhibit dominant reddish-brown patina with only marginally deeper gray-brown in isolated field areas. The central detail is also quite bold for the variety with much of the reverse seated figure outlined and the obverse portrait near fully outlined with a clear eye, nose and mouth. The date is also readily evident, although only the upper portions of the digits are on the flan. Significant lack of detail is largely confined to the left obverse and reverse borders. Microscopically rough with scattered planchet pits and concentrations of pin scratches at the left obverse border, in the right obverse field, and over the upper left reverse. One of the most popular Vermont varieties due to the distinct style of the obverse portrait, RR-9 is also one of the most challenging to find nice. While survivors are not particularly scarce in an absolute sense, most are heavily worn, dark and/or struck on significantly flawed planchets. Offering good central detail with minimal surface blemishes, this is an uncommonly appealing example for the grade that would be a respectable addition to any collection. Provenance: From the Carolina Colonial Coin Collection. Purchased from Heritage, November 1, 2002.” The coin realized $822.50 in that 2016 auction, and I purchased the coin from RUATWINCOIN on 01/06/25. PCGS certification #548.12/40016960. “Baby Head” is listed on the PCGS label, but the RR-9 variety attribution is not.

1786 VT 1/2P Baby Head F12BN PCGS #548

From the Stacks Bowers sale on 11/04/16, where this coin was lot #5119 and described as: “1786 Vermont Copper. RR-9, Bressett 7-F, W-2040. Rarity-4. Baby Head. Fine-12 (PCGS). Lighter than typically seen in a Baby Head Vermont, both sides exhibit dominant reddish-brown patina with only marginally deeper gray-brown in isolated field areas. The central detail is also quite bold for the variety with much of the reverse seated figure outlined and the obverse portrait near fully outlined with a clear eye, nose and mouth. The date is also readily evident, although only the upper portions of the digits are on the flan. Significant lack of detail is largely confined to the left obverse and reverse borders. Microscopically rough with scattered planchet pits and concentrations of pin scratches at the left obverse border, in the right obverse field, and over the upper left reverse. One of the most popular Vermont varieties due to the distinct style of the obverse portrait, RR-9 is also one of the most challenging to find nice. While survivors are not particularly scarce in an absolute sense, most are heavily worn, dark and/or struck on significantly flawed planchets. Offering good central detail with minimal surface blemishes, this is an uncommonly appealing example for the grade that would be a respectable addition to any collection. Provenance: From the Carolina Colonial Coin Collection. Purchased from Heritage, November 1, 2002.” The coin realized $822.50 in that 2016 auction, and I purchased the coin from RUATWINCOIN on 01/06/25. PCGS certification #548.12/40016960. “Baby Head” is listed on the PCGS label, but the RR-9 variety attribution is not.

1786 VT 1/2P Baby Head F12BN PCGS #548

From the Stacks Bowers sale on 11/04/16, where this coin was lot #5119 and described as: “1786 Vermont Copper. RR-9, Bressett 7-F, W-2040. Rarity-4. Baby Head. Fine-12 (PCGS). Lighter than typically seen in a Baby Head Vermont, both sides exhibit dominant reddish-brown patina with only marginally deeper gray-brown in isolated field areas. The central detail is also quite bold for the variety with much of the reverse seated figure outlined and the obverse portrait near fully outlined with a clear eye, nose and mouth. The date is also readily evident, although only the upper portions of the digits are on the flan. Significant lack of detail is largely confined to the left obverse and reverse borders. Microscopically rough with scattered planchet pits and concentrations of pin scratches at the left obverse border, in the right obverse field, and over the upper left reverse. One of the most popular Vermont varieties due to the distinct style of the obverse portrait, RR-9 is also one of the most challenging to find nice. While survivors are not particularly scarce in an absolute sense, most are heavily worn, dark and/or struck on significantly flawed planchets. Offering good central detail with minimal surface blemishes, this is an uncommonly appealing example for the grade that would be a respectable addition to any collection. Provenance: From the Carolina Colonial Coin Collection. Purchased from Heritage, November 1, 2002.” The coin realized $822.50 in that 2016 auction, and I purchased the coin from RUATWINCOIN on 01/06/25. PCGS certification #548.12/40016960. “Baby Head” is listed on the PCGS label, but the RR-9 variety attribution is not.

1786 VT 1/2P Baby Head F12BN PCGS #548

From the Stacks Bowers sale on 11/04/16, where this coin was lot #5119 and described as: “1786 Vermont Copper. RR-9, Bressett 7-F, W-2040. Rarity-4. Baby Head. Fine-12 (PCGS). Lighter than typically seen in a Baby Head Vermont, both sides exhibit dominant reddish-brown patina with only marginally deeper gray-brown in isolated field areas. The central detail is also quite bold for the variety with much of the reverse seated figure outlined and the obverse portrait near fully outlined with a clear eye, nose and mouth. The date is also readily evident, although only the upper portions of the digits are on the flan. Significant lack of detail is largely confined to the left obverse and reverse borders. Microscopically rough with scattered planchet pits and concentrations of pin scratches at the left obverse border, in the right obverse field, and over the upper left reverse. One of the most popular Vermont varieties due to the distinct style of the obverse portrait, RR-9 is also one of the most challenging to find nice. While survivors are not particularly scarce in an absolute sense, most are heavily worn, dark and/or struck on significantly flawed planchets. Offering good central detail with minimal surface blemishes, this is an uncommonly appealing example for the grade that would be a respectable addition to any collection. Provenance: From the Carolina Colonial Coin Collection. Purchased from Heritage, November 1, 2002.” The coin realized $822.50 in that 2016 auction, and I purchased the coin from RUATWINCOIN on 01/06/25. PCGS certification #548.12/40016960. “Baby Head” is listed on the PCGS label, but the RR-9 variety attribution is not.

1786 VT 1/2P Baby Head F12BN PCGS #548

From the Stacks Bowers sale on 11/04/16, where this coin was lot #5119 and described as: “1786 Vermont Copper. RR-9, Bressett 7-F, W-2040. Rarity-4. Baby Head. Fine-12 (PCGS). Lighter than typically seen in a Baby Head Vermont, both sides exhibit dominant reddish-brown patina with only marginally deeper gray-brown in isolated field areas. The central detail is also quite bold for the variety with much of the reverse seated figure outlined and the obverse portrait near fully outlined with a clear eye, nose and mouth. The date is also readily evident, although only the upper portions of the digits are on the flan. Significant lack of detail is largely confined to the left obverse and reverse borders. Microscopically rough with scattered planchet pits and concentrations of pin scratches at the left obverse border, in the right obverse field, and over the upper left reverse. One of the most popular Vermont varieties due to the distinct style of the obverse portrait, RR-9 is also one of the most challenging to find nice. While survivors are not particularly scarce in an absolute sense, most are heavily worn, dark and/or struck on significantly flawed planchets. Offering good central detail with minimal surface blemishes, this is an uncommonly appealing example for the grade that would be a respectable addition to any collection. Provenance: From the Carolina Colonial Coin Collection. Purchased from Heritage, November 1, 2002.” The coin realized $822.50 in that 2016 auction, and I purchased the coin from RUATWINCOIN on 01/06/25. PCGS certification #548.12/40016960. “Baby Head” is listed on the PCGS label, but the RR-9 variety attribution is not.

1786 VT 1/2P Baby Head F12BN PCGS #548

From the Stacks Bowers sale on 11/04/16, where this coin was lot #5119 and described as: “1786 Vermont Copper. RR-9, Bressett 7-F, W-2040. Rarity-4. Baby Head. Fine-12 (PCGS). Lighter than typically seen in a Baby Head Vermont, both sides exhibit dominant reddish-brown patina with only marginally deeper gray-brown in isolated field areas. The central detail is also quite bold for the variety with much of the reverse seated figure outlined and the obverse portrait near fully outlined with a clear eye, nose and mouth. The date is also readily evident, although only the upper portions of the digits are on the flan. Significant lack of detail is largely confined to the left obverse and reverse borders. Microscopically rough with scattered planchet pits and concentrations of pin scratches at the left obverse border, in the right obverse field, and over the upper left reverse. One of the most popular Vermont varieties due to the distinct style of the obverse portrait, RR-9 is also one of the most challenging to find nice. While survivors are not particularly scarce in an absolute sense, most are heavily worn, dark and/or struck on significantly flawed planchets. Offering good central detail with minimal surface blemishes, this is an uncommonly appealing example for the grade that would be a respectable addition to any collection. Provenance: From the Carolina Colonial Coin Collection. Purchased from Heritage, November 1, 2002.” The coin realized $822.50 in that 2016 auction, and I purchased the coin from RUATWINCOIN on 01/06/25. PCGS certification #548.12/40016960. “Baby Head” is listed on the PCGS label, but the RR-9 variety attribution is not.

