 1787 Connecticut copper. DBL. M.33.38-Z.23. R-5+. Very Fine technically. An outstanding specimen. 150.8 gns. Nice light golden brown in color on both sides. Obverse surface uniformly granular but not disturbingly so. The reverse much rougher in appearance due principally to the late state of this die. Both sides well centered. Remarkable reverse state, as noted, later than that seen on the Perkins coin, it is a wonder how this die could continue to be kept in service and crank out strikes that were somewhat recognizable as Connecticut coppers. In the cataloguer's opinion this and the Hessberg coin are tied for the finest he has seen.
Pedigree recorded as ''Low sale. In lot of 11. 1918'' on its accompanying square collector's ticket.
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