1787 NJ 1/2P Maris 73-aa, Ghost Nova, BN MS(PCGS#763355)

1787 NJ 1/2P Maris 73-aa, Ghost Nova, BN MS (PCGS#763355)

November 2019 Baltimore Colonial Coins and Americana Auction

详细说明: Famous Maris 73-aa Over Spanish 4 Maravedis of Carlos III The Smallest and Lightest New Jersey Copper Known 1787 New Jersey copper. Maris 73-aa. Rarity-4. Plaited Mane. Overstruck on Spain 4 maravedis of Carlos III. VF-20 (PCGS). 76.0 grains. The smallest diameter, lightest weight, and most adorable New Jersey copper known, implausibly struck over a Spanish copper of King Carlos III that is smaller than a U.S. half cent. The well struck horsehead stands out in good contrast from the dark chocolate brown surfaces, surrounded by a Spanish wreath, a lion, and a castle to the left, and CAESAREA to the right. The reverse shield is aligned 90 degrees off of the bust of Carlos III, surrounded by the legends LOS III D.G. REX UNUM. The surfaces are finely granular but otherwise problem-free. This coin, needless to say, is unique. It’s the only New Jersey copper of this farcical size. It’s the only New Jersey copper struck over any sort of copper from the Kingdom of Spain. This is will be an attention-getting addition to any advanced New Jersey cabinet. Accompanying this lot is a 1775 Spanish 4 maravedis for comparison purposes, a pleasing EF coin weighing 80.5 grains. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers. PCGS# 763355and 521277. Click here for certification details from PCGS.