1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 52-i, W-5280. Rarity-3. Outlined Shield. VF-25 (PCGS).The golden tan shades across the high points contrast delightfully with the deeper espresso color of the fields. A trivial granularity shows beneath a glass but the surfaces are fully undisturbed by abrasions, leaving the complexion nicely composed. The dies are pulled towards 12 oclock relative to the obverse, eliminating the adjacent denticles. Evenly defined throughout and closely double struck on the reverse. Called a "monogamous pair" by the authors of New Jersey State Coppers, the Maris 52-i dies are unknown outside of this marriage.From the Collection of Larry L. Terrell. Earlier ex Chris McCawley and Bob Grellmans sale of the Scott Barnes Collection, October 1996, lot 399.
