Very Rare Connecticut copper

[sscindercoop]

I believe its a Miller 33.37-Z.9 With an R6 rarity, 30 or so known. Connecticut Coppers Thanks again del for finding the variety.

 

[Don in SJ]

As late as 2010, most auction catalogs had it as Rarity 5, but now safely say R4+ for a comprimise The R6 rating must have been another variety as IP suggested.

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

way to go coop! nice one!

 

[sscindercoop]

Nope, you must have looked at the wrong one. R4 there too.

"History Auctions, Inc.'s Mail Bid Sale, October 14, 2000, Lot 991, "134.2 grains. Rarity 4 (Very Scarce)."

Yup your right.

 

[testing123]

It's still a nicely preserved coin no matter that the rarity rating.

 

[sscindercoop]

Did you clean it with that method you would not share with anyone?


Blaze

I posted the cleaning method for everyone to see. And no I only use that method on common coins.

 

[sscindercoop]

As late as 2010, most auction catalogs had it as Rarity 5, but now safely say R4+ for a comprimise The R6 rating must have been another variety as IP suggested.

Yup Ip was right, I looked at the wrong one. Im still happy with a nice example of a Very scarce variety. Thank for the info Don.

 

[doninbrewster]

I've had one in my collection for more than 20 years. It's the coin from the Hall collection with his white ink attribution on edge. Hall published the original reference on CT's in 1892 and it was updated by Miller in 1920. I have it listed as an R-4 for more than 25 years. Here's the one I own.

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

awesome coop , consider that one a Christmas gift from up above

Happy Holidays To All

 

[jewelerguy]

whatever the rarity rating, it's an awesome find in my book. things like that simply don't exist where I live. a lot of you guys live in areas that are rich in history and a lot of your 'common' finds are the kind of stuff I can only dream about. when some of you post something like 'just another copper', I can't help but think to myself 'yea buddy, try living here where a wheat penny or indian head makes for a great day'.

 

[Steve in PA]

Congrats on that recovery, regardless of rarity. Been a while since I found a decent Connectcut.

 

[Valley Ranger]

Excellent save!

 

[Old Dude]

Congrats, coop. I say it's just plain ole rare because you just don't see them posted here, lol. Let no one take anything away from that coin! It's a great one.

 

[Gunrunner61]

Killer coin I really like that!................HH

 

[relicmeister]

Great find and congratulations

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Congrats awesome coin!