1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 43.2-X.4, W-4255. Rarity-5. Draped Bust Left, CONNFC. AU-53 (PCGS).150.2 grains. Considered anR-7 die marriage as recently as the early 1980s, the 43.2-X.4 variety now rests comfortably at R-5; although the rarity has dropped, the number of superior specimens known has not increased. Robert considered this coin second finest known behind only the flawed AU from the October 1976 Pine Tree sale. Roberts is arguably finer, despite some minor striking weakness at effigy’s nose and CTO on obverse, than the Pine Tree coin, which though seemingly sharper, has a rather obvious and large planchet flaw across the obverse. Surfaces of this coin are lustrous and a perfectly even shade of dark chestnut, the lustrous areas around the legends and protected areas appearing as lighter olive brown. A minor planchet flake at nose and chin are noted, though these pale in comparison to the overall forceful visual appeal of one of the finest survivors of the die marriage.From the Robert M. Martin Collection. Provenance not recorded.<p>
