1787 NJ Copper!

[SouthJerseyJim]

Well I've been getting out a few hours after work each night to some local fields. I posted all my finds from the colonial field and tonight I tried out a new field in the same town. Dug my very first NJ copper and a few buttons. One of which I thought was a gold coin because off all the gilt. The NJ looks like it was double stamped at the press and nearly clipped the coin in half. I believe it is a Serpant Head variety 1787. Im wondering if this clipping ,or nearly a clipping, of this coin is rare? Calling Don H...

 

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[fir469]

Holy crow Jim!! That NJ is a beaut!! Actually have full details opposed to my pieces of toast haha. Killer find man, my phone is down right now but look forward to hearing details!! Truly a year to remember this one is, The crew seems unstoppable this year!!

 

[Indiana Digger]

You Jersey Boys are on fire! Congrats!

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Nice!! congrats on your beauty of a find! I wonder if that would be classified as a die clash? I am sure you already reached out to Don. I am sure you will have all of your answers soon.

Here is a link to a page showing the die charts for all of the varieties of NJ coppers. http://www.coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColCoinIntros/NJ-Copper.intro.html#NJdies

 

[bookfisher]

Wow, what a cool and interesting looking New Jersey Copper. I'd like to find one of those on Long Island.

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Wow, what a cool and interesting looking New Jersey Copper. I'd like to find one of those on Long Island.

I would not mind digging any NJ copper!

 

[czoom]

Yeah NJ and PA, MI ect all have better stuff than CA. Too much normal clad where I live.

 

[{Sentinel}]

That's an Awesome copper you got there Jim Congrats!!

 

[Sniffy]

No flies on that one!

 

[Don in SJ]

Nice going Jim, funny, a lot of us who find a NJ think they might have a Serpent Head type, but no, yours is not a Serpent Head, they are scarce and in my survey very few have been ID'd as such. You found one of the most common varieties and I believe the variety I have found the most of, I will let it slide for now on the ID in case you want to get the ID yourself, if not, I will say what it is if you want to know sooner than later.
PM me with the county if you would for the survey, thanks.

Don

Hint on ID - My Avatar ( My first NJ I found and it is a nice one, and of course from sugar sand)

 

[Kirk PA]

You are having a year that will never be forgotten, Jim. It is nice to see the Colonial bug take over your soul. Go get some more now!

Kirk

 

[hogge]

Great Find Jim!!

 

[mainer]

Nice looking copper.

 

[september]

Nice finds!

 

[93vector]

very nice old copper there!

 

[steelheadwill]

Nice Early Copper

 

[traverdog]

Neat find.

 

[dano7]

thats nice.....

 

[SouthJerseyJim]

Thanks all. Any ideas on the clipping?

 

[l.cutler]

The only error it could be would be a planchet cutter error. I am not convinced it is though, it may just be damaged.