Struck Copies of Colonial Coins and Related
"1787" (ca. 1869) Excelsior Copper. George Clinton. Bolen Copy. Musante JAB-37, Kenney-8, W-14390. Copper. MS-65 RB (NGC).
This is a simply beautiful example, both sides warmly toned in reddish-brown with intense powder blue highlights outlining the design elements. Razor sharp in striking detail with lustrous, virtually pristine surfaces. The dies for this type were executed by Bolen in 1869, and are reported to have been canceled and given to the Boston Numismatic Society. Bolen's own example, now in the ANS collection, is marked on the edge "40 STRUCK," and the source for the believed mintage in this composition. The number in silver has variously been reported as two or three examples, with five more in brass. Though copper examples are the largest in number, they are also the most similar to the famous original George Clinton copper, which is both extremely rare and extremely expensive, thus these are highly desired.
Estimate: $750