1786 VT 1/2P Baby Head F12BN PCGS #548

From the Stacks Bowers sale on 11/04/16, where this coin was lot #5119 and described as: “1786 Vermont Copper. RR-9, Bressett 7-F, W-2040. Rarity-4. Baby Head. Fine-12 (PCGS). Lighter than typically seen in a Baby Head Vermont, both sides exhibit dominant reddish-brown patina with only marginally deeper gray-brown in isolated field areas. The central detail is also quite bold for the variety with much of the reverse seated figure outlined and the obverse portrait near fully outlined with a clear eye, nose and mouth. The date is also readily evident, although only the upper portions of the digits are on the flan. Significant lack of detail is largely confined to the left obverse and reverse borders. Microscopically rough with scattered planchet pits and concentrations of pin scratches at the left obverse border, in the right obverse field, and over the upper left reverse. One of the most popular Vermont varieties due to the distinct style of the obverse portrait, RR-9 is also one of the most challenging to find nice. While survivors are not particularly scarce in an absolute sense, most are heavily worn, dark and/or struck on significantly flawed planchets. Offering good central detail with minimal surface blemishes, this is an uncommonly appealing example for the grade that would be a respectable addition to any collection. Provenance: From the Carolina Colonial Coin Collection. Purchased from Heritage, November 1, 2002.” The coin realized $822.50 in that 2016 auction, and I purchased the coin from RUATWINCOIN on 01/06/25. PCGS certification #548.12/40016960. “Baby Head” is listed on the PCGS label, but the RR-9 variety attribution is not.

1788 VT 1/2P Georgivs III Rex VG8BN PCGS #572

From the 11/22/24 Stacks Bowers internet only auction, lot #8607, “1788 Vermont Copper. RR-31, Bressett 24-U, Vlack 22-88VT, W-2260. Rarity-4. GEORGIVS III REX. VG-8 (PCGS). Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection.” The coin realized $288 in this 2024 Stacks Bowers auction to Kevin Vinton, and I purchased the coin from him on 12/14/24. PCGS Price Guide says $900, certification #572.8/50449708.

1788 VT 1/2P Georgivs III Rex VG8BN PCGS #572

From the 11/22/24 Stacks Bowers internet only auction, lot #8607, “1788 Vermont Copper. RR-31, Bressett 24-U, Vlack 22-88VT, W-2260. Rarity-4. GEORGIVS III REX. VG-8 (PCGS). Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection.” The coin realized $288 in this 2024 Stacks Bowers auction to Kevin Vinton, and I purchased the coin from him on 12/14/24. PCGS Price Guide says $900, certification #572.8/50449708.

1788 VT 1/2P Georgivs III Rex VG8BN PCGS #572

From the 11/22/24 Stacks Bowers internet only auction, lot #8607, “1788 Vermont Copper. RR-31, Bressett 24-U, Vlack 22-88VT, W-2260. Rarity-4. GEORGIVS III REX. VG-8 (PCGS). Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection.” The coin realized $288 in this 2024 Stacks Bowers auction to Kevin Vinton, and I purchased the coin from him on 12/14/24. PCGS Price Guide says $900, certification #572.8/50449708.

1788 VT 1/2P Georgivs III Rex VG8BN PCGS #572

From the 11/22/24 Stacks Bowers internet only auction, lot #8607, “1788 Vermont Copper. RR-31, Bressett 24-U, Vlack 22-88VT, W-2260. Rarity-4. GEORGIVS III REX. VG-8 (PCGS). Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection.” The coin realized $288 in this 2024 Stacks Bowers auction to Kevin Vinton, and I purchased the coin from him on 12/14/24. PCGS Price Guide says $900, certification #572.8/50449708.

1787 Fugio 1C Cross After Date Raised Rims FR2BN PCGS #877

From the Stacks Baltimore Winter Expo auction on 11/14/23, where this coin was lot #2157 and described as: “1787 Fugio Cent. Pointed Rays. Newman 1-Z, W-6610. Rarity-6+. Obverse Cross After Date, No Cinquefoils, Reverse Label with Raised Rims. Fair-2 (PCGS). Heavily worn, yes, but retaining enough detail to confirm this rare and challenging Newman number. This is easier on the reverse, where all rings are discernible, WE ARE ONE partially legible, and enough of the label clear to see not only the raised rims, but some of the letters in STATES UNITED. The obverse is weaker with the central motifs only partially outlined and little of the peripheral detail remaining, although the 178 in the date are bold, all-important cross discernible with patience, portions of MIND YOUR BUSINESS clear. Originally toned in a blend of autumn and olive-brown, reverse with a few well scattered pits, surfaces with some good gloss and no marks of consequence.” This is a MONSTER variety and the only Newman 1-Z that I have handled in 25+ years of business. Sure, it’s low-grade, but that makes it somewhat “affordable”!

1787 Fugio 1C Cross After Date Raised Rims FR2BN PCGS #877

From the Stacks Baltimore Winter Expo auction on 11/14/23, where this coin was lot #2157 and described as: “1787 Fugio Cent. Pointed Rays. Newman 1-Z, W-6610. Rarity-6+. Obverse Cross After Date, No Cinquefoils, Reverse Label with Raised Rims. Fair-2 (PCGS). Heavily worn, yes, but retaining enough detail to confirm this rare and challenging Newman number. This is easier on the reverse, where all rings are discernible, WE ARE ONE partially legible, and enough of the label clear to see not only the raised rims, but some of the letters in STATES UNITED. The obverse is weaker with the central motifs only partially outlined and little of the peripheral detail remaining, although the 178 in the date are bold, all-important cross discernible with patience, portions of MIND YOUR BUSINESS clear. Originally toned in a blend of autumn and olive-brown, reverse with a few well scattered pits, surfaces with some good gloss and no marks of consequence.” This is a MONSTER variety and the only Newman 1-Z that I have handled in 25+ years of business. Sure, it’s low-grade, but that makes it somewhat “affordable”!

1787 Fugio 1C Cross After Date Raised Rims FR2BN PCGS #877

From the Stacks Baltimore Winter Expo auction on 11/14/23, where this coin was lot #2157 and described as: “1787 Fugio Cent. Pointed Rays. Newman 1-Z, W-6610. Rarity-6+. Obverse Cross After Date, No Cinquefoils, Reverse Label with Raised Rims. Fair-2 (PCGS). Heavily worn, yes, but retaining enough detail to confirm this rare and challenging Newman number. This is easier on the reverse, where all rings are discernible, WE ARE ONE partially legible, and enough of the label clear to see not only the raised rims, but some of the letters in STATES UNITED. The obverse is weaker with the central motifs only partially outlined and little of the peripheral detail remaining, although the 178 in the date are bold, all-important cross discernible with patience, portions of MIND YOUR BUSINESS clear. Originally toned in a blend of autumn and olive-brown, reverse with a few well scattered pits, surfaces with some good gloss and no marks of consequence.” This is a MONSTER variety and the only Newman 1-Z that I have handled in 25+ years of business. Sure, it’s low-grade, but that makes it somewhat “affordable”!

1787 Fugio 1C Cross After Date Raised Rims FR2BN PCGS #877

From the Stacks Baltimore Winter Expo auction on 11/14/23, where this coin was lot #2157 and described as: “1787 Fugio Cent. Pointed Rays. Newman 1-Z, W-6610. Rarity-6+. Obverse Cross After Date, No Cinquefoils, Reverse Label with Raised Rims. Fair-2 (PCGS). Heavily worn, yes, but retaining enough detail to confirm this rare and challenging Newman number. This is easier on the reverse, where all rings are discernible, WE ARE ONE partially legible, and enough of the label clear to see not only the raised rims, but some of the letters in STATES UNITED. The obverse is weaker with the central motifs only partially outlined and little of the peripheral detail remaining, although the 178 in the date are bold, all-important cross discernible with patience, portions of MIND YOUR BUSINESS clear. Originally toned in a blend of autumn and olive-brown, reverse with a few well scattered pits, surfaces with some good gloss and no marks of consequence.” This is a MONSTER variety and the only Newman 1-Z that I have handled in 25+ years of business. Sure, it’s low-grade, but that makes it somewhat “affordable”!

'1784' 1/2P Machin's Related, Vlack 14-84A F12BN PCGS #935

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.

'1784' 1/2P Machin's Related, Vlack 14-84A F12BN PCGS #935

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.

'1784' 1/2P Machin's Related, Vlack 14-84A F12BN PCGS #935

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.

'1784' 1/2P Machin's Related, Vlack 14-84A F12BN PCGS #935

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.

1788 Cent Massachusetts, Period VF35BN PCGS #948

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1788 Massachusetts Copper Cent, Ryder 12-I, Period After Massachusetts, R4-. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF35, and frankly it is VERY undergraded because in hand it faces up as a CHOICE AU. I think PCGS was fooled a bit by the strike on this coin, because the obverse is definitely weaker than the reverse. That reverse is in fact fully AU50+ and I don't know if you call it gloss or luster, but regardless it is gorgeous and CHOICE! To balance my opinion with the PCGS grade, I will roll with CHOICE EF40+, and opine that if CAC were still certifying colonials, that this one would certainly get a sticker! Ex-Ebay 2008; Furnace Run collection 08/20/24.

1788 Cent Massachusetts, Period VF35BN PCGS #948

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1788 Massachusetts Copper Cent, Ryder 12-I, Period After Massachusetts, R4-. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF35, and frankly it is VERY undergraded because in hand it faces up as a CHOICE AU. I think PCGS was fooled a bit by the strike on this coin, because the obverse is definitely weaker than the reverse. That reverse is in fact fully AU50+ and I don't know if you call it gloss or luster, but regardless it is gorgeous and CHOICE! To balance my opinion with the PCGS grade, I will roll with CHOICE EF40+, and opine that if CAC were still certifying colonials, that this one would certainly get a sticker! Ex-Ebay 2008; Furnace Run collection 08/20/24.

