1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 56-n, W-5310. Rarity-1. Camel Head--Overstruck on a 1787 Connecticut Copper, Miller 33.34-Z.11--VF-30 (PCGS). 145.0 grains. 29.1 mm. An interesting and attractive piece, a high grade New Jersey with as much Connecticut copper undertype as New Jersey design. The surfaces are pleasing golden brown, mostly smooth but for some peripheral pitting, most significant at the upper reverse. The plow and CAESAREA are bold, but the base of the Connecticut portrait and AUCTORI are nearly as sharp, with much of the horsehead failing to strike up where the Connecticut portrait was. On the reverse, the branch hand of the seated figure emerges from the left side of the shield, with the apparent legend ET LIB UNUM. Some of the Connecticuts date is visible also. The undertype is clearly attributable. A patch of hairlines is visible above the horsehead, one thin scratch on the shield. A good looking piece, struck over a common undertype that is visible to an uncommon extent. From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from Rosa Americana, Ltd.s Fixed Price List 7, lot 337, August 2005.
