Two Higley coins (Samuel Higley, 1687-1737) made of copper from the copper mines near Simsbury, Connecticut. "I Cut My Way Through." Courtesy of the Connecticut Historical Society.
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. Courtesy of The Connecticut Historical Society, 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, Connecticut
Higley coppers, presumably made by Dr. Samuel Higley from copper mined at Simsbury, Connecticut These coins are very rare for it is reported goldsmiths used them to form an alloy with gold. Courtesy Connecticut Historical Society.
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. Courtesy The Connecticut Historical Society, 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford 5, Conn.
