1787 1/2P Nova Eborac, Seated Left, RB MS(PCGS#479)

November 2019 Baltimore Colonial Coins and Americana Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

4080

等级

MS64+RB

价格

336,877

详细说明

Incredible Near-Gem 1787 Nova Eborac Copper Seated Figure Left Nearly Finest Known 1787 Nova Eborac Copper. W-5755. Rarity-3. Medium Bust, Seated Figure Left. MS-64+ RB (PCGS). CAC. This is a simply captivating piece with considerable pinkish luster glowing from around the design elements. This fiery luster works to complement the mottled patina of chocolate and olive-brown hues seen throughout. The typical weakness is seen to the reverse borders and the date, though the central devices are sharp and intricate. A shallow clip is most visible at the upper obverse border, and the dies are slightly aligned toward 9 o'clock on each side. Smooth and glossy overall, without any abrasions of note. An impressive condition rarity that ranks among the finest Nova Eborac coppers extant. Like the Excelsior coppers, the Nova Eborac pieces of the same year are attributed to John Bailey and Ephraim Brasher. The two are believed to have operated a joint minting operation in or near New York City, through which they sought a contract to coin coppers from the New York State legislature. Although the contract was never issued, Bailey and Brasher went on to produce a sizeable issue of Nova Eborac pieces, the letter punches for which match those of Brasher's rarer and more famous gold doubloon. This type apparently saw wide circulation, as most are well-worn. We have records of two pieces found archaeologically in Charleston, South Carolina! The present example very high in the Condition Census for both the type and variety, ranking as the finest example certified by PCGS in any category. An entry for this coin still lingers on the NGC Census at the present grade, where it was ranked as the only Red Brown example seen. It offers an irresistible provenance to complement the exceptional preservation, and was earlier offered as part of the legendary Eric P. Newman Collection. A significant survivor for both the type collector and the specialist that will serve as a crown jewel in an advance collection. Provenance: From Heritage's sale of the Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IV, May 2014, lot 30375. PCGS Population: 1; none finer. This is the only example graded in the RB category. PCGS# 479. Click here for certification details from PCGS.