HT 283       Low 122       MS 65 RB       R-2   

George A. Jarvis, New York City. 1837. Copper. 28.5mm. Stars on Rev.

Stars on reverse.

A conditionally rare Gem Uncirculated example. Both sides exhibit a medium brown appearance with deep, brick-red accents in the protected areas. An especially sharp piece: All of the peripheral and central details are well defined.

The Troy Wiseman Collection (Heritage Auction Galleries, September 16, 2006, lot 5911). Ex. The John J. Ford Collection, Part IV (Stack's, June 23, 2004, lot 246).

   HT 284       Low 123       MS 65 BN       R-1   

George A. Jarvis, New York City. 1837. Copper. 28.5mm. Leaves on Rev. Details...

Obv: A spot at star 2 at 7 o'clock, but attractive pale pastel iridescent toning and high wire edges.

Rev: Some mint red remains in the periperal letters.

Stack's January 21, 2003 sale, lot 1279.
Ex. Herbert M. Oechsner Collection (Stack's, September 1988, lot 545).
Previously from the Miller and Tilden Collections.















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