Lot 41
1787 New Jersey Maris 38-Y Rarity-3 VF20. Small Planchet, Small Head, Outlined Shield. Sharpness near EF45 but the planchet is covered with fine roughness and there are a few small patches of raised greenish verdigris on the reverse, mostly at the top. Rather frosty dark steel brown and chocolate with lighter steel brown toning on the highpoints. The obverse is attractive and sharply detailed but the reverse is less impressive. Struck 5-10% off center to K-6.5 leaving the lower half of the date off the planchet. In addition there is a curved planchet clip (as struck) at the N in NOVA. Listed on pages 69-70 in the "Redbook." Weight 158.2 grains.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Sam Colavita.
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