Image Information
| Type | Coin |
| Title | 1787 Connecticut Copper, Horned Bust, BN |
| Date | 1787 |
| Grade | AU50 |
| Service | NGC |
| Service Catalog # | 364 |
| Denomination | CONNCT |
| Description | 1787 CONNCT Connecticut Copper, Horned Bust, M. 4-L, W-2810, R.1, AU50 NGC. Die alignment: 210?. Light golden-tan surfaces predominate on this Guide Book variety, with a couple of carbon spots noted on the obverse and a small patch of red on the reverse globe. The obverse is struck off-center, while the reverse is only slightly so. The distinctive die break that gives this variety its name is clearly visible on this example, extending between the figure's chin and the UC of AUCTORI. Listed on page 63 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15248, realized $780. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |
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