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1786 C NOVA Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Crosby 1-A, W-1940, R.6 -- Holed -- Genuine PCGS. VF Details. This important piece is a new discovery that does not appear in the Condition Census of 1786 Nova Constellatio coppers. A small hole pierces this piece at 12 o'clock, but it is otherwise an exceptional example on a perfectly round flan, unlike about half of the 21 known examples. The right side of the obverse and the left side of the reverse are deeply struck, with shallow striking opposite those positions. Those striking characteristics are typical of the 1786 Nova Constellatio copper. Most of the surface marks on this smooth and attractive piece are left over from the planchet prior to production 231 years ago. There is no evidence of corrosion or discoloration on the natural olive-brown surfaces, while traces of pale orange are evident on each side. This outstanding piece is destined to complete a collection of Nova Constellatio coppers. Listed on page 56 of the 2018 Guide Book.
We received a note from the Beverly Hills Coin Club about this particular piece:
"We call it the 'Chris Aable specimen' as it was donated to us by singer/songwriter Chris Aable, who wrote songs for another one of our members, Grammy-award recording artist Claude King. They are some of our 'celebrity' members of our organization since our founding in 1987, along with Buddy Ebsen, Jack Black and others. While we keep the names of our members private, it is already well-known that these celebrities are members, as posted on the internet either by themselves, Wikipedia, numismatic auction houses, and other associations."
HID02901242017
1786 C NOVA Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Crosby 1-A, W-1940, R.6 -- Holed -- Genuine PCGS. VF Details. This important piece is a new discovery that does not appear in the Condition Census of 1786 Nova Constellatio coppers. A small hole pierces this piece at 12 o'clock, but it is otherwise an exceptional example on a perfectly round flan, unlike about half of the 21 known examples. The right side of the obverse and the left side of the reverse are deeply struck, with shallow striking opposite those positions. Those striking characteristics are typical of the 1786 Nova Constellatio copper. Most of the surface marks on this smooth and attractive piece are left over from the planchet prior to production 231 years ago. There is no evidence of corrosion or discoloration on the natural olive-brown surfaces, while traces of pale orange are evident on each side. This outstanding piece is destined to complete a collection of Nova Constellatio coppers. Listed on page 56 of the 2018 Guide Book.
We received a note from the Beverly Hills Coin Club about this particular piece:
"We call it the 'Chris Aable specimen' as it was donated to us by singer/songwriter Chris Aable, who wrote songs for another one of our members, Grammy-award recording artist Claude King. They are some of our 'celebrity' members of our organization since our founding in 1987, along with Buddy Ebsen, Jack Black and others. While we keep the names of our members private, it is already well-known that these celebrities are members, as posted on the internet either by themselves, Wikipedia, numismatic auction houses, and other associations."
HID02901242017