1786, United States, New Jersey. Scarce "Nova Caesarea" Copper Token Coin. F-VF
Mint years: 1786 Reference: KM-15. Denomination: New Jersey Copper Token Condition: Minor scratches in obverse, otherwise F-VF. Material: Copper Diameter: 29mm Weight: 7.28gm
Obverse: horse's head over plough, date (1786?) below. Legend: NOVA CÆSAREA / 1786?
Reverse: Shield with US arms above sprays in saltire. Legend: * E * PLURIBUS * UNUM * ("One composed of many!")
The Nova Caesarea is a New Jersey copper issued in 1786 and 1787 and is State coinage minted before the United States Government built a Mint in Philadelphia. U.S. coinage didn't officially begin until 1793. The obverse shows a horse's head with a plow and the legend NOVA CAESAREA, which represented New Jersey. The reverse shows a United States Shield and the legend E PLURIBUS UNUM ("one composed of many").
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