1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left, AUCTOBI VF Details, Tooled NGC. M. 39.1-h.1, W-4210, Low R.6. 145.1 grains. An attractive example of this important variety, despite tooling that was intended to diminish the appearance of corrosion on the maroon, olive-brown, and steel surfaces. Ex: B. Max Mehl (12/1918), lot 270; Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $381.88. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left, AUCTOBI VF Details, Tooled NGC. M. 39.1-h.1, W-4210, Low R.6. 145.1 grains. An attractive example of this important variety, despite tooling that was intended to diminish the appearance of corrosion on the maroon, olive-brown, and steel surfaces. Ex: B. Max Mehl (12/1918), lot 270; Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $381.88. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left, AUCIORI VF20 NGC. M. 38-GG, W-4205, R.4. 149.7 grains. Russet and blue-steel toning appears on both sides of this copper, with a few reverse rim bumps. Light brown is noted on some of the reverse high points. Ex: Dr. Thomas Hall; Virgil Brand; Brand Estate (sold for $5.00 on May 18, 1935); B.G. Johnson (sold for $7.50); Eric P. Newman; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $822.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left, AUCIORI VF20 NGC. M. 38-GG, W-4205, R.4. 149.7 grains. Russet and blue-steel toning appears on both sides of this copper, with a few reverse rim bumps. Light brown is noted on some of the reverse high points. Ex: Dr. Thomas Hall; Virgil Brand; Brand Estate (sold for $5.00 on May 18, 1935); B.G. Johnson (sold for $7.50); Eric P. Newman; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $822.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left, AUCIORI Fine 12 NGC. M. 38-GG, W-4205, R.4. 134.3 grains. The inked attribution is tentatively attributed to W.W. Hays, although no Circle H card is present. A Henry Chapman envelope accompanies this lot. A planchet void at the upper obverse has toning that matches the rest of the coin, showing a blend of steel, maroon, and light brown. There is no evidence of displaced metal on either side, confirming a pre-production planchet flaw. Ex: Henry Chapman; Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $188.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left, AUCIORI Fine 12 NGC. M. 38-GG, W-4205, R.4. 134.3 grains. The inked attribution is tentatively attributed to W.W. Hays, although no Circle H card is present. A Henry Chapman envelope accompanies this lot. A planchet void at the upper obverse has toning that matches the rest of the coin, showing a blend of steel, maroon, and light brown. There is no evidence of displaced metal on either side, confirming a pre-production planchet flaw. Ex: Henry Chapman; Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $188.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left, AUCIORI VG Details, Reverse Damage NGC. M. 38-l.2, W-4200, R.4. 128.1 grains. Light brown surfaces show splashes of steel and maroon patina on the obverse, with microscopic scratches and roughness on both sides. The reverse damage described by NGC is nothing more than a trivial punch near the shield. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $105.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left, AUCIORI VG Details, Reverse Damage NGC. M. 38-l.2, W-4200, R.4. 128.1 grains. Light brown surfaces show splashes of steel and maroon patina on the obverse, with microscopic scratches and roughness on both sides. The reverse damage described by NGC is nothing more than a trivial punch near the shield. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $105.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.