Description:
Obverse: Features a horse's head above a plow, symbolizing New Jersey's agrarian roots and economic foundation.
The legend reads "NOVA CAESAREA", Latin for "New Jersey," with the date 1787 beneath the design.
Reverse: Displays a shield with vertical and horizontal lines, representing the strength and unity of the colonies.
Encircled by the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (Out of Many, One), symbolizing the unification of the American states.
Die Variety – Maris 48 g:
Obverse (48): Identified by specific features in the design, such as the horse's head and its placement.
Reverse (g): Distinguished by the shield's engraving style and alignment. This combination of dies makes this variety unique.
Historical Context:
These coins were minted under the authority of New Jersey after gaining independence but before the U.S. federal mint system was established in 1793. Privately minted, New Jersey coppers like this filled a critical gap in colonial and early American commerce.
The Maris catalog lists and describes numerous varieties, with some combinations of obverse and reverse dies being rarer than others, making specific varieties highly collectible.
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