1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 17-K, W-4865. Rarity-3. Straight Plow Beam, Narrow Shield. Extremely Fine, Roughness. 116.21 grains. Pleasing medium golden-brown patina overall with a few glints of brick-red that are associated with light surface scale. The strike is trivially off center to 9 oclock on the reverse, better centered on the obverse, with bold striking detail throughout the design. Some shallow pitting is noted, most notable in the lower right obverse field and in the center of the reverse, the latter area also with a few mentionable marks and light scrapes. PCGS# 767907. From our Baltimore Auction of November 2021, lot 8781.
