1788 Vermont cooper coin variety recognition?

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  1. AirborneReams

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    Hello all,

    I was wondering if this 1788 Vermont copper coin has a variety to it? I tried looking online and was unsuccessful finding varieties and how to distinguish them. Also it does have quite a few scratch marks on the reverse, Will this drop value significantly? I’ve seen a few sold on eBay for a few hundred that are barely visible and some have corrosion damage. Would these inflicted scratches be worse on the sale? I guess it comes down to what variety it is if any or just the original coin. It seems all the ones sold on eBay have a variety and rarity To them so I am only to assume this one may have one as well?

    Thank you in advance and you all rock! F0FE9812-6986-4517-AC94-EB5315CB5FD3.png 75093F0A-4555-45EB-8019-3A53445B2B72.png FC0166AD-9F40-4058-B592-7F50E46B0F75.png 53B64B93-8A8B-417A-9AFA-A703B94D3D44.png
     
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  3. thomas mozzillo

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  4. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

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  5. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Let me print out your coin and look at it when it's light out here, ok ?
     
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    I’ll take a look at this link as well thank you!
     
  8. AirborneReams

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    Yes of course!
     
  9. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Luckily there are only 6 varieties from what I gather . My CT copper took all day to find, lol
     
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  10. AirborneReams

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    Lol well you found it the RR-16 R-1. Now my question is, is it worth what it should be if it were graded in VF due to the reverse scratches
     
  11. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Funny you have a Vermont copper. My wife drives there almost every week , The fall foliage is Awesome NOW !
     
  12. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    RR-16 ? I have 15-S RR16 !! LOL
     
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  13. AirborneReams

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    Yes I left out Bressett 15-S but it’s rarity is 1, I believe this is the “normal” variety?
     
  14. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    yes . Normal if your from the area .LOL
     
  15. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    For what $30 , you stole it at that price then .
     
  16. SensibleSal66

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    Did you weigh it for Ha Ha 's ?
     
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  17. AirborneReams

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    No I did not get it yet looking at around 160$ but wondering if it’s worth it do to scratches on the obverse!
     
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  18. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Will he go $150 ?
     
  19. thomas mozzillo

    thomas mozzillo Well-Known Member

    If it was my money I'd wait for a better coin. I'd rather have a problem free coin in my collection even it costs more. I wouldn't spend $150 on that coin with all those scratches on it. Just my opinion. :)
     
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  20. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    I say there are better ones out there but their like up to $300 more . It depends on your wallet too . I might wait as well . I mean how long can it take to save $150 more for a better one . Maybe graded as well . I'm rambling here. Sorry .
     
  21. Beefer518

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    I'd wait. For comparison, I paid less then $100 for each of these (yes, even the Fugio), and a couple additional ones I've picked up since I made this display.

    Colonial Copper Display (Custom).jpg

    Bargains are out there if you're patient, and know where to look....


    As for the coin in the OP, I'd offer $50-60, and explain how the graffiti affects the value immensely.
     
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