1788 CT 1/2P INDL, Miller 16.2-O, BN MS(PCGS#687239)
1788 CT 1/2P INDL, Miller 16.2-O, BN MS (PCGS#687239)
Spring 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 8398
- 等级
- XF45BN
- 价格
- 12,870
- 详细说明
- 1788 Connecticut Copper. Miller 16.2-O, W-4605. Rarity-5. Draped Bust, INDL. EF-45 (PCGS). 158.0 grains. Light grayish steel brown over much of the surface with the obverse recesses deep golden tan suggestive of an old cleaning. However, the surfaces have toned back rather well and the overall aesthetic is pleasing. Glossy on both sides with some trivial microporosity. One notable natural flaw is seen at the back of the effigy’s head, while the reverse is a little rough with minor natural impairments scattered about. The obverse is off center to the right and heavily clashed around the right side, mostly obliterating CONNEC, while AUCTORI is strong. The reverse is centered well. Sinking of the die on this side is evident at the upper left, while a prominent crack passes through Liberty from this area to the lower right. Overall, rather similar in sharpness to the Anderson-Gleckler coin sold in November 2016, though that piece had much more serious planchet flaws and the good quality planchets in this series carry a premium. Perhaps a better comparison can be made to the Ford coin, which appeared a little sharper, but was also an earlier state of the dies which should be factored in. Provenance: From the Twin Leaf Collection of Connecticut & Massachusetts Coppers. Earlier ex Anthony Terranova, October 2003. Click here for certification details from PCGS.