1786 New Jersey copper. Maris 18-N. Rarity-5+. Bridle. VF-20 (PCGS).154.0 grains. An unusually tough variety to find nice, the Maris 18-N is represented by four VF+ coins in the SHI Condition Census, which is topped by the EF+ Craige-Siboni coin and an EF in the Anton Collection. The piece offered here has even deep steel brown color over finely granular surfaces. The obverse centering is ideal, while the reverse is aligned to 6:00. Aside from a few pits, and an inconsequential old scratch that connects the left shield tip to the center shield tip, this example shows no serious defects. Struck from the perfect state of the reverse and the usual state of the obverse with the full Bridle break. This is a variety a lot of collectors can upgrade, if they have it at all.From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers.
