1787 CONNECTICUT COPPER -
MILLER 33.34-W.2
Rarity: Very Rare
Variety equivalents:
Notes:
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American History Auctions, Inc.
Recent appearances:
"Choice Extremely Fine." Ex -
B. Max Mehl, February 27, 1917 - Strong Museum - Stack's
"66th Anniversary Sale", October 16, 2001, Lot 226, illustrated,
where it was described as follows: "1787
M.33.34-W.2 (R-6). Choice Extremely Fine. 145.4 grains. Bold strike
on round planchet with clear diagnostics, including small CONNE, large low
C: on obverse, small deeply inset ETLIB:. Smooth glossy medium brown
surfaces show very limited stain near rims. Exceptionally high Condition
Census adds materially to this coin's desirability."
"Choice Very Fine" (illustrated
above). Ex - Early American History Auctions, Inc.'s Mail Bid
Sale, August 25, 2001, Lot 1371, illustrated, where it was described as
follows:
"1787 CT Copper, Draped Bust Facing Left...Choice Extremely Fine.
126.2 grains. Medium brown to tan colors, with steel highlights on the
highest points. A small, natural hole goes completely through the planchet
on the right side. Struck slightly off-center on both sides so that some
of the date is off the planchet..."
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