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From the Stacks Bowers sale of 11/26/24, lot #1228, where it was described as: “1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 1.2-C, W-2720. Rarity-3. Mailed Bust Right, Muttonhead, Topless Liberty. EF-40 (PCGS). Original golden-brown surfaces with an intermingling of light olive here and there. Beautifully centered and evenly struck aside from where the late-state features of the dies have precluded good expression of the details. This is mostly at the central bulging of the obverse and the incomplete, partially lapped away letters of CONNEC. Pleasantly sharp elsewhere while the reverse is nicely balanced. Tiny obverse edge nick at 10 o'clock hardly detracts, especially since this piece is otherwise smooth. A rather handsome Muttonhead for the grade. Provenance: From the Warwick Collection of U.S. Colonial Coins, assembled from the 1930s through the 1960s.” CVM purchased the coin from this sale at $1,320, and I purchased the coin from Chris on 02/22/25. PCGS certification# 343.40/49648823, with “Mailed Bust Rt, Muttonhead” listed on the label, although the M1.2-C attribution is NOT.
From the Stacks Bowers sale of 11/26/24, lot #1228, where it was described as: “1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 1.2-C, W-2720. Rarity-3. Mailed Bust Right, Muttonhead, Topless Liberty. EF-40 (PCGS). Original golden-brown surfaces with an intermingling of light olive here and there. Beautifully centered and evenly struck aside from where the late-state features of the dies have precluded good expression of the details. This is mostly at the central bulging of the obverse and the incomplete, partially lapped away letters of CONNEC. Pleasantly sharp elsewhere while the reverse is nicely balanced. Tiny obverse edge nick at 10 o'clock hardly detracts, especially since this piece is otherwise smooth. A rather handsome Muttonhead for the grade. Provenance: From the Warwick Collection of U.S. Colonial Coins, assembled from the 1930s through the 1960s.” CVM purchased the coin from this sale at $1,320, and I purchased the coin from Chris on 02/22/25. PCGS certification# 343.40/49648823, with “Mailed Bust Rt, Muttonhead” listed on the label, although the M1.2-C attribution is NOT.
From the Stacks Bowers sale of 11/26/24, lot #1228, where it was described as: “1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 1.2-C, W-2720. Rarity-3. Mailed Bust Right, Muttonhead, Topless Liberty. EF-40 (PCGS). Original golden-brown surfaces with an intermingling of light olive here and there. Beautifully centered and evenly struck aside from where the late-state features of the dies have precluded good expression of the details. This is mostly at the central bulging of the obverse and the incomplete, partially lapped away letters of CONNEC. Pleasantly sharp elsewhere while the reverse is nicely balanced. Tiny obverse edge nick at 10 o'clock hardly detracts, especially since this piece is otherwise smooth. A rather handsome Muttonhead for the grade. Provenance: From the Warwick Collection of U.S. Colonial Coins, assembled from the 1930s through the 1960s.” CVM purchased the coin from this sale at $1,320, and I purchased the coin from Chris on 02/22/25. PCGS certification# 343.40/49648823, with “Mailed Bust Rt, Muttonhead” listed on the label, although the M1.2-C attribution is NOT.
From the Stacks Bowers sale of 11/26/24, lot #1228, where it was described as: “1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 1.2-C, W-2720. Rarity-3. Mailed Bust Right, Muttonhead, Topless Liberty. EF-40 (PCGS). Original golden-brown surfaces with an intermingling of light olive here and there. Beautifully centered and evenly struck aside from where the late-state features of the dies have precluded good expression of the details. This is mostly at the central bulging of the obverse and the incomplete, partially lapped away letters of CONNEC. Pleasantly sharp elsewhere while the reverse is nicely balanced. Tiny obverse edge nick at 10 o'clock hardly detracts, especially since this piece is otherwise smooth. A rather handsome Muttonhead for the grade. Provenance: From the Warwick Collection of U.S. Colonial Coins, assembled from the 1930s through the 1960s.” CVM purchased the coin from this sale at $1,320, and I purchased the coin from Chris on 02/22/25. PCGS certification# 343.40/49648823, with “Mailed Bust Rt, Muttonhead” listed on the label, although the M1.2-C attribution is NOT.
From the Stacks Bowers sale of 11/26/24, lot #1228, where it was described as: “1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 1.2-C, W-2720. Rarity-3. Mailed Bust Right, Muttonhead, Topless Liberty. EF-40 (PCGS). Original golden-brown surfaces with an intermingling of light olive here and there. Beautifully centered and evenly struck aside from where the late-state features of the dies have precluded good expression of the details. This is mostly at the central bulging of the obverse and the incomplete, partially lapped away letters of CONNEC. Pleasantly sharp elsewhere while the reverse is nicely balanced. Tiny obverse edge nick at 10 o'clock hardly detracts, especially since this piece is otherwise smooth. A rather handsome Muttonhead for the grade. Provenance: From the Warwick Collection of U.S. Colonial Coins, assembled from the 1930s through the 1960s.” CVM purchased the coin from this sale at $1,320, and I purchased the coin from Chris on 02/22/25. PCGS certification# 343.40/49648823, with “Mailed Bust Rt, Muttonhead” listed on the label, although the M1.2-C attribution is NOT.
From the Stacks Bowers sale of 11/26/24, lot #1228, where it was described as: “1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 1.2-C, W-2720. Rarity-3. Mailed Bust Right, Muttonhead, Topless Liberty. EF-40 (PCGS). Original golden-brown surfaces with an intermingling of light olive here and there. Beautifully centered and evenly struck aside from where the late-state features of the dies have precluded good expression of the details. This is mostly at the central bulging of the obverse and the incomplete, partially lapped away letters of CONNEC. Pleasantly sharp elsewhere while the reverse is nicely balanced. Tiny obverse edge nick at 10 o'clock hardly detracts, especially since this piece is otherwise smooth. A rather handsome Muttonhead for the grade. Provenance: From the Warwick Collection of U.S. Colonial Coins, assembled from the 1930s through the 1960s.” CVM purchased the coin from this sale at $1,320, and I purchased the coin from Chris on 02/22/25. PCGS certification# 343.40/49648823, with “Mailed Bust Rt, Muttonhead” listed on the label, although the M1.2-C attribution is NOT.
From the Stacks Bowers sale of 11/26/24, lot #1228, where it was described as: “1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 1.2-C, W-2720. Rarity-3. Mailed Bust Right, Muttonhead, Topless Liberty. EF-40 (PCGS). Original golden-brown surfaces with an intermingling of light olive here and there. Beautifully centered and evenly struck aside from where the late-state features of the dies have precluded good expression of the details. This is mostly at the central bulging of the obverse and the incomplete, partially lapped away letters of CONNEC. Pleasantly sharp elsewhere while the reverse is nicely balanced. Tiny obverse edge nick at 10 o'clock hardly detracts, especially since this piece is otherwise smooth. A rather handsome Muttonhead for the grade. Provenance: From the Warwick Collection of U.S. Colonial Coins, assembled from the 1930s through the 1960s.” CVM purchased the coin from this sale at $1,320, and I purchased the coin from Chris on 02/22/25. PCGS certification# 343.40/49648823, with “Mailed Bust Rt, Muttonhead” listed on the label, although the M1.2-C attribution is NOT.
From the Stacks Bowers sale of 11/26/24, lot #1228, where it was described as: “1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 1.2-C, W-2720. Rarity-3. Mailed Bust Right, Muttonhead, Topless Liberty. EF-40 (PCGS). Original golden-brown surfaces with an intermingling of light olive here and there. Beautifully centered and evenly struck aside from where the late-state features of the dies have precluded good expression of the details. This is mostly at the central bulging of the obverse and the incomplete, partially lapped away letters of CONNEC. Pleasantly sharp elsewhere while the reverse is nicely balanced. Tiny obverse edge nick at 10 o'clock hardly detracts, especially since this piece is otherwise smooth. A rather handsome Muttonhead for the grade. Provenance: From the Warwick Collection of U.S. Colonial Coins, assembled from the 1930s through the 1960s.” CVM purchased the coin from this sale at $1,320, and I purchased the coin from Chris on 02/22/25. PCGS certification# 343.40/49648823, with “Mailed Bust Rt, Muttonhead” listed on the label, although the M1.2-C attribution is NOT.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Pedigreed to the 11/22/24 Stacks Bowers internet only auction, lot #8498, and described as: “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. Then I sold the coin to Matt Virga on 03/03/25 and bought it back on 04/14/25! I would certainly like to upgrade this example, but that might take a while. PCGS Price Guide says $1,050, certification #457.30/50449737.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Pedigreed to the 11/22/24 Stacks Bowers internet only auction, lot #8498, and described as: “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. Then I sold the coin to Matt Virga on 03/03/25 and bought it back on 04/14/25! I would certainly like to upgrade this example, but that might take a while. PCGS Price Guide says $1,050, certification #457.30/50449737.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Pedigreed to the 11/22/24 Stacks Bowers internet only auction, lot #8498, and described as: “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. Then I sold the coin to Matt Virga on 03/03/25 and bought it back on 04/14/25! I would certainly like to upgrade this example, but that might take a while. PCGS Price Guide says $1,050, certification #457.30/50449737.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Pedigreed to the 11/22/24 Stacks Bowers internet only auction, lot #8498, and described as: “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. Then I sold the coin to Matt Virga on 03/03/25 and bought it back on 04/14/25! I would certainly like to upgrade this example, but that might take a while. PCGS Price Guide says $1,050, certification #457.30/50449737.
From the Stacks Bowers sale of the Ross Family Collection, sold on 11/18/24 as lot #1255, and described as: “1778 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 11-78A, W-7820. Rarity-3. GEORGIVS III, Group III. AU-50 (PCGS). Warm olive-copper with intermingled streaks and blushes of lighter golden-brown. The impression is trivially off center to 3 o'clock, right borders into the peripheral lettering on both sides. Overall detail is bold, nonetheless, with the design fully appreciable. Minor flan flaws over and before the effigy, a few others widely scattered through the reverse field. Handling marks are minor, the texture frosty with some good gloss. All in all, an attractive piece that is well above average for this Vlack number. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from NASCA's Kessler-Spangenberger Collection Sale, April 1981, lot 2334.” The coin comes with a gray envelope that references a weight of 104.2g, and a price of $2,350. That price matches a catalog cutout apparently from Angel Pietri on 06/02 that reads “7-. 11-78A: EF, 104.2g, glossy, high end CC, nearly equal to Ringo’s coin. Ex-Kessler-Spangenberger sale, lot 2334. $2,350.” And finally, there is also a paper insert with some typewritten notes that also reference ex-Kessler and “2 to 3 EF KNOWN.” This coin sold for $1,320 in the 2024 Ross auction, and I purchased the coin for a significantly higher price from CVM on 04/21/25. But I was happy to do that for two reasons: first, this coin has a current PCGS Price Guide value of $3,250, and second and more importantly, there just are NOT that many examples of this date that come nice. This one actually appears to be one of the sharper and more attractive examples. Take a stroll through the Stacks Bowers auction archives and you will see what I mean! PCGS certification# 466.50/50449739.
