1787 CT 1/2P CONNFC, Miller 43.2-X.4, BN MS(PCGS#687375)

Spring 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

8349

Grade

VF20BN

Price

216

Lot Description

1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 43.2-X.4, W-4255. Rarity-5. Draped Bust Left, CONNFC. VF-20 (PCGS). 139.4 grains. Light greenish olive with soft red brown in the obverse fields while the reverse is accented by deeper ruddy and slate patina in places. Microporous across the obverse, and with somewhat more aggressive pitting on the reverse in the lower regions of Liberty, extending into ET LIB. A bit weak around the right side on both obverse and reverse, but with pretty good sharpness otherwise and a bold, complete date. Only tiny natural flaws are seen, one on each side. Provenance: From the Twin Leaf Collection of Connecticut & Massachusetts Coppers. Earlier ex Stack’s, January 1992:102; Tenth Annual C4 Convention sale, November 2004:241. Click here for certification details from PCGS.