1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 33.28-Z.7, W-3760. Rarity-8. Draped Bust Left, Snipe Nose. VF Details--Excessive Corrosion (PCGS).130.0 grains. A momentous occasion for Connecticut copper specialists, the first ever appearance at auction of the exceeedingly rare Miller 33.28-Z.7 die pair featuring the popular and distinctive "Snipe Nose" obverse. This variety was discovered by Jack Beymer in 1984 and was considered unique until a second example was identified in 2022. Unfortunately that second specimen was lost in a shipment and is currently untraced. There are four die marriages known that use the 33.28 Snipe Nose obverse. The rare 33.28-Z.20 variety was struck first, followed by the present 33.28-Z.7 which shows the full bisecting die crack but in a rather early state. These were followed by the more the more available 33.28-Z.16 and 33.28-Z.11 varieties that show the obverse in its later states with the crack heavier at the effigys nose giving the variety its nickname.<p>This discovery coin has reasonably sharp detail throughout; the reverse is somewhat weaker but still strong considering the late state of that die and the somewhat rougher surface on that side. Dark olive with tan on the high points. The surface texture ranges from nearly smooth, on the high points and in the left obverse field, to moderately rough. No serious damage otherwise and no disfiguring planchet flaws. Certainly one of the most significant pieces in this installment of the Syd Martin Connecticut coppers, a high profile Rarity-8 variety and the very first opportunity for collectors to obtain this Miller number at auction.PCGS# 918298. NGC ID: 2B2X.<strong>To view supplemental information and all items from the Sydney F. Martin Collection, click<a href="https://stacksbowers.com/sydney-f-martin-collection/"target=’_blank’> here.</a></strong>.From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Jack Beymer, discovered in 1984, sold in April 2002; Jim Goudge, December 2017. Obverse plated in Randy Clark "The Identification and Classification of Connecticut Coppers 1785-1788," p. 385.
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