1787 New Jersey Colonial, Nova Caesarea Copper Coin, Good/VG

Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Up for auction is this 1787 New Jersey Nova Caesarea, Colonial Copper Coin. The coin is roughly 28 millimeters and weighs 9.1 grams or 140 grains. Here is a brief history of how these coins came to be struck: On June 1, 1786, the New Jersey legislature authorized Walter Mould, Thomas Goadsby, and Albion Cox to mint three million copper coins at a weight of 150 grains each over a two-year period in return for a ten percent royalty to the state and the posting of a £10,000 surety bond. The coppers were to circulate at fifteen to the shilling and were to be produced within New Jersey. The obverse of the copper coin displayed a plow beneath a horse head facing right with the legend NOVA CÆSAREA and the date. The reverse of the coin depicted an American shield that is similar to one used on some of the confederation patterns along with the national motto as the legend, E PLURIBUS UNUM (One from many). New Jersey coppers were the first coins to bear the national motto. These early Colonial Coins were hand struck, often from very worn and damaged dies. Taking all of that into account, I grade this coin as a Good/VG (Good / Very Good). Please look at the scans carefully and judge the grade and quality for yourself. Own a piece of history! This coin was circulating in the early days of the United States, before the US Mint of Philadelphia even began production in 1793. I will only ship to confirmed Ebay addresses within the United States. I will include Postal Insurance with Tracking to the winner. New Jersey Sales Tax = 6.625% Please feel free to contact me with any questions, or if you need a better scan of the item, Bob [201] 843 1450 EBAY: Vette70 Please take a minute to look at my other Ebay auctions. Good Luck & Happy Hunting!

Price: 125 USD

Location: Saddle Brook, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-01-12T17:09:41.000Z

Shipping Cost: 3.95 USD