Lot 36
1786 New Jersey Maris 18-M Rarity-1 the "Bridle" variety VF25. Wide Shield. Sharpness EF40 but there is shallow roughness in the fields and protected areas on the left side of the obverse. The roughness contains traces of verdigris and there are similar small patches of verdigris near the dentils at RIBUS UNUM. The remainder of the planchet is smooth and the overall eye appeal is decent. The only mark is a shallow scrape or wide nick on the rim over EA in CAESAREA. Glossy chocolate brown with lighter steel brown toning on the devices. The date is uneven but easily readable and the legends are strong. EDS, before the die crack that creates the "Bridle" from the mouth to the tip of the bust. Listed on page 69 in the "Redbook." Weight 136.7 grains.
Estimated Value $350-UP.
Ex R. Pnau 11/1992-John P. Lorenzo, Stack's Americana Sale 1/15/2008:5660 (as EF40, lot ticket included).
|
| |
| Realized $376 |
