1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 34-V, W-5120. Rarity-6-. Sprig Above Plow, Deer Head. VG Details--Devices Outlined (PCGS). 129.5 grains. An exciting example of this rare and desirable variety. While most Maris 34-Vs are struck over Connecticut coppers, a few are known struck over other New Jersey Deer Head varieties. Here we have one of the latter. Each side shows clear undertype rotated approximately 45 degrees counter-clockwise from the main 34-V strike. The reverse undertype is clearly reverse J. The obverse shows an exergue line and part of the 87 of a date that appears to match up best with obverse 35. The coin itself is very decent for the variety with nice chocolate-brown color and just some minor roughness and flaws and a slightly bent planchet. There are also some barely noticeable scratches around the horse head that explain the PCGS qualifier. Overall quite presentable and more pleasing than is often encountered. From the 2019 Early American Coppers Convention Sale, May 2019, lot 5.
