1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 6.1-M, W-2820. Rarity-1. Mailed Bust Left, Laughing Head. VF-35 (PCGS).
104.6 grains. Glossy mahogany brown with subtly striated patina on the obverse and mottled olive tones in the reverse recesses. Beautifully centered on both sides with no design elements encumbered by the borders. Visually well balanced with no natural flaws or serious handling damage. Just a single thin scratch is noted at the lower obverse. A very pretty piece with the distinctive and popular laughing head design very clear.
PCGS# 686408.
From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from Heritage's Spring ANA Sale, March 1995, lot 6908; Christopher B. Young.
Price realized | 440 USD |
Starting price | 1 USD |
Estimate | 700 USD |