1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 54-k, W-5295. Rarity-3. Serpent Head. VF-25 (PCGS).，121.4 grains. A favorite among New Jersey collectors, the Serpent Head fortunately comes on choice, dark brown flans, as here. A few scattered marks of circulation are to be found on both faces, while the dies are centered toward the left on both sides, softening the legends along the left peripheries. The Serpent Head is sufficiently different from its brethren that is has been suggested that it is a contemporary counterfeit, though the authors of New Jersey State Coppers suggest that these were a subcontract coinage produced by John Bailey in New York City. No matter the author, the Serpent Head will always have a special place in the hearts of New Jersey Coppers enthusiasts.，PCGS# 518. NGC ID: 2B4K.，，<em>From the Syd Martin Collection. Purchased privately from George Seifrit, October 10, 1997.</em>
