1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 56-n, W-5310. Rarity-1. Camel Head--Overstruck on a 1787 Miller 33.28-Z.20 Connecticut Copper--VF-25 (PCGS).A particularly desirable example of this otherwise plentiful New Jersey copper variety, this piece is overstruck on a Connecticut copper variety with an impressive Rarity-7+ rating. Both sides are uncommonly smooth for the assigned grade with no marks or other blemishes of note; a shallow planchet clip at 11 oclock relative to the obverse is as made. Blended golden-brown and light copper-rose patina provides strong visual appeal. Remnants of the underytpe are particularly bold at the left and right obverse borders, in the center and at the right border on the reverse. Most, if not all examples of the Maris 56-n variety are thought to be overstruck, and Connecticut coppers are the most frequently encountered undertype. As previously stated, however, the present example is special due to the rarity of the die pairing of the undertype: Miller 33.38-Z.20, the Rarity-7+ Snipe Nose variety. An attractive mid-grade example, as well, this piece is sure to see spirited bidding among specialists.PCGS# 515. NGC ID: 2B4V.
