1785 Vermont Copper. Landscape. RR-3, Bressett 2-B, W-2010. Rarity-4. VERMONTS. VF-20, planchet flaw.125.60 grains. Ideally centered on both sides but struck on an irregular planchet with natural roughness in the lower regions. This type of planchet is described as "odd" and "oblong" by Carlotto, who also notes that "at least two thirds of the Ryder-3s that [he] has seen suffer from some sort of distinct planchet or striking problem." Most of VERMONTS and the date is obscured, along with portions of the plow and landscape motif. On the reverse just the D of DECIMA remains visible. The devices are remarkably sharp outside of these regions, with particularly bold denticles at the border. Toned in dark espresso patina with lighter chocolate brown on the high points. <p><p><p>RR-3 is a somewhat challenging variety that was absent from several major collections including Norweb, Picker and Roper. This piece is an attractive and desirable example despite its imperfections.From a Leesburg, VA Collection.