1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 53-j, W-5290. Rarity-4. Outlined Shield. VF-35.，142.6 grains. This very sharp example may actually have EF or better sharpness but its dark brown surfaces are covered in dark crust that is most pronounced in the lower right quadrant of the obverse. Well centered though lacking all but a touch of peripheral denticulation, the design motifs are as strongly detailed as the EF examples listed in the Siboni/Howes/Ish Condition Census. Here is an appealing representative of the die marriage, the obverse of which we find to be one of the most artistic dies in the entire series. <p><em>From the Syd Martin Collection. Purchased privately from Dave Wilson, August 24, 2003.</em>
