1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 14-J, W-4810. Rarity-1. Stegosaurus Head. VF-25 (PCGS).134.92 grains. A glossy and smooth example of this popular Stegosaurus Head variety. The high points are accented by rich caramel coloration while mahogany hues paint the surrounding fields. Die swelling reduces the sharpness at the central obverse, though this is typical for this marriage. A trace of natural planchet striations is visible in the right obverse field and continues through onto the shield on the reverse. An attractive and problem free piece without a single noteworthy abrasions.From the Cohasco Collection of Colonials formed by Sir Philip H. Snyder, circa 1963-68.
