1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 32.2-X.1, W-3220. Rarity-2. Draped Bust Left. EF-45 (PCGS).144.1 grains. A common die marriage with uncommonly pleasing light brown surfaces, illuminated by abundant mint luster in the fields on both sides. Well centered but a bit softly struck at the centers, which belies this coin’s true status as a nearly Mint State coin. Date is on flan and bold on this superb type coin hailing from the collection of one of the deans of mid-20th century Colonial numismatics.From the Robert M. Martin Collection. Ex Stack’s Sale of the Richard Picker Collection, October 24, 1984, lot 157.
