1787 Vermont Copper. RR-13, Bressett 17-V, W-2255. Rarity-1. BRITANNIA. AU-50 (PCGS).A superior example of this popular Vermont variety, the seated figure on the reverse is uncommonly bold and fully appreciable. Typically sharper on the obverse, with fairly tight, glossy deep brown surfaces. Natural planchet fissures are most prominent near the lower obverse border and, on the reverse, over and behind the seated figures midsection and in the field above the outstretched arm. With an extant population of more than 1,250 coins (per Tony Carlotto), RR-13 vies with RR-16 as the most available die marriage among Vermont coppers. In keeping with the standards of the series, however, the typical survivor is well worn, if not also impaired, and problem free examples in EF and higher grades can be difficult to come by.
