Worn 1787 Connecticut Copper - Grade? Value?

Hi,
Here is Connecticut Copper (I think). As I look at the 2026 Red Book, it appears to be 1787 with "draped bust facing left" as outlined on page 32.

I think it would be graded around a 3 or 4 (probably with "details") which would drive a value of $50 to $60? I ask because I am considering getting it slabbed, but don't want to slab a minimal value coin, even though it's a slice of American History.

Have I accurately graded it with the appropriate $ value?

Thanks!!!

 

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It's a 19-g.4 variety. It's a rarity 2 variety which equates to 501-1250 estimating surviving. I'd say $50 to $60 is definitely on the high end, I collect Connecticuts by die variety and can easily get lower grade common varieties for well under $40. What would you be looking to gain by getting it graded? Most collectors of these prefer them raw, I actually crack them out if I get a slabbed one. I'd say it's a great piece of history to enjoy just as it is.

 

You need to keep this coin raw. Slabbing would only add to your costs and generate nothing extra. It’s a Connecticut Copper as stated. I would place the value around $30-$35. I have two of them but not sure of the variety. For the use yours received it’s not in bad shape.