1786 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left Fine 12 NGC. M. 5.7-H.1, W-2610, High R.5. 118.8 grains. A rare variety. Minor planchet flaws appear on both sides of this example, with scarlet patina on the attractive olive-brown surfaces. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $352.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1786 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left VF30 NGC. M. 5.6-M, W-2600, High R.5. 120.4 grains. The inked attribution on the obverse is in the style of Frederick Canfield, although that attribution is uncertain. Both sides of this semi-glossy example display planchet flaws with olive and mahogany toning on the obverse, and auburn color on the reverse. Ex: French's Sale (10/1961); Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,527.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1786 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left VF30 NGC. M. 5.6-M, W-2600, High R.5. 120.4 grains. The inked attribution on the obverse is in the style of Frederick Canfield, although that attribution is uncertain. Both sides of this semi-glossy example display planchet flaws with olive and mahogany toning on the obverse, and auburn color on the reverse. Ex: French's Sale (10/1961); Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,527.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1786 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left VF30 NGC. M. 5.5-M, W-2595, R.3. 128.1 grains. Die sinking is evident at the upper left obverse and the lower left reverse. Intermingled steel and tan appear on both sides of this pleasing example. The flan is slightly out of round, apparent at 2 to 3 o'clock on the obverse and 3 to 4 o'clock on the reverse. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $499.38. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1786 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left VF30 NGC. M. 5.5-M, W-2595, R.3. 128.1 grains. Die sinking is evident at the upper left obverse and the lower left reverse. Intermingled steel and tan appear on both sides of this pleasing example. The flan is slightly out of round, apparent at 2 to 3 o'clock on the obverse and 3 to 4 o'clock on the reverse. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $499.38. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1786 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left XF40 NGC. M. 5.4-O.1, W-2590, R.2. 143.5 grains. An exceptional example showing microscopic corrosion. The olive-brown surfaces offer a glossy appearance with splashes of turquoise toning on the reverse. An old, small "x" scratch appears on the reverse, although insufficient to prevent NGC from assigning a grade. 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 $646.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1786 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left XF40 NGC. M. 5.4-O.1, W-2590, R.2. 143.5 grains. An exceptional example showing microscopic corrosion. The olive-brown surfaces offer a glossy appearance with splashes of turquoise toning on the reverse. An old, small "x" scratch appears on the reverse, although insufficient to prevent NGC from assigning a grade. 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 $646.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1786 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left Fine 12 NGC. M. 5.2-I, W-2550, R.3. 125.0 grains. This piece exhibits distinctive patina with a few inconsequential corrosion spots. Both sides display blue-steel, olive-brown, and buff, with considerable plum toning on the reverse. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $152.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1786 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left Fine 12 NGC. M. 5.2-I, W-2550, R.3. 125.0 grains. This piece exhibits distinctive patina with a few inconsequential corrosion spots. Both sides display blue-steel, olive-brown, and buff, with considerable plum toning on the reverse. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $152.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1785 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Right VF20 NGC. M. 6.4-I, W-2420, R.2. 123.5 grains. The reverse is typically weak on this pleasing copper, displaying a combination of chestnut, mahogany, and steel surfaces. Ex: Frederick A. Canfield; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $397.15. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.