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1787 NJ 1/2P Hidden White Metal in Sprig Half Penny

Strike Type
1787 NJ 1/2P Hidden White Metal in Sprig Half Penny

Coin Details

Year
1787
Denomination
Colonials
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Post-1776 States Coinage (1776-1788)
Designer
Various engravers (attributed to Walter Mould, Thomas Goadsby, and Albion Cox mint)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.7g
Diameter
29mm
Edge
Plain

Description

A 1787 New Jersey copper where the initials "WM" (Walter Mould) are concealed within the sprig design above the plow. The hidden initials require careful examination to detect, adding an element of discovery for collectors. This variety demonstrates the personal mark of the authorized coiner.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. The hidden initials make this a collector favorite.

Cross References

Maris 47-f; Whitman 4875

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