1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 38-a, W-5180. Rarity-5. No Sprig Above Plow, Small Head, Outlined Shield. Fine-12 BN (NGC). 142.0 grains. Superior quality for a scarce and challenging Maris number that is difficult to locate in grades above VG. Ruddy-brown surfaces are microgranular, but are free of significant marks and show only a few minor planchet fissures on the obverse. The date is largely off the flan due to an off center obverse impression, while the reverse is drawn to 12 oclock with the upper border through the tops of the letters IBUS in PLURIBUS. Otherwise we note suitably bold definition for the assigned grade. PCGS# 766287. NGC ID: AUL8. Ex Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society; Heritages sale of the Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IV, May 2016, lot 30201.
