 1787 Connecticut copper. DBL. M.33.40-Z.1. R-5. Technically Choice Extremely Fine. 137.8 gns. Unnatural light and reddish brown obverse, more appropriate light olive brown on the reverse. Obverse surfaces only microgranular, the reverse seems smoother despite the late state of this die. Both sides well centered and struck, the piece much sharper than just about every other specimen seen. Later states of the dies, perhaps this explains why the front was cleaned, to show the breaks more clearly.
Ex Saint Louis Stamp and Coin Company on October 1, 1926. Square collector's ticket accompanies the lot.
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