1787 Connecticut 1/2p M6.1-M W2820 Laughing Head PCGS AU53 Ex-Robison

From the Earlycoppercoins PCGS Registry Set.  From the Robison Collection sold by Stacks in February 1982 as lot #124, and most recently sold by Stacks Bowers on 06/10/21 as lot #1165, where it was described as: “1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 6.1-M, W-2820. Rarity-2. Mailed Bust Left, Laughing Head. AU-53 (PCGS).  122.2 grains. A popular and distinctive variety within the Connecticut copper series and this is an impressively sharp example with pleasing color and surface quality. Glossy golden-brown with medium brown woodgrain toning on the reverse. There are a few patches of brick-red patina and an obverse planchet flaw on otherwise choice surfaces.  Provenance: From our (Stack's) sale the Robison Collection, February 1982, lot 124.”  The coin sold for $1,800 in that 2021 auction, and I purchased the coin from RUATWINCOIN on 01/21/25.  PCGS certification# 686408.53/41945618 with “Laughing Head, Miller 6.1-M, Robison” listed on the label.  PCGS Price Guide value $3,150.