1788 Vermont Copper. RR-25, Bressett 16-U, W-2195. Rarity-3. Bust Right. VF-20 (PCGS).109.8 grains. Handsome medium copper brown surfaces are predominantly smooth in hand with appreciable gloss. Ideal for the grade. Obverse struck trivially off center to the upper left, affecting none of the design elements, reverse off center to a greater extent at 10 oclock, upper left peripheral devices wholly or mostly off the flan. Otherwise all devices are well outlined and clear, and there is typical striking softness in the centers. The obverse is smooth and tight. The reverse is rougher overall with scattered pits, significant planchet fissure in the center, wispy scratches at and below the seated figures outstretched arm. All in all, pleasing mid grade quality for this 1788 Bust Right Vermont coppers.From the Q. David Bowers Collection.