From the Stacks Bowers sale of the Ross Family Collection, sold on 11/18/24 as lot #1256 and described as: “1787 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 19-87C, W-7940. Rarity-2. GEORGIVS III, Group III. AU-58 (PCGS). A very attractive high grade example with choice walnut-brown color and high quality, frosty textured surfaces. Boldly struck throughout and just about perfectly centered on the obverse, the reverse is aligned to 1 o'clock with no denticulation along the upper right. There is only a slight trace of wear across the high points. Close inspection will reveal nothing other than a few extremely minor planchet voids and trivial natural roughness. One of the most common varieties of Machin's Mills halfpennies and ideal for the type collector. Features the prolific reverse 87C die that was used on six different counterfeit halfpenny varieties as well as the RR-13 Vermont at the very end of its life. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from EWS Robison, 1975; McCawley-Grellman's Seventh Annual C-4 Convention Sale, November 2001, lot 370.” The coin sold for $1,680 to CVM in that 2024 auction, and I purchased the coin from Chris on 04/22/25. 1787 is the most common date for Machin’s Mills coinage, but even so, this AU58 should be among the top ten graded examples at PCGS. Current PCGS Price Guide is $5,500, which is obviously too high. Or is it? PCGS certification# 469.58/50449741.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1786 New Jersey 1/2p, M24-P, W4965, Narrow Shield, R2. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it’s an above average example with attractive color, sharp details, and nice surfaces. Purchased from Coast Coin on 02/04/25; PCGS certification# 496.40/30152040, with “Narrow Shield” on the PCGS label. To be more accurate, this is also the Narrow Shield with Curved Plow Beam variety.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1786 New Jersey 1/2p, M24-P, W4965, Narrow Shield, R2. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it’s an above average example with attractive color, sharp details, and nice surfaces. Purchased from Coast Coin on 02/04/25; PCGS certification# 496.40/30152040, with “Narrow Shield” on the PCGS label. To be more accurate, this is also the Narrow Shield with Curved Plow Beam variety.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1786 New Jersey 1/2p, M24-P, W4965, Narrow Shield, R2. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it’s an above average example with attractive color, sharp details, and nice surfaces. Purchased from Coast Coin on 02/04/25; PCGS certification# 496.40/30152040, with “Narrow Shield” on the PCGS label. To be more accurate, this is also the Narrow Shield with Curved Plow Beam variety.
1787 New Jersey 1/2p, M48-g, W5275, R1. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! You bet, and it's CAC-stickered because this is an AU trapped in an EF holder! Gorgeous color, surfaces, and eye appeal with some mint luster that screams for a higher grade. A very common variety, but also the most pronounced "Outlined Shield" variety for the Redbook type, so this is such an incredible example to fill that space in a registry set. Purchased from John Agre 07/28/22.
1787 New Jersey 1/2p, M48-g, W5275, R1. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! You bet, and it's CAC-stickered because this is an AU trapped in an EF holder! Gorgeous color, surfaces, and eye appeal with some mint luster that screams for a higher grade. A very common variety, but also the most pronounced "Outlined Shield" variety for the Redbook type, so this is such an incredible example to fill that space in a registry set. Purchased from John Agre 07/28/22.
1787 New Jersey 1/2p, M48-g, W5275, R1. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! You bet, and it's CAC-stickered because this is an AU trapped in an EF holder! Gorgeous color, surfaces, and eye appeal with some mint luster that screams for a higher grade. A very common variety, but also the most pronounced "Outlined Shield" variety for the Redbook type, so this is such an incredible example to fill that space in a registry set. Purchased from John Agre 07/28/22.
1787 New Jersey 1/2p, M48-g, W5275, R1. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade! You bet, and it's CAC-stickered because this is an AU trapped in an EF holder! Gorgeous color, surfaces, and eye appeal with some mint luster that screams for a higher grade. A very common variety, but also the most pronounced "Outlined Shield" variety for the Redbook type, so this is such an incredible example to fill that space in a registry set. Purchased from John Agre 07/28/22.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Recently sold in the Stacks Bowers auction of 11/18/24, where this example was lot #1281 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 60-p, W-5340. Rarity-4. Sprig Above Plow, PLURIBS. Large Planchet. EF-40 (PCGS). 154.7 grains. Handsome olive and golden-brown patina, the planchet choice apart from light porosity that hardly detracts. Excellent overall definition, just a tad soft in the centers, impression trivially off center to 1 o'clock on the obverse, 5 o'clock on the reverse. Although not included therein, this piece challenges the best pieces listed in the 2013 Siboni-Howes-Ish Condition Census, which range in grade from VF to AU. Much of what our online archives from the past 20 or so years can muster for Maris 60-p grades Fine or Very Fine; the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen is a noteworthy outlier in PCGS AU-50, it brought $8,813 in March 2017, although shows considerably more planchet roughness in the centers than seen here. Here, indeed, is a coin that would be difficult to improve upon for the variety. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier ex our (Bowers and Merena's) sale of the Frederick B. Taylor Collection, March 1987, lot 2256; Tom Rinaldo.” The coin was purchased from the Stacks auction by CVM for $2640, and I paid a considerably higher price at the Grapevine coin show on 12/13/24. At the time of this description, this coin is tied for second-highest graded example at PCGS, with the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen mentioned in the description above being the highest graded example at PCGS as AU50. The other PCGS EF40 resides in the RUATWINCOIN collection. While the Shaw specimen is listed as EF- and CC5, this Taylor example is not among the top 8 coins listed in the new Siboni / Howell / Ish “New Jersey State Coppers Companion” released in 2024. However, I suspect that this coin would certainly be among the top dozen for the M60-p variety. PCGS #512.40/50449842 with “PLURIBS” and “Taylor” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Recently sold in the Stacks Bowers auction of 11/18/24, where this example was lot #1281 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 60-p, W-5340. Rarity-4. Sprig Above Plow, PLURIBS. Large Planchet. EF-40 (PCGS). 154.7 grains. Handsome olive and golden-brown patina, the planchet choice apart from light porosity that hardly detracts. Excellent overall definition, just a tad soft in the centers, impression trivially off center to 1 o'clock on the obverse, 5 o'clock on the reverse. Although not included therein, this piece challenges the best pieces listed in the 2013 Siboni-Howes-Ish Condition Census, which range in grade from VF to AU. Much of what our online archives from the past 20 or so years can muster for Maris 60-p grades Fine or Very Fine; the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen is a noteworthy outlier in PCGS AU-50, it brought $8,813 in March 2017, although shows considerably more planchet roughness in the centers than seen here. Here, indeed, is a coin that would be difficult to improve upon for the variety. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier ex our (Bowers and Merena's) sale of the Frederick B. Taylor Collection, March 1987, lot 2256; Tom Rinaldo.” The coin was purchased from the Stacks auction by CVM for $2640, and I paid a considerably higher price at the Grapevine coin show on 12/13/24. At the time of this description, this coin is tied for second-highest graded example at PCGS, with the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen mentioned in the description above being the highest graded example at PCGS as AU50. The other PCGS EF40 resides in the RUATWINCOIN collection. While the Shaw specimen is listed as EF- and CC5, this Taylor example is not among the top 8 coins listed in the new Siboni / Howell / Ish “New Jersey State Coppers Companion” released in 2024. However, I suspect that this coin would certainly be among the top dozen for the M60-p variety. PCGS #512.40/50449842 with “PLURIBS” and “Taylor” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Recently sold in the Stacks Bowers auction of 11/18/24, where this example was lot #1281 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 60-p, W-5340. Rarity-4. Sprig Above Plow, PLURIBS. Large Planchet. EF-40 (PCGS). 154.7 grains. Handsome olive and golden-brown patina, the planchet choice apart from light porosity that hardly detracts. Excellent overall definition, just a tad soft in the centers, impression trivially off center to 1 o'clock on the obverse, 5 o'clock on the reverse. Although not included therein, this piece challenges the best pieces listed in the 2013 Siboni-Howes-Ish Condition Census, which range in grade from VF to AU. Much of what our online archives from the past 20 or so years can muster for Maris 60-p grades Fine or Very Fine; the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen is a noteworthy outlier in PCGS AU-50, it brought $8,813 in March 2017, although shows considerably more planchet roughness in the centers than seen here. Here, indeed, is a coin that would be difficult to improve upon for the variety. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier ex our (Bowers and Merena's) sale of the Frederick B. Taylor Collection, March 1987, lot 2256; Tom Rinaldo.” The coin was purchased from the Stacks auction by CVM for $2640, and I paid a considerably higher price at the Grapevine coin show on 12/13/24. At the time of this description, this coin is tied for second-highest graded example at PCGS, with the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen mentioned in the description above being the highest graded example at PCGS as AU50. The other PCGS EF40 resides in the RUATWINCOIN collection. While the Shaw specimen is listed as EF- and CC5, this Taylor example is not among the top 8 coins listed in the new Siboni / Howell / Ish “New Jersey State Coppers Companion” released in 2024. However, I suspect that this coin would certainly be among the top dozen for the M60-p variety. PCGS #512.40/50449842 with “PLURIBS” and “Taylor” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Recently sold in the Stacks Bowers auction of 11/18/24, where this example was lot #1281 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 60-p, W-5340. Rarity-4. Sprig Above Plow, PLURIBS. Large Planchet. EF-40 (PCGS). 154.7 grains. Handsome olive and golden-brown patina, the planchet choice apart from light porosity that hardly detracts. Excellent overall definition, just a tad soft in the centers, impression trivially off center to 1 o'clock on the obverse, 5 o'clock on the reverse. Although not included therein, this piece challenges the best pieces listed in the 2013 Siboni-Howes-Ish Condition Census, which range in grade from VF to AU. Much of what our online archives from the past 20 or so years can muster for Maris 60-p grades Fine or Very Fine; the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen is a noteworthy outlier in PCGS AU-50, it brought $8,813 in March 2017, although shows considerably more planchet roughness in the centers than seen here. Here, indeed, is a coin that would be difficult to improve upon for the variety. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier ex our (Bowers and Merena's) sale of the Frederick B. Taylor Collection, March 1987, lot 2256; Tom Rinaldo.” The coin was purchased from the Stacks auction by CVM for $2640, and I paid a considerably higher price at the Grapevine coin show on 12/13/24. At the time of this description, this coin is tied for second-highest graded example at PCGS, with the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen mentioned in the description above being the highest graded example at PCGS as AU50. The other PCGS EF40 resides in the RUATWINCOIN collection. While the Shaw specimen is listed as EF- and CC5, this Taylor example is not among the top 8 coins listed in the new Siboni / Howell / Ish “New Jersey State Coppers Companion” released in 2024. However, I suspect that this coin would certainly be among the top dozen for the M60-p variety. PCGS #512.40/50449842 with “PLURIBS” and “Taylor” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Recently sold in the Stacks Bowers auction of 11/18/24, where this example was lot #1281 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 60-p, W-5340. Rarity-4. Sprig Above Plow, PLURIBS. Large Planchet. EF-40 (PCGS). 