1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 56-n, W-5310. Rarity-1. Camel Head--Overstruck on a Connecticut Copper--VF-25 (ICG).A shimmer of gold and olive hues is marbled within the hazelnut-brown patina of this appealing Camel Head example. The dies are slightly misaligned to the west on each side, eliminating the leftmost denticles. Overstruck on a Connecticut copper, as is typical of the 56-n marriage. Evidence of the undertype is subtle but distinct, with remnants of AUCTORI visible behind CAESAREA and the seated figures outstretched arm showing through the lower shield stripes. A pair of thin cracks from the left side of the shield into the legend indicates Die State 2.From the Collection of Larry L. Terrell. Earlier ex Mary Sauvain, December 1993, privately.
