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Ralph Pillar of the Community United States 1582 Posts	Posted 10/09/2010 8:25 pm I couldn't find the appropriate area for post colonial coins, so I decided to put it here. I know some of you guys specialize in old copper coins, and I guess I'm really directing this to you. I believe what I have is a 1788 Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Facing Left, INDL ET LIB (plugged hole and a 90 degree rotation). Am I correct in my assumption? Got what info I have from the 2010 RedBook, but I'm not totally sure. Given the condition, I doubt it has much value, but, then, that's not what I'm interested in. I want a second opinion from someone who's familiar with post colonial issues. Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks. Ralph Report this Post to the Staff

CheetahCats Pillar of the Community United States 731 Posts	Posted 10/12/2010 5:06 pm This is indeed a Connecticut copper. Looks to be a 1788 specimen. Given the placement of the hole, attribution will be made more difficult. I'll see what I can do about giving you an attribution later today. Report this Post to the Staff
CheetahCats Pillar of the Community United States 731 Posts	Posted 10/12/2010 7:08 pm This specimen is a 1788 Connecticut copper, attribution Miller 16.1-H / W-4600. URS-9 (125-269 known specimens) Retail G4-$55 US. Whitman Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins, Bowers, Whitman, (c)2009, pgs 154,156,158 Edited by CheetahCats 10/12/2010 7:09 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Ralph Pillar of the Community United States 1582 Posts	Posted 10/12/2010 11:33 pm Thank you CheetaCats. As I said, I really don't have much knowledge about Post Colonial Issues. In fact, I don't remember just when or where I got this old coin - had it in a box with some other old stuff, and happened across it when I was looking in the box. I do believe it has a lot of history given the wear exhibited on it - even given in love (hole drilled for a necklace?) at one time - later plugged and returned to circulation again. I'm assuming all of this, of course, but, then, that's part of the beauty of old coins - using our own imagination. Again, I thank you for the information. Ralph Report this Post to the Staff
CheetahCats Pillar of the Community United States 731 Posts	Posted 10/13/2010 4:48 pm Quote: Thank you CheetaCats. As I said, I really don't have much knowledge about Post Colonial Issues. In fact, I don't remember just when or where I got this old coin - had it in a box with some other old stuff, and happened across it when I was looking in the box. I do believe it has a lot of history given the wear exhibited on it - even given in love (hole drilled for a necklace?) at one time - later plugged and returned to circulation again. I'm assuming all of this, of course, but, then, that's part of the beauty of old coins - using our own imagination. Again, I thank you for the information. Ralph Welcome Ralph. Post more if you have them. I always like to see posts for specimens from this era. Report this Post to the Staff
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