1785 CONNECTICUT COPPER -
MILLER 7.2-DRarity:
Extremely Rare
Variety nickname: Mailed Bust Left
Notes:
This
was the only use of the obverse die. From the same master hub as
1785 Miller 7.1-D but strengthened by hand, resulting in difference
in the breast plate on the obverse bust. The
reverse die of this variety was also used on:
1785 Miller 4.3-D
1785 Miller 4.4-D
1785 Miller 7.1-D
1785 Miller 8-D |
Images courtesy of Superior
Galleries
Recent appearances:
VG-10 or better in terms of sharpness. Ex
– American Numismatic Rarities, LLC’s “The Classics Sale,”
July 25, 2003
, Lot
26, "Miller 7.2-D, Rarity-6+, 124.9 grains", illustrated, not sold
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