1786 New Jersey copper. Maris 26-S. Rarity-5+. Straight Plow Beam. EF Detail, Environmental Damage (PCGS).131.2 grains. Extraordinarily sharp for this variety, but striated and granular, probably from ground exposure. Mottled light brown and mahogany on both sides, ideally centered and reasonably attractive. Die State 1, perfect dies. This is as sharp or sharper than the Maris-Garrett coin, last sold in the 1987 Taylor sale, ranked as second finest known and the only confirmed specimen better than VF. Even in world class cabinets, the Maris 26-S is likely to be well worn and probably not all that pretty.From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers.
