1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 23-P, W-4940. Rarity-4. Narrow Shield, Curved Plow Beam, Blundered Six. EF-40 (PCGS). This handsome golden-brown example is well centered on the obverse, the reverse aligned to 11 oclock with no denticulation from 7 to 2 oclock. Satiny surfaces exhibit good gloss and are free of significant marks. A few tiny planchet pits in and around the central obverse are mentioned solely for accuracy, as is light crimson surface scale along the lower right reverse border. Late die state (Siboni DS3) with a break at the upper obverse border and a substantial cud below 3 oclock on the same side. The 2013 Siboni-Howes-Ish Condition Census listing for this variety ranges in EAC grade from AU to EF.
