1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 20-N, W-4905. Rarity-4. Wide Shield, Drunken Die Cutter. VF-20, Rim Cut.164.2 grains. Rich shades of crimson flood the fields of this beautiful and scarce example, complemented by olive-gold coloration across the high points. The surfaces are hard and compact under inspection, delivering a glossy complexion and strong eye appeal. The obverse rim features a triangular chip at 5 oclock that occurred lifetimes ago, but this has long worn into the patina and fails to draw the eye. Central swelling is commensurate with Die State 3, accompanying a significant break to the right of the date. Attractive and wholesome in every respect.From the Collection of Larry L. Terrell. Earlier ex McCawley and Grellmans sale of the Joe Dooley Collection, January 1997, lot 51.
