1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 43.1-Y, W-4250. Rarity-2. Draped Bust Left, CONNFC. EF-40 (PCGS).;144.9 grains. Glossy copper and steel-brown surfaces for this popular <em>Guide Book</em> variety, easily identifiable by the CONNFC misspelling in the obverse legend. Nicely centered in strike with suitably bold definition, minor flan flaws in the centers are as made and mentioned here solely for accuracy. Otherwise smooth in appearance, this is a handsome coin that is sure to see spirited bidding at auction.;From the Dr. Gordon Shaw Collection. From our (Bowers and Merenas) Russell B. Patterson Collection sale, March 1985, lot 2122. Lot tag and collector envelope with attribution and provenance notes included.