1788 Cent Massachusetts, Period VF35BN PCGS #948

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1788 Massachusetts Copper Cent, Ryder 12-I, Period After Massachusetts, R4-. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF35, and frankly it is VERY undergraded because in hand it faces up as a CHOICE AU. I think PCGS was fooled a bit by the strike on this coin, because the obverse is definitely weaker than the reverse. That reverse is in fact fully AU50+ and I don't know if you call it gloss or luster, but regardless it is gorgeous and CHOICE! To balance my opinion with the PCGS grade, I will roll with CHOICE EF40+, and opine that if CAC were still certifying colonials, that this one would certainly get a sticker! Ex-Ebay 2008; Furnace Run collection 08/20/24.

1788 Cent Massachusetts, Period VF35BN PCGS #948

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1788 Massachusetts Copper Cent, Ryder 12-I, Period After Massachusetts, R4-. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF35, and frankly it is VERY undergraded because in hand it faces up as a CHOICE AU. I think PCGS was fooled a bit by the strike on this coin, because the obverse is definitely weaker than the reverse. That reverse is in fact fully AU50+ and I don't know if you call it gloss or luster, but regardless it is gorgeous and CHOICE! To balance my opinion with the PCGS grade, I will roll with CHOICE EF40+, and opine that if CAC were still certifying colonials, that this one would certainly get a sticker! Ex-Ebay 2008; Furnace Run collection 08/20/24.

1793 1/2C Cohen 4 G4BN PCGS #35012

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1793 C-4 Liberty Cap half cent, Hooked Bust Line, R3. Authenticated and graded by PCGS as G4, and this is a completely original example with smooth brown surfaces and medium brown color. The obverse details are full including the date, LIBERTY, and a strong portrait with plenty of facial details. The reverse is weaker as always, but most details are still legible and this side is perfectly matched to the obverse in terms of surfaces and color. Purchased from HLRC at FUN on 01/11/25. PCGS certification# 35012.4/51236025 with "Cohen 4" on the label.

1793 1/2C Cohen 4 G4BN PCGS #35012

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1793 C-4 Liberty Cap half cent, Hooked Bust Line, R3. Authenticated and graded by PCGS as G4, and this is a completely original example with smooth brown surfaces and medium brown color. The obverse details are full including the date, LIBERTY, and a strong portrait with plenty of facial details. The reverse is weaker as always, but most details are still legible and this side is perfectly matched to the obverse in terms of surfaces and color. Purchased from HLRC at FUN on 01/11/25. PCGS certification# 35012.4/51236025 with "Cohen 4" on the label.

1793 1/2C Cohen 4 G4BN PCGS #35012

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1793 C-4 Liberty Cap half cent, Hooked Bust Line, R3. Authenticated and graded by PCGS as G4, and this is a completely original example with smooth brown surfaces and medium brown color. The obverse details are full including the date, LIBERTY, and a strong portrait with plenty of facial details. The reverse is weaker as always, but most details are still legible and this side is perfectly matched to the obverse in terms of surfaces and color. Purchased from HLRC at FUN on 01/11/25. PCGS certification# 35012.4/51236025 with "Cohen 4" on the label.

1793 1/2C Cohen 4 G4BN PCGS #35012

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1793 C-4 Liberty Cap half cent, Hooked Bust Line, R3. Authenticated and graded by PCGS as G4, and this is a completely original example with smooth brown surfaces and medium brown color. The obverse details are full including the date, LIBERTY, and a strong portrait with plenty of facial details. The reverse is weaker as always, but most details are still legible and this side is perfectly matched to the obverse in terms of surfaces and color. Purchased from HLRC at FUN on 01/11/25. PCGS certification# 35012.4/51236025 with "Cohen 4" on the label.

1793 1C Wreath, S-8 VG8BN PCGS #35456

From the New Cumberland Collection of 1793-1814 US large cents by Sheldon variety. "NCC-008: 1793 S-8 Wreath Cent, Vine and Bars Edge, R3, PCGS and EAC VG8. PCGS VG8, and a beautiful, original example with bold details and fantastic dark chocolate brown color. Full LIBERTY and a well-defined portrait including full facial details, plus lots of hair separation. The date is bold and the obverse is mostly mark-free other than a shallow, dull horizontal scuff in front of the neck. The reverse is perfectly matched in terms of detail and color, and nicks are hard to spot without a strong glass or enlarged photos. The vine and bars edge device is bold and the eye appeal of this coin is terrific. My EAC grade matches the PCGS grade of VG8. PCGS VG8 S-8 Vine and Bars Edge New Cumberland Collection #35456.08/47954238. Ex-D&S Coins 04/20/90." I sold this coin to a customer whom I was just able to upgrade to a choice VF30 CAC, so I am pleased to take this one back into my own collection. Offered for sale here, but I don't really want to sell it!

1793 1C Wreath, S-8 VG8BN PCGS #35456

From the New Cumberland Collection of 1793-1814 US large cents by Sheldon variety. "NCC-008: 1793 S-8 Wreath Cent, Vine and Bars Edge, R3, PCGS and EAC VG8. PCGS VG8, and a beautiful, original example with bold details and fantastic dark chocolate brown color. Full LIBERTY and a well-defined portrait including full facial details, plus lots of hair separation. The date is bold and the obverse is mostly mark-free other than a shallow, dull horizontal scuff in front of the neck. The reverse is perfectly matched in terms of detail and color, and nicks are hard to spot without a strong glass or enlarged photos. The vine and bars edge device is bold and the eye appeal of this coin is terrific. My EAC grade matches the PCGS grade of VG8. PCGS VG8 S-8 Vine and Bars Edge New Cumberland Collection #35456.08/47954238. Ex-D&S Coins 04/20/90." I sold this coin to a customer whom I was just able to upgrade to a choice VF30 CAC, so I am pleased to take this one back into my own collection. Offered for sale here, but I don't really want to sell it!

1793 1C Wreath, S-8 VG8BN PCGS #35456

From the New Cumberland Collection of 1793-1814 US large cents by Sheldon variety. "NCC-008: 1793 S-8 Wreath Cent, Vine and Bars Edge, R3, PCGS and EAC VG8. PCGS VG8, and a beautiful, original example with bold details and fantastic dark chocolate brown color. Full LIBERTY and a well-defined portrait including full facial details, plus lots of hair separation. The date is bold and the obverse is mostly mark-free other than a shallow, dull horizontal scuff in front of the neck. The reverse is perfectly matched in terms of detail and color, and nicks are hard to spot without a strong glass or enlarged photos. The vine and bars edge device is bold and the eye appeal of this coin is terrific. My EAC grade matches the PCGS grade of VG8. PCGS VG8 S-8 Vine and Bars Edge New Cumberland Collection #35456.08/47954238. Ex-D&S Coins 04/20/90." I sold this coin to a customer whom I was just able to upgrade to a choice VF30 CAC, so I am pleased to take this one back into my own collection. Offered for sale here, but I don't really want to sell it!

1793 1C Wreath, S-8 VG8BN PCGS #35456

From the New Cumberland Collection of 1793-1814 US large cents by Sheldon variety. "NCC-008: 1793 S-8 Wreath Cent, Vine and Bars Edge, R3, PCGS and EAC VG8. PCGS VG8, and a beautiful, original example with bold details and fantastic dark chocolate brown color. Full LIBERTY and a well-defined portrait including full facial details, plus lots of hair separation. The date is bold and the obverse is mostly mark-free other than a shallow, dull horizontal scuff in front of the neck. The reverse is perfectly matched in terms of detail and color, and nicks are hard to spot without a strong glass or enlarged photos. The vine and bars edge device is bold and the eye appeal of this coin is terrific. My EAC grade matches the PCGS grade of VG8. PCGS VG8 S-8 Vine and Bars Edge New Cumberland Collection #35456.08/47954238. Ex-D&S Coins 04/20/90." I sold this coin to a customer whom I was just able to upgrade to a choice VF30 CAC, so I am pleased to take this one back into my own collection. Offered for sale here, but I don't really want to sell it!

1793 1C Wreath, S-8 VG8BN PCGS #35456

From the New Cumberland Collection of 1793-1814 US large cents by Sheldon variety. "NCC-008: 1793 S-8 Wreath Cent, Vine and Bars Edge, R3, PCGS and EAC VG8. PCGS VG8, and a beautiful, original example with bold details and fantastic dark chocolate brown color. Full LIBERTY and a well-defined portrait including full facial details, plus lots of hair separation. The date is bold and the obverse is mostly mark-free other than a shallow, dull horizontal scuff in front of the neck. The reverse is perfectly matched in terms of detail and color, and nicks are hard to spot without a strong glass or enlarged photos. The vine and bars edge device is bold and the eye appeal of this coin is terrific. My EAC grade matches the PCGS grade of VG8. PCGS VG8 S-8 Vine and Bars Edge New Cumberland Collection #35456.08/47954238. Ex-D&S Coins 04/20/90." I sold this coin to a customer whom I was just able to upgrade to a choice VF30 CAC, so I am pleased to take this one back into my own collection. Offered for sale here, but I don't really want to sell it!

