1787 New Jersey Maris 27-j R6+

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by LostDutchman, Jun 17, 2014.

  1. LostDutchman

    LostDutchman Under Staffed & Overly Motivated Supporter

    This recently crossed my desk. I'm thinking it's the 27-j from comparing to other examples online. The reverse die was used on only 2 pieces and I have ruled the common one out.

    Thoughts?

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  3. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Three hours and no replies, that by itself is kind of unusual. And I can't help ya either, colonials are not my bailiwick.

    Good luck with finding out ;)
     
  4. LostDutchman

    LostDutchman Under Staffed & Overly Motivated Supporter

    It's ok ;)

    This was a toughie... I had to call my friend Tom Reynolds on this one. He confirmed my attribution and immediately took it on consignment. Apparently he thinks this is a $10k + coin.
     
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  5. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Congrats !
     
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  6. non_cents

    non_cents Well-Known Member

    Wow, and I let go a 1788 R6 for like $50!

    Then again it was in a lot worse shape than yours... ;)
     
  7. LostDutchman

    LostDutchman Under Staffed & Overly Motivated Supporter

    I think that's why this guy is so much... It's worn but the surfaces are really nice and minus a few digs on the obverse it's problem free.
     
  8. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    Nice looking example! I checked the Bowers colonial encyclopedia and I think your attribution is correct.*

    *I'm not an expert
     
  9. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    Matt

    You have an amazing desk
     
  10. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    His secret ? - magic coin magnets ;)
     
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  11. LostDutchman

    LostDutchman Under Staffed & Overly Motivated Supporter

    Recently a geologic survey located this magical cave just under the coin shop... Apparently it was formed by years and years of PVC residue being removed from coins... It might explain a little of it... crystal-cave-615.jpg
     
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  12. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank


    Makes sense to me

    :)
     
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  13. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    No idea where you found it, but that is just an awesome picture Matt !
     
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    Whizb4ng HIC SVNT DRACONES

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