1786 CT 1/2P Hercules Head, BN MS(PCGS#334)

Spring 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

8110

等级

VG8BN

价格

2,574

详细说明

1786 Connecticut Copper. Miller 5.3-N, W-2575. Rarity-2. Mailed Bust Left, Hercules Head. VG-8 (PCGS). 142.2 grains. Attractive dark chocolate brown surfaces are hard, glossy and rather choice. A very even appearance on both sides and very satisfying overall. The obverse is centered to the right, causing impairment of the final letters of CONNEC, while AUCTORI is bold and enclosed by a crisp arc of dentils. The reverse shows little detail due to the advanced die state that has resulted in a pronounced ring of die sinking. The very center shows some detail of Liberty, and parts of INDE are still visible, though this is obscured by the deeply impressed clashing of AUCTORI. Traces of clashed letters are all that remain to the lower right of Liberty. This example has been called a late state impression due to the weakness, but the heavier wear on seems to have contributed to the lack of detail in concert with the die swelling, so we are not sure that it is much later than the last two offered. Further evidence to support this conclusion may be found in Perkins:231, where heavy incuse letters are seen above Liberty and behind her head as well. That coin seems to be a later state, as it is noted that there is a “second set of incusations” that are not visible on this example. Whatever the case, this piece is very choice for the grade and while the reverse is weak, the obverse bears a very clear Hercules Head. Provenance: From the Twin Leaf Collection of Connecticut & Massachusetts Coppers. Earlier ex Richard Picker; John “Jack” Royse, Stack’s Bowers, November 2012:6037. Click here for certification details from PCGS.