1787 NJ 1/2P Serpent Head, BN VF35BN 认证号28565934, PCGS号518

Maris 54-k

P. Scott Rubin

The Serpent Head 1787 New Jersey Copper was given the designation M-54-K by Edward Maris in 1880. At some later date -- maybe in the early twentieth century -- this coin was given the name "Serpent Head," because of the very long, curved neck which gives the impression more of serpent then a horse. This obvious distinction has made this variety very collectable over the years.

The Maris 54-K combination is the only New Jersey copper for which the M-54 obverse die was used. This is not a rare coin but one that is very collectable. A number of high grade specimens survive. In general, the Serpent Head is available to collectors in most grades and price levels.