Great piece clearly showing the overstruck Connecticut cooper under. Great to have it. Known as the camel head, because of the horse's large, round, raised muzzle. All are thought to be overstuck. Considered to be very common.

LOT DESCRIPTION

1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 56-n, W-5310. Rarity-1. No Sprig Above Plow, Camel Head--Overstruck on a Connecticut Copper, Miller 33.2-Z.5--VF-25 BN (NGC).121.3 grains. Golden-brown overall with glints of deeper color in the recesses. Remnants of the undertype are quite strong around the peripheries, with two nearly full dates on the obverse. Minor pitting here and there, yet generally smooth with no significant marks. An impressive provenance further enhances the appeal of this endearing Camel Head.

Provenance: From the Collection of Richard Rossa, formerly of Rossa and Tanenbaum. Earlier ex Pine Tree's EAC Convention Sale of March 1976, lot 2099; our (Bowers and Merena's) Saccone Collection sale, November 1989, lot 1631; Barnes:414; Tom Rinaldo. Collector envelope with attribution and provenance notes included.