1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 31.2-r.3, W-3210. Rarity-1. Draped Bust Left—Double Struck—VF Details—Damage (PCGS).147.1 grains. This coin was first struck on center, but failed to eject from the coining chamber and was struck again about 30% off-center and rotated a little bit, with most of the date of the primary strike visible through the secondary one. Surfaces are light olive-brown with iridescent highlights, the surfaces microscopically granular where not worn. A minor pin scratch around top of second strike effigy’s head, and a small dig at in the primary strike on reverse. A fantastic double strike, one of several in Robert’s holdings.From the Robert M. Martin Collection. Purchased from Robert Hughes, July 1980. Although the grade is not listed on the holder due to space considerations, it can be seen if this coin’s serial number is put into the “cert verification” feature at pcgs.com.
