1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 17-J, W-4860. Rarity-4. Wide Shield. VF-30, Pinscratches, Smoothed.146.9 grains. A pleasing example toned in chocolate brown shades with hints of lilac and violet. A few ancient pinscratches remain at 11 oclock on the obverse, and evidence of tooling shows in the fields with magnification. Even so, the eye appeal is strong and the design elements are uniformly sharp. Signs of the Connecticut undertype have been largely obliterated, save for traces of CONNEC near the rim below NOVA. Weakness at the date and the shield indicate Die State 2, which is the most commonly encountered state. Well centered with areas of natural planchet striations in the peripheries.From the Collection of Larry L. Terrell. Earlier ex Bowers and Merena, December 1995, privately.