154.7 grains. Handsome olive and golden-brown patina, the planchet choice apart from light porosity that hardly detracts. Excellent overall definition, just a tad soft in the centers, impression trivially off center to 1 o'clock on the obverse, 5 o'clock on the reverse. Although not included therein, this piece challenges the best pieces listed in the 2013 Siboni-Howes-Ish Condition Census, which range in grade from VF to AU. Much of what our online archives from the past 20 or so years can muster for Maris 60-p grades Fine or Very Fine; the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen is a noteworthy outlier in PCGS AU-50, it brought $8,813 in March 2017, although shows considerably more planchet roughness in the centers than seen here. Here, indeed, is a coin that would be difficult to improve upon for the variety. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier ex our (Bowers and Merena's) sale of the Frederick B. Taylor Collection, March 1987, lot 2256; Tom Rinaldo.” The coin was purchased from the Stacks auction by CVM for $2640, and I paid a considerably higher price at the Grapevine coin show on 12/13/24. At the time of this description, this coin is tied for second-highest graded example at PCGS, with the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen mentioned in the description above being the highest graded example at PCGS as AU50. The other PCGS EF40 resides in the RUATWINCOIN collection. While the Shaw specimen is listed as EF- and CC5, this Taylor example is not among the top 8 coins listed in the new Siboni / Howell / Ish “New Jersey State Coppers Companion” released in 2024. However, I suspect that this coin would certainly be among the top dozen for the M60-p variety. PCGS #512.40/50449842 with “PLURIBS” and “Taylor” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Recently sold in the Stacks Bowers auction of 11/18/24, where this example was lot #1281 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 60-p, W-5340. Rarity-4. Sprig Above Plow, PLURIBS. Large Planchet. EF-40 (PCGS). 154.7 grains. Handsome olive and golden-brown patina, the planchet choice apart from light porosity that hardly detracts. Excellent overall definition, just a tad soft in the centers, impression trivially off center to 1 o'clock on the obverse, 5 o'clock on the reverse. Although not included therein, this piece challenges the best pieces listed in the 2013 Siboni-Howes-Ish Condition Census, which range in grade from VF to AU. Much of what our online archives from the past 20 or so years can muster for Maris 60-p grades Fine or Very Fine; the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen is a noteworthy outlier in PCGS AU-50, it brought $8,813 in March 2017, although shows considerably more planchet roughness in the centers than seen here. Here, indeed, is a coin that would be difficult to improve upon for the variety. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier ex our (Bowers and Merena's) sale of the Frederick B. Taylor Collection, March 1987, lot 2256; Tom Rinaldo.” The coin was purchased from the Stacks auction by CVM for $2640, and I paid a considerably higher price at the Grapevine coin show on 12/13/24. At the time of this description, this coin is tied for second-highest graded example at PCGS, with the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen mentioned in the description above being the highest graded example at PCGS as AU50. The other PCGS EF40 resides in the RUATWINCOIN collection. While the Shaw specimen is listed as EF- and CC5, this Taylor example is not among the top 8 coins listed in the new Siboni / Howell / Ish “New Jersey State Coppers Companion” released in 2024. However, I suspect that this coin would certainly be among the top dozen for the M60-p variety. PCGS #512.40/50449842 with “PLURIBS” and “Taylor” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Recently sold in the Stacks Bowers auction of 11/18/24, where this example was lot #1281 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 60-p, W-5340. Rarity-4. Sprig Above Plow, PLURIBS. Large Planchet. EF-40 (PCGS). 154.7 grains. Handsome olive and golden-brown patina, the planchet choice apart from light porosity that hardly detracts. Excellent overall definition, just a tad soft in the centers, impression trivially off center to 1 o'clock on the obverse, 5 o'clock on the reverse. Although not included therein, this piece challenges the best pieces listed in the 2013 Siboni-Howes-Ish Condition Census, which range in grade from VF to AU. Much of what our online archives from the past 20 or so years can muster for Maris 60-p grades Fine or Very Fine; the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen is a noteworthy outlier in PCGS AU-50, it brought $8,813 in March 2017, although shows considerably more planchet roughness in the centers than seen here. Here, indeed, is a coin that would be difficult to improve upon for the variety. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier ex our (Bowers and Merena's) sale of the Frederick B. Taylor Collection, March 1987, lot 2256; Tom Rinaldo.” The coin was purchased from the Stacks auction by CVM for $2640, and I paid a considerably higher price at the Grapevine coin show on 12/13/24. At the time of this description, this coin is tied for second-highest graded example at PCGS, with the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen mentioned in the description above being the highest graded example at PCGS as AU50. The other PCGS EF40 resides in the RUATWINCOIN collection. While the Shaw specimen is listed as EF- and CC5, this Taylor example is not among the top 8 coins listed in the new Siboni / Howell / Ish “New Jersey State Coppers Companion” released in 2024. However, I suspect that this coin would certainly be among the top dozen for the M60-p variety. PCGS #512.40/50449842 with “PLURIBS” and “Taylor” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Recently sold in the Stacks Bowers auction of 11/18/24, where this example was lot #1281 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 60-p, W-5340. Rarity-4. Sprig Above Plow, PLURIBS. Large Planchet. EF-40 (PCGS). 154.7 grains. Handsome olive and golden-brown patina, the planchet choice apart from light porosity that hardly detracts. Excellent overall definition, just a tad soft in the centers, impression trivially off center to 1 o'clock on the obverse, 5 o'clock on the reverse. Although not included therein, this piece challenges the best pieces listed in the 2013 Siboni-Howes-Ish Condition Census, which range in grade from VF to AU. Much of what our online archives from the past 20 or so years can muster for Maris 60-p grades Fine or Very Fine; the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen is a noteworthy outlier in PCGS AU-50, it brought $8,813 in March 2017, although shows considerably more planchet roughness in the centers than seen here. Here, indeed, is a coin that would be difficult to improve upon for the variety. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier ex our (Bowers and Merena's) sale of the Frederick B. Taylor Collection, March 1987, lot 2256; Tom Rinaldo.” The coin was purchased from the Stacks auction by CVM for $2640, and I paid a considerably higher price at the Grapevine coin show on 12/13/24. At the time of this description, this coin is tied for second-highest graded example at PCGS, with the Dr. Gordon Shaw specimen mentioned in the description above being the highest graded example at PCGS as AU50. The other PCGS EF40 resides in the RUATWINCOIN collection. While the Shaw specimen is listed as EF- and CC5, this Taylor example is not among the top 8 coins listed in the new Siboni / Howell / Ish “New Jersey State Coppers Companion” released in 2024. However, I suspect that this coin would certainly be among the top dozen for the M60-p variety. PCGS #512.40/50449842 with “PLURIBS” and “Taylor” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. A gorgeous lustrous medium tan example of the Camel Head Redbook type. Purchased from the Stacks November 2024 Baltimore auction as lot #1280, where it was described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 56-n, W-5310. Rarity-1. No Sprig Above Plow, Camel Head. Overstruck on a Contemporary Counterfeit Irish Halfpenny. AU-50 (PCGS). 127.6 grains. So choice that it was cataloged as "Uncirc. V. rare gem" in Schulman's 1955 sale of the Spiro Collection. Off center such that two-thirds of the date is off the planchet, upper left reverse border engaging the top of the letter R in PLURIBUS. Otherwise we note plenty of sharp to full striking detail, traces of the undertype clearest in the left obverse field and at the left reverse border within the letters E PLU. Smooth olive-brown surfaces are hard, tight and frosty - a lovely high grade example of this popular type variety in the New Jersey copper series. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from Hans M.F. Schulman's sale of the Dr. Jacob N. Spiro Collection, March 1955, lot 1571; our (Stack's) sale of the Bareford Collection of New Jersey Coppers, May 1984 Greater New York Numismatic Convention Sale, Part I, lot 186; our (Kingwood Galleries') Franconia Sale, August 1992, lot 6615; McCawley-Grellman's Ninth Annual C-4 Convention Sale, November 2003, lot 427.” The coin realized $1,920 in this latest appearance. Absolutely a gorgeous, glossy, premium example, and I don’t expect to ever upgrade this one, at least not easily! PCGS #515.50/50449840, with “Camel Head Struck on Irish 1/2D, Spiro” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. A gorgeous lustrous medium tan example of the Camel Head Redbook type. Purchased from the Stacks November 2024 Baltimore auction as lot #1280, where it was described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 56-n, W-5310. Rarity-1. No Sprig Above Plow, Camel Head. Overstruck on a Contemporary Counterfeit Irish Halfpenny. AU-50 (PCGS). 127.6 grains. So choice that it was cataloged as "Uncirc. V. rare gem" in Schulman's 1955 sale of the Spiro Collection. Off center such that two-thirds of the date is off the planchet, upper left reverse border engaging the top of the letter R in PLURIBUS. Otherwise we note plenty of sharp to full striking detail, traces of the undertype clearest in the left obverse field and at the left reverse border within the letters E PLU. Smooth olive-brown surfaces are hard, tight and frosty - a lovely high grade example of this popular type variety in the New Jersey copper series. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from Hans M.F. Schulman's sale of the Dr. Jacob N. Spiro Collection, March 1955, lot 1571; our (Stack's) sale of the Bareford Collection of New Jersey Coppers, May 1984 Greater New York Numismatic Convention Sale, Part I, lot 186; our (Kingwood Galleries') Franconia Sale, August 1992, lot 6615; McCawley-Grellman's Ninth Annual C-4 Convention Sale, November 2003, lot 427.” The coin realized $1,920 in this latest appearance. Absolutely a gorgeous, glossy, premium example, and I don’t expect to ever upgrade this one, at least not easily! PCGS #515.50/50449840, with “Camel Head Struck on Irish 1/2D, Spiro” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. A gorgeous lustrous medium tan example of the Camel Head Redbook type. Purchased from the Stacks November 2024 Baltimore auction as lot #1280, where it was described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 56-n, W-5310. Rarity-1. No Sprig Above Plow, Camel Head. Overstruck on a Contemporary Counterfeit Irish Halfpenny. AU-50 (PCGS). 127.6 grains. So choice that it was cataloged as "Uncirc. V. rare gem" in Schulman's 1955 sale of the Spiro Collection. Off center such that two-thirds of the date is off the planchet, upper left reverse border engaging the top of the letter R in PLURIBUS. Otherwise we note plenty of sharp to full striking detail, traces of the undertype clearest in the left obverse field and at the left reverse border within the letters E PLU. Smooth olive-brown surfaces are hard, tight and frosty - a lovely high grade example of this popular type variety in the New Jersey copper series. