1786 CT 1/2P Double Chin, Miller 1-A, BN MS(PCGS#686821)

Spring 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

8093

Grade

VG8BN

Price

360

Lot Description

1786 Connecticut Copper. Miller 1-A, W-2460. Rarity-4+ Mailed Bust Right, Double Chin. VG-8 (PCGS). 129.7 grains. Smooth golden olive dominates both sides with some deeper reddish patina in the recesses. Cleaned long ago with hairlines visible on the reverse. Slightly off center and with a small rim clip, as made, but neither impacts the design elements. Microporous but no other serious flaws or visual distractions are noted. Provenance: From the Twin Leaf Collection of Connecticut & Massachusetts Coppers. Earlier ex Anthony Terranova at the 2002 EAC Convention. Click here for certification details from PCGS.