1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 56-n, W-5310. Rarity-1. Camel Head—Overstruck on a 1787 Connecticut Copper, Miller 30-hh.1, ETLIR—VF-35 (PCGS).148.4 grains. A fantastic overstrike, the legends of host and parasite combine to form NOVACAEORIREA CONNEC on the obverse. The LIR of the ETLIR type of the host coin is clearly visible above the middle point of the shield on the reverse. Glossy light chestnut, well struck and centered, with a few patches of darker patina at left obverse and lower reverse. A choice and intriguing overstrike on a Red Book listed type Connecticut.From the Robert M. Martin Collection. Ex Bowers and Merena’s Sale of the Greenwald and Jackson Collections, September 11, 1995, lot 3172.<p>
