 1788 Connecticut copper. MBR. M.4.1-B.1. R-5+. Choice About Uncirculated. A superior example, one of the nicest seen. There is a small handful of these that grade very high, like this one. 117.9 gns. 28.9 mm. Nice rich light brown in color on both sides. Obverse surface a little rough in the center, just microgranular but appearing smooth and hard in the fields; the reverse smoother, harder, and with much better eye appeal. No important defects requiring mention, just scattered light handling marks. Well centered on both sides, sharply struck, a very attractive piece. Overstruck on a Nova Constellatio copper, traces of the undertype visible on both sides. Reverse die buckling horizontally across the lower third.
Ex John Story Jenks Collection (Henry Chapman, December 15, 1921, lot 5485). Square collector's ticket accompanies the lot.
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