1788 Vermont Copper. RR-24, Bressett 16-S, W-2200. Rarity-4. Bust Right. VF-20 BN (NGC).Mottled golden-brown, crimson-copper and russet to the obverse, the reverse exhibits warmer crimson-copper and steel-brown patina. The strike is well centered on the planchet, both sides with near-fully denticulated borders and all major design elements well outlined. Light surface scale is noted, especially on the reverse, although there are no marks of note and the in hand appearance is quite smooth for a mid-grade copper of this type.From the Newmark Collection. Earlier from our new York Americana Sale of January 2012, part of lot 7777. Collector tag with attribution and provenance notes included.
