1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 24-R, W-4975. Rarity-5+. Narrow Shield, Curved Plow Beam. Fine-12, Porous.153.8 grains. An evenly worn and sharp example of this elusive pairing with a patina of milk chocolate and espresso hues. Uniform porosity is most apparent in direct lighting but the eye appeal remains relatively pleasing. Aligned towards 11 oclock on the obverse and correspondingly pulled towards the south on the opposite side. We have had the pleasure of handling this coin once per decade on average over the past 30 years, and are delighted to present it now as part of the Collection of Larry L. Terrell.From the Collection of Larry L. Terrell. Earlier ex our (Stacks) sale of the Gilbert Steinberg Collection, October 1989, lot 124; our (Stacks) sale of the Elm Rock Collection, June 1997, lot 944; Sol Schaffer, July 2004, via eBay.
