Lot 24
1788 New Jersey Copper. Horse's head facing left, Maris 50-F. PCGS graded VF-20. This is one of the scarce Goadsby issues, thought to have been struck very early in 1788. The surfaces are rough, perhaps as much in the original planchet (typical) as from subsequent events. Dark brown in color and pleasing otherwise in appearance. The strike is sharp, and the date is full and complete as this example is unusually well centered. PCGS has graded only 10 of this variety, 9 between the grades of VG-VF, and a single coin higher as EF-45, and the Finest Known mint state Garrett coin apparently hasn't been graded yet.
The horse head facing left are all scarce, with only a couple of die pairings used. Draped in a rich history, all such state coinage is highly collectible, and seldom offered.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750.
From the Paul Arthur Norris Collection.
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