1787 CT 1/2P DB Left, Miller 32.2-X.1, BN MS(PCGS#685191)

Spring 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

8201

Grade

VF30BN

Price

264

Lot Description

1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 32.2-X.1, W-3220. Rarity-3. Draped Bust Left. VF-30 (PCGS). 132.7 grains. Uniform dark steel and chocolate surfaces appear glossy and smooth, though they are microporous upon close inspection. No handling marks worth of mention though there are some natural planchet imperfections on both sides. On the obverse, there is a small area of roughness behind the shoulder and a few small voids on the effigy. On the reverse, small imperfections are noted through Liberty’s torso and to the right thereof. A larger void near the rim, right of the date is also noted. A bit off center on both sides with CONNEC against the rim, though there are no losses to letters on either side. Pleasing for the grade. Provenance: From the Twin Leaf Collection of Connecticut & Massachusetts Coppers. Earlier ex Frederick B. Taylor, Bowers and Merena, March 1987:2479; Tom Rinaldo and Stephen Tanenbaum at the 2000 EAC Convention. Click here for certification details from PCGS.