1793 1C Wreath, S-8 VG8BN PCGS #35456

From the New Cumberland Collection of 1793-1814 US large cents by Sheldon variety. "NCC-008: 1793 S-8 Wreath Cent, Vine and Bars Edge, R3, PCGS and EAC VG8. PCGS VG8, and a beautiful, original example with bold details and fantastic dark chocolate brown color. Full LIBERTY and a well-defined portrait including full facial details, plus lots of hair separation. The date is bold and the obverse is mostly mark-free other than a shallow, dull horizontal scuff in front of the neck. The reverse is perfectly matched in terms of detail and color, and nicks are hard to spot without a strong glass or enlarged photos. The vine and bars edge device is bold and the eye appeal of this coin is terrific. My EAC grade matches the PCGS grade of VG8. PCGS VG8 S-8 Vine and Bars Edge New Cumberland Collection #35456.08/47954238. Ex-D&S Coins 04/20/90." I sold this coin to a customer whom I was just able to upgrade to a choice VF30 CAC, so I am pleased to take this one back into my own collection. Offered for sale here, but I don't really want to sell it!

1786 NJ 1/2P Nar Shld, Curv Plow Beam XF40BN PCGS #45424

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. This coin’s last appearance was the Stacks Bowers auction on 11/18/24, where it was lot #1269 and described as: “1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 23-R, W-4945. Rarity-3. Curved Plow Beam, Narrow Shield, Blundered Six. EF-40 (PCGS). 137.6 grains. Medium autumn-brown with some areas of deeper toning. Central pecks in the planchet, as struck, and a tiny old vertical gouge at the upper dexter corner of the reverse shield are the only marks to speak of, though a few other tiny ones come to light under low magnification. Slightly off center on the obverse to 7 o'clock affecting the dentils there but nothing else; the reverse is perfectly centered. This well-pedigreed lot is accompanied by a hand-written note in black ink reading: "From Scott Collection 23/R Fine. My piece which I bought in Parmelee Sale Lot 379 $6.25 is but a trifle better than the enclosed. For Mr. Hays." Added in the corner of the note in purple ink is: "This is Dr. Hall's MEM.[orandum] C.[harles] S.[teigerwalt]." Also accompanied by Hays' own round ticket. A beautiful coin, an intense numismatic pedigree, and a pair of related ephemera items - what more could a New Jersey copper collector wish for? Provenance: Ex Dr. Scott; William W. Hays; Dr. Thomas Hall; Virgil Brand Collection; F.C.C. Boyd estate; John J. Ford, Jr.; our (Stack's) sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part I, October 2003, lot 116; our (Stack's) New York Americana Sale of January 2010, lot 4388.” The coin realized $1800 in that auction to CVM, and I purchased the coin from Chris at a significantly higher price on 12/26/24. This is not a top-6 example according to the latest SHI census from 2024, but it certainly has PLUS color and CHOICE pedigree! PCGS EF40 with “Nar Shld Curv Plow Beam Brand-Boyd-Ford” listed on the label, certification #45424.40/50865900.

1787 NJ 1/2P 2nd U over S in Pluribus VG10BN PCGS #45425

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 NJ 1/2P 2nd U over S in Pluribus VG10BN PCGS #45425

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 NJ 1/2P 2nd U over S in Pluribus VG10BN PCGS #45425

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!

1785 CT 1/2P Bust Right, Roman Head, M 2-A.4 F15BN PCGS #685150

From the 11/22/24 Stacks Bowers internet only auction, lot #8498, “1775 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 4-75A, W-7780. Rarity-4. GEORGIVS III, Group I. VF-30 (PCGS). Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from McCawley-Grellman's Twelfth Annual C-4 Convention Sale, December 2006, lot 20.” The coin realized $456 in this 2024 Stacks Bowers auction to Kevin Vinton, and I purchased the coin from him on 12/14/24. PCGS Price Guide says $1,050, certification #457.30/50449737.

1785 CT 1/2P African Head, Miller 4.1-F.4 XF45BN PCGS #685159

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Pedigree from the Early Cents Auctions Houston Money Show sale part 1, sold on 01/17/25 as lot #88 and described as: “1785 Connecticut Miller 4.1-F.4 R1 "African Head" MBR, PCGS graded XF45. Mostly glossy medium chocolate brown. Looks smooth but uniform microscopic porosity covers the fields and protected areas on both sides. No marks or verdigris, and the eye appeal of this piece is really nice. The highpoints are smooth. Struck very slightly off center to K-1 leaving the bottom of the date tight to the edge of the planchet (as usual for this variety). The "African Head" is strong. Not nearly as nice as the previous lot but still one of the finer "African Head" Connecticut coppers. The attribution and "African Head" feature are noted on the PCGS label.” The coin sold for $1,800, and this is actually the SECOND time I have owned this coin: I also purchased it from the Heritage ANA auction on 08/22/24, lot #91067, where I paid $1,508.40. Additionally, the PCGS website also reveals a prior Stacks Bowers sale record on 11/11/20, lot #4085, where it was described as: “Another Nice 1785 African Head. 1785 Connecticut Copper. Miller 4.1-F.4, W-2355. Rarity-1. Mailed Bust Right, African Head. EF-45 (PCGS). 132.2 grains. Even dark chocolate brown, an unusually attractive shade, over finely but evenly granular surfaces. Perfectly centered and more or less unflawed, aside from the non-smooth texture. This is not quite as sharp as the preceding lot but is still an especially nice example of one of the marquee varieties in the entire series. From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. The coin sold for $1,620 in that EPU sale. This coin is very attractive with rich medium chocolate brown surfaces that are glossy but have just a hint of roughness. Not perfect, but anything nicer starts to get pretty pricey! PCGS Price Guide Value $3300. PCGS certification# 685159.45/40482157 with “African Head, Miller 4.1-F.4” on the label.

1786 CT 1/2P Hercules Head, Miller 5.3-N F15BN PCGS #686351

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.  

1786 CT 1/2P Hercules Head, Miller 5.3-N F15BN PCGS #686351

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.  

1786 CT 1/2P Hercules Head, Miller 5.3-N F15BN PCGS #686351

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.  

1786 CT 1/2P Hercules Head, Miller 5.3-N F15BN PCGS #686351

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.  

1787 CT 1/2P Laughing Head, Miller 6.1-M AU53BN PCGS #686408

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. From the Robison Collection sold by Stacks in February 1982 as lot #124, and most recently sold by Stacks Bowers on 06/10/21 as lot #1165, where it was described as: “1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 6.1-M, W-2820. Rarity-2. Mailed Bust Left, Laughing Head. AU-53 (PCGS). 122.2 grains. A popular and distinctive variety within the Connecticut copper series and this is an impressively sharp example with pleasing color and surface quality. Glossy golden-brown with medium brown woodgrain toning on the reverse. There are a few patches of brick-red patina and an obverse planchet flaw on otherwise choice surfaces. Provenance: From our (Stack's) sale the Robison Collection, February 1982, lot 124.” The coin sold for $1,800 in that 2021 auction, and I purchased the coin from RUATWINCOIN on 01/21/25. PCGS certification# 686408.53/41945618 with “Laughing Head, Miller 6.1-M, Robison” listed on the label. PCGS Price Guide value $3,150.

1787/1877 CT 1/2P Mailed Bust Left, M 12-Q XF40BN PCGS #686419

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. This coin has sold twice at auction over the past 5 years, first at Stacks Bowers on 11/18/20 for $1,080, and then again at Heritage on 01/26/22 for $1,020. Heritage did not bother with a description since, but Stacks had an incredibly thorough writeup as lot #4097: “1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 12-Q, W-2885. Rarity-3. Mailed Bust Left. 1787 over 1887. EF-40 (PCGS). 130.8 grains. One of the best examples around of this major Guide Book variety, struck on a notably unflawed planchet. Nice light brown with a golden tone, mostly glossy, with some contrasting surface encrustation around the reverse devices. Well centered and showing denticles around the entire circumference of both sides except the left extremity of the obverse. Softly struck behind the crown of the head on the obverse, also soft in the aligned area of the reverse right of the shield. The date and its overdate characteristic are crisp and easily seen. Swelling is present above NN of CONNEC, as usual, and a die break is seen on the reverse rim adjacent to the sprig, a later state than usual. This variety is typically struck on planchets that would have preferably been recycled, but this one is pretty wholesome: the striations on the obverse manifest as stripes, not trenches, and no major gaps or laminations are noted. Though not terribly rare, this is a difficult variety to find nice. Bobby Martin’s coin, graded AU-55 (PCGS), was among the best of the field; it netted $2,160 in our November 2019 sale. The SLT coin was also stellar, which is why it brought $4,743.75 back in 2012. The Taylor coin is now graded MS-61 BN (NGC) as part of the Partrick Collection, which also contains the 1975 EAC Sale coin, graded AU-58 (NGC). This piece may be a step below the Partrick, Martin, and SLT coins, but we prefer it to the slightly sharper Ford primary coin. From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” The coin sold for just $1,080 in that EPU auction, which is a dramatic difference from it’s $4,000 PCGS Price Guide Value. I purchased the coin from RUATWINCOIN on 01/21/25, and I think the value is somewhere in between. PCGS certification# 686419.40/40482168, with “1787/1877 Mailed Bust Left, M 12-Q” on the label.

