Connecticut Copper
1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 14-H, W-2890. Rarity-2. Mailed Bust Left. Arrows (Pheons) at Date—Triple Struck—VF-30 (PCGS).
107.8 grains. One of the most spectacular errors we can recall seeing on this type. Struck once normally and then twice more off-center, once 50% off center to 7:00 on the obverse and once 50% off-center to 2:00 on the obverse. Two portraits are mostly visible, along with two CONNECs and pieces of three AUCTORIs. The reverse shows one full date (from one of the off-center strikes), along with various bits and pieces of all three strikes. A lamination is missing from the base of the on-center strike. The detail looks closer to EF than VF to our eyes, with very little wear on the smooth golden brown surfaces. Some very trivial hairlines and a few microscopic specks of verdigris are seen on the obverse, while the reverse shows some slightly more noticeable pinscratches, mostly right of center. The eye appeal is superb on the most basic level of preservation, but the error is among the most visually impressive misstrikes we’ve seen in the series. A truly unique example.
PCGS #349 and #686370.
From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.
Estimate: $1300