Lot 80
1786 Vermont Copper. "Vermontensium". PCGS graded AU-53. Obverse with seven trees, ray points between ES. U of PUBLICA sharply recut low. One of the very finest of this variety, with only 3 coins graded higher (none as high as mint state), this one stands alone in AU-53. Virtually all known are in grades lower than Very Fine. The planchet is pretty decent for the issue, with a couple of minor flaws noted, one on the edge above NS of VERMONTENSIUM. Toned a natural chocolate brown in color, with darker areas noted around the trees. The area around the plow is especially nice, with unmarked fields and decently struck devices. Localized weakness in the strike is noted on ENSIUM and on the opposing areas of the reverse. On the reverse, a very minor edge flaw is noted above the M of DECIMA, other smaller ones above and below that area in the field. Strongly struck on the all seeing eye, and well centered. An impressive example of this variety that is certain to find many appreciative collectors bidding when it crosses the block.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
Likely purchased in the 1940s, but no provenance information provided.
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