1786 New Jersey copper. Maris 24-P. Rarity-2. Narrow Shield, Curved Plow Beam. AU-55 (PCGS).150.1 grains. Rich deep chocolate brown surfaces show excellent gloss and thoroughly pleasing visual appeal. Sharply detailed on both sides, with high relief on the horsehead and nearly full shield detail. Some minor striations are seen on the obverse, mostly confined to the area around the plow handles. While the reverse shows more widespread striations, they are also fairly trivial overall, most notable at P and R of PLURIBUS. Both sides show excellent centering, the obverse aligned to 12:00 in a very minor way. A light abrasion affects the patina above the ears and below C of CAESAREA, and some old verdigris gathers around the reverse lettering. Die State 1, but almost Die State 2, with a light crack at the denticles above the star before E of E PLURIBUS UNUM. A good looking piece, probably not quite Condition Census quality but not far removed from it.From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers.