1788 New Jersey Copper, Running Fox Before Legend, M. 77-dd, W-5535, R.2, MS64+ Brown PCGS....

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1788 New Jersey Maris 77-DD, MS64+ Brown
The Finest Running Fox Copper
Ex: Jackman-Green-Newman

1788 New Jersey Copper, Running Fox Before Legend, M. 77-dd, W-5535, R.2, MS64+ Brown PCGS. There are five different varieties of Running Fox coppers, and the last has three distinct die states, each with a separate census. For all the varieties combined, there are two Mint State coins and seven AU examples recorded. We are confident that this example from the Eric P. Newman Collection is the finest existing Running Fox copper, and it is listed first in the 2024 Siboni-Howes-Ish Condition Census. This example appeared in the 1918 Henry Chapman sale of the Allison W. Jackman Collection:

"1788 Cent. Small head to horse. R as last. Uncirculated. Even, sharp brilliant impression. Light olive with some of the original red still showing. Very slight dent on edge, hardly showing. A wonderful specimen and the finest. I believe unique in this condition, rare in any and when found at all it is usually of a very dark color but here is a gem that will delight the most fastidious collector and be a joy forever to him. Plate. M. 77-dd."

Although little border detail is evident, the strike is nicely centered and bold, with the brushed mane of the horse fully detailed. A short die crack or defect extends in from the border through the letter C. Minor clash marks are noted on both sides of this Gem. The surfaces are smooth and glossy olive-brown, showing faint bluish overtones. Considerable faded mint red remains visible on both sides, primarily through the letters. The only mark of note is a trivial obverse rim bruise at 9 o'clock, and that feature enabled plate matching with the Jackman coin. This is an extraordinary Running Fox copper that is destined for an advanced specialized collection.
Ex: Allison W. Jackman Collection (Henry Chapman, 6/1918), lot 173; "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Eric P. Newman and B.G. Johnson; Eric P. Newman; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society (Heritage, 4/2014), lot 30233; Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2017), lot 3609; Stuart Levine; James LaSarre; Global Showcase Auction (Stack's Bowers, 8/2024), lot 4293.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 766251, Base PCGS# 524)

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