^Lot 535 1787 Maris 44-d R-4 Sleigh Runner Variety New Jersey F12

1787 Maris 44-d R-4 Sleigh Runner Variety New Jersey F12Slightly glossy chocolate brown with lighter brown toning on the devices. Mostly smooth but there are small planchet striation chips on both sides and some fine roughness over the second E in CAESAREA. No verdigris or contact marks. The date and legends are complete and clear except for CAE, which is faint thanks to being a bit off center to the top. The "Sleigh Runner" shape of the plow beam is clear. A variety without the sprig above the plow. Listed on page 70 in the 2023 "Redbook." Weight 141.8 grains.Ex Tom Rinaldo, 2003 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 11/8/2003:416 (lot ticket included)