1787 CT 1/2P ETLIR, Miller 30-hh.1, BN MS(PCGS#685382)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1021

Grade

AU50

Price

1,800

Lot Description

1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 30-hh.1, W-3175. Rarity-2. Draped Bust Left, ETLIR. AU-50 (PCGS). 136.7 grains. Honest-to-goodness luster persists, particularly on the reverse, amidst medium brown surfaces and steel devices. Some very thin and shallow parallel planchet striations are seen, no bad marks, very little actual wear. Struck to 3 o'clock on the obverse and reverse, legends and date complete. Edge crude at 10:30 on the obverse, with a natural knob, as made. The strike is full and exacting on each side. A noteworthy, possibly Condition Census example of the die variety as well as an excellent representative of the ET LIR legend. Provenance: From our (Stack's) May 1969 sale, "Consignment Harrison," lot 19; our sale of the John "Jack" Royse Collection, November 2012, lot 6048. PCGS# 391. NGC ID: 2B36. Click here for certification details from PCGS.