1787 CT 1/2P DB Left, Miller 31.1-r.4, BN MS(PCGS#685383)

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

8303

等级

AU53

价格

11,360

详细说明

Well Preserved Miller 31.1-r.4 1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 31.1-r.4, W-3200. Rarity-2. Draped Bust Left. AU-53 (PCGS). Rich chocolate brown with soft steel and rose overtones that come alive as the coin is turned in the light. Unevenly struck, with weakness at the upper obverse and lower reverse, and on a somewhat flawed flan, but still retaining luster that gives this a very pleasant aesthetic. A single natural flaw on each side is worthy of mention. One is near the O of AUCTORI, and one is at the D of INDE. These are positioned closely, relative to each other, and are likely part of the same general imperfection. That aside, this is a really pretty coin. The scattered, tight marks through the weakly struck areas are simply natural planchet texture that did not strike out. Nicely centered on both sides. This is not a variety that tends to come uneven, but according to Clark, this obverse is among the most common to be associated with errors, and this unevenness might be best explained in that light. Finer than any other in our online archives with a single exception, the better struck AU-58 from the Norman G. Peters Collection that was in our November 2021 sale. The Partrick coin was struck better, but not as well preserved. This is likely a Condition Census coin. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Christopher B. Young, March 2004. To view supplemental information and all items from the Sydney F. Martin Collection, click here. PCGS# 685383. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.