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Lot Title:
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1786 Connecticut Copper (Miller 5.4-G, R-2, 131.4 grains). XF.
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Description:
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(Ex. Ken Mote) High quality surfaces are characterized by ideally tinted fields whose mahogany color nicely complements the walnut-brown devices. "Quality" in this sense refers to the planchet smoothness that is mostly free of the kinds of pervasive granular effects that often trouble Connecticut copper, though as-struck planchet voids and striae are obviously present on both sides. An ashy-dark oblong area atop the portrait does feature some minor roughness, but seems to be the only area of complaint. An uncommonly sharp strike has provided some demonstration of the capabilities of the primitive technology used to manufacture these coins, as many intricate details are present, including lines on the globe, varying relief in the seated figures drapery, and some finer details in the obverse figure's hair. The obverse is about perfectly centered, while the reverse is just a touch off center south, allowing the last two digits of the date to edge slightly off planchet. Ken Mote's distinctive envelope accompanies this lot.
This lot may contain an item not certified by ANACS, PCGS, or NGC. While Scotsman Auction Co. is typically conservative in our descriptions of items not certified by one of these companies, we cannot guarantee our grading estimation will match their grade. We highly recommend that collectors seeking items certified by a third-party grading service only bid on items that have already been certified. No lot can be returned because of a variance in judgment with regards to grade.
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Low Estimate:
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$575.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$700.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$600.00
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Price Realized:
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$690.00 |
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Price history for items of the same classification:
No history for this lot classification has been found. |