1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 21-O, W-4915. Rarity-5. Wide Shield, Curved Plow Beam. Fine-15.，152.2 grains. This sharp example of a very scarce die combination exhibits finely textured surfaces with a patch of more severe pitting in the lower right quadrant of the obverse. The surfaces are ruddy brown with a swath of iridescent rainbow toning around central reverse. Syd calls this specimen VG/VF on his envelope, which is perhaps a better shorthand indication of the amount of detail remaining on each side.From the Syd Martin Collection. Purchase privately from Jeff Kierstead Rare Coins, December 1999.
