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1788 New Jersey Copper, Head Right, BN


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Type Coin
Title 1788 New Jersey Copper, Head Right, BN
Date 1788
Grade VF30
Service NGC
Service Catalog # 521
Denomination NJERSY
Description

1788 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Braided Mane, Maris 66-v, W-5505, R.5, VF30 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. This scarce, distinctive type is only seen on 1788-dated New Jersey coppers, and it shows well on this example. Softly struck on the lower half of the obverse and the corresponding parts of the reverse at RIBUS, with somewhat granular surfaces. Listed on page 73 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp and Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $25.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15315, realized $4320. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

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