1787 CT 1/2P Six-Pointed Star, Miller 1.3-L G6BN PCGS #686420

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Pedigreed to the Norman G. Peters collection, sold by Stacks Bowers on 11/30/21 as lot #2039, and described as: “1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 1.3-L, W-2735. Rarity-6-. Mailed Bust Right, Six-Pointed Star. Good-6 (PCGS). 99.2 grains. A rare and highly sought after variety with a distinctive obverse featuring a six-pointed star in front of the lower edge of mail that is known only in this one combination. This lower grade but pleasant steel-brown example is just lightly microporous and shows no marks or flaws of significance. Just two have been graded at PCGS for the variety. Provenance: From the Norman G. Peters Collection.” The coin sold for $900 in that 2021 auction, and I purchased the coin from RUATWINCOIN on 01/21/25. PCGS certification# 686420.06/42629512 with “Six-Pointed Star, Miller 1.3-L” listed on the label.

1787 CT 1/2P AUCIORI, Miller 38-GG VF35BN PCGS #687280

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Sold as a raw EF in the Stacks Bowers sale of 02/03/22, lot #92070 where it was described as: “1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 38-GG, W-4205. Rarity-4. Draped Bust Left, AUCIORI. Extremely Fine. 137.5 grains. Weakly struck at the lower left obverse and corresponding area of the reverse, but otherwise this is a lovely Choice EF with attractive light brown color, no marks, and just a single thin planchet flaw on the reverse. The important AUCIORI legend is clear with weakness only at AU.” The coin sold for $840 in that auction and was subsequently sent to PCGS for grading, where it was assigned VF35 most likely because of the uneven strike. I purchased the coin from RUATWINCOIN on 01/21/25. PCGS certification# 687280.35/45029099. PCGS Price Guide value $800.

1787 NJ 1/2P Deer Head, Maris 34-J VF35BN PCGS #763331

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P Deer Head, Maris 34-J VF35BN PCGS #763331

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P Deer Head, Maris 34-J VF35BN PCGS #763331

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P Deer Head, Maris 34-J VF35BN PCGS #763331

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P Maris 43-d, Bulbous Nose AU55BN PCGS #763359

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P Maris 43-d, Bulbous Nose AU55BN PCGS #763359

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P Maris 43-d, Bulbous Nose AU55BN PCGS #763359

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P Maris 43-d, Bulbous Nose AU55BN PCGS #763359

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.

1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 18-M, Bridle, Wide Shield VF30BN PCGS #766247

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. A glossy dark brown example with a semi-cameo appearance. Purchased from the Stacks November 2024 Baltimore auction as lot #1267, where it was described as: “1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 18-M, W-4890. Rarity-2. Bridle, Wide Shield. VF-30 (PCGS). Deep charcoal-copper fields contrast lighter golden-brown motifs to give a nice circulated cameo appearance. This is a nicely centered and boldly defined Choice VF, a tiny mark below the horse's eye hardly of consequence given how smooth the surfaces are in general. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from our (Bowers and Merena) sale of The Norweb Collection, October 1987, lot 1326; McCawley & Grellman's sale of the Griffee Collection, October 1995, lot 33; our (Stack's) Americana sale, January 2001, lot 112.” The coin realized $1,440 in the Stacks auction although I was prepared to go higher. PCGS #766247.30/50449746 with “Bridle, Wide Shield, Maris 18-M” listed on the PCGS label. In my opinion, this coin is MASSIVELY under-graded: it is at least EF40 if not EF45. I formerly owned a PCGS EF45 and this example is both sharper and more attractive. Although the look of this coin is FANTASTIC, I would like to upgrade someday to a PCGS AU50 or better with some remaining mint luster. Yes, I know that may require a LOT of patience on my part! So until then, I am VERY happy with this one!

1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 18-M, Bridle, Wide Shield VF30BN PCGS #766247

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. A glossy dark brown example with a semi-cameo appearance. Purchased from the Stacks November 2024 Baltimore auction as lot #1267, where it was described as: “1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 18-M, W-4890. Rarity-2. Bridle, Wide Shield. VF-30 (PCGS). Deep charcoal-copper fields contrast lighter golden-brown motifs to give a nice circulated cameo appearance. This is a nicely centered and boldly defined Choice VF, a tiny mark below the horse's eye hardly of consequence given how smooth the surfaces are in general. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from our (Bowers and Merena) sale of The Norweb Collection, October 1987, lot 1326; McCawley & Grellman's sale of the Griffee Collection, October 1995, lot 33; our (Stack's) Americana sale, January 2001, lot 112.” The coin realized $1,440 in the Stacks auction although I was prepared to go higher. PCGS #766247.30/50449746 with “Bridle, Wide Shield, Maris 18-M” listed on the PCGS label. In my opinion, this coin is MASSIVELY under-graded: it is at least EF40 if not EF45. I formerly owned a PCGS EF45 and this example is both sharper and more attractive. Although the look of this coin is FANTASTIC, I would like to upgrade someday to a PCGS AU50 or better with some remaining mint luster. Yes, I know that may require a LOT of patience on my part! So until then, I am VERY happy with this one!

1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 18-M, Bridle, Wide Shield VF30BN PCGS #766247

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. A glossy dark brown example with a semi-cameo appearance. Purchased from the Stacks November 2024 Baltimore auction as lot #1267, where it was described as: “1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 18-M, W-4890. Rarity-2. Bridle, Wide Shield. VF-30 (PCGS). Deep charcoal-copper fields contrast lighter golden-brown motifs to give a nice circulated cameo appearance. This is a nicely centered and boldly defined Choice VF, a tiny mark below the horse's eye hardly of consequence given how smooth the surfaces are in general. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from our (Bowers and Merena) sale of The Norweb Collection, October 1987, lot 1326; McCawley & Grellman's sale of the Griffee Collection, October 1995, lot 33; our (Stack's) Americana sale, January 2001, lot 112.” The coin realized $1,440 in the Stacks auction although I was prepared to go higher. PCGS #766247.30/50449746 with “Bridle, Wide Shield, Maris 18-M” listed on the PCGS label. In my opinion, this coin is MASSIVELY under-graded: it is at least EF40 if not EF45. I formerly owned a PCGS EF45 and this example is both sharper and more attractive. Although the look of this coin is FANTASTIC, I would like to upgrade someday to a PCGS AU50 or better with some remaining mint luster. Yes, I know that may require a LOT of patience on my part! So until then, I am VERY happy with this one!

1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 18-M, Bridle, Wide Shield VF30BN PCGS #766247

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. A glossy dark brown example with a semi-cameo appearance. Purchased from the Stacks November 2024 Baltimore auction as lot #1267, where it was described as: “1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 18-M, W-4890. Rarity-2. Bridle, Wide Shield. VF-30 (PCGS). Deep charcoal-copper fields contrast lighter golden-brown motifs to give a nice circulated cameo appearance. This is a nicely centered and boldly defined Choice VF, a tiny mark below the horse's eye hardly of consequence given how smooth the surfaces are in general. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from our (Bowers and Merena) sale of The Norweb Collection, October 1987, lot 1326; McCawley & Grellman's sale of the Griffee Collection, October 1995, lot 33; our (Stack's) Americana sale, January 2001, lot 112.” The coin realized $1,440 in the Stacks auction although I was prepared to go higher. PCGS #766247.30/50449746 with “Bridle, Wide Shield, Maris 18-M” listed on the PCGS label. In my opinion, this coin is MASSIVELY under-graded: it is at least EF40 if not EF45. I formerly owned a PCGS EF45 and this example is both sharper and more attractive. Although the look of this coin is FANTASTIC, I would like to upgrade someday to a PCGS AU50 or better with some remaining mint luster. Yes, I know that may require a LOT of patience on my part! So until then, I am VERY happy with this one!

1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 18-M, Bridle, Wide Shield VF30BN PCGS #766247

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. A glossy dark brown example with a semi-cameo appearance. Purchased from the Stacks November 2024 Baltimore auction as lot #1267, where it was described as: “1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 18-M, W-4890. Rarity-2. Bridle, Wide Shield. VF-30 (PCGS). Deep charcoal-copper fields contrast lighter golden-brown motifs to give a nice circulated cameo appearance. This is a nicely centered and boldly defined Choice VF, a tiny mark below the horse's eye hardly of consequence given how smooth the surfaces are in general. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from our (Bowers and Merena) sale of The Norweb Collection, October 1987, lot 1326; McCawley & Grellman's sale of the Griffee Collection, October 1995, lot 33; our (Stack's) Americana sale, January 2001, lot 112.” The coin realized $1,440 in the Stacks auction although I was prepared to go higher. PCGS #766247.30/50449746 with “Bridle, Wide Shield, Maris 18-M” listed on the PCGS label. In my opinion, this coin is MASSIVELY under-graded: it is at least EF40 if not EF45. I formerly owned a PCGS EF45 and this example is both sharper and more attractive. Although the look of this coin is FANTASTIC, I would like to upgrade someday to a PCGS AU50 or better with some remaining mint luster. Yes, I know that may require a LOT of patience on my part! So until then, I am VERY happy with this one!

