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

June 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

227

等级

VF30BN

价格

5,509

详细说明

1788 Vermont Copper. RR-25, Bressett 16-U, W-2195. Rarity-3. Bust Right. VF-30 (PCGS). 141.9 grains. Richly toned in charcoal-copper, with lighter golden-brown highlights evident over the central design elements. There are also some light pin scratches in those areas, most notably on the obverse at the effigy's cheek and profile. There is a pronounced obverse die break at the neck, confirming a middle state from these dies. The planchet stock is the "regular" and most plentiful for the variety with a diameter of 28 mm. No die breaks on the reverse, shallow curved planchet clip at 5 o'clock relative to the obverse. The strike on that side of the coin is well centered with full denticulation around the border; the reverse has only about 1/3 of the denticulation present, left border flush with the top of the word INDE. The central devices are boldly defined for the variety. Microporous throughout, yet pleasing with an outstanding provenance that is sure to catch the eye of advanced Vermont copper enthusiasts. This coin was once part of the New Jersey Historical Society Collection, from which it was donated to the American Numismatic Society in 1937. It was deaccessioned in 1984, passing through the hands of Mid-American Rare Coin Auctions and Dana Linett before appearing in Early American Numismatics' Mail Bid Sale of July 1984 and, later, Superior's sale of September 2004. Two old collector attributions are inked on the obverse, 25 (presumably for RR-25) below the bust and 3B in the right field. Provenance: From the Q. David Bowers Collection. Earlier ex New Jersey Historical Society Collection, donated to the following in 1937; American Numismatic Society Collection, deaccessioned in 1984; Mid-American Rare Coin Auctions, Inc.; Dana Linett; Early American Numismatics' Mail Bid Sale of July 1984, lot 366; Superior's Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction of September 2004, lot 1520. The plate coin for the variety in John M. Richardson's 1947 monograph on Vermont coinage. Superior lot tag and collector envelope with attribution and provenance notes included. PCGS# 563.