1785 Connecticut Copper. Miller 2-A.4, W-2310. Rarity-6-. Mailed Bust Right, Roman Head. Fine-12 (PCGS).122.7 grains. A second Roman Head, the slightly scarcer pairing featuring a different reverse die. Mostly caramel color with a bit of deeper patina in places. Generally smooth on first inspection, though closer study shows the surfaces to be gently porous in places. A few scattered marks are noted. A natural shallow fissure through the portrait and some natural planchet texture at the central reverse should not be confused with impairments. The centering is slightly off and the planchet a bit thin. Just a trifle softer in detail than Perkins:185. Called VG-8 in 2004, but we agree with PCGS that it is a bit nicer than that as the strike was quite poor to begin with.From the Twin Leaf Collection of Connecticut & Massachusetts Coppers. Earlier ex Tenth Annual C4 Convention sale, November 2004:136.
