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1787 New Jersey Copper, WM Hidden, Maris 62-q, W-5350, R.3, MS61 Brown NGC. ...
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1787 New Jersey Copper, MS61 Brown
Uncirculated Maris 62-q 'WM Hidden' Variety
1787 New Jersey Copper, WM Hidden, Maris 62-q, W-5350, R.3, MS61
Brown NGC. 135.1 grains. A beautiful copper, one of four known
Mint State examples of this die variety. The surfaces and
coloration of this coin are impressive, with golden-tan fields
still bearing ample, if fading, mint red. Virtually no post-strike
marks can be found. The planchet has some streaks of darker color
in it, and a couple of areas of microgranularity, but these are
artifacts of the planchet preparation process. The obverse is the
slightest bit off-center, but the reverse is perfectly aligned.
This variety has gained much attention in recent years after the
discovery that a tiny "WM" had been engraved in the die, as on the
unique Maris 62.5-r, but covered up by the three sprigs under the
scroll below the horse head. This feature cannot be seen on many
examples, however. The present piece is struck from the late state
of the obverse die, after the development of the complex break and
cud between the rim and the plowbeam, and following the sinking of
the middle of the die. The last event denies us the chance to see
the hidden WM on this coin. It remains, however, one of a small
number of Uncirculated New Jersey coppers, and a beautiful example
of the late state of the variety. Listed on page 74 of the 2021
Guide Book.Ex: Frederick B. Taylor (Bowers & Merena, 3/1987), lot 2258; Donald G. Partrick.
Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 767840, Base PCGS# 522415)
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