1787 1/2P Immunis Columbia Eagle Reverse, Plain Edge, BN MS (PCGS#841)
Spring 2022 U.S. Coins Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 1189
- 等级
- AU58BN
- 价格
- 206,320
- 详细说明
- Exceptional Immunis Columbia / Large Eagle Copper
Fully Struck with Full Date
1787 Immunis Columbia Copper / Large Eagle Reverse. W-5680. Rarity-4+. Plain Edge, Narrow Planchet. AU-58 (PCGS).
This is easily one of the finest, most visually appealing examples of this enigmatic early Federal era type that your cataloger (JLA) has handled in more than 20 years as a professional numismatist. It is an exceedingly rare full strike for the type that includes a complete date with all four digits fully on the flan. All other peripheral design elements are also fully present, the strike razor sharp throughout the design. Glints of deep olive enhance otherwise dominant mahogany-brown patina, the surfaces satiny and hard with no troublesome blemishes. Far superior for both the type and the assigned grade, the strongest bids are encouraged from those seeking to add this exquisite specimen to their numismatic cabinet.
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# 841. NGC ID: BFJL.
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