1786 New Jersey copper 1/2p M23-R W4945 R3 Narrow Shield Curved Plow Beam PCGS EF40 E Pluribus Unum

From the 08/16/23 Stacks sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection Part 4, where this coin was lot #3043 and described as: “1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 23-R, W-4945. Rarity-3. Curved Plow Beam, Narrow Shield, Blundered Six. EF-40 (PCGS).  138.8 grains. Even and glossy chocolate brown with good eye appeal. Obverse aligned slightly to left but with denticles all around, reverse aligned to 6 o'clock. Some thin patina is seen around the plow handles, among UN of UNUM, and elsewhere; some hairlines visible in the field as well. Aside from the minor marks at the centers that are planchet texture that pre-dates striking, no significant marks are noted. A handsome piece.  Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.”  PCGS #763319.40/47842531 with "Maris 23-R, Bundered 6" listed on the label.  This coin realized $1,800 in that auction, and my asking price on my website and eBay is $2,850.  Please make sure you SIGN IN to your account on my website to see DISCOUNTED pricing!