1788 VT 1/2P Backward C, BN MS(PCGS#566)
1788 VT 1/2P Backward C, BN MS (PCGS#566)
Spring 2022 U.S. Coins Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 1215
- 等级
- F12BN
- 价格
- 84,056
- 详细说明
- Classic 1788 RR-30 Vermont Copper Backward C in AUCTORI 1788 Vermont Copper. RR-30, Bressett 23-S, W-2225. Rarity-6-. Bust Right, Backward C in AUCTORI. Fine-12 (PCGS). Exceptionally nice, medium copper surfaces are overall hard and tight with appreciable gloss. Blushes of lighter golden-brown patina provide further appeal for the reverse. Obverse centering is off to 3 o'clock, the right border through the word AUCTORI, with only the lowest portion of the backward C visible, not all that dissimilar to other examples of the variety in this regard. The centers are failing with soft detail on both the obverse and reverse, die swell obscuring much of the effigy's chin and nose on the obverse. Even so, we note partial outline detail to the effigy, as well as the seated figure on the latter side. The word VERMON and the legend INDE ET LIB are sharp apart from a blunt N in VERMON. Original planchet roughness remains in the center of the obverse, shallow flan flaw on the reverse at the junction of the seated figure and shield. The in hand appearance is quite smooth overall, however, the surfaces free of significant marks and pleasingly tight. This is certainly among the finer examples of the famous RR-30 Backward C Vermont that we have ever had the privilege of bringing to auction. RR-30 offers the only use of this obverse die (Bressett 23) in the Vermont copper series. Fewer than 30 specimens of RR-30 are known, many of which are impounded in institutional collections: ANS, Bennington Museum, ANA, Vermont Historical Society, and others. With most of the privately owned specimens in strong hands, the opportunity to acquire this above average example deserves serious bidder consideration. PCGS# 566. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.