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***Auction Highlight*** 1787 Connecticut Copper M-37.5-E, W-4125 Colonial Cent 1c Graded f+ By USCG

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:225.00 - 900.00 USD
***Auction Highlight*** 1787 Connecticut Copper M-37.5-E, W-4125 Colonial Cent 1c Graded f+ By USCG
***Auction Highlight*** 1787 Connecticut Copper M-37.5-E, W-4125 Colonial Cent 1c Graded f+ By USCG. 0 Up for auction is a rare Variety. It is a 1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 37.5-e, W-4125. Rarity-4. Draped Bust Left. with attribution Ink from the early 1930�s Each side struck quite centered, which is rare for Connecticut coins. What makes this coin so cool is the attribution Ink. On the face of the is �painted� on the variety. This was done in the early 1930�s during the Great Depression. In case you're wondering why someone would "paint" the attribution on a colonial copper, here's my understanding and opinion: Publications of works that identified different varieties of colonial coins were available to collectors in the late 1800's. For example, Maris released his work on NJ coppers in 1880. This was coin collecting in its purest form. In the 1890's and early 1900's, coin holders were not ubiquitous. So, how else would one keep track of his different varieties? How about if you paint the variety right on the coin! I�ve seen more attribution ink on Connecticut coppers than any other issue. Probably for a few reasons. My theory is that CTs offer more varieties than any other colonial (nearly 400 different). Amazing, isn't it? Also, Miller's work on CTs was released in 1920. With The Great Depression some to come, collectors were probably looking for the most affordable way to enjoy their hobby, even through the hard times. How rare or scarce are inked colonials? Well, I have sold less than 5 in the last 10 years.. I have seen others, but they represent a small percentage of the coins on the market. Probably because some people collect inked coins and they have mostly been removed from the market. And last, did the ink damage the coin. No. It can be easily removed, but it would dramatically reduce the value. It is a cherished aspect of the Great Depression collecting history.