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from Hans M.F. Schulman's sale of the Dr. Jacob N. Spiro Collection, March 1955, lot 1571; our (Stack's) sale of the Bareford Collection of New Jersey Coppers, May 1984 Greater New York Numismatic Convention Sale, Part I, lot 186; our (Kingwood Galleries') Franconia Sale, August 1992, lot 6615; McCawley-Grellman's Ninth Annual C-4 Convention Sale, November 2003, lot 427.” The coin realized $1,920 in this latest appearance. Absolutely a gorgeous, glossy, premium example, and I don’t expect to ever upgrade this one, at least not easily! PCGS #515.50/50449840, with “Camel Head Struck on Irish 1/2D, Spiro” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. A gorgeous lustrous medium tan example of the Camel Head Redbook type. Purchased from the Stacks November 2024 Baltimore auction as lot #1280, where it was described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 56-n, W-5310. Rarity-1. No Sprig Above Plow, Camel Head. Overstruck on a Contemporary Counterfeit Irish Halfpenny. AU-50 (PCGS). 127.6 grains. So choice that it was cataloged as "Uncirc. V. rare gem" in Schulman's 1955 sale of the Spiro Collection. Off center such that two-thirds of the date is off the planchet, upper left reverse border engaging the top of the letter R in PLURIBUS. Otherwise we note plenty of sharp to full striking detail, traces of the undertype clearest in the left obverse field and at the left reverse border within the letters E PLU. Smooth olive-brown surfaces are hard, tight and frosty - a lovely high grade example of this popular type variety in the New Jersey copper series. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from Hans M.F. Schulman's sale of the Dr. Jacob N. Spiro Collection, March 1955, lot 1571; our (Stack's) sale of the Bareford Collection of New Jersey Coppers, May 1984 Greater New York Numismatic Convention Sale, Part I, lot 186; our (Kingwood Galleries') Franconia Sale, August 1992, lot 6615; McCawley-Grellman's Ninth Annual C-4 Convention Sale, November 2003, lot 427.” The coin realized $1,920 in this latest appearance. Absolutely a gorgeous, glossy, premium example, and I don’t expect to ever upgrade this one, at least not easily! PCGS #515.50/50449840, with “Camel Head Struck on Irish 1/2D, Spiro” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. A gorgeous lustrous medium tan example of the Camel Head Redbook type. Purchased from the Stacks November 2024 Baltimore auction as lot #1280, where it was described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 56-n, W-5310. Rarity-1. No Sprig Above Plow, Camel Head. Overstruck on a Contemporary Counterfeit Irish Halfpenny. AU-50 (PCGS). 127.6 grains. So choice that it was cataloged as "Uncirc. V. rare gem" in Schulman's 1955 sale of the Spiro Collection. Off center such that two-thirds of the date is off the planchet, upper left reverse border engaging the top of the letter R in PLURIBUS. Otherwise we note plenty of sharp to full striking detail, traces of the undertype clearest in the left obverse field and at the left reverse border within the letters E PLU. Smooth olive-brown surfaces are hard, tight and frosty - a lovely high grade example of this popular type variety in the New Jersey copper series. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from Hans M.F. Schulman's sale of the Dr. Jacob N. Spiro Collection, March 1955, lot 1571; our (Stack's) sale of the Bareford Collection of New Jersey Coppers, May 1984 Greater New York Numismatic Convention Sale, Part I, lot 186; our (Kingwood Galleries') Franconia Sale, August 1992, lot 6615; McCawley-Grellman's Ninth Annual C-4 Convention Sale, November 2003, lot 427.” The coin realized $1,920 in this latest appearance. Absolutely a gorgeous, glossy, premium example, and I don’t expect to ever upgrade this one, at least not easily! PCGS #515.50/50449840, with “Camel Head Struck on Irish 1/2D, Spiro” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. A gorgeous lustrous medium tan example of the Camel Head Redbook type. Purchased from the Stacks November 2024 Baltimore auction as lot #1280, where it was described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 56-n, W-5310. Rarity-1. No Sprig Above Plow, Camel Head. Overstruck on a Contemporary Counterfeit Irish Halfpenny. AU-50 (PCGS). 127.6 grains. So choice that it was cataloged as "Uncirc. V. rare gem" in Schulman's 1955 sale of the Spiro Collection. Off center such that two-thirds of the date is off the planchet, upper left reverse border engaging the top of the letter R in PLURIBUS. Otherwise we note plenty of sharp to full striking detail, traces of the undertype clearest in the left obverse field and at the left reverse border within the letters E PLU. Smooth olive-brown surfaces are hard, tight and frosty - a lovely high grade example of this popular type variety in the New Jersey copper series. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from Hans M.F. Schulman's sale of the Dr. Jacob N. Spiro Collection, March 1955, lot 1571; our (Stack's) sale of the Bareford Collection of New Jersey Coppers, May 1984 Greater New York Numismatic Convention Sale, Part I, lot 186; our (Kingwood Galleries') Franconia Sale, August 1992, lot 6615; McCawley-Grellman's Ninth Annual C-4 Convention Sale, November 2003, lot 427.” The coin realized $1,920 in this latest appearance. Absolutely a gorgeous, glossy, premium example, and I don’t expect to ever upgrade this one, at least not easily! PCGS #515.50/50449840, with “Camel Head Struck on Irish 1/2D, Spiro” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. A gorgeous lustrous medium tan example of the Camel Head Redbook type. Purchased from the Stacks November 2024 Baltimore auction as lot #1280, where it was described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 56-n, W-5310. Rarity-1. No Sprig Above Plow, Camel Head. Overstruck on a Contemporary Counterfeit Irish Halfpenny. AU-50 (PCGS). 127.6 grains. So choice that it was cataloged as "Uncirc. V. rare gem" in Schulman's 1955 sale of the Spiro Collection. Off center such that two-thirds of the date is off the planchet, upper left reverse border engaging the top of the letter R in PLURIBUS. Otherwise we note plenty of sharp to full striking detail, traces of the undertype clearest in the left obverse field and at the left reverse border within the letters E PLU. Smooth olive-brown surfaces are hard, tight and frosty - a lovely high grade example of this popular type variety in the New Jersey copper series. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from Hans M.F. Schulman's sale of the Dr. Jacob N. Spiro Collection, March 1955, lot 1571; our (Stack's) sale of the Bareford Collection of New Jersey Coppers, May 1984 Greater New York Numismatic Convention Sale, Part I, lot 186; our (Kingwood Galleries') Franconia Sale, August 1992, lot 6615; McCawley-Grellman's Ninth Annual C-4 Convention Sale, November 2003, lot 427.” The coin realized $1,920 in this latest appearance. Absolutely a gorgeous, glossy, premium example, and I don’t expect to ever upgrade this one, at least not easily! PCGS #515.50/50449840, with “Camel Head Struck on Irish 1/2D, Spiro” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. A gorgeous lustrous medium tan example of the Camel Head Redbook type. Purchased from the Stacks November 2024 Baltimore auction as lot #1280, where it was described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 56-n, W-5310. Rarity-1. No Sprig Above Plow, Camel Head. Overstruck on a Contemporary Counterfeit Irish Halfpenny. AU-50 (PCGS). 127.6 grains. So choice that it was cataloged as "Uncirc. V. rare gem" in Schulman's 1955 sale of the Spiro Collection. Off center such that two-thirds of the date is off the planchet, upper left reverse border engaging the top of the letter R in PLURIBUS. Otherwise we note plenty of sharp to full striking detail, traces of the undertype clearest in the left obverse field and at the left reverse border within the letters E PLU. Smooth olive-brown surfaces are hard, tight and frosty - a lovely high grade example of this popular type variety in the New Jersey copper series. Provenance: From the Ross Family Collection. Earlier from Hans M.F. Schulman's sale of the Dr. Jacob N. Spiro Collection, March 1955, lot 1571; our (Stack's) sale of the Bareford Collection of New Jersey Coppers, May 1984 Greater New York Numismatic Convention Sale, Part I, lot 186; our (Kingwood Galleries') Franconia Sale, August 1992, lot 6615; McCawley-Grellman's Ninth Annual C-4 Convention Sale, November 2003, lot 427.” The coin realized $1,920 in this latest appearance. Absolutely a gorgeous, glossy, premium example, and I don’t expect to ever upgrade this one, at least not easily! PCGS #515.50/50449840, with “Camel Head Struck on Irish 1/2D, Spiro” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Stacks Bowers sale of 03/26/24, lot #3109, where it was described as: “1772 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 5-72A, W-7710. Rarity-6. GEORGIVS III, Group I. Fine-12 (PCGS). 105.2 grains. A pleasing example of this rare variety, glossy golden-olive-brown with good eye appeal for the grade. A smattering of fine marks are noted, little rim bruise at base of bust, another smaller one atop reverse, rim nick at 4 o'clock on reverse too. Reverse aligned to 11 o'clock, AN soft. Not perfect, but quite pleasing as it is. The Ringo coin was only a little sharper and the Vlack coin was roughly equivalent in terms of detail. Provenance: From our sale of the Ted L. Craige Collection, November 2012 Baltimore Auction, lot 6297; Heritage's sale of the Poulos Family Collection, Part II, September 2019 Long Beach Signature Auction, lot 4522.” In that Heritage auction from 2019, this coin was graded as PCGS F15 #939.15/26886841 and sold for $1,260. In this 2024 Stacks Bowers sale, the coin is now PCGS F12 #939.12/48177818, and it sold for just $960 to CVM. Not sure why the coin was down-graded, but I suspect it got re-holdered into a Gold Shield holder so that it would receive a PCGS photograph? I purchased the coin from CVM on 02/22/25.
From the Stacks Bowers sale of 03/26/24, lot #3109, where it was described as: “1772 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 5-72A, W-7710. Rarity-6. GEORGIVS III, Group I. Fine-12 (PCGS). 105.2 grains. A pleasing example of this rare variety, glossy golden-olive-brown with good eye appeal for the grade. A smattering of fine marks are noted, little rim bruise at base of bust, another smaller one atop reverse, rim nick at 4 o'clock on reverse too. Reverse aligned to 11 o'clock, AN soft. Not perfect, but quite pleasing as it is. The Ringo coin was only a little sharper and the Vlack coin was roughly equivalent in terms of detail. Provenance: From our sale of the Ted L. Craige Collection, November 2012 Baltimore Auction, lot 6297; Heritage's sale of the Poulos Family Collection, Part II, September 2019 Long Beach Signature Auction, lot 4522.” In that Heritage auction from 2019, this coin was graded as PCGS F15 #939.15/26886841 and sold for $1,260. In this 2024 Stacks Bowers sale, the coin is now PCGS F12 #939.12/48177818, and it sold for just $960 to CVM. Not sure why the coin was down-graded, but I suspect it got re-holdered into a Gold Shield holder so that it would receive a PCGS photograph? I purchased the coin from CVM on 02/22/25.
From the Stacks Bowers sale of 03/26/24, lot #3109, where it was described as: “1772 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 5-72A, W-7710. Rarity-6. GEORGIVS III, Group I. Fine-12 (PCGS). 105.2 grains. A pleasing example of this rare variety, glossy golden-olive-brown with good eye appeal for the grade. A smattering of fine marks are noted, little rim bruise at base of bust, another smaller one atop reverse, rim nick at 4 o'clock on reverse too. Reverse aligned to 11 o'clock, AN soft. Not perfect, but quite pleasing as it is. The Ringo coin was only a little sharper and the Vlack coin was roughly equivalent in terms of detail. Provenance: From our sale of the Ted L. Craige Collection, November 2012 Baltimore Auction, lot 6297; Heritage's sale of the Poulos Family Collection, Part II, September 2019 Long Beach Signature Auction, lot 4522.” In that Heritage auction from 2019, this coin was graded as PCGS F15 #939.15/26886841 and sold for $1,260. In this 2024 Stacks Bowers sale, the coin is now PCGS F12 #939.12/48177818, and it sold for just $960 to CVM. Not sure why the coin was down-graded, but I suspect it got re-holdered into a Gold Shield holder so that it would receive a PCGS photograph? I purchased the coin from CVM on 02/22/25.
