1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 53-FF, W-4335. Rarity-5. Draped Bust Left. AU-53 (PCGS).Uniform deep chocolate brown on both sides with subtle overtones of pale blue at certain angles to the light. An almost satiny and somewhat choppy appearance up close due to a number of factors, primarily the states of the dies which were clearly a bit worn and rough. Some central softness has left some planchet texture behind, and there are a few scattered marks as well. The reverse die seems to have been rusted or spalled, as tiny pimples are noted through much of the field. A tiny natural flaw is noted at the first ornament on this side, and there is a minor spot in the dentils at 5 oclock. Well centered on the obverse, while the reverse is just a little high, crowding the upper design elements a little, but without any losses. A small rim abrasion is noted over ET L for accuracy. The Dr. Hall-Hessberg coin was called finest known by Robert Martin. That was graded the same as this by NGC and actually looks pretty similar. This is certainly high Condition Census for the variety, and it comes from the legendary Stepney Hoard.PCGS# 370. 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 Stepney Hoard; Q. David Bowers; Pine Trees 1975 EAC Sale, February 1975, lot 139; Heritages sale of the Old New England Collection, April 2014, lot 3752.
