1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 29.1-a.2, W-3145. Rarity-6+. Draped Bust Left. Good-6 (PCGS).129.8 grains. Deep tan with some slightly darker patina in some of the recesses. Weak at the upper left of the obverse, into the effigy, and through the central and lower left reverse, apparently the result of a centrally sinking reverse die. The reverse legends and ornaments remain clear, even sharp relatively speaking, though the date is lost to the weakness. This is very similar to the Perkins coin, and probably a bit superior. The Taylor coin was sharper but flawed through the planchet. Both Ford and Collection SLT had better pieces, but these were earlier die state coins that had better detail from the outset. They were graded Choice Fine and VG-8, respectively, so neither was really of standout quality. This is not only a rare variety, but a very tough one to find in high grade. The nicest we are aware of are the Q. David Bowers / Pine Tree 1975 EAC sale coin and the one in the ANS.From the Twin Leaf Collection of Connecticut & Massachusetts Coppers. Earlier ex Tony Carlotto, February 1989; Peter Scherff, Stack’s, March 2010:2365.
