1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 8-N, W-2835. Rarity-5+. Mailed Bust Left, Tallest Head. VF-30 (PCGS).152.4 grains. This impressive piece possesses superior color and surface preservation in an example of this scarce, conditionally challenging die pairing. Warmly and evenly toned in golden-brown, both sides are overall smooth with just a few trivial marks that are mostly concentrated over the upper left obverse. Technically finer than the assigned grade, yet unevenly struck with the upper left obverse and lower left reverse noticeably soft. Other areas are bold, however, and the final two digits in the date are discernible. Just shy of Condition Census, as noted by Tom Rinaldo in his cataloging of this coin for the Ninth Annual C-4 Convention Sale, although still a superior Miller 8-N that is sure to catch the eye of astute Connecticut copper enthusiasts.From McCawley & Grellmans sale of the Jesse Patrick Collection, Eighth Annual C-4 Convention Sale, November 2002, lot 96; McCawley & Grellmans Ninth Annual C-4 Convention Sale, November 2003, lot 257. November 2003 sale lot tag and collector tag included.
