1788 VT 1/2P Bust Right, BN MS(PCGS#563)

August 2019 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Rosemont, IL

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

520

Grade

XF45BN

Price

720

Lot Description

1788 Vermont Copper. RR-25, Bressett 16-U, W-2195. Rarity-3. Bust Right. EF-45 (PCGS). A desirable example if this scarce variety with subtle shades of gold, olive, and tangerine painting each side. Incredibly sharp for this die marriage, featuring particularly strong definition on the reverse. A bit of roughness in the planchet shows at the centers but the surfaces are overall well composed. Nicely aligned on each side, though perhaps a fractionally towards 12 o'clock on the reverse. The die break at the center obverse is in somewhat of an adolescent state, not having fully projected from the effigy's chest as is seen in the most aged stages. Distracting or notable abrasions are sparse, confirming the truly splendid nature of this Bust Right example. PCGS# 563. NGC ID: 2B5D. Click here for certification details from PCGS.