1786 Vermont Copper. RR-9, Bressett 7-F, W-2040. Rarity-4. Baby Head. Fine Details--Planchet Flaw (PCGS).More than respectable quality for this distinct, elusive and conditionally challenging variety in the Vermont copper series. Struck slightly off center to 6 oclock on both sides, the lower border is nearly flush with the bottom of the portrait and, on the reverse, more than half of the date is off the flan. Otherwise we note bold Fine detail to the devices where moderate wear and the stated impairment will allow, the head fully outlined with some finer definition remaining to the eye, nose, mouth and wreath. Dark copper brown overall, an area of light corrosion over the left central obverse is noted, as are numerous flan flaws, the most prominent of which is located in the center of the reverse. The Baby Head variety is easily recognized and popular, but is also among the more difficult varieties in this series to collect. This piece is a relatively attractive specimen with plenty of bold detail that should see serious interest from collectors.
