1788 VT 1/2P Georgivs III Rex, RR-31, BN MS(PCGS#687737)

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

8428

等级

VF20

价格

61,167

详细说明

Astounding and Rare Double Struck 1788 Machin/Vermont Mule 1788 Vermont Copper. RR-31, Bressett 24-U, Vlack 22-88VT, W-2260. Rarity-4. GEORGIVS III REX—Double Struck. VF-20 (PCGS). 122.7 grains. One of the stars in an offering of over 500 Colonials in our (Stack's) January 2009 American Sale, where this coin was described as: If this were just a simple Ryder 31, it would be a phenomenal coin for its grade and superior surface quality. We have seen very few of this variety with such choice surfaces-glossy, mahogany brown exhibiting uncomplicated circulation wear and no porosity or granularity at all. A single, shallow, and well-hidden scuff is noted between EO and ribbon ties on the second strike, but it blends so well with its surroundings as to be unnoticeable. As if a VF Ryder 31 with choice surfaces were not enough, this one is also boldly double struck, the first strike having been perfected centered, while the second strike is approximately 20% off-center toward 3:00. The manner in which the two strikes overlap has made the obverse effigy appear to be severely compressed; the reverse boasts two full renderings of the word INDE, but the centers are bulged and worn away, as this coin was struck from the later, sunken state of the reverse die. A handful of double strikes are to be found in the Vermont series, such as the beautiful Ryder 16 in Ford or the closely double struck Ryder 11 and the flipover double struck Ryder 27 in the Hinkley sale. Here is chance to acquire a coin that is beautiful not only for the GEORGIVS III REX type but also as a major error on a major type in the Vermont series. Although you may find another nice Ryder 31, you may not find another major error on one. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Richard August; our (Stack's) January 2009 Americana Sale, lot 7233. To view supplemental information and all items from the Sydney F. Martin Collection, click here. PCGS# 687737. Click here for certification details from PCGS.