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yankee1227 Pillar of the Community United States 1151 Posts	Posted 07/03/2011 7:56 pm I got the oldesst coin I have in my collection today. It is a 1787 New Jersey Copper with and outlined shield. I got a really great score on this. Does anyone else have or have seen this type of coin? Report this Post to the Staff

SIRFORDSTER New Member United States 47 Posts	Posted 07/03/2011 8:16 pm No I have not, but would like to see it. The oldest coin I have is a 1794 head of 94 cent. Its realy rough but I only paid $5 for it raw. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 07/03/2011 8:21 pm yankee1227, It's a New Jersey Plow Copper. There are many Maris varieties. A picture of yours would be very helpful in determining what variety you have. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
yankee1227 Pillar of the Community United States 1151 Posts	Posted 07/03/2011 8:31 pm I know the 2 dies are 38 and A Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 07/03/2011 8:38 pm Here is one Heritage sold. R5 http://coins.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleN...5&lotNo=3292 swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
yankee1227 Pillar of the Community United States 1151 Posts	Posted 07/03/2011 8:59 pm Thats the exact same coin except in worse condition. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 07/03/2011 9:23 pm Post a pic if you are able. Many of these have some sort of issue after 224 years. Corrosion would be perhaps the most common problem not to be confused with planchet abnormalities or flaws. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
coinsearcher83 Pillar of the Community United States 1358 Posts	Posted 07/03/2011 9:42 pm Hmm.. Well, that beats my oldest coin by 103 years! Report this Post to the Staff
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