1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 18-M, Bridle, Wide Shield VF30BN PCGS #766247

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. A glossy dark brown example with a semi-cameo appearance. Purchased from the Stacks November 2024 Baltimore auction as lot #1267, where it was described as: “1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 18-M, W-4890. Rarity-2. Bridle, Wide Shield. VF-30 (PCGS). Deep charcoal-copper fields contrast lighter golden-brown motifs to give a nice circulated cameo appearance. This is a nicely centered and boldly defined Choice VF, a tiny mark below the horse's eye hardly of consequence given how smooth the surfaces are in general. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from our (Bowers and Merena) sale of The Norweb Collection, October 1987, lot 1326; McCawley & Grellman's sale of the Griffee Collection, October 1995, lot 33; our (Stack's) Americana sale, January 2001, lot 112.” The coin realized $1,440 in the Stacks auction although I was prepared to go higher. PCGS #766247.30/50449746 with “Bridle, Wide Shield, Maris 18-M” listed on the PCGS label. In my opinion, this coin is MASSIVELY under-graded: it is at least EF40 if not EF45. I formerly owned a PCGS EF45 and this example is both sharper and more attractive. Although the look of this coin is FANTASTIC, I would like to upgrade someday to a PCGS AU50 or better with some remaining mint luster. Yes, I know that may require a LOT of patience on my part! So until then, I am VERY happy with this one!

1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 18-M, Bridle, Wide Shield VF30BN PCGS #766247

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. A glossy dark brown example with a semi-cameo appearance. Purchased from the Stacks November 2024 Baltimore auction as lot #1267, where it was described as: “1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 18-M, W-4890. Rarity-2. Bridle, Wide Shield. VF-30 (PCGS). Deep charcoal-copper fields contrast lighter golden-brown motifs to give a nice circulated cameo appearance. This is a nicely centered and boldly defined Choice VF, a tiny mark below the horse's eye hardly of consequence given how smooth the surfaces are in general. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from our (Bowers and Merena) sale of The Norweb Collection, October 1987, lot 1326; McCawley & Grellman's sale of the Griffee Collection, October 1995, lot 33; our (Stack's) Americana sale, January 2001, lot 112.” The coin realized $1,440 in the Stacks auction although I was prepared to go higher. PCGS #766247.30/50449746 with “Bridle, Wide Shield, Maris 18-M” listed on the PCGS label. In my opinion, this coin is MASSIVELY under-graded: it is at least EF40 if not EF45. I formerly owned a PCGS EF45 and this example is both sharper and more attractive. Although the look of this coin is FANTASTIC, I would like to upgrade someday to a PCGS AU50 or better with some remaining mint luster. Yes, I know that may require a LOT of patience on my part! So until then, I am VERY happy with this one!

1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 18-M, Bridle, Wide Shield VF30BN PCGS #766247

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. A glossy dark brown example with a semi-cameo appearance. Purchased from the Stacks November 2024 Baltimore auction as lot #1267, where it was described as: “1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 18-M, W-4890. Rarity-2. Bridle, Wide Shield. VF-30 (PCGS). Deep charcoal-copper fields contrast lighter golden-brown motifs to give a nice circulated cameo appearance. This is a nicely centered and boldly defined Choice VF, a tiny mark below the horse's eye hardly of consequence given how smooth the surfaces are in general. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from our (Bowers and Merena) sale of The Norweb Collection, October 1987, lot 1326; McCawley & Grellman's sale of the Griffee Collection, October 1995, lot 33; our (Stack's) Americana sale, January 2001, lot 112.” The coin realized $1,440 in the Stacks auction although I was prepared to go higher. PCGS #766247.30/50449746 with “Bridle, Wide Shield, Maris 18-M” listed on the PCGS label. In my opinion, this coin is MASSIVELY under-graded: it is at least EF40 if not EF45. I formerly owned a PCGS EF45 and this example is both sharper and more attractive. Although the look of this coin is FANTASTIC, I would like to upgrade someday to a PCGS AU50 or better with some remaining mint luster. Yes, I know that may require a LOT of patience on my part! So until then, I am VERY happy with this one!

1788 NJ 1/2P Fox Before Legend, Maris 77-dd F15BN PCGS #766251

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!

1788 NJ 1/2P Fox Before Legend, Maris 77-dd F15BN PCGS #766251

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!

1788 NJ 1/2P Fox Before Legend, Maris 77-dd F15BN PCGS #766251

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!

1788 NJ 1/2P Fox Before Legend, Maris 77-dd F15BN PCGS #766251

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!

1786 NJ 1/2P Protruding Tongue, Maris 16-L AU50BN PCGS #766263

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. Currently listed as CC7 in the Siboni /

1786 NJ 1/2P Protruding Tongue, Maris 16-L AU50BN PCGS #766263

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. Currently listed as CC7 in the Siboni /

1786 NJ 1/2P Protruding Tongue, Maris 16-L AU50BN PCGS #766263

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. Currently listed as CC7 in the Siboni /

1786 NJ 1/2P Protruding Tongue, Maris 16-L AU50BN PCGS #766263

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. Currently listed as CC7 in the Siboni /

1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 20-N, Drunken Diecutter XF40BN PCGS #766264

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."

1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 20-N, Drunken Diecutter XF40BN PCGS #766264

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."

1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 20-N, Drunken Diecutter XF40BN PCGS #766264

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."

1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 20-N, Drunken Diecutter XF40BN PCGS #766264

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."

1788 NJ 1/2P Head Left, Maris 50-f VF25BN PCGS #766268

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.

1788 NJ 1/2P Head Left, Maris 50-f VF25BN PCGS #766268

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.

1788 NJ 1/2P Head Left, Maris 50-f VF25BN PCGS #766268

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.

1788 NJ 1/2P Head Left, Maris 50-f VF25BN PCGS #766268

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.

1788 NJ 1/2P Head Left, Maris 50-f VF25BN PCGS #766268

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.

1788 NJ 1/2P Head Left, Maris 50-f VF25BN PCGS #766268

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.

1788 NJ 1/2P Head Left, Maris 50-f VF25BN PCGS #766268

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.

1788 NJ 1/2P Head Left, Maris 50-f VF25BN PCGS #766268

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.

1787 NJ 1/2P Hidden WM in Sprig, Maris 62-q XF40BN PCGS #767840

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!

1787 NJ 1/2P Hidden WM in Sprig, Maris 62-q XF40BN PCGS #767840

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!

1787 NJ 1/2P Hidden WM in Sprig, Maris 62-q XF40BN PCGS #767840

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!

1787 NJ 1/2P Hidden WM in Sprig, Maris 62-q XF40BN PCGS #767840

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!

1787 NJ 1/2P Hidden WM in Sprig, Maris 62-q XF40BN PCGS #767840

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!

1787 NJ 1/2P Hidden WM in Sprig, Maris 62-q XF40BN PCGS #767840

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!

1787 NJ 1/2P Hidden WM in Sprig, Maris 62-q XF40BN PCGS #767840

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!

1787 NJ 1/2P Hidden WM in Sprig, Maris 62-q XF40BN PCGS #767840

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!

1787 NJ 1/2P Hidden WM in Sprig, Maris 62-q XF40BN PCGS #767840

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!

1787 NJ 1/2P Bottom Stars Distant, Maris 63-s VF35BN PCGS #767844

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."

1787 NJ 1/2P Bottom Stars Distant, Maris 63-s VF35BN PCGS #767844

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."

1787 NJ 1/2P Bottom Stars Distant, Maris 63-s VF35BN PCGS #767844

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."

1787 NJ 1/2P Bottom Stars Distant, Maris 63-s VF35BN PCGS #767844

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."

1788 NJ 1/2P Brushed Mane, Maris 67-v VF35BN PCGS #767851

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set.

1788 NJ 1/2P Brushed Mane, Maris 67-v VF35BN PCGS #767851

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set.

1788 NJ 1/2P Brushed Mane, Maris 67-v VF35BN PCGS #767851

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set.

1788 NJ 1/2P Brushed Mane, Maris 67-v VF35BN PCGS #767851

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set.

1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 12-I, Shaggy Mane VF30BN PCGS #767872

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. From the Stacks Bowers sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection, sold on 11/15/29 as lot #6017, and described as: “1786 New Jersey copper. Maris 12-I. Rarity-5. No Coulter. VF-30 (PCGS). 152.7 grains. The last of the No Coulters, this marriage represents the only use of reverse I, whose long pointed shield is almost always seen with little to no central definition. This example is no different, even though it’s finer than most, with glossy medium brown surfaces and good eye appeal. The base of the horsehead is soft, as seen in the later stages of the previous die marriage, Maris 12-G. The date is mostly present, but soft at the bases of the numerals, as always seen on this variety. The central shield shows vertically oriented laminations that outlived striking pressure that was insufficient to efface them; another light lamination is seen above E of E PLURIBUS UNUM. Some light hairlines are present on the shield, noted with scrutiny along with some faint old scratches under PLU. Overall this is a far finer example from this elusive marriage than usually encountered. From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers.” Looking at the new SHI NJ condition census released in 2024, this example is CC#7 for the variety and is shown on the bottom of page 45. This example sold for $5,520 in the 2019 EPU auction, and I purchased this coin from RUATWINCOIN on 01/06/25. PCGS certification# 767872.30/37290848 with “No Coulter, Maris 12-I” listed on the PCGS label.