From the Stacks Bowers sale of 03/26/24, lot #3109, where it was described as: “1772 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 5-72A, W-7710. Rarity-6. GEORGIVS III, Group I. Fine-12 (PCGS). 105.2 grains. A pleasing example of this rare variety, glossy golden-olive-brown with good eye appeal for the grade. A smattering of fine marks are noted, little rim bruise at base of bust, another smaller one atop reverse, rim nick at 4 o'clock on reverse too. Reverse aligned to 11 o'clock, AN soft. Not perfect, but quite pleasing as it is. The Ringo coin was only a little sharper and the Vlack coin was roughly equivalent in terms of detail. Provenance: From our sale of the Ted L. Craige Collection, November 2012 Baltimore Auction, lot 6297; Heritage's sale of the Poulos Family Collection, Part II, September 2019 Long Beach Signature Auction, lot 4522.” In that Heritage auction from 2019, this coin was graded as PCGS F15 #939.15/26886841 and sold for $1,260. In this 2024 Stacks Bowers sale, the coin is now PCGS F12 #939.12/48177818, and it sold for just $960 to CVM. Not sure why the coin was down-graded, but I suspect it got re-holdered into a Gold Shield holder so that it would receive a PCGS photograph? I purchased the coin from CVM on 02/22/25.
From the Stacks Bowers sale of 03/26/24, lot #3109, where it was described as: “1772 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 5-72A, W-7710. Rarity-6. GEORGIVS III, Group I. Fine-12 (PCGS). 105.2 grains. A pleasing example of this rare variety, glossy golden-olive-brown with good eye appeal for the grade. A smattering of fine marks are noted, little rim bruise at base of bust, another smaller one atop reverse, rim nick at 4 o'clock on reverse too. Reverse aligned to 11 o'clock, AN soft. Not perfect, but quite pleasing as it is. The Ringo coin was only a little sharper and the Vlack coin was roughly equivalent in terms of detail. Provenance: From our sale of the Ted L. Craige Collection, November 2012 Baltimore Auction, lot 6297; Heritage's sale of the Poulos Family Collection, Part II, September 2019 Long Beach Signature Auction, lot 4522.” In that Heritage auction from 2019, this coin was graded as PCGS F15 #939.15/26886841 and sold for $1,260. In this 2024 Stacks Bowers sale, the coin is now PCGS F12 #939.12/48177818, and it sold for just $960 to CVM. Not sure why the coin was down-graded, but I suspect it got re-holdered into a Gold Shield holder so that it would receive a PCGS photograph? I purchased the coin from CVM on 02/22/25.
From the Stacks Bowers sale of 03/26/24, lot #3109, where it was described as: “1772 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 5-72A, W-7710. Rarity-6. GEORGIVS III, Group I. Fine-12 (PCGS). 105.2 grains. A pleasing example of this rare variety, glossy golden-olive-brown with good eye appeal for the grade. A smattering of fine marks are noted, little rim bruise at base of bust, another smaller one atop reverse, rim nick at 4 o'clock on reverse too. Reverse aligned to 11 o'clock, AN soft. Not perfect, but quite pleasing as it is. The Ringo coin was only a little sharper and the Vlack coin was roughly equivalent in terms of detail. Provenance: From our sale of the Ted L. Craige Collection, November 2012 Baltimore Auction, lot 6297; Heritage's sale of the Poulos Family Collection, Part II, September 2019 Long Beach Signature Auction, lot 4522.” In that Heritage auction from 2019, this coin was graded as PCGS F15 #939.15/26886841 and sold for $1,260. In this 2024 Stacks Bowers sale, the coin is now PCGS F12 #939.12/48177818, and it sold for just $960 to CVM. Not sure why the coin was down-graded, but I suspect it got re-holdered into a Gold Shield holder so that it would receive a PCGS photograph? I purchased the coin from CVM on 02/22/25.
From the Stacks Bowers sale of 03/26/24, lot #3109, where it was described as: “1772 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 5-72A, W-7710. Rarity-6. GEORGIVS III, Group I. Fine-12 (PCGS). 105.2 grains. A pleasing example of this rare variety, glossy golden-olive-brown with good eye appeal for the grade. A smattering of fine marks are noted, little rim bruise at base of bust, another smaller one atop reverse, rim nick at 4 o'clock on reverse too. Reverse aligned to 11 o'clock, AN soft. Not perfect, but quite pleasing as it is. The Ringo coin was only a little sharper and the Vlack coin was roughly equivalent in terms of detail. Provenance: From our sale of the Ted L. Craige Collection, November 2012 Baltimore Auction, lot 6297; Heritage's sale of the Poulos Family Collection, Part II, September 2019 Long Beach Signature Auction, lot 4522.” In that Heritage auction from 2019, this coin was graded as PCGS F15 #939.15/26886841 and sold for $1,260. In this 2024 Stacks Bowers sale, the coin is now PCGS F12 #939.12/48177818, and it sold for just $960 to CVM. Not sure why the coin was down-graded, but I suspect it got re-holdered into a Gold Shield holder so that it would receive a PCGS photograph? I purchased the coin from CVM on 02/22/25.
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 New Jersey 1/2p, M55-m, W5305, Second U Over S reverse error, R4. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. This is a completely original, smooth example with excellent color and eye appeal. The surfaces are smooth to the naked eye but show some minor roughness under magnification and in my large photos. The U/S feature is quite bold on the reverse, and the variety is correctly attributed by PCGS on their label. Purchased from John Agre in Atlanta on 02/18/24; to Furnace Run Collection on 07/05/24 my stock #11190; back to me on 06/12/23. This is another coin that I would like to upgrade, so if you have a better example, let's talk!
1787 New Jersey 1/2p, M55-m, W5305, Second U Over S reverse error, R4. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. This is a completely original, smooth example with excellent color and eye appeal. The surfaces are smooth to the naked eye but show some minor roughness under magnification and in my large photos. The U/S feature is quite bold on the reverse, and the variety is correctly attributed by PCGS on their label. Purchased from John Agre in Atlanta on 02/18/24; to Furnace Run Collection on 07/05/24 my stock #11190; back to me on 06/12/23. This is another coin that I would like to upgrade, so if you have a better example, let's talk!
1787 New Jersey 1/2p, M55-m, W5305, Second U Over S reverse error, R4. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG10, and CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. This is a completely original, smooth example with excellent color and eye appeal. The surfaces are smooth to the naked eye but show some minor roughness under magnification and in my large photos. The U/S feature is quite bold on the reverse, and the variety is correctly attributed by PCGS on their label. Purchased from John Agre in Atlanta on 02/18/24; to Furnace Run Collection on 07/05/24 my stock #11190; back to me on 06/12/23. This is another coin that I would like to upgrade, so if you have a better example, let's talk!
Purchased from John Agre on 12/26/24, who listed the coin on his website as: “Miller 5-F.5, W-2325 variety, Mailed Bust Right type. Considered to be Rarity-4. A charming and distinctive issue, and this is a lovely, all original XF with just about ideal chocolate brown color. Ex Stack’s May 2005 sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part 9, lot #222; earlier F.C.C. Boyd. $1,650.” I purchased this coin for my Registry Set and it sure looks Choice for this type and this grade, with a nice bonus for the Ford pedigree. PCGS EF40 “Bust Right Miller 5-F.5 Ford”, certification #685165.40/49693057.
Purchased from John Agre on 12/26/24, who listed the coin on his website as: “Miller 5-F.5, W-2325 variety, Mailed Bust Right type. Considered to be Rarity-4. A charming and distinctive issue, and this is a lovely, all original XF with just about ideal chocolate brown color. Ex Stack’s May 2005 sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part 9, lot #222; earlier F.C.C. Boyd. $1,650.” I purchased this coin for my Registry Set and it sure looks Choice for this type and this grade, with a nice bonus for the Ford pedigree. PCGS EF40 “Bust Right Miller 5-F.5 Ford”, certification #685165.40/49693057.
Purchased from John Agre on 12/26/24, who listed the coin on his website as: “Miller 5-F.5, W-2325 variety, Mailed Bust Right type. Considered to be Rarity-4. A charming and distinctive issue, and this is a lovely, all original XF with just about ideal chocolate brown color. Ex Stack’s May 2005 sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part 9, lot #222; earlier F.C.C. Boyd. $1,650.” I purchased this coin for my Registry Set and it sure looks Choice for this type and this grade, with a nice bonus for the Ford pedigree. PCGS EF40 “Bust Right Miller 5-F.5 Ford”, certification #685165.40/49693057.
Purchased from John Agre on 12/26/24, who listed the coin on his website as: “Miller 5-F.5, W-2325 variety, Mailed Bust Right type. Considered to be Rarity-4. A charming and distinctive issue, and this is a lovely, all original XF with just about ideal chocolate brown color. Ex Stack’s May 2005 sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part 9, lot #222; earlier F.C.C. Boyd. $1,650.” I purchased this coin for my Registry Set and it sure looks Choice for this type and this grade, with a nice bonus for the Ford pedigree. PCGS EF40 “Bust Right Miller 5-F.5 Ford”, certification #685165.40/49693057.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1786 Connecticut copper, M5.3-N, W2575, Hercules Head, R3. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and it's WAY above average for this major Redbook variety. This variety is commonly seen in a later die state with a buckled reverse that causes the date to disappear, but this is a premium early die state example with a full date on the reverse and plenty of bust definition on the obverse. Excellent surfaces, color, and eye appeal, plus a nice pedigree from The Long Island collection. If this price feels like "full retail," that because it's VERY hard to find this type with such a bold, readable date, and there are some prior Heritage examples that have sold between $1762.50 - $1840. Ex-Long Island Collection; Heritage 04/18/22 lot 44205, which sold for $1050 as NGC F15 to CVM. I purchased this beauty from CVM on 09/17/22 and crossed the coin over to PCGS F15. PCGS #68635.15/46965028 with "Hercules Head Miller 5.3-N" listed on the label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1786 Connecticut copper, M5.3-N, W2575, Hercules Head, R3. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and it's WAY above average for this major Redbook variety. This variety is commonly seen in a later die state with a buckled reverse that causes the date to disappear, but this is a premium early die state example with a full date on the reverse and plenty of bust definition on the obverse. Excellent surfaces, color, and eye appeal, plus a nice pedigree from The Long Island collection. If this price feels like "full retail," that because it's VERY hard to find this type with such a bold, readable date, and there are some prior Heritage examples that have sold between $1762.50 - $1840. Ex-Long Island Collection; Heritage 04/18/22 lot 44205, which sold for $1050 as NGC F15 to CVM. I purchased this beauty from CVM on 09/17/22 and crossed the coin over to PCGS F15. PCGS #68635.15/46965028 with "Hercules Head Miller 5.3-N" listed on the label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1786 Connecticut copper, M5.3-N, W2575, Hercules Head, R3. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and it's WAY above average for this major Redbook variety. This variety is commonly seen in a later die state with a buckled reverse that causes the date to disappear, but this is a premium early die state example with a full date on the reverse and plenty of bust definition on the obverse. Excellent surfaces, color, and eye appeal, plus a nice pedigree from The Long Island collection. If this price feels like "full retail," that because it's VERY hard to find this type with such a bold, readable date, and there are some prior Heritage examples that have sold between $1762.50 - $1840. Ex-Long Island Collection; Heritage 04/18/22 lot 44205, which sold for $1050 as NGC F15 to CVM. I purchased this beauty from CVM on 09/17/22 and crossed the coin over to PCGS F15. PCGS #68635.15/46965028 with "Hercules Head Miller 5.3-N" listed on the label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1786 Connecticut copper, M5.3-N, W2575, Hercules Head, R3. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and it's WAY above average for this major Redbook variety. This variety is commonly seen in a later die state with a buckled reverse that causes the date to disappear, but this is a premium early die state example with a full date on the reverse and plenty of bust definition on the obverse. Excellent surfaces, color, and eye appeal, plus a nice pedigree from The Long Island collection. If this price feels like "full retail," that because it's VERY hard to find this type with such a bold, readable date, and there are some prior Heritage examples that have sold between $1762.50 - $1840. Ex-Long Island Collection; Heritage 04/18/22 lot 44205, which sold for $1050 as NGC F15 to CVM. I purchased this beauty from CVM on 09/17/22 and crossed the coin over to PCGS F15. PCGS #68635.15/46965028 with "Hercules Head Miller 5.3-N" listed on the label.
