August 2023 Global Showcase Auction – 14 - 21 August 2023
Live Sessions: Ancient and World Coins, Currency
Part B: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part D: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 9:00 PM CEST
Part C: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part 3: We, 16.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 4: We, 16.08.2023, from 7:00 PM CEST
Part 5: We, 16.08.2023, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Th, 17.08.2023, from 12:00 AM CEST
Part E: Th, 17.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 7: Th, 17.08.2023, from 8:00 PM CEST
Part 8: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 9: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 1:00 AM CEST
Part 10: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part F: Mo, 21.08.2023, from 4:00 PM CEST
Description
1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 33.8-Z.19, W-3480. Rarity-6+. Draped Bust Left. EF-40 (PCGS).
130.9 grains. Glossy dark brown surfaces are quite uniform beyond a bit of gentle rub on the reverse reliefs. A trace of microgranularity and a few trivial handling marks are also noted, but the eye appeal is very satisfying for the grade. The obverse is centered a little to the lower right, with the base of the bust against the border, though other elements are clear of it. The reverse is shifted slightly more dramatically toward 2 o'clock, but only the corner of the E touches the border, while the other letters are nicely spaced. The date is full and the rim is thick with bold dentils at the lower left. Evenly struck, though the obverse die had begun to sink, leaving a bulge in the left field. Prominent clash marks through the left reverse legend. A rare variety that is not often seen nice. This might well rank in the Condition Census, as suggested by Syd's envelope note.
PCGS# 685176.
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From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Purchased on eBay, March 2005.
Estimate: $1800
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Bidding
| Price realized | 3'600 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
| Estimate | 1'800 USD |
