Colonials
1787 NJERSY New Jersey Copper, No Sprig Above Plow, Maris 53-j, W-5290, R.4 -- Scratches -- NGC Details. VF. Die alignment: 180°. The presence of a stop after the A of CÆSAREA and the tiny 8 are diagnostics for the Maris 53 obverse die. This example has several scratches on the obverse, but retains its charm. Struck from a later state of the reverse due, with a crack running from the rim through the L of PLURIBUS to the shield. This is the only use of either die. Listed on page 72 of the 2018 Guide Book.
Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
HID02901242017