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Catalog Information
GSID:
239
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Variety:
New Jersey
Variety 2:
Head Left
Coin Date:
1788
Denomination:
Copper
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
New Jersey Copper
Coinage Years:
1786-1787
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
527
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1788 Copper New Jersey, Head Left MS BN
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1788 Copper New Jersey, Head Left MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS63 | $216,000 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | $29,000 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1786 Copper New Jersey, Date Below MS BN
Worth: $100,000 – $550,000
1786 Copper New Jersey, No Coulter MS BN
Worth: $350 – $18,000
1786 Copper New Jersey, Narrow Shield MS BN
Worth: $60 – $8,000
1786 Copper New Jersey, Narrow Shield, Straight Plow MS BN
Worth: $85 – $20,000
1786 Copper New Jersey, Narrow Shield, Curved Plow MS BN
Worth: $85 – $36,000
1786 Copper New Jersey, Protruding Tongue MS BN
Worth: $90 – $36,000
1786 Copper New Jersey, Wide Shield MS BN
Worth: $90 – $9,000
1786 Copper New Jersey, Bridle MS BN
Worth: $90 – $130,000
1786 Copper New Jersey, PLUKIBUS Error MS BN
Worth: $130 – $9,000
1787 Copper New Jersey, PLURIBS MS BN
Worth: $130 – $20,000
1787 Copper New Jersey, Second U Over S in PLURIBUS MS BN
Worth: $120 – $3,600
1787 Copper New Jersey, First U Over S in PLURIBUS MS BN
1787 Copper New Jersey, Sprig Above Plow MS BN
Worth: $90 – $36,000
1787 Copper New Jersey, No Sprig Above Plow MS BN
Worth: $90 – $36,000
1787 Copper New Jersey, WM Above Plow MS BN
Worth: $250,000 – $250,000
1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 50-f, W-5475. Rarity-3. Head Left. VF Details--Corrosion Removed (PCGS).
$732
1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 50-f, W-5475. Rarity-3. Head Left. VG-10 (PCGS).
$1,140
1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 50-f, W-5475. Rarity-3. Head Left. EF-40 (PCGS).
$10,800
1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 50-f, W-5475. Rarity-3. Head Left. VG-8 (PCGS).
$528
1788 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Head Left Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/57 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/8 and 0/0+). ...
$492
1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 50-f, W-5475. Rarity-3. Head Left. VF-25 (PCGS).
$1,800
1788 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Head Left VF20 PCGS. Maris 50-f, W-5475, R.3. ...
$3,720
1788 New Jersey Copper, Head Left Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/53). NGC Census: (0/9)....
$660
1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 49-f, W-5470. Rarity-5. Horse's Head Left. VF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$1,116
1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 51-g, W-5480. Rarity-6-. Horse's Head Left. VF-35 (PCGS).
$11,750
1788 New Jersey Copper, Head Left, XF45 PCGS Secure. M. 51-g, W-5450, High R.5. ...
$32,900
$1,292
1788 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Horse's Head Left AG3 NGC. M. 50-f, W-5475, R.3. ...
$235
1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 50-f, W-5475. Rarity-3. Horse's Head Left. VF-30.
$166
$8,050
1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 50-f, W-5475. Rarity-3. Head Left. Fine Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$720
1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 50-f, W-5475. Rarity-3. Head Left. VG-10 BN (NGC).
$900
1788 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Head Left XF40 PCGS. CAC. ...
$23,000
1788 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, Head Left VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/48 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/8 and 0/0+). VG8 . ...
$432
1788 New Jersey Copper. Maris 49-f, W-5470. Rarity-5. HorseÕs Head Left. Good-6 (PCGS).
$720
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