1786 New Jersey copper. Maris 19-M. Rarity-5. Wide Shield. EF-40 (PCGS).158.3 grains. A really pretty example of this tough to find variety, with ideal smooth light brown surfaces showing good gloss and no marks of note. A little area of mahogany scale stretches along the denticles from the date to a few denticles beyond the base of the singletree, harming nothing and leaving no impact on the very positive eye appeal. The centering is close to ideal on both sides, and denticles frame each. A light mint clip is noted above IB of PLURIBUS. A thin, neat crack runs from the foot of R through the bases of EA, the plow bar and singletree, and the exergue line, ending at the denticle below the final date numeral. This is the final die state, Die State 3. The SHI Condition Census includes six coins, topped by an AU in the Anton Collection described as unverified, the Miller-Ford-Jozapaitis Choice EF, and four EFs. This must not be far behind. It’s sharper than the Maris plate coin and most others encountered.From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers.
