1787 New Jersey Colonial Copper Half Cent Fine

Description

1787 New Jersey Colonial Copper Half Cent, a rare and valuable piece of American history. Minted during the colonial era, this coin features the iconic horse and plow design on the obverse. The words “Nova Caesarea” and “E Pluribus Unum” are on the reverse with an outlined shield. Although the details are clear on this example, the die was starting to disintegrate around the date area. The die clash is seen over the plow handle.

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Following is an introduction to Jersey Coppers from the University of Notre Dame Library: “The obverse of the copper displayed a plow beneath a horse head facing right with the legend NOVA CÆSAREA and the date. The use of “CÆSAREA” is based on the ancient classical name for the Island of Jersey in the English Channel. In Roman times this island was called Caesar’s Island so when latinizing the state name, the word “Jersey” was transformed to “Caesarea.” The 1688 indenture issued by Charles II called the colony “Nova Caesarea, of New Jersey.” E PLURIBUS UNUM (One from many). New Jersey coppers were the first coins to bear the national motto.

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