From the 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.
From the Stacks Bowers sale of the Norman G. Peters collection, sold on 12/01/21 as lot #8683 with a very concise listing: “1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 41-ii, W-4235. Rarity-4. Draped Bust Left, AUCTOPI, ET IIB. VF-35 (PCGS). 142.4 grains. Provenance: From the Norman G. Peters Collection.” The coin has excellent peanut butter tan brown color, with a couple of small planchet flaws, including one at the bust tip on the reverse and another smaller one in front of the face on the reverse. The AUCTOPI feature is plainly visible, as is the ET IIB feature on the reverse, although the tops of those letters disappear off the side of the coin. The tops of the date are easily visible, and the overall look of this coin is very positive. There are NO auction inserts, envelopes, or other pedigree artifacts included with the coin. The coin sold for just $480 in the Peters sale, and I purchased the coin from CVM for a MUCH higher price on 04/21/25. Current PCGS Price Guide value is $1650. PCGS certification# 687371.35/42629505, with “AUCTOPI, ET IIF, Miller 41-ii” on the label.
From the Heritage sale of the James E. Blake collection on 09/05/23, where this was lot #93122 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper, VF35. Second U Over S in PLURIBUS. Scarce Guide Book Variety, M. 55-m. 1787 New Jersey Copper, Second U Over S in PLURIBUS, M. 55-m, W-5305, R.4, VF35 PCGS. 141.6 grains. Choice VF sharpness despite some faint planchet streaks. A late die state, with a bold die crack from the top edge between B and U of PLURIBUS. The underlying S beneath the second U in PLURIBUS is clear. This is a listed New Jersey variety on page 69 of the 2024 Guide Book. PCGS Population: (2/1). From The James E. Blake Collection of United States Colonial Coins & Tokens.” Looking at the PCGS website, it appears that an AU58 example is the highest graded, followed by at least three VF35’s, including this example. The PCGS label includes "U over S, Maris 55-m" and "141.6 grs", coin# 763315.35/34176360. This coin realized $1,860 in that auction, and I am asking the full PCGS price guide value of $3,250 on my website and eBay – make sure you SIGN IN to see your discounted pricing!
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3059 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 34-J, W-5115. Rarity-3. Deer Head--Overstruck on a Connecticut Copper. VF-35 (PCGS). 146.9 grains. Another handsome overstruck late die state 34-J, with choice chocolate brown color and outstanding smooth surfaces. The obverse is ideally centered, and the reverse is broad and pleasing as well. Substantial Connecticut undertype is visible on the reverse, particularly CONNEC at the lower left of the shield. Aside from two short scratches on the lower portion of the horsehead, this is a pretty much perfect example of this popular variety. Die State 4. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #763331.35/47842547, with "Deer Head, Maris 34-J" and "Struck Over Connecticut" both on the label.
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3059 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 34-J, W-5115. Rarity-3. Deer Head--Overstruck on a Connecticut Copper. VF-35 (PCGS). 146.9 grains. Another handsome overstruck late die state 34-J, with choice chocolate brown color and outstanding smooth surfaces. The obverse is ideally centered, and the reverse is broad and pleasing as well. Substantial Connecticut undertype is visible on the reverse, particularly CONNEC at the lower left of the shield. Aside from two short scratches on the lower portion of the horsehead, this is a pretty much perfect example of this popular variety. Die State 4. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #763331.35/47842547, with "Deer Head, Maris 34-J" and "Struck Over Connecticut" both on the label.
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3059 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 34-J, W-5115. Rarity-3. Deer Head--Overstruck on a Connecticut Copper. VF-35 (PCGS). 146.9 grains. Another handsome overstruck late die state 34-J, with choice chocolate brown color and outstanding smooth surfaces. The obverse is ideally centered, and the reverse is broad and pleasing as well. Substantial Connecticut undertype is visible on the reverse, particularly CONNEC at the lower left of the shield. Aside from two short scratches on the lower portion of the horsehead, this is a pretty much perfect example of this popular variety. Die State 4. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #763331.35/47842547, with "Deer Head, Maris 34-J" and "Struck Over Connecticut" both on the label.
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3059 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 34-J, W-5115. Rarity-3. Deer Head--Overstruck on a Connecticut Copper. VF-35 (PCGS). 146.9 grains. Another handsome overstruck late die state 34-J, with choice chocolate brown color and outstanding smooth surfaces. The obverse is ideally centered, and the reverse is broad and pleasing as well. Substantial Connecticut undertype is visible on the reverse, particularly CONNEC at the lower left of the shield. Aside from two short scratches on the lower portion of the horsehead, this is a pretty much perfect example of this popular variety. Die State 4. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #763331.35/47842547, with "Deer Head, Maris 34-J" and "Struck Over Connecticut" both on the label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1787 New Jersey copper 1/2p M43-d, W5225, Small Planchet Plain Shield, R1. This coin has been authenticated and grade by PCGS as AU55, and it is certainly CHOICE! Soft medium brown fields overflow with abundant mint luster on both sides. Almost no trace of wear, and no evidence of circulation marks. As an added bonus, the coin is cool mint error that has been struck at least three times. The multiple strikes are most obvious on the obverse, where you can see a double or triple slight offset on the entire design, plus you can make out an additional set of legends boldly visible above CAESAREA. This is a very common Maris variety as far as New Jersey's go, but the choice color and surfaces along with the bold mint error certainly make this a premium example. Purchased in NGC AU55 holder and now PCGS AU55 #763359.55/48717688 Maris 43-d Bulbous Nose.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1787 New Jersey copper 1/2p M43-d, W5225, Small Planchet Plain Shield, R1. This coin has been authenticated and grade by PCGS as AU55, and it is certainly CHOICE! Soft medium brown fields overflow with abundant mint luster on both sides. Almost no trace of wear, and no evidence of circulation marks. As an added bonus, the coin is cool mint error that has been struck at least three times. The multiple strikes are most obvious on the obverse, where you can see a double or triple slight offset on the entire design, plus you can make out an additional set of legends boldly visible above CAESAREA. This is a very common Maris variety as far as New Jersey's go, but the choice color and surfaces along with the bold mint error certainly make this a premium example. Purchased in NGC AU55 holder and now PCGS AU55 #763359.55/48717688 Maris 43-d Bulbous Nose.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1787 New Jersey copper 1/2p M43-d, W5225, Small Planchet Plain Shield, R1. This coin has been authenticated and grade by PCGS as AU55, and it is certainly CHOICE! Soft medium brown fields overflow with abundant mint luster on both sides. Almost no trace of wear, and no evidence of circulation marks. As an added bonus, the coin is cool mint error that has been struck at least three times. The multiple strikes are most obvious on the obverse, where you can see a double or triple slight offset on the entire design, plus you can make out an additional set of legends boldly visible above CAESAREA. This is a very common Maris variety as far as New Jersey's go, but the choice color and surfaces along with the bold mint error certainly make this a premium example. Purchased in NGC AU55 holder and now PCGS AU55 #763359.55/48717688 Maris 43-d Bulbous Nose.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Prior pedigree from the Stacks sale of the Norman G. Peters collection on 11/30/21, where it was lot #2114 and described as: "1788 New Jersey 1/2p. Maris 77-dd (DS1), W-5535. Rarity-3. Head Right, Running Fox Before Legend--Double Struck--Fine-15 (PCGS). 149.38 grains. A boldly and evenly toned example dressed in medium olive-brown patina. A bit soft around the peripheries, especially at the lower obverse where the date is difficult to discern. The fox is quite crisp, however, and most other design elements are appreciable to bold. Scattered marks are noted, the most significant of which are on the obverse over and below the horse's snout. The double strike, which is not noted on the PCGS insert, is also clearest in that area, especially at the horse's head and ears. This would be a nice Running Fox at the assigned grade level even without the error, but with the readily evident double striking it becomes interesting and desirable on a different level. Provenance: From the Norman G. Peters Collection. Collector envelope with attribution notation included." CVM to SAY on 11/18/22; YOUR NAME HERE!
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Prior pedigree from the Stacks sale of the Norman G. Peters collection on 11/30/21, where it was lot #2114 and described as: "1788 New Jersey 1/2p. Maris 77-dd (DS1), W-5535. Rarity-3. Head Right, Running Fox Before Legend--Double Struck--Fine-15 (PCGS). 149.38 grains. A boldly and evenly toned example dressed in medium olive-brown patina. A bit soft around the peripheries, especially at the lower obverse where the date is difficult to discern. The fox is quite crisp, however, and most other design elements are appreciable to bold. Scattered marks are noted, the most significant of which are on the obverse over and below the horse's snout. The double strike, which is not noted on the PCGS insert, is also clearest in that area, especially at the horse's head and ears. This would be a nice Running Fox at the assigned grade level even without the error, but with the readily evident double striking it becomes interesting and desirable on a different level. Provenance: From the Norman G. Peters Collection. Collector envelope with attribution notation included." CVM to SAY on 11/18/22; YOUR NAME HERE!
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Prior pedigree from the Stacks sale of the Norman G. Peters collection on 11/30/21, where it was lot #2114 and described as: "1788 New Jersey 1/2p. Maris 77-dd (DS1), W-5535. Rarity-3. Head Right, Running Fox Before Legend--Double Struck--Fine-15 (PCGS). 149.38 grains. A boldly and evenly toned example dressed in medium olive-brown patina. A bit soft around the peripheries, especially at the lower obverse where the date is difficult to discern. The fox is quite crisp, however, and most other design elements are appreciable to bold. Scattered marks are noted, the most significant of which are on the obverse over and below the horse's snout. The double strike, which is not noted on the PCGS insert, is also clearest in that area, especially at the horse's head and ears. This would be a nice Running Fox at the assigned grade level even without the error, but with the readily evident double striking it becomes interesting and desirable on a different level. Provenance: From the Norman G. Peters Collection. Collector envelope with attribution notation included." CVM to SAY on 11/18/22; YOUR NAME HERE!
