1787 NJ 1/2P Serpent Head, BN VF25BN 认证号22056924, PCGS号518

1787 M54-k New Jersey Copper, W5295, Serpent Head, R3.  Authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and this is an original example with sharp details and nice eye appeal for the grade. These are typically very weak on the left side of the obverse, but this example also shows plenty of NOVA to the naked eye, so it's decently balanced. This is definitely a coin that I want to upgrade for my Registry Set, so if you have a better example, let's talk! PCGS certification# 518.25/22056924. Purchased from Frank Jozapaitis at FUN on 01/11/25.

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.