1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 6-C, W-5040. Rarity-5-. Pattern Shield. VG-8 Bent.,125.5 grains. Predominantly golden-brown surfaces exhibit scattered swirls of darker crimson and russet that are associated with light surface encrustation. The bend is minor, but it has resulted in heavier wear and consequent loss of detail to many of the central design elements, especially on the obverse. Date faint, yet legible, with some of the peripheral lettering on both sides also weak. A bit rough overall with scattered marks and light pitting, the former more significant on the reverse. Although scarce in its own right, this variety is the only collectible copper that employs Maris reverse C. The only other uses for this die are on two extremely rare patterns for Confederation coinage and an equally elusive eagle/arms muling.,PCGS# 503.,,Cardboard 2x2 with attribution notation included.
































