Lot 78
1787 Vermont. Britannia. PCGS graded AU-50. Toned with deep chocolate brown surfaces and glossy throughout. The reverse is weak as always seen for this Machin's Mills issue, although Brittania is very plain and defined, the peripheral lettering is somewhat weak. RMON of VERMON is double struck, with the offset very clear with the N on Liberty's head from the first strike. With the diagnostic reverse weakness, we can't see any evidence of double striking there. The obverse die has a long die crack through the head and neck. On the reverse we note a minor spot on Brittania's thigh, and a thin scratch from her calf up to the rim on the left. A rarity in all grades, and we note that PCGS's online Population Report shows only 4 graded this high, with a single coin graded higher at AU-55 of this variety. An exciting coin which is further enhanced by the double striking on the obverse.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
|
| |
| Unsold |
