1788 Vermont Copper (using the same reverse as 1788 Connecticut M.1-I). Miller 128-I, Ryder-28, Bressett 21-U, W-2215. Rarity-5+. Fine-12 (NGC).Uniform deep olive brown with light porosity over both sides. Weak through the reverse as typical, but fairly well struck for the issue with good centering and sharpness on the obverse. Struck over an Irish halfpenny, with evidence of the undertype easily seen at the lower rear of Liberty. The obverse die was heavily cracked, causing interesting artifacts and distortions on the struck coins.pVery similar to the Picker-Hinckley-Bonjour specimen we sold in our November 2010 75th Anniversary Sale, lot 6470, and easily among the finest we have seen of this variety in recent times. The Robert Hinckley specimen that was retained for his main sale (B&M, November 2001) was quite a bit sharper, as was the Ford specimen, which are two outstanding pieces that come to mind from long ago. A very satisfying example and from the long-term holdings of numismatic legend Eric P. Newman.From the Twin Leaf Collection of Connecticut & Massachusetts Coppers. Earlier ex Burdette G. Johnson, Eric P. Newman, Heritage, May 2014:30044.
