 1786 New Jersey Copper. Maris 10-G. No Coulter. Uncertain Mint. Rarity-6+. 126.1 grains. Struck Medal Turn. Fine. On the obverse, the devices and legends are well defined, their light tan color standing out against fields that are a deeper clay brown in tone and are uniformly porous. There are also areas of darker ebony-brown as well as some pits around 'EA' of CAESAREA. The reverse is a deep ruddy brown and is evenly granular over its surface. Legends are bold but for the 'US' of PLURIBUS, and the shield is fully outlined, with some horizontal lines plainly visible in the shield. Many tiny knocks and scratches are noted around the edge, but they do not intrude upon any of the legends or devices. Relatively pleasing on the overall, especially the bold, all important obverse. Stack's offered both of the previous specimens of Maris 10-G to come up for auction, the O'Donnell and Ford coins; we are now pleased to offer this newly discovered example of a key New Jersey copper type and variety for your consideration.
This specimen was received unattributed in a consignment and most likely represents a new specimen to the census.
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