 1785 Connecticut copper. MBR. M.1-E. R-4. Very Fine. A second. 157.4 gns. Medium to darker brown in color than the preceding particularly on the reverse. Both surfaces much more granular in appearance than the first particularly in the centers and upper left quadrant of the reverse. Small reverse rim bruise at about 11:30. Struck off center on both sides, the obverse towards the bottom, the reverse towards the top, portions of the letters on each side off the flan. Earlier state than the preceding, no apparent die blip below the effigy's chin on the obverse.
Ex S.H. & H. Chapman's sale of July 7, 1904, lot 362. Square collector's ticket accompanies the lot.
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