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.
1785 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Right VF Details, Environmental Damage NGC. M. 5.1-F.5, W-2385, R.4. 135.8 grains. The surfaces are corroded with a few trivial planchet flaws on the olive and buff surfaces. Hardened ebony patina appears on the reverse. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $141.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1785 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Right VF Details, Environmental Damage NGC. M. 5.1-F.5, W-2385, R.4. 135.8 grains. The surfaces are corroded with a few trivial planchet flaws on the olive and buff surfaces. Hardened ebony patina appears on the reverse. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $141.00. 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.
1785 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Right Fine 15 NGC. M. 4.3-A.2, W-2365, R.3. 134.3 grains. A splendid golden-tan copper, showing splashes of olive, mahogany, and steel toning. The smooth surfaces are problem-free. A small triangular rim break is noted at 7 o'clock on the obverse. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $528.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1785 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Right Fine 15 NGC. M. 4.3-A.2, W-2365, R.3. 134.3 grains. A splendid golden-tan copper, showing splashes of olive, mahogany, and steel toning. The smooth surfaces are problem-free. A small triangular rim break is noted at 7 o'clock on the obverse. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $528.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1788 COPPER Vermont Mailed Bust Right, Struck over Irish Halfpenny VG8 NGC. RR-25, W-2195, R.3. Attractive olive and maroon surfaces appear smooth to the naked eye, and only show faint granularity to the aided eye. This piece shows traces of undertype, including a few harp strings that identify an Irish halfpenny as the source of the planchet. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $646.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1788 COPPER Vermont Mailed Bust Right, Struck over Irish Halfpenny VG8 NGC. RR-25, W-2195, R.3. Attractive olive and maroon surfaces appear smooth to the naked eye, and only show faint granularity to the aided eye. This piece shows traces of undertype, including a few harp strings that identify an Irish halfpenny as the source of the planchet. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $646.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1788 COPPER Vermont Mailed Bust Right, Struck over Imitation Great Britain Halfpence AG3 NGC. RR-18, W-2135, R.5. Although well worn, the obverse of Ryder-18 is identified by the position of the ribbons near the VE, and the location of ON over the head. The reverse exhibits the letters GEORG from the imitation halfpence, and NDE from the Vermont reverse, all to the right in relation to the seated figure. Pleasing olive surfaces for the grade. Attribution of the undertype will pose a pleasant challenge to the advanced collector. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $499.38. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1788 COPPER Vermont Mailed Bust Right, Struck over Imitation Great Britain Halfpence AG3 NGC. RR-18, W-2135, R.5. Although well worn, the obverse of Ryder-18 is identified by the position of the ribbons near the VE, and the location of ON over the head. The reverse exhibits the letters GEORG from the imitation halfpence, and NDE from the Vermont reverse, all to the right in relation to the seated figure. Pleasing olive surfaces for the grade. Attribution of the undertype will pose a pleasant challenge to the advanced collector. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $499.38. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
