1741 Admiral Vernon Medal, Cartagena, VF20 NGC. Betts-328, Adams CAvl 2-E, R.6. Incorrectly attributed as Adams CAvl 2-D by NGC. Deep chocolate-brown color is present on both sides of this specimen, with copper shades present on portions of the high points of the designs. The legends lack strong definition, with the reverse legend being, TRUE BRITISH HEROES TOOK CARTHAGENA. Areas of porosity appear on each side. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $117.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1741 Admiral Vernon Medal, Cartagena, VF30 NGC. Betts-333, Adams CAv 4-E, R.5. The reverse legend on this variety is "NONE MORE READY NONE MORE BRAVE." Golden-brown color is predominant on both sides of this specimen, with the reverse revealing small, dispersed dark areas. The legends remain crisp on this circulated example. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $176.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1739 Admiral Vernon Medal, Porto Bello, XF45 NGC. Betts-194, Adams PBv 16-M, R.5. Deep brown color prevails on this specimen, with small, scattered hues of brass also present. The legends remain sharp on this piece exhibiting wear on the high points of the devices. The medals depict Vernon holding a number of different items in his left hand, with a telescope present in the case of this design. This variety features a smaller flan, approximately 26 mm in diameter. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $188.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1788 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Horse's Head Left VG Details, Obverse Damage NGC. M. 50-f, W-5475, R.3. 140.4 grains. Both sides of this Head Left copper show olive, maroon, and tan patina, with numerous scratches, and small punch marks at the center of the obverse. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $499.38. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1788 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left VF Details, Environmental Damage NGC. M. 7-E, W-4480, Low R.6. 126.5 grains. Heavy green and maroon oxidation appears at the lower reverse of this steel and light brown example, with the variety inked on the obverse by an unknown collector. The style does not appear to match W.W. Hays or Frederick Canfield. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $223.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1788 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Right VF Details, Tooled NGC. M. 4.1-K, W-4430, R.5. 114.2 grains. The blue-steel surfaces show extensive, fine tooling to remove corrosion. The tooling fails to alter the India-ink attribution applied by W.W. Hays (1821-1899), confirming that the work was performed in the 19th century. Ex: William Wallace Hays; Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $329.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1788 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Right GEORGIVS III Fine Details, Obverse Scratched NGC. M. 101-D, Vlack 13-88CT, R.5. 106.5 grains. Heavy scratches on the obverse are fully toned, suggesting a very old accident. Both sides are otherwise smooth and attractive with a blend of olive-brown and garnet toning. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $440.63. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left VF25 NGC. M. 53-FF, W-4335, Low R.6. 128.1 grains. Finer than several others appearing in specialized collections and better than Taylor's VG or Perkins' Fine. This example has pleasing light brown and olive surfaces with a few minor planchet flaws on each side. Ex: William Wallace Hays; S.H. Chapman (4/10/1919); Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $881.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left VG8 NGC. M. 28-m, W-3130, High R.5. 131.2 grains. An incomplete planchet is evident at 5 o'clock on the obverse and 12 o'clock on the reverse of this attractive olive and pale blue copper. The surfaces are smooth and free of problems. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $381.88. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1785 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Right Fine 12 NGC. M. 4.3-D, W-2370, R.5. 134.3 grains. A pleasing two-tone example, showing bluish-steel surfaces and golden-brown high points. Both sides show moderate planchet flaws that add character to this piece. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $211.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
