| Description |
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left, AUCTOPI Fine 12 NGC. M. 42-kk.2, W-4245, High R.5. 132.7 grains. The number "42" appears over a horizontal bar in the left obverse field, here appearing as garnet, and likely the remnants of an India ink attribution by an early owner, possibly W.W. Hays. Considerable slate patina appears on both sides of this light brown copper. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Realized $305.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |
