1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 17-K, W-4865. Rarity-3. Narrow Shield, Straight Plow Beam--Overstruck on a 1787 Connecticut Copper--VF-20, Granular.145.10 grains. Minimally granular overall though showing a more rough texture surrounding the horses head. Lighter caramel shades emphasize the high points across the otherwise licorice-black patina of each side. Nicely aligned, if not perfectly so, and showing uniformly bold definition. A slight softness at the centers is typical for this variety. The New Jersey dies are nearly 180 degrees rotated in relation to the Connecticut copper undertype. The tops of CONNEC show clearly above NOVA on the obverse, while the date appears inverted to the top of the reverse, among other occasional characters visible at the left border.From the Cohasco Collection of Colonials formed by Sir Philip H. Snyder, circa 1963-68.
