Lot 2217
1788 New Jersey Maris 75-bb Rarity-4. NGC graded AU-58 Brown. Sharpness very close to mint state but covered with uniform extremely fine granularity that's mostly hidden under a glossy patina of very dark steel and olive brown. No verdigris, and the only marks are a dull nick in the field under the N in NOVA and a few diagonal scratches or thin nicks under UM in UNUM into the shield below. Sharply struck. The obverse is slightly misaligned to K-12 leaving a few letters of the upper legend on that side tight to the edge of the planchet. Late die state with several obvious die cracks and rim cud breaks. A premium example of the "Running Fox" type, sharper than the John Ford example of the variety. In a new NGC 4 pronged holder. Pop 1; none finer at either service.
Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000.
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