1786 Connecticut Copper. Miller 5.14-S, W-2670. Rarity-5+. Mailed Bust Left, Sword Hilt and Guard. VG Details—Environmental Damage (PCGS).134.5 grains. Uniform dark brown with some flecked hard verdigris on both sides. Weak in the left obverse, not unusual for the variety, but decent central detail remains on the reverse. Very similar in grade to that we sold in our March 2015 sale, but this one is significantly more desirable as the sword hilt and guard for which this variety is nicknamed are quite clear. Moderately large planchet fissures on each side, but they are minor compared to those seen on some other examples. A rare and very desirable variety that was unknown to Miller.pIn the November 2009 C4 sale, where this last appeared for sale, it was noted that the variety was missing from Taylor and Ford, however, there were three examples in Taylor, the finest of which reappeared in the Perkins sale in January 2000. Considering the typically seen example, this one is very presentable.From the Twin Leaf Collection of Connecticut & Massachusetts Coppers. Earlier ex Fifteenth Annual C4 Convention sale, November 2009:92
