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1786 New Jersey Maris 18-J R5+ "Bridle" Variety VF20

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1786 New Jersey Maris 18-J R5+  Bridle  Variety VF20
Sharpness VF30 but covered with microscopic granularity under an attractive and rather glossy chocolate brown with light brown toning on the devices. The two-tone appearance accents the details and this piece has nice eye appeal in spite of the imperfect surfaces. No verdigris but there are some marks including a half dozen light scratches and several light rim bruises, all on the reverse. The only mark on the obverse is a tiny planchet crease at the bottom of the 86, as struck. Struck slightly off center to K-5 leaving the bottom of the date tight to the edge of the planchet and some of the legend on the reverse slightly off the planchet. The date and legends remain easily readable and the "Bridle" feature is clear. A variety that is quite difficult to find in higher grades, and this piece comes with a very nice provenance. Weight 150.9 grains.
Ex Thomas L. Elder 11/18/1910 (lot number not recorded)-Norweb Family Collection, Bowers & Merena 10/12/1987:1324-Dr. Gordon Shaw Collection, Stack's Bowers 3/29/2017:241-Marc Padre Collection (includes the last 2 lot tickets)