1785 Connecticut Copper. Miller 2-A.1, W-2305. Rarity-5+. Mailed Bust Right, Roman Head. VF-30 (PCGS).147.3 grains. A rather impressive example of this distinctive type. The glossy surface is attractive and accentuates the pleasing smooth texture and deep chocolate and tan color of both sides, an arrangement that nicely showcases the design. Small rim nicks are visible upon close study. A typical strike for the issue, with the high relief portrait drawing too much metal to allow for the central reverse to have much definition at all. A bit of natural planchet texture is visible at this position. The obverse is nicely centered while the reverse is misaligned toward 12:00 as is occasionally seen. Slightly sharper than the Taylor-Collection SLT specimen and very similar to the Carolina Colonial Coin Collection specimen in our November 2016 sale.From the Twin Leaf Collection of Connecticut & Massachusetts Coppers. Earlier ex Eighth Annual C4 Convention sale, November 2002:69.
