1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 33.40-Z.1, W-3965. Rarity-5+. Draped Bust Left, INDE/INDN. AU-55 (PCGS).

137.8 grains. An outstanding example of this scarce variety, among the very finest known in terms of technical grade and probably the single finest struck. Very nicely centered and evenly impressed, remarkable for a variety that is known for coming poorly struck and/or off center. Surfaces are frosty medium brown with tan undertones. Some barely visible hairlines and subtle silvery overtones are noted on the obverse from an old, very light cleaning, but they are hardly noticeable at most viewing angles and certainly nothing to preclude a straight grade or take much away from the excellent eye appeal. Late state of both dies with lots of cracks and breaks on display. A top notch piece worthy of a fine cabinet.

PCGS# 687354. NGC ID: 2B2X.

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From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co., October 1, 1926; Hillyer Ryder; F.C.C. Boyd; our (Stack's) sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part IX, May 2005, lot 425. Obverse plated in Randy Clark "The Identification and Classification of Connecticut Coppers 1785-1788," p. 397.