Lot 23
1787 Connecticut Miller 33.15-r.1 Rarity-2 Draped Bust Left. PCGS graded AU-58. Lustrous steel brown and chocolate with traces of faded mint red remaining in protected areas on both sides. The only flaws are a small planchet void in the field before the forehead and a collection of tiny planchet chips on the face and neck (all as struck). LDS with die cracks plus obvious die rust and swelling on both sides, especially on the reverse. The obverse is very slightly off center to K-10.5 while the reverse is nicely centered on the planchet. A beautiful example of a common variety; could easily be called Mint State. Not quite perfect but you seldom find a Connecticut copper with original mint color remaining. Listed on page 62 in the "Redbook." Weight 145.3 grains. PCGS population 5; 7 finer, 2 in 58+, 2 in 61, 3 in 63.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley.
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