1785 Connecticut Copper. Miller 4.1-F.4, W-2355. Rarity-1. Bust Right

1785 Connecticut Copper. Miller 4.1-F.4, W-2355. Rarity-1. Bust Right, African Head. AU-50 (PCGS). A bold obverse portrait, well-rendered seated figure on the reverse, and clear (if a bit faint) date combine to make this a highly desirable type example of the African Head Connecticut. Several other peripheral features are similar to the date - soft yet appreciable - while the lettering along the right borders is bold. The impression is a tad off center to lower left obverse, upper left reverse, but to no detriment given the overall solid detail. Smooth, hard and tight, the surfaces are free of troublesome planchet problems and marks. An even endowment of warm, original color in blended olive and chestnut-brown further enhance already strong eye appeal. It has been quite some time since your cataloger (JLA) has seen an EF or AU example of this Guide Book variety with as much going for it as this piece, which is worthy considering if premium quality is your focus. Provenance: From the Emerald Coast Collection. Earlier from our (Coin Galleries') sale of the Richard Picker Reference Collection, July 1992, lot 2597. PCGS# 319. NGC ID: 2B2B. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.

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