Lot 64
1787 Connecticut Copper. Draped bust facing left, "AUCTOBI" variety. Fine-12. Dark olive in color in the fields, with lighter brown devices on both sides. Well struck, with a full date and a pleasing coin for the grade. There is a very minor scratch on the reverse bust, and another down along the scepter on the obverse. A curious spelling blunder, which adds much character to these early issues.
Estimated Value $175 - 250.
Purchased from Ira S. Reed, 7/21/44 for $5.
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