Description |
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left VF30 NGC. M. 33.32-Z.13, W-3830, R.1. 140.4 grains. This plentiful variety features the only use of obverse 33.32. Alternatively, reverse Z.13 appears with obverse dies 33.1, 33.8, 33.21, 33.32, and 33.39. Bluish steel-brown patina appears in the lettering on this smooth golden-tan and olive-brown example. A few minor rim marks are evident. The right obverse and reverse borders are evident on this imperfectly centered strike, with a full date and dentils below. Ex: Dr. Thomas Hall; Virgil Brand; Brand Estate (sold for $1.25 on May 17, 1935); B.G. Johnson (sold for $5.00); Eric P. Newman; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Realized $1,116.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |