1786 Vermont Copper. RR-9, Bressett 7-F, W-2040. Rarity-4. Baby Head. EF-40 (PCGS).One of the most popular and eagerly sought Vermont copper varieties, the RR-9 Baby Head is also one of the most difficult to find nice. This is a well above average example, certainly among the nicest that we have ever had the privilege of bringing to auction. Striking quality is superior for the variety, both sides with bold to sharp central detail that extends to most peripheral areas. The reverse is rotated 90 degrees clockwise from coin alignment, the impression drawn toward 5 oclock with the date half off the flan and no denticulation from 1 to 7 oclock. The obverse is better centered, although denticulation on that side is confined to the upper left. A few planchet voids and other flaws are scattered about, the most prominent of which are in the lower left obverse field and on the reverse at the junction of the pole and shield. Pleasingly toned in even copper brown with an overall tight, satiny texture that reveals only the expected light handling marks when observed with the aid of a loupe. Sharper than both Boyd-Ford coins, as well as a host of others, this significant condition rarity will certainly catch the eye of advanced collectors.Collector envelope included.