1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 12-I, Shaggy Mane VF30BN PCGS #767872

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. From the Stacks Bowers sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection, sold on 11/15/29 as lot #6017, and described as: “1786 New Jersey copper. Maris 12-I. Rarity-5. No Coulter. VF-30 (PCGS). 152.7 grains. The last of the No Coulters, this marriage represents the only use of reverse I, whose long pointed shield is almost always seen with little to no central definition. This example is no different, even though it’s finer than most, with glossy medium brown surfaces and good eye appeal. The base of the horsehead is soft, as seen in the later stages of the previous die marriage, Maris 12-G. The date is mostly present, but soft at the bases of the numerals, as always seen on this variety. The central shield shows vertically oriented laminations that outlived striking pressure that was insufficient to efface them; another light lamination is seen above E of E PLURIBUS UNUM. Some light hairlines are present on the shield, noted with scrutiny along with some faint old scratches under PLU. Overall this is a far finer example from this elusive marriage than usually encountered. From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers.” Looking at the new SHI NJ condition census released in 2024, this example is CC#7 for the variety and is shown on the bottom of page 45. This example sold for $5,520 in the 2019 EPU auction, and I purchased this coin from RUATWINCOIN on 01/06/25. PCGS certification# 767872.30/37290848 with “No Coulter, Maris 12-I” listed on the PCGS label.

1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 12-I, Shaggy Mane VF30BN PCGS #767872

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. From the Stacks Bowers sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection, sold on 11/15/29 as lot #6017, and described as: “1786 New Jersey copper. Maris 12-I. Rarity-5. No Coulter. VF-30 (PCGS). 152.7 grains. The last of the No Coulters, this marriage represents the only use of reverse I, whose long pointed shield is almost always seen with little to no central definition. This example is no different, even though it’s finer than most, with glossy medium brown surfaces and good eye appeal. The base of the horsehead is soft, as seen in the later stages of the previous die marriage, Maris 12-G. The date is mostly present, but soft at the bases of the numerals, as always seen on this variety. The central shield shows vertically oriented laminations that outlived striking pressure that was insufficient to efface them; another light lamination is seen above E of E PLURIBUS UNUM. Some light hairlines are present on the shield, noted with scrutiny along with some faint old scratches under PLU. Overall this is a far finer example from this elusive marriage than usually encountered. From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers.” Looking at the new SHI NJ condition census released in 2024, this example is CC#7 for the variety and is shown on the bottom of page 45. This example sold for $5,520 in the 2019 EPU auction, and I purchased this coin from RUATWINCOIN on 01/06/25. PCGS certification# 767872.30/37290848 with “No Coulter, Maris 12-I” listed on the PCGS label.

1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 12-I, Shaggy Mane VF30BN PCGS #767872

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. From the Stacks Bowers sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection, sold on 11/15/29 as lot #6017, and described as: “1786 New Jersey copper. Maris 12-I. Rarity-5. No Coulter. VF-30 (PCGS). 152.7 grains. The last of the No Coulters, this marriage represents the only use of reverse I, whose long pointed shield is almost always seen with little to no central definition. This example is no different, even though it’s finer than most, with glossy medium brown surfaces and good eye appeal. The base of the horsehead is soft, as seen in the later stages of the previous die marriage, Maris 12-G. The date is mostly present, but soft at the bases of the numerals, as always seen on this variety. The central shield shows vertically oriented laminations that outlived striking pressure that was insufficient to efface them; another light lamination is seen above E of E PLURIBUS UNUM. Some light hairlines are present on the shield, noted with scrutiny along with some faint old scratches under PLU. Overall this is a far finer example from this elusive marriage than usually encountered. From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers.” Looking at the new SHI NJ condition census released in 2024, this example is CC#7 for the variety and is shown on the bottom of page 45. This example sold for $5,520 in the 2019 EPU auction, and I purchased this coin from RUATWINCOIN on 01/06/25. PCGS certification# 767872.30/37290848 with “No Coulter, Maris 12-I” listed on the PCGS label.

1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 12-I, Shaggy Mane VF30BN PCGS #767872

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. From the Stacks Bowers sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection, sold on 11/15/29 as lot #6017, and described as: “1786 New Jersey copper. Maris 12-I. Rarity-5. No Coulter. VF-30 (PCGS). 152.7 grains. The last of the No Coulters, this marriage represents the only use of reverse I, whose long pointed shield is almost always seen with little to no central definition. This example is no different, even though it’s finer than most, with glossy medium brown surfaces and good eye appeal. The base of the horsehead is soft, as seen in the later stages of the previous die marriage, Maris 12-G. The date is mostly present, but soft at the bases of the numerals, as always seen on this variety. The central shield shows vertically oriented laminations that outlived striking pressure that was insufficient to efface them; another light lamination is seen above E of E PLURIBUS UNUM. Some light hairlines are present on the shield, noted with scrutiny along with some faint old scratches under PLU. Overall this is a far finer example from this elusive marriage than usually encountered. From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers.” Looking at the new SHI NJ condition census released in 2024, this example is CC#7 for the variety and is shown on the bottom of page 45. This example sold for $5,520 in the 2019 EPU auction, and I purchased this coin from RUATWINCOIN on 01/06/25. PCGS certification# 767872.30/37290848 with “No Coulter, Maris 12-I” listed on the PCGS label.

1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 12-I, Shaggy Mane VF30BN PCGS #767872

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. From the Stacks Bowers sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection, sold on 11/15/29 as lot #6017, and described as: “1786 New Jersey copper. Maris 12-I. Rarity-5. No Coulter. VF-30 (PCGS). 152.7 grains. The last of the No Coulters, this marriage represents the only use of reverse I, whose long pointed shield is almost always seen with little to no central definition. This example is no different, even though it’s finer than most, with glossy medium brown surfaces and good eye appeal. The base of the horsehead is soft, as seen in the later stages of the previous die marriage, Maris 12-G. The date is mostly present, but soft at the bases of the numerals, as always seen on this variety. The central shield shows vertically oriented laminations that outlived striking pressure that was insufficient to efface them; another light lamination is seen above E of E PLURIBUS UNUM. Some light hairlines are present on the shield, noted with scrutiny along with some faint old scratches under PLU. Overall this is a far finer example from this elusive marriage than usually encountered. From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers.” Looking at the new SHI NJ condition census released in 2024, this example is CC#7 for the variety and is shown on the bottom of page 45. This example sold for $5,520 in the 2019 EPU auction, and I purchased this coin from RUATWINCOIN on 01/06/25. PCGS certification# 767872.30/37290848 with “No Coulter, Maris 12-I” listed on the PCGS label.

1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 12-I, Shaggy Mane VF30BN PCGS #767872

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. From the Stacks Bowers sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection, sold on 11/15/29 as lot #6017, and described as: “1786 New Jersey copper. Maris 12-I. Rarity-5. No Coulter. VF-30 (PCGS). 152.7 grains. The last of the No Coulters, this marriage represents the only use of reverse I, whose long pointed shield is almost always seen with little to no central definition. This example is no different, even though it’s finer than most, with glossy medium brown surfaces and good eye appeal. The base of the horsehead is soft, as seen in the later stages of the previous die marriage, Maris 12-G. The date is mostly present, but soft at the bases of the numerals, as always seen on this variety. The central shield shows vertically oriented laminations that outlived striking pressure that was insufficient to efface them; another light lamination is seen above E of E PLURIBUS UNUM. Some light hairlines are present on the shield, noted with scrutiny along with some faint old scratches under PLU. Overall this is a far finer example from this elusive marriage than usually encountered. From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers.” Looking at the new SHI NJ condition census released in 2024, this example is CC#7 for the variety and is shown on the bottom of page 45. This example sold for $5,520 in the 2019 EPU auction, and I purchased this coin from RUATWINCOIN on 01/06/25. PCGS certification# 767872.30/37290848 with “No Coulter, Maris 12-I” listed on the PCGS label.

1786 NJ 1/2P Maris 12-I, Shaggy Mane VF30BN PCGS #767872

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. From the Stacks Bowers sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection, sold on 11/15/29 as lot #6017, and described as: “1786 New Jersey copper. Maris 12-I. Rarity-5. No Coulter. VF-30 (PCGS). 152.7 grains. The last of the No Coulters, this marriage represents the only use of reverse I, whose long pointed shield is almost always seen with little to no central definition. This example is no different, even though it’s finer than most, with glossy medium brown surfaces and good eye appeal. The base of the horsehead is soft, as seen in the later stages of the previous die marriage, Maris 12-G. The date is mostly present, but soft at the bases of the numerals, as always seen on this variety. The central shield shows vertically oriented laminations that outlived striking pressure that was insufficient to efface them; another light lamination is seen above E of E PLURIBUS UNUM. Some light hairlines are present on the shield, noted with scrutiny along with some faint old scratches under PLU. Overall this is a far finer example from this elusive marriage than usually encountered. From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers.” Looking at the new SHI NJ condition census released in 2024, this example is CC#7 for the variety and is shown on the bottom of page 45. This example sold for $5,520 in the 2019 EPU auction, and I purchased this coin from RUATWINCOIN on 01/06/25. PCGS certification# 767872.30/37290848 with “No Coulter, Maris 12-I” listed on the PCGS label.

