| Description |
1786 COPPER New Jersey Copper, No Coulter Fine 15 NGC. M. 12-G, W-4790, R.4. 137.3 grains. There are 14 different No Coulter varieties in the New Jersey series, from seven obverse dies and nine reverse dies. Most of those varieties are rare. Approximately 125 examples of the 12-G, and about 60 examples of Maris 12-I, are known. The other 12 No Coulter varieties have a total population of less than 100 examples, and four of those are unique. The obverse has a prominent splash of magenta patina with attractive golden-brown color. Minor marks and trivial planchet fissures are noted on each side of this example. Ex: Thomas L. Elder (9/1916), lot 773; later, Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society; possibly earlier from William Wallace Hays and Hillyer Ryder.
Realized $1,762.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |
