1787 New Jersey copper. Maris 34-J. Rarity-3. Deer Head. Overstruck on 1787 Nova Eborac Seated Figure to Left. VF-30 (PCGS).132.7 grains. A very scarce undertype for this or any New Jersey variety, though Mossman lists this undertype and cites Bill Anton’s 1975 article in the <em>Colonial Newsletter</em>, perhaps referencing this specimen. The surfaces are even gray olive, somewhat matte but not unattractive. A bit of shallow glossy scale is noted among the obverse legends. The obverse of the undertype is visible beneath the New Jersey obverse, with the back of the portrait’s head and the distinctive quatrefoil of this design type plain in the gap between NOVA and CAESAREA. A few little marks and issues are seen, but this remains a very attractive piece. Die State 2, with the usual cracks and swelling associated with that die state.From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers.
