 1787 Connecticut copper. DBL. M.33.40-Z.2. R-6. Technically Extremely Fine. A superior example. White ink on obverse. White ink on edge. 146.6 gns. Pale olive green and brown on both sides. Obverse surface microgranular, the reverse a little rougher, particularly on the shield and globe. Numerous linear flaws on the reverse. Obverse scratched in many places, some deep, particularly at left. Two pinpoint tics in the center of the obverse. This was Hays' coin and it appears the Circle H attribution definitely means ex Hays Collection. Described on its round Circle H collector's ticket as ''Presented by Dr. Hall Jany/96''. In Hall's notebook under 33.29-Z.2 we read ''I sent one to Mr. Hays Jan.96''. It seems possible that the ink on edge was done by Hall and that on the obverse by Hays.
Ex Dr. Hall in January, 1896. Round Circle H collector's ticket accompanies the lot.
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