1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 17-b, W-4870. Rarity-3. Narrow Shield, Straight Plow Beam, PLUKIBUS--Overstruck on a Connecticut Copper--EF-40, Porous.129.44 grains. Deep espresso shades dominate the patina, with a trace of lighter chocolate brown coloration accenting the high points. The granular surfaces lead to rougher textures in the obverse peripheries, though streak of natural planchet variation is noted though the upper left reverse. The central elements remain largely unobscured and offer considerable sharpness under scrutiny. Traces of the Connecticut copper undertype are elusive but present, with the effigys ribbon ends crossing the plow on the obverse and the seated figures shield outlined at the right border on the reverse. An intriguing example of this popular <em>Red Book</em> type.From the Cohasco Collection of Colonials formed by Sir Philip H. Snyder, circa 1963-68.
