1787 CONNECTICUT COPPER -
MILLER 33.2-Z.12
Rarity: Very Common
Variety equivalents:
Notes:
The obverse die of this variety was also used on:
1787
Miller 33.2-Z.5
1787 Miller 33.2-Z.17
1787 Miller 33.2-Z.21
1787 Miller 33.2-Z.22
This was the only use of
the reverse die.
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Images courtesy of MH
Recent appearances:
"Extremely Fine"
(illustrated above). Ex - Dec 1988 sale of the Herbert Oecshner
collection, Lot 1109 - MH
"Choice Very Fine+". Ex - Early American History Auctions, Inc.
Mail
Bid Sale, April 20, 2002, Lot 936, illustrated, where it was
described (in part) as follows: "...Superb surfaces and color, the
only flaws being some tiny rim dings on the obverse. This coin has no real
wear..."
"Very Fine". Ex - Early American History Auctions, Inc.'s Mail Bid
Sale, August 25, 2001, Lot 1381, not illustrated, where it was described as follows:
"1787 CT Copper, Miller 33.2-Z.12, Draped Bust Facing Left, Very
Fine. 117.3 grains. Rarity 1. Dark, olive-brown, with lighter high
points. This variety normally comes somewhat indistinct, so the grade is
based on actual wear. The surfaces are micro-porous, with an almost matte
appearance."
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