1786 CT 1/2P MB Left, Miller 5.4-O.1, BN MS(PCGS#686353)

Spring 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

8113

Grade

XF45BN

Price

840

Lot Description

1786 Connecticut Copper. Miller 5.4-O.1, W-2590. Rarity-2. Mailed Bust Left. EF-45 (PCGS). 157.3 grains. Impressive dark chocolate brown surfaces with slightly lighter accents on the highest points of the design. Just a trace of fine granularity is visible under magnification but the eye appeal is not affected. Some trivial ancient abrasions in the lower part of Liberty and a small obverse rim bump are the only notable imperfections. Nicely centered with clear legends and a complete date. Not the equal of the best Taylor, Perkins or Ford coins, but really lovely and finer than most we have seen in recent years. Provenance: From the Twin Leaf Collection of Connecticut & Massachusetts Coppers. Earlier ex Stack’s, Fall 1992 Fixed Price List:264; Stack’s, March 2000:1013; Anthony Terranova, 2000. Click here for certification details from PCGS.