1786 CT 1/2P MB Left, Miller 5.4-O.1, BN MS(PCGS#686353)

1786 CT 1/2P MB Left, Miller 5.4-O.1, BN MS (PCGS#686353)

November 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: 1786 Connecticut Copper. Miller 5.4-O.1, W-2490. Rarity-2. Mailed Bust Left. EF-45 (PCGS). 161.2 grains. Described in inimitable fashion by Jess Peters as “1786 Crosby 5 with reverse of 1787 Crosby 1. VF+. Moderate handling, moderate encrusting.” The surfaces are even dark olive, mostly glossy and smooth, with excellent eye appeal. Both sides are well struck and nearly ideally centered, offering complete legends and a good full date. Some trivial marks are seen, including two tiny rim nicks at the base of the reverse. A dab of old lacquer is present at the central reverse, and a harmless fissure runs incomplete from the rim between AU of AUCTORI to the chin of the portrait. A very attractive example from these dies, certainly well above average, though short of the Condition Census. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. Earlier from Jess Peters’ 1976 VNA sale, September 1976, lot 478. PCGS #331 and #686353.