1786 Connecticut Copper. Miller 3-D.1, W-2510. Rarity-5+. Mailed Bust Right, Scholar’s Head. VG-8 (PCGS).128.6 grains. Dark brown surfaces are smooth upon first glance, but light porosity is seen under magnification. Tan is noted on the E of INDE and on the branch from a more modern abrasion that has yet to fully tone back. One notable planchet void is seen at the lower center of the obverse. Centered just slightly to the right on the obverse, and toward the left on the reverse. All design elements are clear, including the date, with just the base of the 1 soft. Other than the noted planchet flaw and the darker color, this piece is quite similar to the second Collection SLT coin we sold in January 2012. A popular design type, long known as the “Large Head” and listed in the emGuide Book/em, creating demand for the variety. This scarce die marriage is the only one likely to fill the type in most collections, as the obverse was used in only one other pairing and that is a formidable rarity.From the Twin Leaf Collection of Connecticut & Massachusetts Coppers. Earlier ex Anthony Terranova, 2001.
