1788 CT 1/2P MB Left, Miller 11-G, BN MS(PCGS#687263)

June 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1262

等级

AU58BN

价格

15,255

详细说明

1788 Connecticut Copper. Miller 11-G, W-4510. Rarity-2. Mailed Bust Left. Incomplete Punched Planchet. AU-58 (PCGS). A fantastic Connecticut Copper, one of the nicest examples seen of the die variety, and also significant as a prominent mint error. Glossy, mark-free, generally autumn-brown surfaces show subtle traces of frosty luster. Intermingled copper-brown patina is more pronounced on the reverse, the obverse with faint lilac and powder blue undertones evident as the coin dips into a light. The planchet cutter mark is quite pronounced and arcs through the upper right obverse, lower right reverse. Yet even so, this piece is sharply struck with virtually all features crisp and only minor softness to the seated figure's head at the upper reverse border. Centering is quite good, as well, the reverse drawn trivially to 11 o'clock, affecting only the denticulation. The planchet is of extremely high quality apart from the aforementioned mint error, totally devoid of additional flaws with nothing to further disrupt the design elements. Of the 1788 Miller 11-G variety, the 2021 Clark reference on Connecticut coppers observes, "Planchet cutter marks and clips common." That may be true, but few survivors from these dies are as well produced and expertly preserved as this near-Mint specimen. It is an exceptionally handsome piece that is sure to please even the pickiest State copper connoisseur. Struck from an advanced die state with clash marks in the left and right obverse field areas, the reverse with a prominent break at the letter I in INDE. Provenance: From the David Sterling Collection. PCGS# 687263. NGC ID: 2B3B. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.