Maris 44-d, W-5235, with the so-called ‘Sleigh Runner’ obverse (first named waaaay back in 1859 in the American Numismatical Manual by Dr. Montroville W. Dickeson due to the shape of the plow) mated to the Maris ‘d’ reverse with the characteristic arcing die breaks across the shield.  Considered to be Rarity-4. 

And this is a charming antique brown piece with some deeper color in the recessed areas, relatively sharp detail and a pedigree chain which includes three (3) significant NJ copper collectors.

Ex C4’s October 1996 sale of the Scott Barnes Sale, lot #382; earlier Bowers November 1989 sale of the Saccone Collection, lot #1614; earlier Bowers June 1984 sale of the Stanley S. Sherr Collection, lot #3208.

SOLD

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