1787 1/2P Immunis Columbia Eagle Reverse, Plain Edge, BN MS(PCGS#841)

June 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1036

等级

AU58BN

价格

72,131

详细说明

Outstanding Immunis Columbia Copper Large Eagle Reverse 1787 Immunis Columbia Copper / Large Eagle Reverse. W-5680. Plain Edge, Narrow Planchet. AU-58 (PCGS). This handsome specimen offers satiny smooth dark chocolate brown color and a bold strike. The vast majority of the issue was struck on undersized planchets, resulting in part of the date being off the edge of the coin, and the upper portions of the reverse letters also just off the edge. The same is true for the present specimen, though more of the date shows than is typically seen. On the reverse all of the letters are intact on the left side while just the tops roll off the planchet on the upper right. No spots or scratches detract from the surfaces. This example will certainly please any specialist lucky enough to acquire it. The origin of the Immunis Columbia coppers is not known, but they are clearly tied in with the Nova Constellatios and the Vermont coppers. This would seem to place their origin here in America, but it is possible they are from England as thought by Walter Breen. Likely intended for circulation, most survivors show considerable wear, making the present specimen a real treat. If these had been intended as a proposal for contract coinage it would seem that fewer would have been struck and higher grades would be the norm. A few are known to have been overstruck on New Jersey coppers (all Maris 26-S) which also lends credence to their American origin. PCGS Population: 7; 11 finer (MS-64 BN finest). PCGS# 841. NGC ID: BFJL. Click here for certification details from PCGS.