1787 Connecticut Copper

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Obverse of 1787 Connecticut Copper - Miller 12-Q Reverse of 1787 Connecticut Copper - Miller 12-Q

1787 CONNECTICUT COPPER -
MILLER 12-Q

Rarity: Rare

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Notes:
This was the only use of the obverse and reverse dies.

Recent appearances:
"VG-8" (illustrated above). Ex - Mike Ringo - Bill Weber - Superior Galleries' "The Pre-Long Beach Sale", June 3-4, 2002, Lot 2107, illustrated, where it was described as follows: "Overdate 1787 over 1887. Nice glossy medium brown and chocolate. The only notable mark is a shallow planchet fissure at the throat, as struck. A small, curved planchet clip shows at the rim over the back of the head. LDS. An attractive example, just worn. The overdate 7 over 8 is faint. Weight 118.4 grains."

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