1786 Connecticut Copper 1/2p M4.1-G W2525 Mailed Bust Left PCGS EF45 Syd Martin

From the Stacks Bowers sale of the Syd Martin collection, sold on 08/20/24 as lot #7035 and described as: “1786 Connecticut Copper. Miller 4.1-G, W-2525. Rarity-2. Mailed Bust Left. EF-45 (PCGS).  136.1 grains. Glossy deep brown with steel highlights. Minor natural flaws at the CONN of CONNEC and a couple of small ones hidden in the reverse design features, but otherwise a good quality planchet. Fairly well centered on a seemingly compact flan with most letters of the legend close to or against the rim. All the date digits are mostly visible, with losses only to their bases. A really pleasing coin overall.  Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex the William P. Fowler Collection; our sale of September 2011, lot 1007.”  Despite selling for $2,300 in the Fowler sale in 2007, CVM was able to purchase this coin for the bargain price of $840 in the 2024 auction.  I purchased the coin from CVM on 03/01/25 at a much higher price.  Really an excellent example, quite attractive for the grade.  PCGS certification# 686827.45/49128975, with “MB Left, Miller 4.1-G” listed on the special Sydney F. Martin Collection PCGS holder.