1788 Connecticut Copper. Miller 14.1-L.2, W-4570. Rarity-5+. Draped Bust Left. VF-35 (PCGS).129.2 grains. A bold and attractive example, noteworthy quality for this scarce and often crudely struck, condition sensitive variety. The obverse is a glossy, problem-free medium brown with tan on the devices. Boldly struck and fairly well centered as far as this variety tends to come. Just a bit off center to 2 oclock but all the legends are on the planchet and the centering allows for a full view of the interesting double-punched dentils below the bust. The reverse is slightly rough in texture with some brick-red patina and a few spots of verdigris. Well detailed though with a clear "fatal break," full legends, and more than half of the date. A more than respectable piece that would serve well in an advanced die variety set.PCGS# 687233.From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from eBay, March 2011. Obverse plated in Randy Clarks "The Identification and Classification of Connecticut Coppers 1785-1788," pp. 630, 646.
