1788 VT 1/2P Bust Right, RR-22, BN MS(PCGS#800836)

November 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4211

Grade

VF30BN

Price

552

Lot Description

1788 Vermont Copper. RR-22, W-2165. Rarity-5-. Mailed Bust Right. VF-30 (PCGS). 120.0 grains. An especially sharp example of this elusive die marriage. Olive and steel with good detail over finely granular surfaces. Both sides are fairly well centered, with legends and date complete. The reverse die is cracked and swollen, with an arc of swelling from the extended foot of the seated figure to her sprig hand. A pair of parallel cracks from that foot and ankle stretch toward I of INDE. Some trivial marks in the upper reverse and a few specks of inactive verdigris are noted but are unobtrusive. A handsome and little worn example. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. PCGS #563 and 800836.