| Description |
1787 COPPER New Jersey Copper, No Sprig above Plow XF40 NGC. M. 44-d, W-5235, R.4. 143.5 grains. This late die state piece has an obverse die crack from the border over the S, down through the tops of ARE, and back to the border over the A. Clash marks appear on the reverse as arcs through the shield. The Condition Census includes seven pieces that are all graded XF, and the Newman specimen is comparable, although its exact rank is uncertain. Trivial handling marks appear on both sides of this olive and steel-brown example. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $3.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Realized $3,055.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |
