1787 New Jersey “Pluibs” NGC G6 BN Maris 60-P Pedigree Long Island Collection

The 1787 Nova Caesarea (New Jersey) copper was struck during the earliest years of the young United States, just as the nation was finding its footing under the newly proposed Constitution. In fact, 1787 was the same year delegates gathered at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia to shape the framework of the American government. State-issued copper coinage like the New Jersey series filled an important need for everyday commerce, circulating at a time when the country still lacked a strong and standardized federal monetary system.

This 1787 Pluribus New Jersey Copper, Maris 60-p, graded NGC G6 Brown and pedigreed to the Long Island Collection, represents a fascinating survivor from America’s earliest coinage era. The New Jersey coppers are beloved for their many die varieties, with the Maris attribution system adding another layer of challenge and appeal for specialists. Even in well-circulated grades, these colonial pieces carry tremendous historical significance, having passed through hands during the founding generation of the United States. The Long Island Collection pedigree adds another desirable element to an already historic early American issue.