1786 New Jersey copper, straight beam, narrow shield, NGC VF25BN CAC. A moderately circulated example of this popular colonial coin. These coins were authorized by law in 1786, and were struck for three years in different towns in New Jersey and New York. These state coppers circulated at fifteen to a shilling.

This piece is struck on a choice planchet and scarce as such. Large quantities of these pre-federal issues were struck, and they circulated freely in the state. Finding uncirculated pieces as such is very difficult, but this nicely circulated coin will suit most collectors. Struck from rotated dies, this is a great colonial type coin.