1785 VT 1/2P Vermonts, RR-2 F15BN PCGS #800844

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. From the 08/19/23 Stacks Syd Martin Part IV auction where this coin was lot #8377 and described as: “1785 Vermont Copper. Landscape. RR-2, Bressett 1-A, W-2005. Rarity-3. VERMONTS. Fine-15 (PCGS). 110.6 grains. Chestnut brown in the fields, a decidedly lighter tan on the devices and legends of this attractive Landscape copper. Struck a trifle off-center on one of the ovoid flans seen on some examples of this die pairing, pushing the date and some letters partially off-flan. A deep but smooth planchet furrow between STELLA and QUARTA has also softened the corresponding area of the obverse. Collected by Syd for its late die state plainly showing the tornado-like die break extending from base of the mountains through plow to date. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Long Island Numismatics (Gary Parietti), June 2001.” PCGS #6800844.15/46767157 with “VERMONTS, RR-2” listed on the label. This coin realized $1,080 in that auction, and my asking price on my website and eBay is $1499.

1785 VT 1/2P Vermonts, RR-2 F15BN PCGS #800844

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. From the 08/19/23 Stacks Syd Martin Part IV auction where this coin was lot #8377 and described as: “1785 Vermont Copper. Landscape. RR-2, Bressett 1-A, W-2005. Rarity-3. VERMONTS. Fine-15 (PCGS). 110.6 grains. Chestnut brown in the fields, a decidedly lighter tan on the devices and legends of this attractive Landscape copper. Struck a trifle off-center on one of the ovoid flans seen on some examples of this die pairing, pushing the date and some letters partially off-flan. A deep but smooth planchet furrow between STELLA and QUARTA has also softened the corresponding area of the obverse. Collected by Syd for its late die state plainly showing the tornado-like die break extending from base of the mountains through plow to date. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Long Island Numismatics (Gary Parietti), June 2001.” PCGS #6800844.15/46767157 with “VERMONTS, RR-2” listed on the label. This coin realized $1,080 in that auction, and my asking price on my website and eBay is $1499.

1785 VT 1/2P Vermonts, RR-2 F15BN PCGS #800844

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. From the 08/19/23 Stacks Syd Martin Part IV auction where this coin was lot #8377 and described as: “1785 Vermont Copper. Landscape. RR-2, Bressett 1-A, W-2005. Rarity-3. VERMONTS. Fine-15 (PCGS). 110.6 grains. Chestnut brown in the fields, a decidedly lighter tan on the devices and legends of this attractive Landscape copper. Struck a trifle off-center on one of the ovoid flans seen on some examples of this die pairing, pushing the date and some letters partially off-flan. A deep but smooth planchet furrow between STELLA and QUARTA has also softened the corresponding area of the obverse. Collected by Syd for its late die state plainly showing the tornado-like die break extending from base of the mountains through plow to date. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Long Island Numismatics (Gary Parietti), June 2001.” PCGS #6800844.15/46767157 with “VERMONTS, RR-2” listed on the label. This coin realized $1,080 in that auction, and my asking price on my website and eBay is $1499.

1785 VT 1/2P Vermonts, RR-2 F15BN PCGS #800844

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. From the 08/19/23 Stacks Syd Martin Part IV auction where this coin was lot #8377 and described as: “1785 Vermont Copper. Landscape. RR-2, Bressett 1-A, W-2005. Rarity-3. VERMONTS. Fine-15 (PCGS). 110.6 grains. Chestnut brown in the fields, a decidedly lighter tan on the devices and legends of this attractive Landscape copper. Struck a trifle off-center on one of the ovoid flans seen on some examples of this die pairing, pushing the date and some letters partially off-flan. A deep but smooth planchet furrow between STELLA and QUARTA has also softened the corresponding area of the obverse. Collected by Syd for its late die state plainly showing the tornado-like die break extending from base of the mountains through plow to date. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Long Island Numismatics (Gary Parietti), June 2001.” PCGS #6800844.15/46767157 with “VERMONTS, RR-2” listed on the label. This coin realized $1,080 in that auction, and my asking price on my website and eBay is $1499.

1785 VT 1/2P Vermonts, RR-2 F15BN PCGS #800844

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. From the 08/19/23 Stacks Syd Martin Part IV auction where this coin was lot #8377 and described as: “1785 Vermont Copper. Landscape. RR-2, Bressett 1-A, W-2005. Rarity-3. VERMONTS. Fine-15 (PCGS). 110.6 grains. Chestnut brown in the fields, a decidedly lighter tan on the devices and legends of this attractive Landscape copper. Struck a trifle off-center on one of the ovoid flans seen on some examples of this die pairing, pushing the date and some letters partially off-flan. A deep but smooth planchet furrow between STELLA and QUARTA has also softened the corresponding area of the obverse. Collected by Syd for its late die state plainly showing the tornado-like die break extending from base of the mountains through plow to date. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Long Island Numismatics (Gary Parietti), June 2001.” PCGS #6800844.15/46767157 with “VERMONTS, RR-2” listed on the label. This coin realized $1,080 in that auction, and my asking price on my website and eBay is $1499.

1785 VT 1/2P Vermonts, RR-2 F15BN PCGS #800844

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. From the 08/19/23 Stacks Syd Martin Part IV auction where this coin was lot #8377 and described as: “1785 Vermont Copper. Landscape. RR-2, Bressett 1-A, W-2005. Rarity-3. VERMONTS. Fine-15 (PCGS). 110.6 grains. Chestnut brown in the fields, a decidedly lighter tan on the devices and legends of this attractive Landscape copper. Struck a trifle off-center on one of the ovoid flans seen on some examples of this die pairing, pushing the date and some letters partially off-flan. A deep but smooth planchet furrow between STELLA and QUARTA has also softened the corresponding area of the obverse. Collected by Syd for its late die state plainly showing the tornado-like die break extending from base of the mountains through plow to date. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Long Island Numismatics (Gary Parietti), June 2001.” PCGS #6800844.15/46767157 with “VERMONTS, RR-2” listed on the label. This coin realized $1,080 in that auction, and my asking price on my website and eBay is $1499.

1785 VT 1/2P Vermonts, RR-2 F15BN PCGS #800844

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. From the 08/19/23 Stacks Syd Martin Part IV auction where this coin was lot #8377 and described as: “1785 Vermont Copper. Landscape. RR-2, Bressett 1-A, W-2005. Rarity-3. VERMONTS. Fine-15 (PCGS). 110.6 grains. Chestnut brown in the fields, a decidedly lighter tan on the devices and legends of this attractive Landscape copper. Struck a trifle off-center on one of the ovoid flans seen on some examples of this die pairing, pushing the date and some letters partially off-flan. A deep but smooth planchet furrow between STELLA and QUARTA has also softened the corresponding area of the obverse. Collected by Syd for its late die state plainly showing the tornado-like die break extending from base of the mountains through plow to date. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Long Island Numismatics (Gary Parietti), June 2001.” PCGS #6800844.15/46767157 with “VERMONTS, RR-2” listed on the label. This coin realized $1,080 in that auction, and my asking price on my website and eBay is $1499.

1785 VT 1/2P Vermonts, RR-2 F15BN PCGS #800844

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. From the 08/19/23 Stacks Syd Martin Part IV auction where this coin was lot #8377 and described as: “1785 Vermont Copper. Landscape. RR-2, Bressett 1-A, W-2005. Rarity-3. VERMONTS. Fine-15 (PCGS). 110.6 grains. Chestnut brown in the fields, a decidedly lighter tan on the devices and legends of this attractive Landscape copper. Struck a trifle off-center on one of the ovoid flans seen on some examples of this die pairing, pushing the date and some letters partially off-flan. A deep but smooth planchet furrow between STELLA and QUARTA has also softened the corresponding area of the obverse. Collected by Syd for its late die state plainly showing the tornado-like die break extending from base of the mountains through plow to date. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Long Island Numismatics (Gary Parietti), June 2001.” PCGS #6800844.15/46767157 with “VERMONTS, RR-2” listed on the label. This coin realized $1,080 in that auction, and my asking price on my website and eBay is $1499.

'1778' 1/2P Machin's, Vlack 11-78A XF40BN PCGS #826952

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Pedigree from the Early Cents Auctions Houston Money Show sale part 1, sold on 01/17/25 as lot #231 and described as: “1778 Machin's Mills Vlack 11-78A, W-7820, R3 PCGS graded XF40. Glossy medium brown and light olive. Choice except for some microscopic planchet voids on the right half of both sides (as struck). The date is complete and strong. Later die state with areas of minor swelling on both sides. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.” The coin sold for $870 versus the PCGS Price Guide value of $1,350. PCGS certification# 826952.40/43253910 with “Machin’s, Vlack 11-78A” on the label.