1785 CT 1/2P Bust Right, Miller 1-E, BN MS(PCGS#685148)

Spring 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

8063

Grade

XF40BN

Price

528

Lot Description

1785 Connecticut Copper. Miller 1-E, W-2300. Rarity-4. Mailed Bust Right. EF-40 (PCGS). 140.4 grains. Smooth, glossy surfaces display medium tan patina and just a few tiny surface pits that are seen under magnification. Probably lightly cleaned long ago, but with no serious after effects and now attractively toned back. A couple of areas of faint brick oxidation are noted on the obverse but the surface seems stable and hard. A bit soft on the reverse and peripheries, not unusual for the variety due to the relief of the obverse design. Rather well centered with a small planchet clip beneath the truncation that almost completely misses the design features. Provenance: From the Twin Leaf Collection of Connecticut & Massachusetts Coppers. Earlier ex Stack’s, March 2000:1006; Anthony Terranova, 2000. Click here for certification details from PCGS.