1787 New Jersey copper!

[incajoe]

Went out for a hunt with my father today. We picked a spot where they are doing some road construction near the center of the town. Any chance I get to dig near the center of town I jump on because the town was incorporated in 1707 and there is a lot of history here. So I head to a spot where the road is being widened and they removed some old trees in front of a house that has a date of 1810 over the door. No need to ask permission since it is obviously state property and about to be destroyed! Right near the walkway that heads down to the street I get an erratic signal (from the overhead powerlines) but dig anyway. About 6 inches down out pops this big copper. My first colonial copper this year! I didn't see any details at first but after a quick rinse with water I could tell it was a NJ copper. I've never found one of these before. I wonder how many made their way into CT where I am? After looking at the charts it appears to be a Maris 46-e variety, can anyone agree or disagree with that conclusion?
The buttons were a few feet away and all found very close to one another. The three ringer appears to be a drop and is great condition. The car came from another spot that we hit. Great day of detecting!

 

[mainer]

Nice old colonial Joe. They sure do get around. I have never found a NJ copper here in maine but I have found 2 mass. cent and 2 Conn. coppers here in Maine. Still would like to find a NJ and Vermont. Great coin. Thanks for Sharing.

Mainer