Coin Help Please.

[Garabaldi]

Just dug this coin. I thought it was a king George at first then when I wiped away the dirt I realized it isn't. It says AUCTORI on the front of the coin. Is this a British coin? What year did they make this coin? Thanks.

 

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[romeo-1]

Connecticut copper!!!

 

[romeo-1]

It's in damn fine shape too! Should be easy to nail down a variety!

 

[Garabaldi]

Connecticut copper!!!

WOW!!!!!! I have never seen one. What year did they make them and who minted them Connecticut?(this may be a stupid question).

 

[Iron Patch]

Looks like it's going to be 1788 but I don't have it nailed yet. What might help is it looks like you have a die break running through Auctori.

 

[Iron Patch]

This looks close (pic below), but I don't think it's it. And if not, it also eliminates 1788 Miller 12.1-E. I do think it's very likely your variety is in these, but only a few show pictures. Don might have reference material to see the other ones.

Miller 10-C R-6 Very Rare Mailed Bust Left
Miller 11-G R-3 Scarce Mailed Bust Left
Miller 12.1-E Very Scarce Mailed Bust Left
Miller 12.1-F.1 Very Scarce Mailed Bust Left
Miller 12.2-C Very Scarce Mailed Bust Left
Miller 12.2-E R-6 Very Rare Mailed Bust Left


1788 CONNECTICUT COPPER -
MILLER 12.1-F.1

Rarity: Very Scarce

 

[Garabaldi]

wow, here are some more images.

 

[Iron Patch]

That will help.

I probably won't have the time tomorrow but Don, if you try to ID this one I think the key is how the "C" meets the "T" in Auctori. The dies are pretty similar for at least a few of the varieties but that's one spot I was seeing a difference, and couldn't make a match. (quite likely due to a lack of reference material)

 

[steelheadwill]

Nice Surprise for You!
Congrats on the spectacular Find!

 

[Garabaldi]

Here is a closer look at the C and T. Hope this helps. I had no idea there were so many variations.

 

[Iron Patch]

Good call on adding the picture because it looks very different than in your other shots! If no one else confirms an ID, I'll revisit what I looked at and try to do it.

Lots or varieties for 1787, but not bad for 88.

 

[sniffer]

that's an awesome find, congratulations

 

[Iron Patch]

One more pic?


Can you take a similar pic showing the "E" in INDE? I'm wondering if that is a die crack. It does look like one.

 

[Don in SJ]

Hmmmmn, I gave an ID yesterday on this on his Today's finds post, I see nothing to change my attribution with the new photos. But they are tough to say sometimes with 100% certainty.

Don

 

[Iron Patch]

Hmmmmn, I gave an ID yesterday on this on his Today's finds post, I see nothing to change my attribution with the new photos. But they are tough to say sometimes with 100% certainty.

Don

ok, if you're wrong we're both wrong. The main reason I questioned that variety was because of the space between the C and T, but with the new picture it shows it's not as tight.

 

[Garabaldi]

One more pic?


Can you take a similar pic showing the "E" in INDE? I'm wondering if that is a die crack. It does look like one.

More images.

 

[Iron Patch]

Thanks. think that might just be corrosion.

I don't think I can add anymore than agreeing with the variety Don posted. it looks like a pretty good match. You were lucky because some types, especially 1787, can be so close the missing parts of your coin could have made it near impossible.

 

[Garabaldi]

Thank you Iron Patch and Don for your expert knowledge on this type of coin. Is there a book on Connecticut Coppers? How do you guys know all the varieties? You guys are awesome and I am going to green check this baby.