1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 27-S, W-5055. Rarity-5-. Outlined Shield. VG-10.，130.6 grains. The obverse is in a state of abject die failure, rendering the design all but invisible, a situation compounded by surfaces that are quite striated where not worn perfectly smooth by circulation. Struck on a small flan that was not large enough to accommodate the entire date, which is just a shadow, and the reverse legend is tight to the rim due to the constricted flan. Though not a great rarity, Maris 27-S is nonetheless actively sought by those attempting to reach the mythical 100 die marriages in the series.<em>From the Syd Martin Collection. Purchased privately from Clem Schettino, November 13, 2004. </em>
