| Description |
1787 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Camel head VG10 NGC. M. 56-n, W-5310, R.1. 112.7 grains. Eric P. Newman studied this piece in detail, as his note accompanying this lot indicates: {blockquote}"Obv. S of GEORGIVS above ears, triangular ribbon bow & fillets at lower end of mane. "Rev. 88 of date under lower right side of shield. Shield, scroll, staff & lap line shows through shield."{/blockquote} Although well worn, this pleasing piece has smooth and problem-free light brown surfaces with nicely centered New Jersey design elements. The undertype is identified as Vlack 23-88A in the Machin's Mills series. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Realized $940.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |
