1787 Vermont Copper. RR-12, Bressett 11-K, W-2110. Rarity-4. Bust Right--Overstruck on a Nova Constellatio Copper--VF-30 (PCGS).127.48 grains. Dramatically overstruck on a 1785 Nova Constellatio copper as many are from these dies. The undertype remains distinct throughout, with US and the wreath visible within the obverse bust and the all-seeing-eye in placed in the torso of the seated figure. The surfaces are glossy in-hand, but reveal microscopic pinscratches across the centers of each side beneath a glass. Nicely aligned on the obverse and drawn slightly towards 10 oclock on the reverse, pulling INDE tight to the edge. Attractive and toned in chocolate shades with crimson accents on the obverse. <p><p><p>From the Robert M. Martin Collection. Ex Heritages sale of February 2009, lot 89.
