1786 Connecticut Copper. Miller 2.2-D.2, W-2475. Rarity-6. Mailed Bust Right, Broad Shouldered or Noble Head. Good-4 (PCGS).116.0 grains. Another example of this rare and coveted type among Connecticut copper collectors, and one of Robert’s favorites in the series. Generally smooth from extensive wear, this pleasing chestnut brown example is actually technically finer than the given grade suggests, as the nature of the shallowly cut dies and poor strikes on this variety combine to make the coins appear more worn than they actually are. Struck a little over 10% off-center toward 8 o’clock on both sides, a not unusual circumstance for this variety, as a good handful of the known examples show off-centering of similar intensity and direction. The legends AUCTORI and INDE are nearly off the coin and weak, while CONNEC is mostly visible, as is ET LIB; the date has also fallen victim to the off-centering. One of the more pleasing, if low grade survivors of this die marriage, and one that will fill a void in a die marriage collection that is on its way to greatness.From the Robert M. Martin Collection. Purchased from Delaware Coin Gallery in September 2009.