1787 CT 1/2P Draped Bust Left, BN MS(PCGS#370)

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

8326

Grade

MS62BN

Price

3,360

Lot Description

Mint State Miller 33.3-W.1 1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 33.3-W.1, W-3400. Rarity-4. Draped Bust Left. MS-62 BN (PCGS). Handsome dark chocolate brown with pleasing luster and at least a couple of tiny vestiges of faded red clinging to each side. A series of tiny notches have been cut in the reverse rim, a detail seemingly missed by the Heritage writer in 2014 when this was last sold at auction, but they are unmistakable and easily seen in their photographs. Immensely pleasing otherwise with only a few minor retained laminations and little additional handling. Centered just a little off, but no details are lost, and the sharpness is quite excellent aside from a trace of gentle weakness and natural texture near the center. Possibly close to the Condition Census, even with the imperfections. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from NASCA's sale of the Stanley Gibbons Collection, December 1981, lot 2238; Heritage's sale of the Old New England Collection, April 2014, lot 3727. To view supplemental information and all items from the Sydney F. Martin Collection, click here. PCGS# 370. NGC ID: 2B2X. Click here for certification details from NGC.