1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 5-P, W-2815. Rarity-6-. Mailed Bust Left—Overstruck on 1783 Nova Constellatio Copper, Crosby 2-B—VF-25 (PCGS).121.4 grains. Dies oriented at 205 degrees. We were at first skeptical of Robert’s simple “overstruck” notation on his envelope, but a little patience paid off—between and through the CTO of AUCTORI one can make out vestiges of the 1783 date and several of the paired leaves that are part of the wreath above the date, as well as the final A of JUSTITIA to the right of the 1783 date, leading us to the conclusion that this is overstruck on a Crosby 2-B 1783 Nova Constellatio Copper. As such, it is perhaps the only 5-P overstruck on a Nova, joining the superb piece overstruck on a 1781 contemporary counterfeit Irish halfpenny as the only two examples of this Rarity-6- die marriage known in overstruck format. The coin is dark glossy brown, well struck and well centered for the variety.From the Robert M. Martin Collection. Provenance not recorded.