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Prior from the Heritage sale of the Donald G. Partrick collection, sold as lot #15039 on 03/17/21, where it was described as: “1786 New Jersey Copper, AU50. Maris 16-L Protruding Tongue Variety. 1786 New Jersey Copper, Protruding Tongue, Maris 16-L, W-4840, R.2, AU50 NGC. A handsome example of the so-called "Protruding Tongue" variety, named after the die break visibly extending from the horse's mouth to the R of CAESAREA. The coin is well-struck, with good definition in the horse's mane and a carefully rendered eye. Central details are a little soft, as seen in the obverse scroll and the reverse shield. The coin's patina is a rich honey brown, though the obverse has darker streaks running diagonally across the central devices. While this piece does not exhibit the central die failures that mark the final die state, the distinctive rim cud between the RE of the obverse legend is boldly distinct. The Maris 16 horse head is charming, if a little unusual, with the hair on top resembling a person's hair more than a horse's mane, and brushed forward further to the right of the eye than is normally seen. Describing the obverse die in his 1881 classic A Historical Sketch of the Coins of New Jersey, Maris correctly noted that the scroll beneath the horse is "prolonged toward the left, as in no other instance." The L reverse was used in seven different die combinations and is a biennial die, being used with some 1787-dated obverses. The shield is placed too far to the left in the die, making it overly to the right on the coin--the visual effect of which is emphasized on this example by its being struck somewhat off-center toward 3 o'clock. The reverse remains in an early die state, without the die break extending from the E to the rim. On the whole, the 16-L is struck from well-produced dies, and this is a solid example of the popular Guide Book variety. Listed on page 73 of the 2021 Guide Book. Ex: Stack's (3/1997); Donald G. Partrick.” The coin was purchased from the Partrick sale by CVM on 03/17/21 for $1,680, and I purchased the coin from CVM on 10/27/23 at the Nashville coin show for a considerably higher price. This is the nicest example that I have seen in person, and it has lustrous semi-reflective surfaces with little trace of wear. The horse’s hair is particularly well-defined, and the coin is well-struck, well-centered, and virtually mark-free. That combined with perfect peanut butter tan brown color definitely makes this a PLUS coin. The only detraction are those carbon streaks on the obverse, and frankly, they appear to be ON the surface and not IN the surface, and I suspect they could be easily removed by a conservation service. Regardless, this is a premium example and certainly one that I do not expect to be able to upgrade. Sold as NGC AU50 #5746974-004 in the Partrick collection; now PCGS AU50 #766263.50/48717687 Protruding Tongue Maris 16-L. Currently listed as CC7 in the Siboni /
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 /
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 /
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1786 New Jersey copper 1/2p, M20-N, W4905, Wide Shield / Drunken Diecutter, R4. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it's a gorgeous, glossy tan brown example with outstanding color, surfaces, and eye appeal. The details just reach the EF40 level at PCGS, although I wish the outer border of the reverse shield was more distinct. Very difficult to find any marks or something to complain about with this coin, just a fantastic example that is at least Plus if not fully Choice. The nicest M20-N that I have handled, and I don't expect to be able to upgrade this example, so it's likely to remain in my collection indefinitely! Purchased from CVM at Whitman's Baltimore Winter Expo on 11/15/24. PCGS #766264.40/50433074, "Maris 20-N, Drunken Diecutter."
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1786 New Jersey copper 1/2p, M20-N, W4905, Wide Shield / Drunken Diecutter, R4. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it's a gorgeous, glossy tan brown example with outstanding color, surfaces, and eye appeal. The details just reach the EF40 level at PCGS, although I wish the outer border of the reverse shield was more distinct. Very difficult to find any marks or something to complain about with this coin, just a fantastic example that is at least Plus if not fully Choice. The nicest M20-N that I have handled, and I don't expect to be able to upgrade this example, so it's likely to remain in my collection indefinitely! Purchased from CVM at Whitman's Baltimore Winter Expo on 11/15/24. PCGS #766264.40/50433074, "Maris 20-N, Drunken Diecutter."
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1786 New Jersey copper 1/2p, M20-N, W4905, Wide Shield / Drunken Diecutter, R4. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it's a gorgeous, glossy tan brown example with outstanding color, surfaces, and eye appeal. The details just reach the EF40 level at PCGS, although I wish the outer border of the reverse shield was more distinct. Very difficult to find any marks or something to complain about with this coin, just a fantastic example that is at least Plus if not fully Choice. The nicest M20-N that I have handled, and I don't expect to be able to upgrade this example, so it's likely to remain in my collection indefinitely! Purchased from CVM at Whitman's Baltimore Winter Expo on 11/15/24. PCGS #766264.40/50433074, "Maris 20-N, Drunken Diecutter."
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1786 New Jersey copper 1/2p, M20-N, W4905, Wide Shield / Drunken Diecutter, R4. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it's a gorgeous, glossy tan brown example with outstanding color, surfaces, and eye appeal. The details just reach the EF40 level at PCGS, although I wish the outer border of the reverse shield was more distinct. Very difficult to find any marks or something to complain about with this coin, just a fantastic example that is at least Plus if not fully Choice. The nicest M20-N that I have handled, and I don't expect to be able to upgrade this example, so it's likely to remain in my collection indefinitely! Purchased from CVM at Whitman's Baltimore Winter Expo on 11/15/24. PCGS #766264.40/50433074, "Maris 20-N, Drunken Diecutter."
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3086 and described as: “1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 50-f, W-5475. Rarity-3. Head Left. VF-25 (PCGS). 153.5 grains. Another lovely Maris 50-f fit for an advanced collection. Nice chocolate brown with good gloss and eye appeal. The reverse is a bit granular, but the eye appeal remains superb. The left obverse rim is a bit flat and shows some abrasions, as do some areas of the reverse rim as well. Aside from some scattered old pinscratches, toned over and trivial, this piece has no significant problems. Early Die State 2, with the bulge on the obverse just beginning and only a very tiny crack between EA of CAESAREA. This die state is unusually early. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #766268.25/47842321 with “Head Left, Maris 50-f” listed on the PCGS label. This coin realized $2,640 in that auction to CVM, and I purchased this beauty from Chris at a much higher price!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Purchased from the Stacks Bowers sale of the Richard August collection, sold on 11/10/25 as lot #1346 and described as: “Nice VF Head Left New Jersey. Maris 50-f. 1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 50-f, W-5475. Rarity-3. Head Left. VF-25 (PCGS). 144.7 grains. A really nice example of this popular variety and classic major type coin. Smooth and glossy dark chocolate brown, even and ideal, across the obverse, while the reverse shows identical color and just a bit more variability in texture. The horsehead stands out in bold relief, assisted by the presence of only minor swelling in the right obverse field, equivalent to SHI Die State 1; in later states, this swelling begins to swallow central detail. A horizontal fissure runs along the plow, hiding it and reducing its visual impact. The centering is good, with denticles framing the right side and top of the obverse. The reverse shows bold denticles at right and base. The shield retains pretty decent internal detail. A little fissure crosses the bottom of the shield to E at left, some foldover lamination texture from the planchet cutter near 9 o'clock on the rim, hints of trivial granularity here and there. A bright light reveals a bit of iridescence on the reverse, perhaps suggesting the presence of a thin coat of ancient lacquer, but this piece's appearance remains pretty choice and entirely natural. This is a very nice Head Left. The SHI Census has been truncated a bit between 2013 and 2024. Formerly listed as sixth finest known, one of six coins listed as VF that were ranked between #4 and #9 on the list, the 2024 update includes just six coins and is composed of a single gem Mint State piece followed by five pieces in the EF+ to EF- range. Some of this change is from new coins entering the market, including the Newman and Dittmer coins, in addition to the realization that many collectors outside of the confines of New Jersey copper specialization have sought out and owned nice examples of this variety as major type coins. As the least rare of the three Head Left varieties, the Maris 50-f has always seen significant demand from type coin collectors, particularly in choice condition or high grade. This piece, with its lovely color, nice surfaces, and far finer than usual sharpness, would be a good target for a collector with similar goals. Provenance: From the Richard August Collection.” I purchased the coin from this auction for $3,120, and this coin is a very attractive glossy dark chocolate brown with bold details. An extremely nice example of a major Redbook variety, and as mentioned in the Stacks description, this coin was formerly CC6 until the 2024 SHI census update. PCGS certification# 766268.25/51283528 with “Head Left, Maris 50-f, Richard August Collection” listed on the PCGS label.
From the Stacks Bowers sale of the Richard August collection, sold on 11/10/25 as lot #1350 and described as: “Nice AU Serpent Head. 1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 54-k, W-5295. Rarity-3. No Sprig Above Plow, Serpent Head. AU-53 (PCGS). 103.0 grains. A superb example of this famous variety. Smooth and glossy medium brown with exceptional surface quality. The centering is nearly ideal on both sides. Denticles surround the obverse from 10 o'clock to past 6 o'clock and are seen on the upper right and lower left reverse. The centers are strong, and the very distinctive Serpent Head device is splendidly detailed. The strike at NOVA is soft, as often seen, leaving some visible planchet texture in that area. No other serious flaws are noted, just some trivial marks and a planchet cutter gutter around much of the reverse. In the right light, careful scrutiny may find some very subtle hairlines, but they are not significant. The die state is typical, equivalent to SHI Die State 3, with arc cracks between A of NOVA and C of CAESAREA and past the plow tip to the date. The surface quality and color of this piece really sets it apart, giving it nearly unparalleled visual appeal. It did not make the cut for the SHI Census, which includes five coins graded AU+ and two more AU coins, one of which is the splendid double strike from our November 2019 E Pluribus Unum sale. That coin, graded AU-55 (PCGS), and the other E Pluribus Unum specimen from the same sale that was graded AU-55+ (PCGS), are the only Serpent Head New Jerseys we've ever offered with a higher certified grade than this one. Those two coins sold for $6,600 and $7,800, respectively, six years ago. Provenance: From the Richard August Collection.” I purchased the coin from this auction for $3,600, and this coin has very nice color and surface quality, although the surfaces show a little bit of roughness at the top left corner of the obverse. An extremely nice example of a major Redbook variety. As of today, it looks like the condition census at PCGS is 1-AU55+; 1-AU55; and 3-AU53’s, including this coin which is the third coin photographed on the PCGS website. PCGS certification# 766278.53/51283532 with “Serpent Head, Maris 54-k, Richard August Collection” listed on the PCGS label.
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3094 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 56-n, W-5310. Rarity-1. Camel Head--Overstruck on Connecticut Copper. VF-30 (PCGS). 136.3 grains. Everyone loves a Camel Head, and coins like this are a good demonstration of why. Glossy medium brown with nice surfaces and a fine broad planchet, this piece displays excellent visual appeal on both sides. The sprig hand of the Connecticut undertype is bold beneath UNUM on the reverse. The obverse is aligned to 6 o'clock, as typical, while the reverse is aligned just left of 6 o'clock. Aside from some natural striations and a little rim abrasion above the star between E P of E PLURIBUS, this piece offers problem free surfaces and a lovely high-grade appearance. Die State 2, with die cracks in two places from the left side of the shield. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #767837.30/47842329 with “Camel Head, Maris 56-n,” and “Struck Over Connecticut” listed on the label.
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3100 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 62-q, W-5350. Rarity-3. Large Planchet, Hidden WM. EF-40 (PCGS). 140.8 grains. An exceptionally wholesome example of this variety or type, perfect for a quality conscious collection. Ideal even light brown with hard, smooth surfaces. A bit of harmless verdigris clings to some design elements, but both sides are free of any kind of mark or defect otherwise. Die State 2 on the obverse, Die State 1 on the reverse, with no central loss of detail. This is a really exquisite example for the grade. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #767840.40/47842335 with “Hidden WM In Sprig, Maris 62-q” listed on the label. CHOICE!
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3100 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 62-q, W-5350. Rarity-3. Large Planchet, Hidden WM. EF-40 (PCGS). 140.8 grains. An exceptionally wholesome example of this variety or type, perfect for a quality conscious collection. Ideal even light brown with hard, smooth surfaces. A bit of harmless verdigris clings to some design elements, but both sides are free of any kind of mark or defect otherwise. Die State 2 on the obverse, Die State 1 on the reverse, with no central loss of detail. This is a really exquisite example for the grade. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #767840.40/47842335 with “Hidden WM In Sprig, Maris 62-q” listed on the label. CHOICE!
