 1785 Connecticut copper. MBR. M.4.3-A.2. R-3. Extremely Fine. Nicer than almost every other one sold in the past 10 years. 145.9 gns. Good rich brown in color on both sides, the central devices and tops of the letters in a lighter shade. Obverse and reverse surfaces just microgranular and not disturbingly so. Essentially free from disturbing flaws. Obverse die breaking at the lower left, the reverse cracking through the tops of letters at the right. A very worthwhile example.
Ex John G. Mills Collection (S.H. & H. Chapman, April 27, 1904, lot 229). Square collector's ticket accompanies the lot.
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