Houston-Money-Show-Auction-Jan-19-20,-2024

LOT 578 1787 New Jersey Maris 46-e R1 No Sprig above Plow VG10 . Glossy olive brown with light brown toning on the devices. The two-tone appearance accents the devices and this piece has nice eye appeal for the grade. The only mark is an old scratch on the right side of the shield. Later die state with significant swelling that obliterates the 17 in the date and the opposing I in PLURIBUS. Listed on page 70 in the 2023 “Redbook.” Weight 143.9 grains.

LOT 575 Pair of 1787 New Jersey Coppers . Includes Maris 38-Y R3 Large Shield Fair-2 with a faint date, and Maris 38-Z R4 Small Shield F15 net G5 for granularity and scratches but it has an easily readable date. Both have a small curved planchet clip (as struck). Lot of 2 coins.

Ex Imperial Coins at the 1982 ANA in Boston 8/1982 John D. Wright, 2006 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 12/2/2006:560 (includes the Wright collection envelope and lot ticket)

LOT 576 1787 New Jersey Maris 44-d R4 “Sleigh Runner” Variety F12 . Slightly glossy chocolate brown with lighter brown toning on the devices. Mostly smooth but there are small planchet striation chips on both sides and some fine roughness over the second E in CAESAREA. No verdigris or contact marks. The date and legends are complete and clear except for CAE, which is faint thanks to being a bit off center to the top. The “Sleigh Runner” shape of the plow beam is clear. A variety without the sprig above the plow. Listed on page 70 in the 2023 “Redbook.” Weight 141.8 grains.

LOT 579 1787 New Jersey Maris 46-e R1 No Sprig above Plow VF20 . Choice glossy light brown. Smooth with only trivial marks, just lightly worn. Late die state with heavy swelling at the bottom of the obverse that completely obliterated the date. Struck a bit off center to K-7. A beautiful example of the late die state. Listed on page 70 in the 2023 “Redbook.” Weight 157.4 grains.

Ex 2003 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 11/8/2003:417 (lot ticket included)

Ex Tom Rinaldo, 2003 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 11/8/2003:416 (lot ticket included)

LOT 580 1787 New Jersey Maris 48-f R3 No Sprig above Plow G5 . The obverse is sharper, the reverse weaker, as always on this die combination. The date is gone, lost in fine planchet striations, but everything else on the obverse is clear. Rather glossy reddish chocolate and olive brown with lighter brown on the devices. No verdigris or notable marks. There is a small, curved planchet clip (as struck) at K-11. Listed on page 70 in the 2023 “Redbook.” Weight 150.7 grains.

LOT 577 1787 New Jersey Maris 45-e R5- No Sprig above Plow G4+ . The obverse is better, the reverse is weaker, a 6/3 split. Glossy medium brown blending to chocolate in protected areas. Smooth and the only marks are a rim nick left of the date and a couple minor planchet voids on the reverse. The date is strong. Attractive for the grade, just well worn. Later die state with swelling on the left side of the plow. Listed on page 70 in the 2023 “Redbook.” Weight 140.6 grains.

Ex eBay 10/3/2005-Mike Demling, 2006 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 12/2/2006:561 (lot ticket included)

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