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3100 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 62-q, W-5350. Rarity-3. Large Planchet, Hidden WM. EF-40 (PCGS). 140.8 grains. An exceptionally wholesome example of this variety or type, perfect for a quality conscious collection. Ideal even light brown with hard, smooth surfaces. A bit of harmless verdigris clings to some design elements, but both sides are free of any kind of mark or defect otherwise. Die State 2 on the obverse, Die State 1 on the reverse, with no central loss of detail. This is a really exquisite example for the grade. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #767840.40/47842335 with “Hidden WM In Sprig, Maris 62-q” listed on the label. CHOICE!
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3100 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 62-q, W-5350. Rarity-3. Large Planchet, Hidden WM. EF-40 (PCGS). 140.8 grains. An exceptionally wholesome example of this variety or type, perfect for a quality conscious collection. Ideal even light brown with hard, smooth surfaces. A bit of harmless verdigris clings to some design elements, but both sides are free of any kind of mark or defect otherwise. Die State 2 on the obverse, Die State 1 on the reverse, with no central loss of detail. This is a really exquisite example for the grade. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #767840.40/47842335 with “Hidden WM In Sprig, Maris 62-q” listed on the label. CHOICE!
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3100 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 62-q, W-5350. Rarity-3. Large Planchet, Hidden WM. EF-40 (PCGS). 140.8 grains. An exceptionally wholesome example of this variety or type, perfect for a quality conscious collection. Ideal even light brown with hard, smooth surfaces. A bit of harmless verdigris clings to some design elements, but both sides are free of any kind of mark or defect otherwise. Die State 2 on the obverse, Die State 1 on the reverse, with no central loss of detail. This is a really exquisite example for the grade. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #767840.40/47842335 with “Hidden WM In Sprig, Maris 62-q” listed on the label. CHOICE!
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3100 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 62-q, W-5350. Rarity-3. Large Planchet, Hidden WM. EF-40 (PCGS). 140.8 grains. An exceptionally wholesome example of this variety or type, perfect for a quality conscious collection. Ideal even light brown with hard, smooth surfaces. A bit of harmless verdigris clings to some design elements, but both sides are free of any kind of mark or defect otherwise. Die State 2 on the obverse, Die State 1 on the reverse, with no central loss of detail. This is a really exquisite example for the grade. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #767840.40/47842335 with “Hidden WM In Sprig, Maris 62-q” listed on the label. CHOICE!
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3100 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 62-q, W-5350. Rarity-3. Large Planchet, Hidden WM. EF-40 (PCGS). 140.8 grains. An exceptionally wholesome example of this variety or type, perfect for a quality conscious collection. Ideal even light brown with hard, smooth surfaces. A bit of harmless verdigris clings to some design elements, but both sides are free of any kind of mark or defect otherwise. Die State 2 on the obverse, Die State 1 on the reverse, with no central loss of detail. This is a really exquisite example for the grade. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #767840.40/47842335 with “Hidden WM In Sprig, Maris 62-q” listed on the label. CHOICE!
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3100 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 62-q, W-5350. Rarity-3. Large Planchet, Hidden WM. EF-40 (PCGS). 140.8 grains. An exceptionally wholesome example of this variety or type, perfect for a quality conscious collection. Ideal even light brown with hard, smooth surfaces. A bit of harmless verdigris clings to some design elements, but both sides are free of any kind of mark or defect otherwise. Die State 2 on the obverse, Die State 1 on the reverse, with no central loss of detail. This is a really exquisite example for the grade. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #767840.40/47842335 with “Hidden WM In Sprig, Maris 62-q” listed on the label. CHOICE!
From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3100 and described as: “1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 62-q, W-5350. Rarity-3. Large Planchet, Hidden WM. EF-40 (PCGS). 140.8 grains. An exceptionally wholesome example of this variety or type, perfect for a quality conscious collection. Ideal even light brown with hard, smooth surfaces. A bit of harmless verdigris clings to some design elements, but both sides are free of any kind of mark or defect otherwise. Die State 2 on the obverse, Die State 1 on the reverse, with no central loss of detail. This is a really exquisite example for the grade. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.” PCGS #767840.40/47842335 with “Hidden WM In Sprig, Maris 62-q” listed on the label. CHOICE!
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1787 New Jersey copper 1/2p, M63-s, W5375, Large Planchet Plain Shield, R2. Authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF35 and certainly under-graded to my eyes. I had the wonderful opportunity at the Whitman Baltimore Winter Expo on 11/15/24 to compare no less than FOUR excellent example of Maris 63-s in CVM's inventory, and this is the coin that I chose. Some of the others were in higher-graded holders, but to me this was the sharpest example and the dark glossy chocolate brown surfaces ultimately made this coin the clear winter. Tons of definition on both sides, even within the horse's face and mane, with excellent centering, an even strike, and glossy surfaces that are very clean for the grade. I do consider this coin fully EF40, but regardless this example will be hard for me to improve upon. Ex-CVM 11/15/24; PCGS #767844.35/47842338 "Bottom Stars Distant, Maris 63-s."
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1787 New Jersey copper 1/2p, M63-s, W5375, Large Planchet Plain Shield, R2. Authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF35 and certainly under-graded to my eyes. I had the wonderful opportunity at the Whitman Baltimore Winter Expo on 11/15/24 to compare no less than FOUR excellent example of Maris 63-s in CVM's inventory, and this is the coin that I chose. Some of the others were in higher-graded holders, but to me this was the sharpest example and the dark glossy chocolate brown surfaces ultimately made this coin the clear winter. Tons of definition on both sides, even within the horse's face and mane, with excellent centering, an even strike, and glossy surfaces that are very clean for the grade. I do consider this coin fully EF40, but regardless this example will be hard for me to improve upon. Ex-CVM 11/15/24; PCGS #767844.35/47842338 "Bottom Stars Distant, Maris 63-s."
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1787 New Jersey copper 1/2p, M63-s, W5375, Large Planchet Plain Shield, R2. Authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF35 and certainly under-graded to my eyes. I had the wonderful opportunity at the Whitman Baltimore Winter Expo on 11/15/24 to compare no less than FOUR excellent example of Maris 63-s in CVM's inventory, and this is the coin that I chose. Some of the others were in higher-graded holders, but to me this was the sharpest example and the dark glossy chocolate brown surfaces ultimately made this coin the clear winter. Tons of definition on both sides, even within the horse's face and mane, with excellent centering, an even strike, and glossy surfaces that are very clean for the grade. I do consider this coin fully EF40, but regardless this example will be hard for me to improve upon. Ex-CVM 11/15/24; PCGS #767844.35/47842338 "Bottom Stars Distant, Maris 63-s."
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. 1788 New Jersey 1/2p, M67-v, W5510, Head Right, R1. Authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and this example is CHOICE! Original medium chocolate brown color with smooth unmarked surfaces. I think the photos speak for themselves on this coin! I would love to find this coin in AU50+, but until then, this Choice EF40 is fantastic! PCGS certification#767851.40/59849444 with "Brushed Mane, Maris 67-v" on the label. Purchased from CVM on 04/21/25.
From the Norman G. Peters collection, sold by Stacks on 11/22/21, where this coin was lot #2072 and described as: "1786 New Jersey 1/2p. Maris 12-G, W-4790. Rarity-4. Date Under Plow, No Coulter, Shaggy Mane. Fine-15 (PCGS). 136.58 grains. Handsome golden-brown patina blankets satiny, generally smooth-looking surfaces. Certainly a superior example for the assigned grade, planchet voids are small in size and singularly inconspicuous, while the only readily evident marks are minor and confined to the area around the horse's snout. Hard and tight, as well, with bold Fine detail apart from isolated softness in the center of the obverse as well as at the upper right obverse and upper left reverse borders. The swelling to the shield is typical of Reverse G, while the bedraggled mane on the horse's head is readily evident and explains this variety's popular nickname. An attractive and highly collectible example of the die pairing or major type. Provenance: From the Norman G. Peters Collection." CVM to Shawn A. Yancey on 09/03/22.
From the Norman G. Peters collection, sold by Stacks on 11/22/21, where this coin was lot #2072 and described as: "1786 New Jersey 1/2p. Maris 12-G, W-4790. Rarity-4. Date Under Plow, No Coulter, Shaggy Mane. Fine-15 (PCGS). 136.58 grains. Handsome golden-brown patina blankets satiny, generally smooth-looking surfaces. Certainly a superior example for the assigned grade, planchet voids are small in size and singularly inconspicuous, while the only readily evident marks are minor and confined to the area around the horse's snout. Hard and tight, as well, with bold Fine detail apart from isolated softness in the center of the obverse as well as at the upper right obverse and upper left reverse borders. The swelling to the shield is typical of Reverse G, while the bedraggled mane on the horse's head is readily evident and explains this variety's popular nickname. An attractive and highly collectible example of the die pairing or major type. Provenance: From the Norman G. Peters Collection." CVM to Shawn A. Yancey on 09/03/22.
From the Norman G. Peters collection, sold by Stacks on 11/22/21, where this coin was lot #2072 and described as: "1786 New Jersey 1/2p. Maris 12-G, W-4790. Rarity-4. Date Under Plow, No Coulter, Shaggy Mane. Fine-15 (PCGS). 136.58 grains. Handsome golden-brown patina blankets satiny, generally smooth-looking surfaces. Certainly a superior example for the assigned grade, planchet voids are small in size and singularly inconspicuous, while the only readily evident marks are minor and confined to the area around the horse's snout. Hard and tight, as well, with bold Fine detail apart from isolated softness in the center of the obverse as well as at the upper right obverse and upper left reverse borders. The swelling to the shield is typical of Reverse G, while the bedraggled mane on the horse's head is readily evident and explains this variety's popular nickname. An attractive and highly collectible example of the die pairing or major type. Provenance: From the Norman G. Peters Collection." CVM to Shawn A. Yancey on 09/03/22.
From the 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 New Jersey 1/2p M24-P W2965 Narrow Shield Curved Plow Beam PCGS VF30 CHOICE! Glossy peanut butter tan brown, absolutely exceptional in every way! I think the photos speak for themselves? Actually, I will speak for the photos! If it were even possible, this coin is even BETTER in person: the color is more tan than orange, the surfaces are glossier, and the details are stronger. Truly a connoisseur's coin! Purchased from CVM as ANACS VF30 and crossed over into a new PCGS edgeview holder, certification# 801855.30/59849443 with "Curved Plow Beam, Maris 24-P" on the label.
From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set. Prior pedigree from the Heritage sale of the Long Island Collection, sold on 04/18/22 as lot #44300 and sold for the bargain price of just $516 to CVM. Although graded by NGC as VG8, I think the coin is massively under-graded: I think it’s at least F12, and the surfaces are much smoother and more attractive in hand than the Heritage auction photos suggest. I purchased this coin from CVM on 03/01/25 for a significantly higher price that reflects the true grade and condition of this nice low-grade example. One of the key dates to this fascinating series – buy the book! Crossed over from NGC VG8 to PCGS VG8, #826951.8/54809376 "Machin's, Vlack 6-76A" and STILL under-graded! The NGC Long Island insert remains with the coin.
