1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left VG10 NGC. M. 46-BB, W-4305, R.5. 137.3 grains. The centers of both obverse and reverse have circles of slightly lighter brown toning on this lightly granular olive and steel example. The circles are the same diameter as the antique attribution sticker appearing on the Miller 45-CC, above. Ex: William Wallace Hays; Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $381.88. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left VG10 NGC. M. 46-BB, W-4305, R.5. 137.3 grains. The centers of both obverse and reverse have circles of slightly lighter brown toning on this lightly granular olive and steel example. The circles are the same diameter as the antique attribution sticker appearing on the Miller 45-CC, above. Ex: William Wallace Hays; Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $381.88. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left Fine Details Uncertified. M. 45-CC, W-4300, R.6. 125.0 grains. Moderately corroded blue-steel and tan surfaces with the attribution inked on the obverse, and reappearing on a round ivory sticker at the center of the reverse. Ex: "H/90;" William Wallace Hays; Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $470.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left Fine Details Uncertified. M. 45-CC, W-4300, R.6. 125.0 grains. Moderately corroded blue-steel and tan surfaces with the attribution inked on the obverse, and reappearing on a round ivory sticker at the center of the reverse. Ex: "H/90;" William Wallace Hays; Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $470.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left VF25 NGC. M. 44-W.4, W-4260, R.4. 145.1 grains. Obverse 44 has been identified in marriages with reverse dies W.4, W.5, and Z.10. Reverse W.4 appears nowhere else. This is a scarce variety with examples available in grades up to AU, although most are Fine to XF. An obverse planchet flaw is visible behind the effigy's eye. The greenish steel-brown surfaces are moderately rough. Light tan highlights are evident on both sides. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $329.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left VF25 NGC. M. 44-W.4, W-4260, R.4. 145.1 grains. Obverse 44 has been identified in marriages with reverse dies W.4, W.5, and Z.10. Reverse W.4 appears nowhere else. This is a scarce variety with examples available in grades up to AU, although most are Fine to XF. An obverse planchet flaw is visible behind the effigy's eye. The greenish steel-brown surfaces are moderately rough. Light tan highlights are evident on both sides. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $329.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left, CONNFC VG10. M. 43.1-Y, W-4250, R.2. 128.1 grains. Wisps of bluish toning appear on the smooth olive-brown surfaces of this worn but attractive copper. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $235.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left, AUCTOPI Fine 12 NGC. M. 42-kk.2, W-4245, High R.5. 132.7 grains. The number "42" appears over a horizontal bar in the left obverse field, here appearing as garnet, and likely the remnants of an India ink attribution by an early owner, possibly W.W. Hays. Considerable slate patina appears on both sides of this light brown copper. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $305.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left, CONNFC VG10. M. 43.1-Y, W-4250, R.2. 128.1 grains. Wisps of bluish toning appear on the smooth olive-brown surfaces of this worn but attractive copper. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $235.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left, AUCTOPI Fine 12 NGC. M. 42-kk.2, W-4245, High R.5. 132.7 grains. The number "42" appears over a horizontal bar in the left obverse field, here appearing as garnet, and likely the remnants of an India ink attribution by an early owner, possibly W.W. Hays. Considerable slate patina appears on both sides of this light brown copper. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $305.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.