1788 VT 1/2P Backward C, BN MS(PCGS#566)

June 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

235

等级

VF35BN

价格

127,142

详细说明

Superior Quality 1788 RR-30 Vermont Copper Famous and Rare Backward C Variety 1788 Vermont Copper. RR-30, Bressett 23-S, W-2225. Rarity-6-. Bust Right, Backward C in AUCTORI. VF-35 (PCGS). Remarkably, this is the second example of this elusive and conditionally challenging variety that your cataloger (JLA) has had the privilege of writing up for this sale. A particularly significant representative, this piece is sharper than the specimen that we are offering as part of the Q. David Bowers Reference Collection, which is certified VG-10 by PCGS. Overall detail is certainly superior for the variety, even despite the typical off centering to 3 o'clock on the obverse. The right border is through the letters in the word AUCTORI, although the lower half of the diagnostic backward C is not only visible, but bold to allow ready identification of the variety. 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. Original planchet roughness remains in the center of the obverse, vertical flan flaw in that area, another on the reverse at the seated figure's shoulder. The in hand appearance is quite smooth overall, however, the surfaces free of significant marks and generally tight despite a touch of microgranularity that is hardly worth mentioning. Warmly and evenly toned in antique copper-brown, this is certainly among the finest examples of the famous RR-30 Backward C Vermont that we have ever had the privilege of bringing to auction. In addition to the aforementioned Bowers coin, this piece is superior to the counterstamped Bonjour specimen from our (Stack's) 75th Anniversary Sale, the low grade Scherff coin from our (Stack's) March 2010 sale, the flawed example in the May 2009 Goldberg sale that still netted $7,475, and the granular and scratched Freidus coin from our November 2012 Baltimore Auction. It is not as sharp as the Norweb-Partrick specimen, but it bolder and far nicer overall than the severely flawed Ford I:67 coin. The present sale notwithstanding, examples of this rare variety are extremely difficult to come by, especially with the superior quality and eye appeal offered here. Interested parties are urged to enter strong bids for this lot as, once this coin finds its way into a tightly held Vermont copper cabinet, it may be many years before an opportunity of similar significance comes along. Provenance: From Heritage's Long Beach Signature Auction of February 2020, lot 3466. 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.