1788 Vermont Copper (using the same reverse as Connecticut 1788 M.1-I). Miller 100-I, Ryder-31, Bressett 24-U, Vlack 22-88VT, W-2260. Rarity-5-. VF Details—Environmental Damage (PCGS).104.4 grains. Attractive light chestnut brown over much of the surface, with the central reliefs just a bit lighter, the reverse being light tan across Liberty’s figure. Granular throughout with some light abrasions across the high areas of the reverse that don’t come into view without magnification. No internal flaws, but a small natural irregularity at the edge is noted over GI of GEORGIVS, likely a slightly ragged clip, but certainly as made. Excellent eye appeal and strong detail on the obverse with the strike nicely balanced and well centered. The reverse is much weaker and a bit crude in appearance, as usual. It is centered low on this side, but most of the date is visible, which is unusual.pReasonably comparable to the Roy Bonjour specimen in our November 2010 sale, lot 6476, which was described, in part, as “one of the choicest specimens of this popular Vermont muling we have ever seen, the finest to have been offered publicly in at least a decade.” This one is a little more porous, but the sharpness is certainly there and the color of this piece seems a bit better.From the Twin Leaf Collection of Connecticut & Massachusetts Coppers. Earlier ex Anthony Terranova, November 2012.
