1786 CT 1/2P Hercules Head, BN MS(PCGS#334)

May 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3188

Grade

VF20BN

Price

780

Lot Description

1786 Connecticut Copper. Miller 5.3-N, W-2575. Rarity-2. Mailed Bust Left, Hercules Head. VF-20 (PCGS). A handsome, fully original example of this popular Guide Bookvariety in the Connecticut copper series. Satiny in texture with plenty of gloss, both sides are warmly and evenly toned in antique copper brown. The obverse is off center to 2 o'clock with the upper border flush to the top of the bust and through the letters CONN in CONNEC. Broad denticulation from 4 to 9 o'clock on that side with the portrait bold and all peripheral letters at least partially discernible, and most fully legible. Typical reverse die state with advanced sinking, clashing and the incuse impressions that are usually noted for the Miller 5.3-N attribution. Consequently, and also due to an off center strike to 5 o'clock, only isolated portions of the seated figure and peripheral lettering are discernible. Surface preservation is superior for both the variety and grade, an overall smooth appearance joining the aforementioned toning and gloss to suggest that only premium bids will be competitive for this offering. Minor reverse flan flaw before the seated figure's head. PCGS# 334. NGC ID: 2B2H. Click here for certification details from PCGS.