1788 CT 1/2P CONNLC, Miller 17-Q, BN MS(PCGS#687244)

Spring 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

8404

Grade

F12BN

Price

1,020

Lot Description

1788 Connecticut Copper. Miller 17-Q, W-4640. Rarity-5+. Draped Bust, CONNLC. Fine-12 (PCGS). 131.9 grains. Gently mottled olive brown and deep tan surfaces are glossy and visually pleasing. Some microporosity is noted and upon close study, three long, thin scratches are noted on the reverse. One small natural planchet flaw is seen in the left obverse field, near a tiny rim bump. The reverse has a lamination flaw at the rim, to the lower right of Liberty, affecting part of the date and legend on both sides as the planchet was too thin here for a good strike. Fairly well centered and clear otherwise. Satisfying overall and with a white paint attribution in the left field. Provenance: From the Twin Leaf Collection of Connecticut & Massachusetts Coppers. Earlier ex Anthony Terranova, 2012. Click here for certification details from PCGS.