1778 (1860s) Non Dependens Status Copper. Robinson Copy. Kenney-6, Baker X-2, W-15250. Copper. MS-64 BN (PCGS).，This appealing piece has a few swirls of olive patina and blushes of pale rose on otherwise golden-tan surfaces. Both sides are fully struck with an overall smooth and attractive appearance. The unique original Non Dependens Status copper is one of the most enigmatic issues in all of U.S. numismatics, for nothing is known of its origin or even the nature of the design. In the cradle days of the popularity of American numismatics a lot of ink was expended on this mysterious "colonial." (This is in the collection of Q. David Bowers, ex Byron White, and, according to Dave, is a candidate for a future auction appearance.)<p>Circa 1860 George H. Lovett prepared copy dies at the request of Alfred S. Robinson, from which 100 impressions were made in copper and six in silver. The present example is an impressive Choice example from the Lovett-Robinson copper issue that is sure to find its way into an advanced collection of early American coinage. A prize go-with for an advanced collection of colonial coins.，PCGS# 640151.，，From the Q. David Bowers Collection. Earlier ex Byron White, 2001. Collector envelope included.
