1788 CT 1/2P MB Left, Miller 11-G, BN MS(PCGS#687263)

Spring 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

8384

Grade

AU55BN

Price

1,800

Lot Description

Choice 1788 Miller 11-G Ex Oechsner-Perkins 1788 Connecticut Copper. Miller 11-G, W-4510. Rarity-2. Mailed Bust Left. AU-55 (PCGS). 113.4 grains. A beautiful specimen with deep olive brown surfaces that are uniform and gently lustrous. Traces of deep golden tan are noted within the letters of AUCTORI, adding to the aesthetic appeal. Glossy and hard surfaces with very little in the way of marks save for a small one on the reverse off the foot of L in LIB. An arc of what may be glossy oxidation (or a bit of surface debris?) curves over Liberty’s head. A very small natural clip is seen over the effigy’s head, well away from any design features. Well centered on the obverse with bold details. The reverse is just a little high, but provided for the full date. Just a trace of weakness is noted at the upper reverse. Called “possibly finest known” in the Perkins catalog by Michael Hodder who had made a serious study of known examples. He compared it favorably to the Eliasberg, Ford and Taylor coins, and he would have examined each one directly. A very choice example indeed. Provenance: From the Twin Leaf Collection of Connecticut & Massachusetts Coppers. Earlier ex Herbert M. Oechsner, Stack’s, September 1988:1196; George C. Perkins, Stack’s, January 2000:510. Click here for certification details from PCGS.