1788 Vermont Copper. RR-16, Bressett 15-S, W-2120. Rarity-1. Bust Right. AU-50 (PCGS).79.26 grains. An exceptional example of this popular Vermont variety. Rich chocolate brown in color and accented by scattered mahogany shades. The surfaces are hard and smooth, with traces of satiny luster remaining in the protected areas. A shallow planchet clip trims the denticles above the A in AUCTORI, sparing any significant features on either side. Softly struck at center, as is virtually diagnostic, though the peripheral devices are exceptionally sharp for these dies. Nicely centered, attractive, and lacking in any notable abrasions. The Ryder-16 die pair is one of the most common varieties from the Vermont series, though severe striking inadequacies make this variety notoriously difficult to grade for those unfamiliar with the variety. This piece is among the finer examples known and is ideal for both type collectors and specialists.PCGS Population: 9; 6 finer through AU-58.From the Cohasco Collection of Colonials formed by Sir Philip H. Snyder, circa 1963-68.
