1785 Vermont Copper. Landscape. RR-2, Bressett 1-A, W-2005. Rarity-3. VERMONTS--Counterstamped LL--Fine Details--Damage (PCGS).124.02 grains. An intriguing example of this popular Landscape variety featuring an LL counterstamp at the central reverse. The counterstamp is large and deeply impressed, roughly centered over the all-seeing-eye. This impression has largely flattened the opposing motifs on the obverse, while the rays remain overall sharp on the reverse. Heavily glossed in-hand, the surfaces show only old scattered marks, including a prominent one after the final A in QUARTA. Toned in rich shades of caramel and hazelnut, this piece is sure to command attention from both Colonial specialists and counterstamp enthusiasts. <p><p><p>Ryder-2 is widely regarded as the first of the Landscape Vermonts, although some numismatists assign that distinction to Ryder-3. Both were struck by Reuben Harmon, Jr. at the initial mint location in Millbrook and, given that it is the more plentiful of the two varieties, Ryder-2 is often chosen to represent the 1785 VERMONTS type by collectors.From the Robert M. Martin Collection. Ex John Sculley via eBay, June 2011.
