1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 63-q, W-5365. Rarity-3. Sprig Above Plow, Broken Shield. VF-30 (PCGS). 141.76 grains. Well struck on a nice, large, round planchet. Attractively original in autumn-brown patina, as well, the surfaces are hard and tight with only a few trivial handling marks scattered about. Bold VF detail throughout, the strike comes up appreciably short only in the center of the reverse, where many of the shield lines are indistinct. The centers are never fully struck up on this die marriage, in fact, but even so this piece manages to show some detail to the horses eye. This would make a great type coin. From the Norman G. Peters Collection.