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.
1786 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left Fine 12 NGC. M. 5.9-Q, W-2645, R.5. 103.4 grains. A scarce die marriage, here exhibiting finely granular olive and steel surfaces, with a few minor planchet flaws, and some areas of corrosion. A splash of lighter toning appears adjacent to the branch hand. 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. 5.9-Q, W-2645, R.5. 103.4 grains. A scarce die marriage, here exhibiting finely granular olive and steel surfaces, with a few minor planchet flaws, and some areas of corrosion. A splash of lighter toning appears adjacent to the branch hand. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $152.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1786 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left VF30 NGC. M. 5.9-B.1, W-2635, R.5. 154.3 grains. This mid-grade piece has several planchet flaws on the steel-brown surfaces, with splashes of reddish patina, and patches of raised corrosion on each side. Still, a pleasing example of a scarce variety. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $305.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1786 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left VF30 NGC. M. 5.9-B.1, W-2635, R.5. 154.3 grains. This mid-grade piece has several planchet flaws on the steel-brown surfaces, with splashes of reddish patina, and patches of raised corrosion on each side. Still, a pleasing example of a scarce variety. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $305.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1786 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left VF25 NGC. M. 5.8-H.2, W-2625, High R.5. 115.7 grains. This lightly cleaned piece has lovely light brown surfaces with traces of mahogany toning. A round "Circle H" card accompanies this lot, although there is no trace of the usual inked attribution on the obverse. Ex: William Wallace Hays; Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $470.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1786 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left VF20 NGC. M. 5.8-F, W-2620, Low R.5. 132.7 grains. This piece has the inked attribution in the hand of William Wallace Hays, but lacks the round "Circle H" card often found with these painted die pieces. Finely granular surfaces display olive and steel toning. Ex: William Wallace Hays; Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $881.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1786 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left VF25 NGC. M. 5.8-H.2, W-2625, High R.5. 115.7 grains. This lightly cleaned piece has lovely light brown surfaces with traces of mahogany toning. A round "Circle H" card accompanies this lot, although there is no trace of the usual inked attribution on the obverse. Ex: William Wallace Hays; Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $470.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1786 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left VF20 NGC. M. 5.8-F, W-2620, Low R.5. 132.7 grains. This piece has the inked attribution in the hand of William Wallace Hays, but lacks the round "Circle H" card often found with these painted die pieces. Finely granular surfaces display olive and steel toning. Ex: William Wallace Hays; Hillyer Ryder; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $881.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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.
