1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 21-P, W-4920. Rarity-5. Narrow Shield, Curved Plow Beam. VF-25 (PCGS).A wonderfully attractive example with glossy surfaces and rich mahogany coloration. The strike has been slightly pulled towards 3 oclock on each side, trimming the rightmost denticles. Uniformly bold throughout with just a tinge of softness to the shield that is typical of Reverse P. The spherical cud at 7 oclock on the reverse is accompanied by significant crumbling in the denticles equivalent to Die State 3. Trivial planchet striations on the obverse contribute to the exceptional character of this scarce and handsomely preserved example.From the Collection of Larry L. Terrell. Earlier ex Bowers and Merena, March 1995, privately.
