1787 CT 1/2P INDE over IODE, M 33.2-Z.22, BN MS(PCGS#685208)

1787 CT 1/2P INDE over IODE, M 33.2-Z.22, BN MS (PCGS#685208)

Spring 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: 1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 33.2-Z.22, W-3390. Rarity-6-. Draped Bust Left. VF-25 (PCGS). 140.1 grains. Deep olive brown with lighter mahogany on the high points. The surfaces are rough under close examination yet fairly glossy in hand. Some ancient abrasions are seen in the lower left quadrant of the reverse and there is a subtle rim bump over Liberty’s head. A couple of tiny natural voids are noted in the effigy. Well centered on both sides with good peripheral definition. Bulged in the obverse field beneath the effigy’s chin, and more dramatically from Liberty’s feet to IN of INDE. A small rim cud is also noted over IN. Sharpness similar to but perhaps just bit inferior to the Taylor-Perkins, Norweb and Oechsner coins. Ford’s was a little sharper but “unnatural,” while the Collection SLT coins were the nicest we have seen in a long time. Provenance: From the Twin Leaf Collection of Connecticut & Massachusetts Coppers. Earlier ex Stack’s, January 2001:76, via Anthony Terranova. Click here for certification details from PCGS.