1778 (1860s) Non Dependens Status Copper. Robinson Copy. Kenney-6, W-15250. Copper. MS-65 BN (PCGS).158.9 grains. A prooflike Gem with pretty salmon pink, powder blue and pale gold undertones to dominant medium brown patina. Struck from dies prepared by George Hampden Lovett and published by Alfred S. Robinson of Hartford, Connecticut. Copper impressions have a mintage of 100 pieces. Interestingly, struck pieces are known without COPY apparent below the bust, perhaps filled in or effaced from the die. Both worn specimens, made to look old, and electrotypes of this fantasy are also known, despite the fact that nothing like this existed in 1778. A "copy" with a story all its own.From our (Stacks) Entlich, White oak, Gross and St. Andre Collections sale, March 2009, lot 3162. Clipped lot tag included.
