1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 55-l, W-5300. Rarity-5. PLURIRUS. VF-20 (PCGS). 143.0 grains. 27.5 mm. A sharp and pleasing example of this elusive variety, smooth and glossy all over but for an area of shallow surface roughness around NOVA on the obverse. That area is charcoal in tone, while the rest of the coin is an ideal shade of chocolate brown. The centering is good, with denticles around the obverse from 5:00 to 11:00 and all of the reverse but for the very top. Some softness is seen at the middle of the shield, but all other design elements are bold. A few very minor abrasions are seen on the shield, but no other significant marks. A really decent example of this variety. The Condition Census consists of several AU specimens. PCGS# 767836. From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Christopher B. Young at the November 2003 C4 Convention.
