1788 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Horse's Head Right VF20 NGC. M. 67-v, W-5510, R.1. 142.0 grains. This steel and dark chocolate-brown example exhibits light granularity with a few thin, toned scratches on the obverse. The upper obverse and left reverse have surface imperfections that suggest this piece was once coated with lacquer or a similar substance. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $411.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER New Jersey Copper, PLURIBS VG Details, Scratched NGC. M. 60-p, W-5340, R.4. 172.8 grains. Both sides have long thin scratches crossing at the center, with a few other imperfections on the light olive and hazel surfaces. Ex: 'Colonel' E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $1.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $211.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER New Jersey Copper, PLURIBS VG Details, Scratched NGC. M. 60-p, W-5340, R.4. 172.8 grains. Both sides have long thin scratches crossing at the center, with a few other imperfections on the light olive and hazel surfaces. Ex: 'Colonel' E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $1.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $211.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER New Jersey Copper, No Sprig above Plow VG10 NGC. M. 59-o, W-5325, High R.5. 146.6 grains. This attractive two-tone example combines chestnut-brown and blue-steel patina with trivial handling marks that are expected for the grade. An important opportunity to acquire the scarce Maris 59-o copper. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,527.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER New Jersey Copper, No Sprig above Plow VG10 NGC. M. 59-o, W-5325, High R.5. 146.6 grains. This attractive two-tone example combines chestnut-brown and blue-steel patina with trivial handling marks that are expected for the grade. An important opportunity to acquire the scarce Maris 59-o copper. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,527.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Camel head Fine Details, Environmental Damage NGC. M. 56-n, W-5310, R.1. 104.9 grains. There is no obvious sign of an undertype on this Camel Head copper, perhaps obscured by the corrosion on both sides. Buff, teal, green, and crimson patina appears on both sides. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $188.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Camel head Fine Details, Environmental Damage NGC. M. 56-n, W-5310, R.1. 104.9 grains. There is no obvious sign of an undertype on this Camel Head copper, perhaps obscured by the corrosion on both sides. Buff, teal, green, and crimson patina appears on both sides. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $188.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1788 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Horse's Head Left Fine Details, Environmental Damage NGC. M. 50-f, W-5475, R.3. 132.7 grains. Although this piece shows heavy corrosion on its ebony surfaces, with traces of chestnut color on the devices, it carries an important provenance as indicated on the accompanying round collector's tag. Ex: C.W. Betts (11/1865); later, Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,527.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1788 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Horse's Head Left Fine Details, Environmental Damage NGC. M. 50-f, W-5475, R.3. 132.7 grains. Although this piece shows heavy corrosion on its ebony surfaces, with traces of chestnut color on the devices, it carries an important provenance as indicated on the accompanying round collector's tag. Ex: C.W. Betts (11/1865); later, Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,527.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1788 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Horse's Head Left VG Details, Obverse Damage NGC. M. 50-f, W-5475, R.3. 140.4 grains. Both sides of this Head Left copper show olive, maroon, and tan patina, with numerous scratches, and small punch marks at the center of the obverse. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $499.38. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
