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B&M describes this coin as "semi-unique": 1787 Connecticut Miller 33.29-s.1 Rarity-8 D
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Does anyone have any more information on this coin? The B&M catalog describes it as "semi-unique", which I was not aware of as being a proper term. It seems to be an interesting piece, but I really don't know how significant this is in the world of colonial pieces. Is this the kind of coin that the colonial folks get their knickers in a twist over?
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1787 Connecticut Miller 33.29-s.1 Rarity-8 Draped Bust Left ET - LIB F-15.
Lot Information
Current Bid: $30,000.00 (amount with BP: $34,500.00)
Current Time: 07:52 AM PST.
Description: Medium brown with choice surfaces. No planchet striations or voids so common with Connecticut Coppers. This piece is well-centered with a full date. There are a couple of tiny marks and rim bruises. According to the Miller book on Connecticut coppers, the s.1 reverse is only matched with the Miller 33.39 obverse. A later discovery has been made of the s.1 reverse being mated with the known Miller 33.29 obverse, producing a new die marriage. This is a second example of the new die variety. It is unknown whether the discovery piece for this variety is better than F-15, but, in the worst case, this specimen is Condition Census 2 of 2 known pieces and is possibly Condition Census 1. In addition to its rarity, this Connecticut is a very pleasing example. Sure to see spirited bidding by specialists of Connecticut Coppers as well as Colonial collectors in general.
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1787 Connecticut Miller 33.29-s.1 Rarity-8 Draped Bust Left ET - LIB F-15.
Lot Information
Current Bid: $30,000.00 (amount with BP: $34,500.00)
Current Time: 07:52 AM PST.
Description: Medium brown with choice surfaces. No planchet striations or voids so common with Connecticut Coppers. This piece is well-centered with a full date. There are a couple of tiny marks and rim bruises. According to the Miller book on Connecticut coppers, the s.1 reverse is only matched with the Miller 33.39 obverse. A later discovery has been made of the s.1 reverse being mated with the known Miller 33.29 obverse, producing a new die marriage. This is a second example of the new die variety. It is unknown whether the discovery piece for this variety is better than F-15, but, in the worst case, this specimen is Condition Census 2 of 2 known pieces and is possibly Condition Census 1. In addition to its rarity, this Connecticut is a very pleasing example. Sure to see spirited bidding by specialists of Connecticut Coppers as well as Colonial collectors in general.
Always took candy from strangers
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
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For other colonial collectors, it is interesting but a non-event.
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many other really interesting other old coins for the same kind kind of money or much less. Hope someone enjoys it!
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