Need Help with a 1787 NJ Colonial - "Goiter"?
NeophyteNumismatist
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I need some help. I know nothing about colonial coins. I was talking to a friend over the weekend, and colonials came up. He had a few and he was showing me his. They were super cool and I loved looking at them.
He said "I don't even know the varieties but here...." and gave one as a gift. I was thrilled, and took it home and started studying it. As I looked at it, I noticed a "ball" under the chin of the horse. I looked it up and it looks like a "Goiter" variety. It is my understanding that there are a few "goiter" varieties, and some are quite rare (and can get expensive).
If this colonial is a "goiter" and it is rare, I feel like I should return it to my friend. I would never want to take anything under false pretense.
Can anyone help me with this?
I am a newer collector (started April 2020), and I primarily focus on U.S. Half Cents and Type Coins. Early copper is my favorite.
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There is a breakdown by Maris numbers for Nj coppers on the Notre Dame website.
That is a Goiter variety. It's a Maris 37-f, which is rarity-4. Probably worth a few hundred bucks in that grade.
Coin Rarities Online
Thanks for the information. I am going to let him know, I think it's only right.
I am a newer collector (started April 2020), and I primarily focus on U.S. Half Cents and Type Coins. Early copper is my favorite.
@NeophyteNumismatist... Nice find, and an admirable gesture. I am sure your friend will appreciate it. Cheers, RickO