1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 24-R, W-4975. Rarity-5. Curved Plow Beam, Narrow Shield, Blundered Six. VF-25 (PCGS). 160.5 grains. Sedate and even medium brown with hints of olive. Aside from scattered circulation marks, no problems are noteworthy. Well centered and attractive. The Syd Martin coin was a cherrypick and a new addition to the census; it brought $6,600 graded PCGS VF-35 last year. The Ford-Partrick coin, listed as third-best in the SHI census (with the grade of EF), was last seen in an NGC F-15 holder. PCGS# 767885. From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.
