1788 Connecticut Copper. Miller 9-E, W-4500. Rarity-4+. Mailed Bust Left. AU-50 (PCGS).149.6 grains. A scarce and distinctive variety, displaying one of the boldest die clashes in the entire series. Attractive mahogany surfaces are glossy but not quite smooth, with the obverse in particular showing some shallow scattered verdigris. The centering is very good on both sides, ideal on the reverse and a bit leftward on the obverse. Aside from a couple trivial horizontal fissures on the reverse, this piece is impressively problem free. The heavy die clash leaves the date digits in crisp incuse form above the portrait. This is a nicer than usual example of this variety. The Ford-Bobby Martin coin, despite being graded just MS-61 (PCGS), is a real Uncirculated. There are a couple other really nice ones, but this example is probably in the tier just below them.From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.
