1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 21-P, W-4920. Rarity-5. Narrow Shield, Curved Plow Beam. VF-20, Granular.125.9 grains. A pleasing example of this rare variety toned in mahogany and chocolate brown shades. Drawn towards 9 oclock on the obverse and devoid of the leftmost denticles, while the reverse is expertly aligned. Granular and rough beneath a glass but mostly composed to the naked eye. The devices are notably sharp and even, with an appealing glossy texture to the high points. The cud at the first star on the reverse is well developed and a weakness is apparent to the central shield as described in Die State 3.From the Collection of Larry L. Terrell. Earlier ex George Lyman, October 2000, via eBay.
