Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

1787 New Jersey Maris with Medium Shield and Curved Beam 43-d Rarity-1 VG10. Sharpness VF20 but covered with uniform extremely fine roughness that dulls the gloss. Slightly glossy dark steel and chocolate. No verdigris. The only marks are some faint hairline scratches that are well-hidden in the patina. The date is weak but readable and the legends are clear except for weakness at the top of NOVA. Weight 141.6 grains. Listed on page 70 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value $60-UP.