1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left, Arrows at Date Fine 12 NGC. M. 14-H, W-2895, R.3. 92.6 grains. A mixture of blue-steel and olive-brown toning appears on both sides of this example that shows old blended scratches and minor granularity. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $305.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left Fine 12 NGC. M. 11.2-K, W-2875, R.3. 132.7 grains. An attractive painted die piece with olive-brown surfaces showing splashes of bluish-steel and maroon patina on each side. Minor greenish verdigris appears on the reverse. Ex: United States Coin Co.; William Wallace Hays; Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $646.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left Fine 12 NGC. M. 11.2-K, W-2875, R.3. 132.7 grains. An attractive painted die piece with olive-brown surfaces showing splashes of bluish-steel and maroon patina on each side. Minor greenish verdigris appears on the reverse. Ex: United States Coin Co.; William Wallace Hays; Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $646.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left Fine Details, Reverse Scratched NGC. M. 10-E, W-2865, High R.5. 145.1 grains. Imperfectly centered with chestnut and steel surfaces, showing minimal maroon oxidation. A few old scratches are noted on the reverse. Ex: Dr. Thomas Hall (9/17/1890); William Wallace Hays; Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $211.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left Fine Details, Reverse Scratched NGC. M. 10-E, W-2865, High R.5. 145.1 grains. Imperfectly centered with chestnut and steel surfaces, showing minimal maroon oxidation. A few old scratches are noted on the reverse. Ex: Dr. Thomas Hall (9/17/1890); William Wallace Hays; Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $211.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left, 1787 over 1788 Fine 12 NGC M. 9-R, W-2860, High R.4. 134.3 grains. Lightly corrected blue-steel surfaces show traces of tan on the obverse high points. The 9/R attribution is boldly inked in the right obverse field. Ex: William Wallace Hays; United States Coin Co.; Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. The round "Circle H" card is noted "D.H. May 90" suggesting that W.W. Hays purchased this piece from Dr. Hall in May 1890. Realized $998.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left, 1787 over 1788 Fine 12 NGC M. 9-R, W-2860, High R.4. 134.3 grains. Lightly corrected blue-steel surfaces show traces of tan on the obverse high points. The 9/R attribution is boldly inked in the right obverse field. Ex: William Wallace Hays; United States Coin Co.; Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. The round "Circle H" card is noted "D.H. May 90" suggesting that W.W. Hays purchased this piece from Dr. Hall in May 1890. Realized $998.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left, Laughing Head VF20 NGC. M. 6.2-M, W-2825, R.4. 126.5 grains. Struck slightly off center, this piece shows a portion of the lip outside the border dentils on the reverse, from 10 to 12 o'clock. A pleasing two-tone piece, exhibiting golden-tan with mahogany and steel patina. Trivial flaws and microscopic granularity are evident on each side. Ex: United States Coin Company (Wayte Raymond and Elmer Sears); Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $587.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left, Laughing Head VF20 NGC. M. 6.2-M, W-2825, R.4. 126.5 grains. Struck slightly off center, this piece shows a portion of the lip outside the border dentils on the reverse, from 10 to 12 o'clock. A pleasing two-tone piece, exhibiting golden-tan with mahogany and steel patina. Trivial flaws and microscopic granularity are evident on each side. Ex: United States Coin Company (Wayte Raymond and Elmer Sears); Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $587.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left VF25 NGC. M. 2-B, W-2755, R.3. 140.4 grains. An attractive mix of golden-brown, tan, olive-brown, and steel appears on both sides of this pleasing copper. Hillyer Ryder's square ticket accompanies this lot. Ex: Henry C. Miller (Thomas Elder, 5/1920), lot 1864; Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $440.63. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.