1787 New Jersey copper. Maris 63-q. Rarity-3. Large Planchet. EF-45 (PCGS).154.1 grains. Choice chocolate brown with smooth, glossy surfaces. A near perfect coin, ideally centered and free of notable flaws. A very short scratch is noted at the second E of CAESAREA and an unobtrusive mark is tucked beneath the right upright of the first U of UNUM. The usual break off the top left corner of the shield is present, and a die crack connects PLU to the rim, Die State 4. A single natural striation extends from above the snout to the base of the second E in CAESAREA. Though the centers are never fully struck up on this die marriage, this piece manages to show some eye detail. This would make a great type coin.From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers.
