Houston-Money-Show-Auction-Jan-19-20,-2024

LOT 547 1788 Connecticut Miller 2-D R1 Mailed Bust Right F15 . Sharper but covered with microscopic granularity hidden under glossy chocolate and medium brown toning. No verdigris but there are myriad fine scratches on the portrait and in the field to the right. None of these scratches is visible to the unaided eye and this piece has nice eye appeal. A planchet chip on the chin (as struck) is the only defect that catches your eye. The date is bold. Early die state before the cud break at the shoulder. Weight 114.1 grains.

LOT 546 1787 Connecticut Miller 46-BB R5 Draped Bust Left F12+ . A Large Letters variety. Slightly sharper but there are areas of light corrosion on both sides. No verdigris and much of the planchet is smooth. Rather glossy dark olive brown with lighter brown toning on the devices. Struck slightly off center to K-2 but the date and legends are complete and clear. Weight 146.4 grains.

Ex Bob Lomprey, 2006 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 12/2/2006:418 (lot ticket included)

Ex Mike Bristow, 2003 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 11/8/2003:326 (lot ticket included)

DOUBLE STRUCK 1788 CONNECTICUT

LOT 548 1788 Connecticut Miller 3-B.2 R6+ Mailed Bust Right VG10 . Sharper but dark and lightly corroded. No verdigris and the only notable marks are some old scratches hidden in the patina under the globe on the reverse. Slightly glossy very dark olive brown and steel, nearly black. Double struck over a NOVA CONSTELLATIO copper. The offset between the strikes is significant with one impression about 40% off center and the other centered on the planchet. Bold evidence of the two strikes is visible on both sides. Late die state with a bold die crack at the back of the head. The 178 is clear but the second 8 is faint at best. Most of the legends are clear on the centered strike. Comes with a nice provenance. Weight 103.4 grains.

Ex Frederick B. Taylor, Bowers & Merena 3/26/1987:2690-Steven L. Tanenbaum (includes the Tanenbaum envelope)

LOT 549 1788 Connecticut Miller 7-E R5 Mailed Bust Left VG10 . Slightly sharper with some very light scratches on both sides. All the scratches are lost in the glossy light brown toning that blends to chocolate in protected areas. The date is clear and the legends are readable. Weight 109.4 grains.

Ex Bob Lomprey, 2006 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 12/2/2006:435 (lot ticket included)

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