1788 Rare Coin

Another worn coin but given its age, 232 years, it's not in bad shape. This was listed as rare, rarity 5. The second photo shows a tiny rim clip at 2 pm. I was told this is M 4.1 K. I'm also told less than 100 pieces are known.

These are the best photos I can get with my cell as that's all I have.

 

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Hard to see . Is it a CT ( Connecticut) copper ? I wish I could see it .
Here's my 1787 CT Copper for comparison also. Your Bust is facing right. Post more pics and I will identify . >

 

It's going to be difficult here on the internet. I only can guess

 

Yes it is a Connecticut copper piece.

 

1788 ??

 

Yes, the other piece I posted today is a 1786.

 

I’m in the middle. I picked up a low grade 1787 recently.

 

I'm missing that date.

 

I hope you don’t mind if I show mine.
Needs a bath, but for the price...
Cheap treat, lol.

 

The OP coin I think is a M 4.1-K. I don't have a lot of practice with colonials though.

 

It's really too hard to tell what Miller Number you have. It really doesn't matter it seems to the grading companies. They give it a date and tell which way the bust is facing and then grade it. That's pretty much . It's definitely a find of lifetime but unfortunately it would get a ED grade with details . I estimate it to be in G - Good condition . Not bad after being in the ground. Like some reading? I have links . let me know.
Once again, congrats on your find .

 

This is redcoat money. Dirty dirty. Should be sent back to the queen.

 

Connecticut actually, although this like most of the 1788 varieties was minted at Machin's mill in Newburgh NY. 4.1-K is currently listed as an R5, from there up is where Connecticuts start to get interesting.

 

Actually they were made right here . lol

 

I actually have a Machin Mills that I found but it's too far gone to photograph, but I'l try. I thinks it's a 1747 ? Maybe 1787 now I read.
https://coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColCoinText/Machin.1.html

 

But it's still British. Tut tut

 

I know I know. Let's not do history lesson. I'm just being silly.

 

Ok you win , have some English Tea .

 

Coffee. Yes

 

Who are some of these coins portraits of?