1787 CT 1/2P B over Cinquefoil, M 33.17-r.1, BN MS(PCGS#685140)

November 2019 Baltimore Colonial Coins and Americana Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

5210

Grade

AU50BN

Price

456

Lot Description

1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 33.17-r.1, W-3625. Rarity-1. Draped Bust Left, B (LIB) over Cinquefoil. AU-50 (PCGS). 134.5 grains. Lustrous golden-brown of an essentially perfect hue, this coin boasts lustrous surfaces, an above average strike, and none of the pesky planchet flaws that plague even superb grade pieces. A swath of darker patina at chin and hair tie are noted, as is a carbon spot above 7 in the date. Struck a bit off-center on both sides, bringing the devices and legends in close contact with and even overlapping the rims. A choice coin that was a relatively recent “color and surfaces” addition to the collection. Provenance: From the Robert M. Martin Collection. Ex the Old New England Collection in Heritage’s Sale of April 23, 2014, lot 3731. PCGS #370 and #685140. Click here for certification details from PCGS.