1788 Vermont Copper. Mailed Bust Right. Ryder-16. Bressett 15-S. Whitman-2120. About Uncirculated.
This attractive high quality Vermont Copper type is well centered and sharply struck for a Ryder-16. This coin exhibits impressive lightly flashy smooth surfaces display medium chestnut in color with underlying reddish traces appearing to have been cleaned ages ago and naturally retoned. An attractive example often seen with typical central weakness and planchet flaws as shown, this coin being far above average for the type. The legends, date and hair details are extremely sharp and clear. |