1787 CT 1/2P AUCIORI, Miller 38-l.2, BN MS(PCGS#687279)

1787 CT 1/2P AUCIORI, Miller 38-l.2, BN MS (PCGS#687279)

Spring 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Losbeschreibung: 1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 38-l.2, W-4200. Rarity-4. Draped Bust Left, AUCIORI. VF-20 (PCGS). 130.2 grains. Light olive brown with just a trace of deeper patina in some of the recesses. Glossy and very pleasing. A couple of very shallow natural flaws are seen on both sides, none of which is individually distracting, though a long one just left of Liberty’s head is probably worthy of specific mention. A little weak at the centers, but evenly struck and fairly well centered. The legends and date are complete, with the notable error in the legend, AUCIORI, quite bold. Noted on Anthony Terranova’s envelope as being “Picker #162” which, in the 1984 sale was indeed this variety. However, the given weight was different than this coin and the 1984 specimen was cataloged as having a “planchet void of marks or defects,” calling this provenance into question. Slight traces of a white-inked attribution number are seen in the obverse fields, both at left and right. Provenance: From the Twin Leaf Collection of Connecticut & Massachusetts Coppers. Earlier ex Richard Picker, Stack’s, October 1984:162 (possibly); Anthony Terranova at the 2002 EAC Convention. Click here for certification details from PCGS.