1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 34-J, W-5115. Rarity-3. Deer Head--Overstruck on a 1787 Connecticut Copper--Fine-15, Damaged.143.24 grains. An intriguing Deer Head showing subtle traces of a 1787 Connecticut copper below the New Jersey motifs. Most dramatic is the outstretched branch hand of the seated effigy from the undertype clearly visible in the right obverse field. The host coin is possibly an example of the Miller 30-hh.1 variety, though confirming this will require serious patience. New Jersey collectors will appreciate strong definition and perfect centering on the obverse, where a portion of the date is lost to a late die state. Natural planchet striations are visible across the plow beam and at the top border, showing through faintly on the reverse. The horses snout is punctuated by an old but heavy abrasion, accompanied by an additional mark just left of the sprig. Attractively toned, with dark cocoa throughout the fields and honey-brown on the high points.From the Cohasco Collection of Colonials formed by Sir Philip H. Snyder, circa 1963-68.
