1787 NJ 1/2P Shattered Die, Maris 31-L, BN MS(PCGS#767900)

1787 NJ 1/2P Shattered Die, Maris 31-L, BN MS (PCGS#767900)

The March 2011 Baltimore Auction

详细说明: 1787 New Jersey Copper. W-5095, Maris 31-L. URS-11. Pronounced Outline to Shield. AU-50 (PCGS). Minor die breaks (as made) in the right- and left-obverse field help to quickly identify this die, as well as the W-5095 attribution (Maris 31 is not known to have been paired with any reverse die other than Maris L). A mostly steel-brown obverse yields to a lighter, more evenly toned reverse in medium-brown patina. The latter side also reveals a few faint traces of faded rose-red color around the shield and along the upper border. Sharply struck and rather well centered on the planchet, a lack of significant blemishes further enhances already strong eye appeal.