1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 33.35-Z.1, W-3865. Rarity-8-. Draped Bust Left, INDE/INDN. VG Details--Excessive Corrosion (PCGS).134.8 grains. Yet another astounding Connecticut copper offering from the Syd Martin Collection, the first ever appearance at auction of this die variety. Just three examples of Miller 33.35-Z.1 are currently known. The variety was first identified by a specimen in the Yale University collection in 1962 where it remains impounded. A second example, a double struck piece, was reported in 1985 and remains in a private collection. The present example came to light in 2007 and has resided in Syds collection until now, giving todays collectors their first ever chance to own one of the two privately held examples.<p>This die pair combines a very rare obverse die with the workhorse INDE/INDN reverse die Z.1 that is found in combination with seven different obverses. All known examples of the two rare varieties featuring the 33.35 obverse show a heavy die break at OR of AUCTORI which no doubt accounts for the quick retirement of the die and the rarity of these varieties. This piece is the lowest grade of the three known and likely a ground find with rough, dark greenish-olive surfaces and scattered verdigris. Strong detail for the grade, though, with clear diagnostics and no major flaws or damage.PCGS# 918300. 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 Jim Young; Christopher B. Young, June 2007.
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