1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 37.8-LL, W-4150. Rarity-4+. Draped Bust Left, ET-IIB—Double Struck—VF-30 (PCGS).137.9 grains. A bold multiple striking, the coin first struck on-center, then a second time about 25% off-center and rotated relative to the first strike. What is most incredible about the multiple striking is that the ET-IIB misspelling that is unique to this reverse die is fully visible twice as a result of the double striking! Date of primary strike also mostly visible. Olive-brown and microscopically granular, more likely originating in the original planchet surface than during this coin’s useful circulating life. At least 5 double strikes of this die pairing are known, only 3 of which are in private hands.From the Robert M. Martin Collection. Ex New England Rare Coin Galleries Sale of July 23, 1976, lot 134.
