1786 Connecticut Copper. Miller 5.4-O.1, W-2590. Rarity-2. Mailed Bust Left. EF-45 (PCGS).157.3 grains. Impressive dark chocolate brown surfaces with slightly lighter accents on the highest points of the design. Just a trace of fine granularity is visible under magnification but the eye appeal is not affected. Some trivial ancient abrasions in the lower part of Liberty and a small obverse rim bump are the only notable imperfections. Nicely centered with clear legends and a complete date. Not the equal of the best Taylor, Perkins or Ford coins, but really lovely and finer than most we have seen in recent years.From the Twin Leaf Collection of Connecticut & Massachusetts Coppers. Earlier ex Stack’s, Fall 1992 Fixed Price List:264; Stack’s, March 2000:1013; Anthony Terranova, 2000.
