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1788 Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left, M. 12.1-E, W-4515, R.5, AU55 PCGS....
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Description
1788 Connecticut Copper, Choice AU
Mailed Bust Left, M. 12.1-E
Ex: Ryder-Boyd-Ford
1788 Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left, M. 12.1-E, W-4515,
R.5, AU55 PCGS. Ex: Ryder-Boyd-Ford. 117.2 grains. This
exceptional Mailed Bust Left Connecticut copper is likely the
finest known from this set of dies, and it boasts a pedigree dating
back more than 100 years. Reddish and steel accents complement
light brown and golden-olive surfaces. Strong detail appears on the
legends and central devices, which are well-centered on the flan.
Generally smooth with minimal granularity and just a couple of thin
planchet flaws in the left and right obverse fields. Listed on page
64 of the 2020 Guide Book.Ex: John G. Mills Collection (S.H. & H. Chapman, 4/1904), lot 335; Hillyer C. Ryder; F.C.C. Boyd; John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part IX (Stack's, 5/2005), lot 489; Twin Leaf Collection (Stack's Bowers, 3/2019), lot 8385.
Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 687264, Base PCGS# 403)
Auction Info
2020 April 23-24 & 26 Central States US Coins Signature Auction - Dallas #1314 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
April, 2020
23rd-26th
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 16
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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